Test Drive Nissan Primera Universal since 2002

Car for two

It is said that cars in the body wagon are dumber and drumming their fellow sedanov, which they only come to the role of a semi-generable means of movement for multi-semen dachens or pensioners. Road iszdovs even glued with such machines a half-proper nickname of the shed. And if the new Nissan Primera Wagon is really a barn, then it should stand at least next to the house in four floors.
Wagon disputes
Last year, Primera Wagon's new generation appeared on the European market at the beginning of this summer, in Russia - a little later, in September. Making any long-term forecasts in the current situation - the occupation is extremely ungrateful, but, given the existing authority of this brand, as well as the special attitude of Russians to the so-called shed, we dare to assume that it is awaited by a good future.
In Europe, today there is an increase in demand for cars in the body of a wagon - over the past three years he has grown almost twice. But for Europeans, utility is not the main defining factor. In the first place - style and dynamic characteristics, and load capacity and capacity - on the second. But this is for Europeans, for us the latest aspects will still play a very important role.
From this point of view, the new Primera Wagon can be called the undoubted success of specialists from the Nissan Designer Center in Munich.
On the one hand, in the work on the appearance of the machine as the main goal they chose elegance and prestige. At the heart - strict straight lines, completed by the smooth roundness of the stern. No biological excesses. Everything is strictly, stylish and at the same time very expressive. Successfully selected the shape and tilt of the rear window, as well as the shape and size of the rear racks and lanterns. Especially worked with the rear bumper, thanks to which it was possible to get rid of cumbersome-characteristic universal.
On the other hand, the functionality and versatility of attention was paid at least, resulting in a very successful combination of both and other qualities.
Athlete with Baul
Primera Wagon's sportiness is not limited to one only appearance - a two-liter version is capable of delivering a considerable pleasure to lovers of active driving style. For this model, two more engines are possible: a 100-strong gasoline volume of 1.6 liters and a 2.5-liter turbodiesel; But the brightest impressions remained from the 2-liter.
The first minutes behind the wheel are forced to more than seriously consider the abilities of this so-called shed. By character, it is much closer to his charged sister Primera GT than to direct classmates. The creators of the car did not get excited, denoting the accelerated dynamics to ten with small seconds.
The so-called square motor has excellent traction characteristics on low and medium turnover, due to which in the sluggish city stream, especially in the peak hours, quite grabs the third, well, the maximum of the second transmission. Almost complete effect of the machine. Of course, the merit is not only a motor, but also fully adequate to him gearbox with perfectly selected gear ratios.
But not the whole life takes place in the city, especially since the universal is chosen, as a rule, people whose lifestyle is associated with frequent long-distance travel. Just as in the urban mode, the above-mentioned properties of the tandem engine-gearbox on the highway deserve high marks. The car confidently accelerates and keeps the speed on top gears, in most cases there is no need to transition when overtaking to the lowest.
Excellent handling, maneuverability and predictability of the car behavior together with accurate and sharp steering provides a unique multi-dimensional suspension, which is the pride of its creators. Moderately tough, it perfectly holds a car on the road, providing stability both in rectilinear movement, so in protracted and steep turns. At least, the trend towards the rear axis is not indicated so characteristic of many front-wheel drive universal.
The suspension obediently swallows the irregularities of the road and practically completely eliminates the dangerous rolls and rocking the body. But it is not necessary to get involved in the speed of particularly cuddily areas, as an funny effect occurs: like several boxers simultaneously work out a series of shocks for each wheel from the bottom. All this is chaotically transmitted to the famous part of the body. So racing on removed to repair asphalt or country road is better not to spend.
CARAVANSERAI
Keeping in all the best features of the predecessors from the model range of Primera, Wagon offers its future owners additional features. In the luggage compartment, four suitcases of the largest size are now easily accommodated. There are no talk about single-caliber bags, convulsions and packages. The kit includes a special grid with two rows of fasteners, setting which, you can not be afraid to get in your neck with a sweaty bahlor with a sharp braking.
The volume of cargo part with a fully folded rear seats is impressive - 1690 cubic meters. Decimeters! Couple not the most small refrigerators or pieces of six televisions with a diagonal 21 in the package. I don't even have to talk about the results of the shop touring tour of the precious half on shopping and wholesale markets. The only thing that in some extent can temper her inclined appetites in a similar situation is to limit the weight: Primera Wagon, according to the technical characteristics, is designed to transport the cargo with a common weight not higher than 395 kg. Therefore, it is unlikely to knock it down under the roof of building materials or gifts of fields.
The length of the site that is formed during the folded rear seats is 185 cm with a width of about 140 cm, so that two people may well use it for overnight. If, of course, there is a certain readiness to spend the night in such Spartan conditions or the situation forces it, since the site does not turn out to be completely smooth. The back of the rear seat is consisted in parts, thereby providing the possibility of transporting simultaneously and cargo, and one or two passengers.
The central part of the luggage compartment is made in the form of a drawer from a light waterproof material. In normal position, it serves as a drawer lid for small items, and being inverted, forms quite a spacious capacity. For dirty shoes and clothes, for example. They argue that among other things, this box is designed for both the dog, but what a self-respecting dog will sit in it bark! From above, the luggage compartment can be covered with an extraneous eye with a horizontal plastic curtain, which simultaneously carries some aesthetic load, eliminating the feeling that you are in a minibus.
A sufficient comfort is guaranteed to both the driver with passengers, although in the cold and crude weather, a flaw characteristic for most universals is: fisted with rear doors and luggage compartments.
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 families and family joys. Unless, of course, for you, a way to leisure and various hobbies are no less important than work.

