versions also differed in that they retained the leaf spring suspension from the B210, and in most markets had a more spartan interior trim with vinyl covered seats. The five-door van was discontinued in November 1982 when the new and even boxier Nissan AD range was introduced. In July 1983 the AD appeared in a three-door version, meaning that the VB310 was finally retired. This model marked the first and only time the "Sunny" name was used in Australia. It was assembled there by AMI. This chassis, along with the A10 chassis on the 160J/Violet/Stanza formed the basis for the S110 chassis on the Nissan Silvia. In most markets, the A12 engine was the only, or most common engine offered. However B310s in various markets were fitted with the following A-series engines (JIS outputs are for the Japanese market, others indicated): A12 (1171 cc), JIS at 6000 rpm, DIN (Europe) A12A (1237 cc), JIS at 6000 rpm A13, (1270 cc Short Deck Engine), JIS at 6000 rpm A14, JIS at 6000 rpm, DIN at 5600 rpm (Europe) A14E, fuel injection and JIS at 6400 rpm A15 (from late 1980), JIS at 5600 rpm, DIN at 5200 rpm (Europe) A15E, fuel injection and JIS at 6000 rpm Datsun 210 (1979-82) In North America, the Datsun 210 engine line ups were as follows: 1979 – A12A (late introduction) or A14 1980–1982 – A12A, A14 or A15 The 210 was available in North America as a two- or four-door sedan, a five-door wagon (the sloping fastback style), or as a three-door hatchback coupé. At the time of introduction all models, excepting the wagon with the automatic transmission, received the carryover 1.4 liter A14 engine with . The automatic wagon (soon all wagons) received the somewhat larger A15 engine with . New for 1981, the special "210 MPG" model was a small-port A14 (losing three horsepower in the process) with five-speed overdrive transmission and achieved per US standards. For 1981, this was the only 1.4 available. All other versions excepting the standard 1.2 received the larger 1.5. Even the most powerful 1.5-litre option produced only , being strangled by the required desmogging equipment. The smallest 1.2 was only available as a four-speed, two-door sedan with very basic equipment. The 1.2 Standard was only available with a four-speed manual transmission and produces . The 210 continued to be available until April 1982, when it was