2002/06/04

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

5 June 2002

NISSAN FIN-ISHES PRIMERA

The most important Primera of all, the five-door, goes on sale 17 June at the same prices as the saloon which has just won the editor’s special award at the Fleet World honours.

The five-door is British born and bred: its finned rear was styled at Nissan's technical facility in the Midlands and will be produced at the company's Sunderland factory for sale only in Europe.

Hitting the showrooms at the same time are 2.0-litre six-speed manual versions of the saloon, estate and, of course, the hatchback. The hatchback range starts from £14,600 with the Primera 140 PS 2.0-litre priced from £15,100.

When the full range is available, 80% of Primeras sold in the UK will be hatchbacks. So its debut is an important one in a market which, in this age of Changing Rooms and Ground Force, prefers the versatility of a fifth-door. This hasn't stopped the Primera saloon, though, finding many a fan since its March introduction – not least for the car’s bold styling. The hatchback shares this extrovert look, being identical when viewed from the front. At the rear, though, Nissan's UK design team has given the hatchback a style all of its own … the fin is back. But Nissan’s designers aren’t saying if their inspiration came from British sportscars of the 1960s or from the dolphins that swim alongside the Primera in the television ads.

It's the way the rear lights are fashioned that's so unique. Three overlapping circles take care of the usual illuminations. However these are housed in a clear, red-tinted

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lens that's been pinched to form a fin. The rear window has a U-shaped lower edge which Nissan could claim is to improve rear visibility ... except that most of the Primera range has a rear view camera as standard so that's not really an issue. No, the window's shaped the way it is purely for styling's sake.

At 4567 mm long, the five-door is the shortest car in its class – except for the same length Primera saloon. But that doesn't make it small inside not least because of a wheelbase that's 8 cm longer than the outgoing model. And the new Primera, whether you're talking four- or five-door, is taller than any rival making the view from the driving seat almost MPV-ish. It’s stating the obvious but the Primera hatchback’s hatchback increases versatility – the rear door opens up 460 litres of luggage space with the back seats and parcel shelf in place, enough to easily swallow an Ikea trolley load of assorted household accessories.

The range of five-door Primeras is as extensive as the saloon’s. To which can now be added the 2.0-litre six-speed manual, the technical specification for which follows at the end of the release. Trim levels range from S, through SE and SVE (both available with a no-cost-difference choice of very different interior trims) up to the T-spec which Nissan reckons is the most feature laden new car on sale in the UK for less than £20,000.

The specification of the Primera hatchback is as futuristic as its styling. Take the
1.8 SE, expected to be the most popular of all Primeras both with people buying with their own hard earned cash and also with company car drivers, especially as the
1.8-litre engine’s 177 g/km CO₂ emission rating slots it into the 17% BIK banding for the ’02 tax year. The 1.8 SE is priced at a reasonable £15,600 yet comes with all this lot as standard kit:

· electronic climate control

· up/down, in/out adjustable steering column

· front and rear electric windows

· trip computer

· anti-dust and pollen filter

· sunglasses holder

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· lumbar adjustment on driver and front passenger seats

· anti-lock brakes with brake assist and electronic brake-force distribution

· 60/40 split folding rear seat with ISOFIX child-seat mounting points

· driver, front seat passenger, side and curtain airbags

· three x three-point rear seatbelts and rear headrests

· ISOFIX child-seat mounting points

· remote control central locking, anti-hijack and perimetric alarm

· CD radio with six speakers

· electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors

· 6” colour dashboard display monitor with intelligent control

· rear view camera

· ‘Plug and Go’ integration for hands-free mobile phone operation

· leather-rimmed steering wheel

· rain sensing windscreen wipers

· auto dim rear view mirror

· front foglamps

· 16” alloy wheels with locking wheel nuts

Some of the Primera’s available features deserve a recap.

N-FORM, a new behind-the-wheel concept standard on all Primeras

Nissan has broken the rules inside the Primera. Below the car’s centrally-mounted instrument panel is a unique command centre known as N-FORM which was specially developed for ease of operation and sited to fall readily to hand. As a result, there are 50% less switches on the dashboard than an equivalently equipped rival. Less visual information is needed to find the required control with the buttons designed for instinctive use. The same thinking went into the central positioning for the instrument cluster – the driver’s eyes need move only 25 degrees from looking at the road to glancing at the speed the car is doing, compared with 35 degrees when the dials are sited in front of the steering wheel.

