Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Compact
Production years: 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993
Nissan replaced the aging Bluebird in 1990 with the Primera, a car designed for European customers, engineered to suit their driving styles, and built in England.
Designed with the European customer in mind, the Primera P10 was available in three shapes: sedan, hatchback, and station wagon. While the sedan was the most sought-after version, the hatchback was needed to compete against other European cars, such as the Opel/Vauxhall Vectra and the Ford Sierra. The Primera, on the other hand, was a new vehicle concept, and even if it didn’t excel in terms of styling, it was convincing thanks to its engineering solutions and interior quality. Furthermore, it was available in six grades, which helped customers find the one that could suit their needs and their pockets.
At the beginning of the ‘90s, car designers started to move from the wedged shapes of the ‘80s to rounded ones. As a result, the Primera’s first generation was a mix between these two trends. Its rectangular headlights had shaved corners but still had that rectangular look of the previous Bluebird. Between them, the automaker installed a slim grille shaped with two wings that were available with chromed surrounding, depending on the trim level.
From its profile, the Primera Hatchback shared its front parts, up to the B-posts, with its sedan sibling. It had the same raked windshield and tall greenhouse compared to the car’s overall height. The side panels were adorned by a black rubber stripe that crossed the vehicle from bumper to bumper, and the door handles matched its color. The door mirrors, on the other hand, sported the car’s body color. Depending on the grade and options, the Primera hatch featured steel wheels with plastic caps or light alloy wheels. Finally, at the back, the thick and raked forward C-pillars supported a wide tailgate. Unlike the sedan, the hatchback version had taller and narrower corner-mounted taillights instead of horizontal ones.
Nissan extensively used velour for the Primera’s interior, covering the seats, the door cards, and the transmission tunnel with it. Fronting the driver was a rounded-shaped instrument cluster that housed the large dials for the speedometer and tachometer. Nissan also included two smaller gauges for the fuel level and temperature gauges. As a final touch, a digital clock was included in the speedometer’s dial at the bottom on a black and white LCD. The front seats were similar to the ones offered in the sedan, while in the back, the automaker installed a folding bench seat able to host three adults. Thanks to the split-folding rear bench, the trunk could be expanded from 470 liters (16.6 cu-ft) to 1,290 liters (45.6 cu-ft).
Under the hood, Nissan installed a range of gasoline or diesel engines that sent their power to the front wheels via a five-speed manual transmission. The automaker also offered an option for a four-speed automatic.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 16V 5MT FWD (102 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1597 cm3 |
Power: | 75 KW @ 6000 RPM 102 HP @ 6000 RPM 101 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 100 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 136 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 118.1 mph (190 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.9 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: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/70TR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 173.2 in (4399 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 54.7 in (1389 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.9/57.5 in (1,471/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100.4 in (2550 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.6 cuFT (470 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2524.3 lbs (1145 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3593.5 lbs (1630 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 169 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 16V 5MT FWD (90 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1597 cm3 |
Power: | 66 KW @ 6000 RPM 90 HP @ 6000 RPM 89 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 98 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 133 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 112 mph (180 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.2 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: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 165R13 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 173.2 in (4399 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 54.7 in (1389 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.9/57.5 in (1,471/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100.4 in (2550 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.6 cuFT (470 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2414.1 lbs (1095 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3505.3 lbs (1590 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 33.1 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 169 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 16V 5MT FWD (116 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 85 KW @ 6000 RPM 116 HP @ 6000 RPM 114 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 122 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 165 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Monopoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 124 mph (200 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.9 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: | 185/65 R14H |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 173.2 in (4399 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 54.7 in (1389 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.9/57.5 in (1,471/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100.4 in (2550 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.6 cuFT (470 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2601.4 lbs (1180 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3714.8 lbs (1685 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 198 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 16V 5MT FWD (125 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 92 KW @ 5600 RPM 125 HP @ 5600 RPM 123 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 125 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM 170 Nm @ 4800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 127.4 mph (205 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.8 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: | 185/65HR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 173.2 in (4399 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 54.7 in (1389 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.9/57.5 in (1,471/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100.4 in (2550 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.6 cuFT (470 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2667.6 lbs (1210 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3858.1 lbs (1750 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 198 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 16V GT 5MT FWD (150 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 110 KW @ 6400 RPM 150 HP @ 6400 RPM 148 BHP @ 6400 RPM |
Torque: | 133 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM 180 Nm @ 4800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 137 mph (220 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.4 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: | 195/60 R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 173.2 in (4399 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 54.7 in (1389 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.9/57.5 in (1,471/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100.4 in (2550 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.6 cuFT (470 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2667.6 lbs (1210 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3758.9 lbs (1705 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 198 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L D 5MT FWD (75 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1974 cm3 |
Power: | 55 KW @ 4800 RPM 75 HP @ 4800 RPM 74 BHP @ 4800 RPM |
Torque: | 97 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM 132 Nm @ 2800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 96.3 mph (155 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 17.5 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: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/70TR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 173.2 in (4399 mm) |
Width: | 66.9 in (1699 mm) |
Height: | 54.7 in (1389 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.9/57.5 in (1,471/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 100.4 in (2550 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.6 cuFT (470 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2601.4 lbs (1180 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3571.5 lbs (1620 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 180 g/km |