Nissan had set up a European operation of its own at Nissan Motor Manufacturing UK in Sunderland, which became hugely successful. Models The Arna was initially sold as a three-door L and a five-door SL, and was fitted with the Alfasud 1.2 boxer engine (63 PS). In 1984, a three-door TI version, with an 1.3-litre boxer four engine, was introduced, which was capable of reaching a top speed of . In November 1984 (model year 1985) came a more powerful 1.2 engine in the same trim configurations with , while there were no external differences there were light alterations to the interior. Later, there were also some TI trim cars built with 1.5-litre engines, sold also as the Nissan Cherry Europe GTI. The more powerful 1.5 TI/Cherry GTI had a top speed of . The TI version was discontinued halfway through 1986. Engines Source: References Arna Front-wheel-drive vehicles Subcompact cars Hatchbacks Cars powered by boxer engines Cars introduced in 1983 Cars discontinued in 1987