Test drive by Nissan Primera Stags 1998 - 1999 station wagon

A car for two

It is said that cars in the back of the station wagon is dumber and cheerful than their brothers-sedans, that they are only suitable for the role of a half-loading vehicle for multi-family summer residents or pensioners. Road wit even glued to such cars a semi -evident nickname Sarai. And if the new Nissan Primera Wagon is really a barn, then it should stand at least next to the house of four floors.
Car disputes
The new generation Primera Wagon, which made their debuts last year, appeared on the European market at the beginning of this summer, in Russia a little later, in September. To make any long -term forecasts in the current situation is an extremely ungrateful occupation, but, given the already established authority of this brand, as well as the special attitude of Russians to the so -called sheds, I dare to assume that a good future awaits it.
In Europe, today there is an increase in demand for cars in the package of the station wagon - over the past three years it has almost doubled. But for Europeans, utility is not the main determining factor. In the first place - style and dynamic characteristics, and carrying capacity and capacity - in the second. But this is for Europeans, for us the last aspects will play a very important role for a long time.
From this point of view, the new Primera Wagon can be called the undoubted success of specialists from the Nissan design center in Munich.
On the one hand, in work on the appearance of the machine as the main goal, they chose elegance and prestige. The basis is strict straight lines ending in the smooth roundness of the stern. No biological excesses. Everything is strict, stylish and at the same time very expressive. The shape and tilt of the rear window, as well as the shape and size of the rear racks and lanterns, are successfully selected. They especially worked with the rear bumper, so it was possible to get rid of the cranberries characteristic of the station wagons.
On the other hand, the functionality and universality of attention was paid no less, as a result of which it turned out to be a very successful combination of both of both qualities.
Athlete with Baul
PRIMERA WAGON sports is by no means limited by appearance - a version with a two -liter motor is able to give considerable pleasure to lovers of active driving style. For this model, two more engines are possible: a 100-horsepower gasoline volume of 1.6 liters and a 2.5-liter turbodiesel; But the most vivid impressions were left from 2-liter.
The first minutes behind the wheel make it more than seriously treated the abilities of this so -called barn. By nature, he is much closer to his charged sister Primera GT than to direct classmates. The creators of the car did not get excited, indicating the accelerated dynamics ten with small seconds.
The so -called square motor has excellent traction characteristics at low and medium speeds, so that in a sluggish city stream, especially during peak hours, is enough for a third, well, a maximum of the second gear. Almost the complete effect of the machine. Of course, the merit in this is not only the motor, but also the gearbox completely adequate to it with perfectly selected gear rates.
But not all life flows in the city, especially since the station wagon is, as a rule, people whose lifestyle is associated with frequent distant trips. As in the city mode, the above properties of the tandem engine-CPP on the highway deserve a high rating. The car confidently accelerates and holds speed in higher gears, in most cases there is no need to transition when overtaking to the lower.
Excellent controllability, maneuverability and predictability of car behavior along with accurate and acute steering controls are ensured by a unique multi -link suspension, which is the pride of its creators. Moderately stiff, she perfectly holds the car on the road, providing stability as in a straightforward movement and in protracted and steep turns. At least, the trend so characteristic of many front-wheel drive station wagons is not indicated at all, if not brought to an extreme situation.
The suspension obediently swallows the irregularities of the road and almost completely eliminates the dangerous rolls and swinging of the body. But you should not get involved in speed in particularly hard -packed areas, since at the same time there is a funny effect: as if several boxers simultaneously work out a series of blows on each wheel from below. All this is randomly transmitted to a well -known part of the body. So it is better not to carry out the races on the asphalt or country road removed for repair.
CARAVANSERAI
Preserving the best features of the predecessors from the modeling range Primera, Wagon offers its future owners additional opportunities. In the luggage compartment, four of the largest size are easily placed. There is no need to even talk about multi -caliber bags, bundles and bags. The kit includes a special grid with two rows of mounts, setting which, you can not be afraid to get on the neck with a weighty baul during sharp braking.
The volume of the cargo part with completely folded rear seats is impressive - 1690 cubic meters. decimeters! A couple of not the smallest refrigerators or pieces of six TVs with a diagonal of 21 in packaging. There is no need to even talk about the results of the chop-tour of the precious half for shops and wholesale markets. The only thing that, to some extent, will be able to moderate her swollen appetites in a similar situation is the restriction by weight: Primera Wagon, according to technical characteristics, is designed to transport goods with a total weight of not higher than 395 kg. Therefore, it is hardly worth it to fill it under the roof with building materials or the gifts of fields.
The length of the site, which is formed with folded rear seats, is 185 cm with a width of about 140 cm, so that two people may well use it for an overnight stay. Unless, of course, there is a certain readiness to spend the night in such a Spartan conditions or the situation is forcing, since the site is not entirely flat. The back of the rear seat folds in parts, thereby ensuring the possibility of transportation at the same time both cargo and one or two passengers.
The central part of the luggage compartment is made in the form of a box of light waterproof material. In a normal position, it serves as a lid of a box for small objects, and being turned upside down, forms a rather roomy container. For dirty shoes and clothes, for example. They say that, among other things, this box is also intended for the dog, but what a self -respecting dog will sit in this trough! On top, the luggage compartment can be covered from prying eyes with a horizontal plastic curtain, which simultaneously carries a certain aesthetic load, riding that you are in a minibus.
Sufficient comfort is also guaranteed the driver with passengers, although in cold and raw weather the disadvantage characteristic for most station wagons was manifested: the rear doors and the luggage compartment are fogging.
But the most important advantage of Primera Wagon is a successful combination of a stylish business machine and a utilitarian vehicle. It is equally suitable for both travel to work and for family joys. Unless, of course, for you, the method of leisure and various hobbies are no less important than work.

