Body style: Van
Segment: Medium MPV
Production years: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
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Following the success recorded by the Praire, the Japanese car-maker tried to do a sequel for that in the form of the Nissan Liberty. It was built mainly for the Japanese and Russian market.
Based on the same platform with the Nissan Avenir (Primera in Europe) wagon, the Liberty was an MPV for a big family. In the '90s, the minivan mania was spread around the world and people bought them for their functionality. Later on, that category was outpaced by the SUV segment, which grew after 2010.
From the outside, the grille didn't feature the Nissan badge. Instead of it, there was a small, rectangular one, where the letter “L” was written. The raked front end and the big headlights were one of the Liberty's characteristics. On the sides, the rear sliding doors allowed easy access inside. In the back, a roof-spoiler was not installed to enhance the sporty character, but to keep the rear window cleaner for a longer time.
Inside, the Liberty was fitted as standard with seven seats, in a 2-3-2 formula. The absence of a center console allowed a free passage through the car. To free-up the floor, the gear-selector was installed on the steering column. The middle row featured a sliding system to increase the legroom for the last row passengers. Since it was not a premium vehicle, there was no electric sliding system installed.
For the engine, the Liberty was offered with a 2.0-liter gasoline unit mated to either a CVT or a 4-speed automatic.
NISSAN Liberty 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
- 2.0i 16V GT4 4AT AWD (230 Hp)
- 2.0L CVT FWD (146 HP)
NISSAN Liberty
2.0i 16V GT4 4AT AWD (230 Hp)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0i 16V GT4 4AT AWD (230 Hp) | |
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| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
| Power: | 169.2 KW @ 6000 RPM 230 HP @ 6000 RPM 227 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque: | 203 lb-ft @ 2600 RPM 275 Nm @ 2600 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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| Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | 4-Speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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| Tire Size: | 185/65R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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| Length: | 180.1 in (4575 mm) |
| Width: | 66.7 in (1694 mm) |
| Height: | 64.2 in (1631 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 57.9/57.9 in (1,471/1,471 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 105.9 in (2690 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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| Unladen Weight: | 3594 lbs (1630 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 4442 lbs (2015 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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| City: | 19.3 mpg US (12.2 L/100Km) |
| Highway: | 37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km) |
NISSAN Liberty
2.0L CVT FWD (146 HP)
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L CVT FWD (146 HP) | |
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| Cylinders: | L4 |
| Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
| Power: | 108 KW @ 6000 RPM 146 HP @ 6000 RPM 145 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
| Torque: | 146 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 198 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
| Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
| Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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| Top Speed: | 112 mph (180 km/h) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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| Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox: | CVT |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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| Front: | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
|---|---|
| Tire Size: | 185/65R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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| Length: | 180.1 in (4575 mm) |
| Width: | 66.7 in (1694 mm) |
| Height: | 64.2 in (1631 mm) |
| Front/rear Track: | 57.9/57.9 in (1,471/1,471 mm) |
| Wheelbase: | 105.9 in (2690 mm) |
| Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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| Unladen Weight: | 3263.4 lbs (1480 kg) |
| Gross Weight Limit: | 4112.3 lbs (1865 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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| Combined: | 34.5 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km) |
| CO2 Emissions: | 162 g/km |