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Rear view parking camera

Nissan’s unique approach has allowed all controls for audio, driver information, communication, DVD navigation and climate systems to be packaged into one electronically managed keyboard. The information is displayed on a monochrome screen on the Primera S and a larger colour screen on SE, SVE and T-spec versions. On these models, the screen also acts as the display for the rear view camera – put the car in reverse and a small camera positioned above the rear number plate shows the driver what’s hiding behind whether it be another car or a pair of legs. A cluster of six buttons is centrally aligned below the display. These are graphically reproduced on the screen and change function according to the menu selected. Two large circular switches operate the most frequently fiddled-with functions, the in-car entertainment and climate control. A joystick controls the navigation system.

Mobile phone integration

Every Primera SE, SVE and T-spec will come with standard integration for the driver’s mobile phone. Developed with Nokia but suitable for the majority of modern mobiles, the phone is simply slotted into a cradle between the two front seats. Calls can be made or answered using the central console controls and the car’s audio system. The facility is not only convenient; it’s also a boost to safety.

DVD satellite navigation

The SVE and T-spec models come fitted with satellite navigation that adds the power of DVD mapping. This takes Nissan’s acclaimed Birdview™ navigation (which does as the name suggests giving a bird’s eye view of the landscape ahead) a stage further being quicker to program and to react. DVD technology also means that most of the European road network can be contained on one single disc. The system is fully integrated into the car’s diagnostics system meaning that should you run low on fuel, Birdview™ will navigate to the nearest fuel station.

Intelligent Cruise Control

There’s more intelligence, literally, in an optional feature available with the 2.0-litre engine labelled Intelligent Cruise Control or ICC for short. Unlike conventional cruise control, ICC uses a laser mounted at the front of the car to detect the presence of vehicles on the road ahead. Working through drive-by-wire throttle control, the engine

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management and the braking system, ICC is able to make automatic and smooth adjustments to the car’s speed so that the driver neither needs to change speed manually or disengage the system. That’s less fatiguing for the driver and improves fuel economy. ICC even allows the driver to input a choice of three distance settings.

Hatchback prices

Engine	Grade	Body	Transmission	OTR price
1.8i	S	5 door	M/T	14,600
		5 door	auto	15,550
	SE	5 door	M/T	15,600
		5 door	auto	16,550
	SVE	5 door	M/T	17,000
		5 door	auto	17,950
	SVE (with leather pack)	5 door	M/T	18,200
		5 door	auto	19,150
2.0i	S	5 door	M/T	15,100
		5 door	CVT	16,400
2.0i	SE	5 door	M/T	16,100
		5 door	CVT M6	17,400
	SVE	5 door	M/T	17,500
		5 door	CVT M6	18,800
	SVE (with Leather Pack)	5 door	M/T	18,700
		5 door	CVT M6	20,000
	T-spec	5 door	M/T	19,500
		5 door	CVT M6	20,800
2.2D	S	5 door	M/T	16,100
	SE	5 door	M/T	17,100
	SVE	5 door	M/T	18,500
	SVE (with Leather Pack)	5 door	M/T	19,700

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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Wayne Bruce	Head of PR	01923 899930
e-mail:	wayne.bruce@nissan.co.uk
Linda Robinson	Senior Press Officer, Product Affairs	01923 899932
e-mail:	linda.robinson@nissan.co.uk
Gloria Maydew	Senior Press Officer, Product Affairs	01923 899937
e-mail:	gloria.maydew@nissan.co.uk

30941/050602

			1.8 litre petrol engine

MODEL
	Body type		4-door/5-door
	Available grades		S, SE, SVE
	Seating capacity	persons	5

ENGINE
	No. cylinders, configuration		4, in line
	Valves per cylinder/engine		4/16
	Engine capacity	cm³	1769
	Bore x stroke	mm	80.0 x 88.0
	Max. engine power¹⁾	kW(PS)/rpm	85(116)/5600
	Max. torque ¹⁾	Nm/rpm	163/4000
	Fuel type		Unleaded petrol RON 95
	Ignition system/ Intake system (Diesel)		Electronic, direct ignition
	Fuel supply		Multi point injection
	Emission control system		3-stage catalyst
	Emission level		E3