Autopilot thanks the company Jensen, (095) 979-2010, 219-7700, for the car provided to the test. For the test period, the car was insured in the company's re-guarantee, (095) 250-3600, 255-6834.

Who else
Our car dealerships are still considering the new Primera Wagon sold by themselves not by them and not even dozens, but simply things: a very long model is present in our market. And although it is bombarded, despite the crisis, quickly quickly, the time to make extensive statistical generalizations clearly has not yet come true.
What then can be said about the relationship between the new Primera Wagon with buyers? First of all, the fact that the greatest interest is shown to her those who had a chance to ride on the previous example - and, which is essential, not on some sedan there, namely on the universal. The fact is that, if you believe in public opinion, these two options are quite varying in reliability. This is what Jensen is talking about this issue: The most important thing is that the station wagon is not at all such a suspension, like a sedan behind the seat of the Condoven. And in front, the difference is even more. At the old sedan, for example, there was such a disease - the top levers of the front suspension fail. And on the universal - there is just a MacPherson standing, well, and no problems, respectively. In general, a very reliable car, a typical working horse. And if in terms of chassis - is the best 2-liter with the central injection.
Some owners in a confidential conversation even expressed the autopilot of the cramole idea that the old car is hopefully new will be but such an opinion is, of course, due not to the comparative characteristics of two machines, but simply inherent in the people of osnospace
Example -Universal love to use Russian units by foreign units as a delivering machine. In particular, their American cargill has long been exploited, the park of which he has, by the way, more than fifty cars. And that's what Kargillovsky chauffeur told on this occasion: I chase in the tail, and in the mane, the petty bosses are taken, well, there, the goods on the little things - and no problems.
 
Model / Modification Nissan Primera Wagon SLX
Manufacturer Nissan Motors (GB) Ltd.
Country Manufacturer United Kingdom
BODY
Universal type type
Number of doors / seats 5/5
ENGINE
Type gasoline with multipoint electronic injection
The location is transverse
Working volume (cube. Cm) 1998
Number / Cylinder Location 4 / Angle
Cylinder diameter x Piston stroke (mm) 86,0х86.0
Compression ratio 10.0: 1
Power, kW (hp) with rpm. / Min. 96 (131) at 5600
Moment (nm at rpm. / Min.) 173 at 4600
Number of valves on cylinder 4
TRANSMISSION
Drive front
Gearbox mechanical five-speed
SUSPENSION
Front independent spring multi-piece, transverse stability stabilizer
Rear multi-dimensional, rear beam, cylindrical springs, transverse stability stabilizer
STEERING
Gear Rake Type with Hydrauscitel
Min. The diameter of the reversal (M) 11.5
 
Torkemose
Front disc ventilated
Rear disk solid
ABS 4-channel 4-touch with electronic control and brake force electronic distribution system (EBD)
Wheels
Tire size 185/65 R15
Cutting discs stamped or alloy 6JX15 ''
Sizes / Obeham / Weight
Length / Width / Height (mm) 4516/1715/1450
Capacity of the trunk (L) 505/1650
Wheel base (mm) 2600
Front / rear (MM) 1471/1460
Clearance (mm) 140
Volume of fuel tank (L) 60
Mass, dry / maximum (kg) 1305/1790
Dynamic characteristics
Maximum speed (km / h) 200
Acceleration up 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
Andrei Timofeev, Alexey Ilyin (photo)
 

A source: "Autopilot"