Test drive Nissan Primera sedan 1999 - 2002 sedan

Kabuki for Europe

Fresh appearance is not the main difference between the updated Nissan Primera. The combination of running qualities, the level of equipment and cost attracts much more in it.

Nissan Primera is a typical middle peasant. A potential buyer of such machines is not inclined to litter money, but wants to get as many real cars as possible. The Primera99 sedan, especially at 1.6 Comfort, fully meets compromise requirements.

Those to whom the costume of the former model bored or seemed rustic will be with satisfaction that now she is dressed in fashion and looks quite respectable.

And the new shape of the hood, modern enlightened anterior optics, solid rear lights added individuality to it. Even caps on wheels (by the way, 15-inch) look fresh to give or take, alloy wheels.

However, the identity of the car is still beyond the grace of recognition. Despite the fact that the updated Nissan Primera was created exclusively for Europe and gathers in the same place (in England), the eastern beginning makes itself felt in the appearance of the car. By the way, without taking into account a slight increase in length, its dimensions are actually the same (4522/1715/1410 mm).

If the appearance can be argued, then inside the car for and against the machine fall away by themselves. The volume of a salon capable of elegantly entered the quarter of mast passengers; harsh wide seats of quite European comfort; The high quality of finishing materials and the decoration itself cannot but bribe you. And to the equipment of the sedan do not dig up at all. What do you say about a gentleman's set of good twelve points, including, among other things, heating the seats, an electricrope, two airbags and even climate control? You can only find fault with the absence of an audio system in the standard and a limited course of adjusting the steering column. Although carriers, perhaps, will celebrate the allendability of the opening of a 500-liter trunk, the absurdity of which is aggravated by the back of the rear seat. If you do not bet on transportation in the Nissan Sedan refrigerators and washing machines, these costs are insignificant. The 1.6-liter 4-cylinder gasoline engine, known for the previous model, is much more significant. The desire of the potential owner to save money in money will turn into the laziness of the car (100 km/h7 L per 100 km of path), everything generally falls into place.

The hydraulic steering wheel Primera is endowed with sharpness, about which they speak in moderation. Thanks to this feature, as well as the characteristics of the suspension (rather tough than soft), it is easy to control the machine. Even in a delicate situation, when the pace of movement taken by the driver is clearly higher than dictated by road conditions, Primera does not allow doubt about her sledged capabilities. True, the diligence and consistency of the governing bodies significantly discredit the lever of the 5-speed manual gearbox. Add him the clarity of inclusions, and everything would be absolutely okay.

In general, if objectively, the flaws of the transmission, like the rest, noted here are more due to our meticulousness. After all, not about the chic limousine, in fact, is in question. And about the vehicle for financially enchanting European masses. And in this capacity, the Nissan Primera99 for $ 17150 is quite competitive.

Technical characteristics Nissan Primera

Dimensions (length/width/height), mm 4522/1715/1410 Equipment. mass, kg 1220 base, mm 2600 max. speed, km/h 181 fuel consumption (city cycle), l/100 km/h 9.6.

Text: Igor Kuznetsov 1220-kilogram sedan reaches in only 12 seconds) and the noise of the motor at high (after 4500 min-1) revolutions. However, everything is relative. Leading for Nissan surrounded by VAZ low -commanders is not a problem. And if you still recall the fuel efficiency (the average consumption of gasoline is here in total
 

Source: Magazine 5 wheel [02/2000]