1991-1998 Primera OverviewNissan Primera Overview (1991 - 1998)
1991 - 1998
Tech Specs Summary
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- 96 - 137 mph
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- 8.4 - 16.9 seconds
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- 74 - 148 BHP
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- 34 - 42.8 mpg
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- 1,110 - 1,250 kg
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- 480 L (Saloon)
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- 460 L (Estate)
This generation of the Nissan Primera was produced by the Japanese manufacturer Nissan between 1991 - 1998. It's a front engined front-wheel drive car and came as a hatchback, saloon or estate. There are four power levels available from either a 2 L Inline 4 diesel engine or 1.6 L Inline 4 petrol engine. It has macpherson strut front suspension and trailing-arm rear suspension. However, some models have torsion beam rear suspension.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the Primera is the Nissan Primera 2.0 GT which scores 2.2★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 148 BHP and a power/weight ratio of 121 BHP/Tonne it has a top speed of 137 mph and gets to 62 mph in 8.4 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the Nissan Primera 2.0 SLX D is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.1★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 564 miles and can store 480 litres of cargo. It also has an unbraked towing capacity of 550 kg and a braked towing capacity of 1,400 kg.