The autopilot thanks the company Jenser, (095) 979-2010, 219-7700, for the car provided for the test. For the period of the test, the car was insured in the company of RESO-Garantia, (095) 250-3600, 255-6834.

Who else
Our car dealerships so far consider the new Primera Wagon they sold by them are not hundreds or even dozens, but simply in pieces: the model is not for long in our market very shortly. And although it is sold out, despite the crisis, quickly enough, the time to make extensive statistical generalizations has not yet been suitable.
What then can be said about the relationship between the new Primera Wagon with customers? First of all, the fact that the greatest interest is shown to her by those who have happened to be on the previous example - and, which is essential, not on any sedan there, namely on the station wagon. The fact is that, according to public opinion, these two options differ quite much in reliability. Here's what Jenser’s service is said about this: the most important thing is that the station wagon is not at all the same suspension as the sedan behind the beam Kondovaya. And the difference is even more in front. The old sedan, for example, had such a disease - the upper front levers of the front suspension fail. And on the station wagon - there is simply MacPherson in front, and no problems, respectively. In general, a very reliable car, a typical workhorse. And if in running qualities - it is best 2 -liter with central injection.
Some owners in a confidential conversation even expressed a seditious thought that the old car will be a new car, but such an opinion, of course, is explained not by the comparative characteristics of two machines, but simply inherent in marginal inertia
An example -universal love to use foreign units of foreigners as a truck. In particular, their American cargill has long been operating, the park of which has, by the way, more than fifty cars. And here is what the Kargill's driver told about this: we drive both in the tail and mane, we carry the small authorities, well, there, goods according to the little things - and no problems.
 
Model/Modification Nissan Primera Wagon Slx
The manufacturer Nissan Motors (GB) Ltd.
The manufacturer of the UK
BODY
Type station wagon
Number of doors/places 5/5
ENGINE
Basin type with multi -point electronic injection
The location in front is transversely
Working volume (cubic cub) 1998
Number/location of cylinders 4/row
Cylinder x Piston stroke (mm) 86.0x86.0
Compression degree 10.0: 1
Power, kW (L.S.) at about./Min. 96 (131) at 5600
Moment (nm at about./Min.) 173 at 4600
The number of valves per cylinder 4
TRANSMISSION
Front drive
Gearbox is a mechanical five -speed
SUSPENSION
Front Independent spring multi -link, reptile stabilizer
The rear multi -link, rear beam, cylindrical springs, reptile stabilizer
STEERING
Type gear rack with a hydraulic booster
Min. The diameter of the turn (m) 11.5
 
Brakes
Front disk ventilated
The rear disk solid
ABS 4-channel 4-sensory with electronic control and an electronic brake force distribution system (EBD)
Wheels
Tire size 185/65 r15
Stamped stamped or alloyable 6Jx15 'discs
Dimensions/Opam/Weight
Length/width/height (mm) 4516/1715/1450
Trunk capacity (L) 505/1650
Wheel base (mm) 2600
The track front/back (mm) 1471/1460
Clearance (mm) 140
The volume of the fuel tank (L) 60
Mass, dry/maximum (kg) 1305/1790
Dynamic characteristics
Maximum speed (km/h) 200
Acceleration to 100 km/h (sec.) 10.5
Economy
Fuel consumption (l/100 km):
City 10.8
Highway 6.4
Mixed cycle 8.0
Price in Moscow $ 27,000
Andrey Timofeev, Alexey Ilyin (photo)
 

Source: "Autopilot"