Body style: Van
Segment: Medium MPV
Production years: 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001
Nissan cut a set of windows into the panels of a Vanette, transformed it into a people carrier, and named it Serena.
It wasn't unusual for a carmaker to convert a van into a minivan. Volkswagen, Chrysler, Ford, and PSA did it, to name just a few. So why wouldn't Nissan follow the same recipe? It did it, and it did a good job if the owner was never in a hurry. The Serena was launched in 1991, and it was a unique presence on the road due to its unusual concept. Unlike other minivans from its segment, it wasn't a front-engine and front-wheel-drive. It was a mid-engine and rear-wheel drive.
The car's exterior couldn't hide the fact that it was a light commercial vehicle transformed into a minivan. Its short and steep front end was good for an LCV driver to stop as close as possible behind the car in the front. Its sliding door on the passenger side was large enough to be loaded with a forklift. It was a tall vehicle with a liftgate in the back. As an option, Nissan added a second sliding door on the driver's side.
Inside, everything was covered in cheap-looking plastic. The front seats were separated by the engine cover under the floor behind the front axle. In the back, the carmaker added a bench and a pair of side-mounted jump-seats. As an option, later on, Nissan installed tree rows of seats when the side-mounted jump-seats were not allowed anymore.
Nissan offered the Serena a choice of gasoline, diesel, or turbo-diesel engines ranging between 75 hp and 140 hp. One of the most common versions for the European Serena was the naturally aspirated 2.3-liter unit, which was not available in Japan.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 16V 5MT RWD (97 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1597 cm3 |
Power: | 71 KW @ 5600 RPM 97 HP @ 5600 RPM 95 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 97 lb-ft @ 3600 RPM 132 Nm @ 3600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 93 mph (150 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 18.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear 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: | 195/70 R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 170.1 in (4321 mm) |
Width: | 67.3 in (1709 mm) |
Height: | 72.4 in (1839 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.7/57.5 in (1,491/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 107.9 in (2741 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.4 cuFT (351 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3053.4 lbs (1385 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4629.7 lbs (2100 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 23.7 mpg US (9.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 236 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 16V 4AT RWD (140 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 103 KW @ 5800 RPM 140 HP @ 5800 RPM 138 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
Torque: | 134 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM 181 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: | 106 mph (171 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear 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: | 195/70R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 170.1 in (4321 mm) |
Width: | 67.3 in (1709 mm) |
Height: | 72.4 in (1839 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.7/57.5 in (1,491/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 107.9 in (2741 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.4 cuFT (351 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3273.9 lbs (1485 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4905 lbs (2225 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 21.2 mpg US (11.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 254 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 16V 5MT AWD (140 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 103 KW @ 5800 RPM 140 HP @ 5800 RPM 138 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
Torque: | 134 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM 181 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: | 106 mph (171 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All 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: | 195/70R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 170.1 in (4321 mm) |
Width: | 67.3 in (1709 mm) |
Height: | 72.4 in (1839 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.7/57.5 in (1,491/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 107.9 in (2741 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.4 cuFT (351 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3417 lbs (1550 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4905 lbs (2225 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 21.2 mpg US (11.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 254 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 16V 5MT RWD (126 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 93 KW @ 6000 RPM 126 HP @ 6000 RPM 125 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 125 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM 169 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: | 106 mph (171 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear 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: | 195/70R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 170.1 in (4321 mm) |
Width: | 67.3 in (1709 mm) |
Height: | 72.4 in (1839 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.7/57.5 in (1,491/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 107.9 in (2741 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.4 cuFT (351 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3273.9 lbs (1485 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4541.5 lbs (2060 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19.6 mpg US (12 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 23.5 mpg US (10 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 254 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 16V 5MT RWD (140 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 103 KW @ 5800 RPM 140 HP @ 5800 RPM 138 BHP @ 5800 RPM |
Torque: | 134 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM 181 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: | 106 mph (171 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear 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: | 195/70R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 170.1 in (4321 mm) |
Width: | 67.3 in (1709 mm) |
Height: | 72.4 in (1839 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.7/57.5 in (1,491/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 107.9 in (2741 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.4 cuFT (351 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3273.9 lbs (1485 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4905 lbs (2225 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19 mpg US (12.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 21.2 mpg US (11.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 254 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 16V 4AT RWD (97 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1952 cm3 |
Power: | 55.2 KW @ 4300 RPM 75 HP @ 4300 RPM 74 BHP @ 4300 RPM |
Torque: | 107 lb-ft @ 2300 RPM 145 Nm @ 2300 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 84 mph (135 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 26.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-Speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/70 R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 170.1 in (4321 mm) |
Width: | 67.3 in (1709 mm) |
Height: | 72.4 in (1839 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.7/57.5 in (1,491/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 107.9 in (2741 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.4 cuFT (351 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3298 lbs (1496 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4905 lbs (2225 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 21.8 mpg US (10.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 220 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L D 4AT RWD (75 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1952 cm3 |
Power: | 55.2 KW @ 4300 RPM 75 HP @ 4300 RPM 74 BHP @ 4300 RPM |
Torque: | 107 lb-ft @ 2300 RPM 145 Nm @ 2300 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 84 mph (135 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 26.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-Speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/70 R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 170.1 in (4321 mm) |
Width: | 67.3 in (1709 mm) |
Height: | 72.4 in (1839 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.7/57.5 in (1,491/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 107.9 in (2741 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.4 cuFT (351 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3298 lbs (1496 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4905 lbs (2225 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 21.8 mpg US (10.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 220 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L D 5MT AWD (75 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1952 cm3 |
Power: | 55.2 KW @ 4300 RPM 75 HP @ 4300 RPM 74 BHP @ 4300 RPM |
Torque: | 107 lb-ft @ 2300 RPM 145 Nm @ 2300 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 84 mph (135 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 26.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/70 R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 170.1 in (4321 mm) |
Width: | 67.3 in (1709 mm) |
Height: | 72.4 in (1839 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.7/57.5 in (1,491/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 107.9 in (2741 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.4 cuFT (351 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3571 lbs (1620 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4630 lbs (2100 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 21.8 mpg US (10.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 220 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L D 5MT FWD (67 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1952 cm3 |
Power: | 49 KW @ 4600 RPM 67 HP @ 4600 RPM 66 BHP @ 4600 RPM |
Torque: | 125 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM 169 Nm @ 4800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 81 mph (130 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 31 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175 R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 170.1 in (4321 mm) |
Width: | 67.3 in (1709 mm) |
Height: | 72.4 in (1839 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.7/57.5 in (1,491/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 107.9 in (2741 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.4 cuFT (351 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3218.7 lbs (1460 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4739.9 lbs (2150 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 220 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L D 5MT FWD (75 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1952 cm3 |
Power: | 55.2 KW @ 4300 RPM 75 HP @ 4300 RPM 74 BHP @ 4300 RPM |
Torque: | 107 lb-ft @ 2300 RPM 145 Nm @ 2300 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 15.9 gallons (60.2 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 84 mph (135 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 23.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/70 R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 170.1 in (4321 mm) |
Width: | 67.3 in (1709 mm) |
Height: | 72.4 in (1839 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.7/57.5 in (1,491/1,461 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 107.9 in (2741 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.4 cuFT (351 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3298 lbs (1496 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4905 lbs (2225 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 21.8 mpg US (10.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 220 g/km |