Nissan Avenir is a Japanese mid-sized station wagon that was developed based on the Primera model. Since cars have many similarities, it is worth briefly telling about one and the other car.
Primera
Her story begins in 1990. The Nissan Primera was offered to potential buyers with three different engines. There were two gasoline engines (1.6 and 2 liters), as well as one diesel, 2-liter. The model was produced in three bodies - like a sedan, liftback and station wagon. True, the second option, of all those listed, was offered exclusively with a 2-liter gasoline unit and a 4-speed “automatic”.
It is interesting that this model was especially popular in the USA. In the US market, it was known as the Infiniti G20. A characteristic feature of the car was the original grille, other taillights and a richer interior trim. They even installed heated leather seats, a “cruise”, crystal headlights, etc.
At home, the car also became popular. So it was he who was decided to take as a base for the future news, which became Nissan Avenir.
Avenir
This model, which debuted in 1990, was offered exclusively in the station wagon. True, there was still a “cargo” version, known as Avenir Cargo. It was intended for commercial use. In the process of creation, aggregates and units from the aforementioned “Examples” were involved.
The very first Nissan Avenir models were equipped with engines of 1.8 and 2.0 liters. The power of the 1.8-liter units ranged from 110 to 125 liters. from. A 2-liter units produced 140-145 liters. from. On the station wagon put a 5-speed "mechanics" or 4-band "automatic". The 2-liter Nissan Avenir was offered with both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
A little later, cars with a diesel 2-liter engine and automatic transmission appeared. And in 1995, Nissan Avenir Salut was released. And about it should be told in more detail.
"Charged" version
This is how the station wagon with the prefix “Salute” was presented. A powerful 2-liter turbocharged engine that produced 210 horsepower was installed under the hood of this all-wheel drive car. He worked in tandem with automatic transmission. By the way, the consumption of this model is quite economical. Only 5.2 liters of fuel goes per 100 kilometers, if you move at a speed of 60 km / h.
Its key feature is not only powerful features, but also rich equipment. The model has a power steering, disc brakes (even ventilated in the front), xenon headlights and “fog lights” (both front and rear), electric mirrors, anti-UV glass and an adjustable sunroof. In addition, rear and front spoilers, vertical steering wheel adjustment, retractable seats, a central locking, remote control and power windows with a central shutdown function were offered.
Security was also developed at a high level. Pillows (lateral and frontal), fastening for a child seat, a stiffener in the doors, pretensioners in three-point belts with a lock and an additional brake light were offered. Another car was equipped with an auxiliary braking system. Needless to say, the presence of such details as “climate”, air conditioning, radio, cassette player and CD. All this was in the maximum configuration Nissan Avenir.
Cost
Finally, a couple of words can be said about the price of this model. Nissan Avenir is a high-quality and reliable car, and now it costs not very much. For example, the 1999 model in good condition can be found for about 230 thousand rubles. And this is a decent price for a car with a 2-liter engine, automatic transmission, climate control, ABS, touch TV, alarm, alloy wheels and other additions.
Models of earlier years of production can be found even for 100-150 thousand rubles in normal condition. The most expensive will be cars produced at the very end of production. About 300-350 thousand will have to be paid for the 2005 model with a 2-liter 150-horsepower engine. Despite the fact that this machine was not exported to Russia, in our country you can find many offers for sale.