Nissan Primera P10 is a D-class passenger car mass-produced from the 90th to the 95th year. The car was produced in different bodies. These are sedans, hatchbacks and station wagons. The machine quickly gained popularity in the global market. It is no less popular now. Today, the price has fallen noticeably on this Nissan, which makes it possible to consider the model as a budget car “for everyday use”. Let's get to know this machine closer.
Design
"Nissan Primera P10" was produced in three different trim levels. And they differed not only in the level of equipment, but also in design. In the maximum performance GT “Nissan Primera P10” was equipped with spoilers, alloy wheels and door sills. Also, the modifications differed in the design of the bumpers. The flagship configuration is as follows:
Despite the GT nameplate, it’s hard to call a sports car. The car is characterized by simple and smooth body shapes. Similar lines were also practiced on the Mitsubishi Lancer of the 90s. But back to our Nissan Primer P10 car.
In front there is a sturdy bumper with a wide black molding, a pair of foglights and a compact radiator grill. Headlights - with rounded edges, vaguely reminiscent of the American Ford Scorpio. On the wings - orange turn signal. On the side of the Nissan Primera P10 is an obscure middle class sedan.
As for other bodies (for example, wagon, as in the photo above), they have an almost identical design. It is unlikely that you will be recognizable in the stream of other machines.
Salon
The interior design is made without any frills. Despite belonging to the D-class, there are no wooden inserts on the panel. The center console contains a modest climate control unit, a cassette player and a cigarette lighter. At the bottom of the console there is a small niche for small things. Trim - fabric or velor, depending on the configuration. The steering wheel was also different. So, on the basic versions of the LX, it’s double-spoke. More expensive equipment provided for the presence of a three-spoke wheel with a beautiful line.
The reviews say that the steering wheel on the Example is very convenient - it does not slip and lies well in the hands. The seats have pronounced lateral support. By the way, the GT version (one of the most expensive) did not come with velor, but with a fabric interior. In the photo above - that is the interior.
The steering column is equipped with a sufficient range of adjustments. The driver's seat has a lumbar adjustment in three positions. Also adjustable backrest and headrest. The dashboard is very archaic. However, it is not overloaded with extra arrows and is easy to read.
In general, the owners of the salon leave only positive emotions. Despite the 25-year-old age of the car, sitting inside is comfortable and pleasant. The car is comfortable when traveling long distances. Soundproofing at a good level. Upholstery of seats and door cards is not easily soiled.
Specifications
Initially, a carburetor engine was installed. "Nissan Primera P10" of the first series was equipped with a 90-horsepower 1.6-liter engine. After 3 years, its design was finalized by installing distributed injection. Power increased to 100 horsepower. Also in the line was a two-liter engine. Nissan Primera P10 2.0 developed a capacity of 115 horsepower. A mono injector was used here as an injection. But the Japanese did not stand still and in the 93rd year they released a new power unit SR20 DE.
With the same volume, he was already developing 135 horsepower. Diesel engines were also present in the lineup, namely a two-liter LD20 with 75 horsepower.
Dynamics
This indicator varied significantly between diesel and gasoline engines. The weakest 75-strong LD20 accelerated the “Example” to hundreds in 16.5 seconds. The maximum speed is 165 kilometers per hour.
The dynamics of the carburetor engine was higher. So, up to a hundred “Example 1.6” was accelerated in 12 seconds. As for the flagship 115-horsepower engine, it easily fit into the "top ten." The maximum speed was 200 kilometers per hour. All power units were equipped with automatic or mechanical gearboxes at 4 and 5 speeds, respectively.
The reviews say that the engines in the Examples in the 10th body are very reliable. Their resource is 300 thousand kilometers. After major repairs, these motors "go" about the same. In terms of service, injection units do not cause problems. What can not be said about the first "carburetors" - the car often twitched during acceleration due to misalignment of the device.
Regarding the boxes, the fifth gear synchronizer is loosening up on the manual transmission. Oddly enough, but everyone else works without problems, although they are much more often used. The owners of the first Daewoo Nexia face a similar problem. Fifth gear can only be engaged with rebuilding. Fortunately, box repair is very cheap. And spare parts for Nissan Primera can be bought at a showdown, in good condition.
Chassis
The car uses a custom suspension scheme. Front is a "three-lever". An exception is the station wagon - the usual MacPherson suspension is installed here. However, it is the “three-lever” that provides excellent handling and stability on the road. Behind - a dependent beam on springs. In terms of handling, the car is very clear and predictable. Even with "tired" silent blocks, she does not "scour" on the road. This is one of the main advantages of the Japanese "Examples".
"Primera Nissan" - the price
You can find a good copy in the secondary market for 2.0-2.5 thousand dollars.
Despite such an advanced age, the car pleases with its reliability. Future buyers should beware of diesel and carburetor versions. Those who do not want to invest heavily in a cheap foreign car need to pay attention to models with a manual transmission.
Conclusion
So, we found out what the "Nissan Primera P10" reviews, specifications and price. In 96, the second generation of the legendary model - P11 - was born. The car has a more modern design and powerful engines (now there are no carburetors in the line). If you have a larger budget, you should pay attention to it.