Segment: Compact
Production years: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
In 2001, Nissan introduced the third generation of the Primera, also known as the P12, in Japan, and it waited for another year to unveil the hatchback and the station wagon versions for it.
The Primera P12 was the first vehicle released by the Japanese automaker after it formed an alliance with the French automaker Renault. It was a far departure from the previous P11, and many considered it to be a car ahead of its time. Besides the unusual, UFO-like look, the P12 came with unique features such as a reversing camera and a cabin designed like nothing else on the market. Nissan had invested a lot in this car and offered it in three shapes: sedan, hatchback, and station wagon. So, after it unveiled it in Japan at the beginning of 2001, in September, it unveiled it at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
While the previous generations’ look was behind the market’s trends, the P12 was spot on, with one foot in the bio-design, but sported some influences from the rising new-edge styling movement. The upper grille followed the Flying-wing design theme that was more obvious than on the P11. and was flanked by the swept-back, angular-shaped rhomboidal headlights. On the lower side of the bumper, Nissan installed an additional broad air intake where it placed the fog lamps.
From its profile, the 2001 Primera sedan showed ample, curved lines and a few sharp angles. The entire range was now available with body-colored grab-type door handles. Nissan created a greenhouse that looked like an arched line that connected the hood with the sloped-down trunk lid. The base version sat on steel wheels with caps, while the rest of the range was available with alloy wheels. Finally, at the back, the corner-mounted taillights flanked the wide trunk opening.
But such an advanced-looking vehicle couldn’t be complete in its aspect by a dull interior. As a result, Nissan installed a dashboard where the instrument cluster sat atop the dashboard. It sported a layout similar to the previous generation, with the coolant gauge on the left, followed by the speedometer, the tachometer, and the fuel level. On the center stack, the automaker placed a color display with a control panel underneath it for the infotainment system. Moreover, it offered a rear-view camera, which was automatically activated when the reverse gear was selected. Even if the display’s resolution was poor, it was good enough to avoid obstacles, such as a parking pole or the car behind. At the front, the bolstered bucket seats were separated by a low center console that housed the gear stick, the handbrake, two cup holders, and an armrest with a storage bin underneath it. In the back, a bench seat could accommodate up to three passengers.
Under the hood, the Primera P12 was available with a choice of six engines, gasoline or turbodiesel. Besides the two least powerful engines paired with a five-speed manual gearbox, the other four were mated with six-speed transmissions. A CVT was also available.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 16V 5MT FWD (109 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1596 cm3 |
Power: | 80 KW @ 6000 RPM 109 HP @ 6000 RPM 107 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 106 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 144 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 16.4 gallons (62.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 118.1 mph (190 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/60R16H |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 179.9 in (4569 mm) |
Width: | 69.3 in (1760 mm) |
Height: | 58.3 in (1481 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.2/60.2 in (1,529/1,529 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.5 in (2680 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.9 cuFT (450 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2782.2 lbs (1262 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3946.3 lbs (1790 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 25.3 mpg US (9.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 173 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L 16V 5MT FWD (116 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1769 cm3 |
Power: | 85 KW @ 5600 RPM 116 HP @ 5600 RPM 114 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 120 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 163 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 16.4 gallons (62.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 121 mph (195 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/60R16H |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 179.9 in (4569 mm) |
Width: | 69.3 in (1760 mm) |
Height: | 58.3 in (1481 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.2/60.2 in (1,529/1,529 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.5 in (2680 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.9 cuFT (450 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2795.5 lbs (1268 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3990.4 lbs (1810 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 38.5 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 177 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 16V 6MT FWD (140 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 103 KW @ 6000 RPM 140 HP @ 6000 RPM 138 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 142 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 193 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 16.4 gallons (62.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 124 mph (200 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/60R16V |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 179.9 in (4569 mm) |
Width: | 69.3 in (1760 mm) |
Height: | 58.3 in (1481 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.2/60.2 in (1,529/1,529 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.5 in (2680 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.9 cuFT (450 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2899.1 lbs (1315 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4210.8 lbs (1910 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19.8 mpg US (11.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 208 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L dCi 6MT FWD (120 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1870 cm3 |
Power: | 88 KW @ 4000 RPM 120 HP @ 4000 RPM 118 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 199 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 270 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 16.4 gallons (62.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 121 mph (195 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/60 R16H |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 179.9 in (4569 mm) |
Width: | 69.3 in (1760 mm) |
Height: | 58.3 in (1481 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.2/60.2 in (1,529/1,529 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.5 in (2680 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.9 cuFT (450 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3060 lbs (1388 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4277 lbs (1940 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 49 mpg US (4.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 151 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.2L dCi 6MT FWD (139 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2184 cm3 |
Power: | 102 KW @ 4000 RPM 139 HP @ 4000 RPM 137 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 232 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 315 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 16.4 gallons (62.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 126 mph (203 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/60R16H |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 179.9 in (4569 mm) |
Width: | 69.3 in (1760 mm) |
Height: | 58.3 in (1481 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.2/60.2 in (1,529/1,529 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.5 in (2680 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.9 cuFT (450 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3084.3 lbs (1399 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4277 lbs (1940 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 47 mpg US (5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 38.5 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 168 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.2L DCT 6MT FWD (126 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2184 cm3 |
Power: | 93 KW @ 4000 RPM 126 HP @ 4000 RPM 125 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 207 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 280 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Common Rail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 16.4 gallons (62.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 121.2 mph (195 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/60R16H |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 179.9 in (4569 mm) |
Width: | 69.3 in (1760 mm) |
Height: | 58.3 in (1481 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.2/60.2 in (1,529/1,529 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 105.5 in (2680 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.9 cuFT (450 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3073.2 lbs (1394 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4277 lbs (1940 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 48 mpg US (4.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 159 g/km |