DRIVE TRAIN
	Clutch type (auto)		Single dry plate, mechanically driven (Torque converter)
	Transmission		5-speed manual/4-speed automatic
	Gear ratio 1st		3.3333 (2.8611)
	2nd		1.9545 (1.5622)
	3rd		1.2857 (1.0000)
	4th		0.9268 (0.6976)
	5th		0.7556 (-)
	6th		- (-)
	Reverse		3.2143 (2.3103)
	Final drive ratio		4.4375 (4.0721)
	Driven wheels		Front-wheel drive

CHASSIS
	Suspension front		Multi-link double wishbone-like layout mounted on an insulated subframe
	rear		Multi link beam with separate anti-roll bar, coil springs
	Steering		Rack and pinion, speed sensitive power steering
	Braking system		Electronic 4 channel / 4 sensor ABS incl. EBD (Electronic Brake Distribution), Brake Assist
		Front / Rear	280mm x 26mm ventilated disc / 278mm x 10mm
	Stability control system (option)⁴⁾
	Wheel size		16 x 6 1/2JJ (S-steel,SE- alloy) / 17 x 7JJ alloy (SVE)
	Tyre size		205/60R16 (S and SE) / 215/50R17 (SVE)
	Spare Wheel		16" steel - S and SE, temporary use only SVE
WEIGHTS & DIMENSIONS			4 Door 5 Door
	Kerb weight min./max. ²⁾ (auto)	kg	1293/1369 (1314/1385) 1306/1361 (1333/1386)
	Gross Vehicle Weight (auto)	kg	1810 (1845) 1810 (1845)
	Max. axle weight front / rear	kg	1110 / 1025 1110 / 1025
	Max. trailer weight braked / unbraked	kg	1500 (800) / 675 1500 (800) / 675
	Max. roof load	kg	100 100
	Towbar nose weight	kg	75 75
	Luggage space
	- max. length	mm	1035 1035
	- max. width	mm	1405 1405
	- max. height to tonneau	mm	555 555
	- max. height to headlining	mm	- 780
	Luggage capacity (litres)	l	450 460
	max. with folded seats (litres)	l
	Fuel tank capacity	l	62

PERFORMANCE			Manual Auto Manual Auto
	Fuel consumption³⁾
	Urban cycle	l/100 km (mpg)	9.6 (29.4) 10.4(27.2) 9.6 (29.4) 10.4(27.2)
	Extra-urban	l/100 km(mpg)	6.1(46.3) 6.6 (42.8) 6.1(46.3) 6.6(42.8)
	Combined	l/100 km (mpg)	7.4 (38.2) 8.0 (35.3) 7.4 (38.2) 8.0 (35.3)
	CO₂ mass emission	g/km	177 192 177 192
	Max. speed	km/h	188 (117) 177 (110) 188 (117) 177(110)
	Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h	sec	11.9 13.6 12.1 13.8
	Min. turning circle (kerb to kerb)	m	11.18
	Whilst these figures are as accurate as possible Nissan could alter these figures at short notice and therefore should only be used as a guide

1) In accordance with 1999/99/EC.
2) Figures in accordance with EC Directive. Kerb weight condition is without driver and including coolant, oils, fuel, spare wheel
and tools. Payload will be reduced depending on the options and/or accessories installed.
3) In accordance with 1999/100/EC. (Optional equipment, maintenance, driving behaviour, road and weather conditions may affect the official results)
4) Option on 2.0ltr only, standard on T-spec

			2.0 litre petrol engine

MODEL
	Body type		4-door/5-door
	Available grades		S, SE, SVE, T-spec
	Seating capacity	persons	5

ENGINE
	No. cylinders, configuration		4, in line
	Valves per cylinder/engine		4/16
	Engine capacity	cm³	1998
	Bore x stroke	mm	89.0 x 80.3
	Max. engine power ¹⁾	kW(PS)/rpm	103(140)/6000
	Max. torque ¹⁾	Nm/rpm	192/4000
	Fuel type		Unleaded petrol RON 95
	Ignition system/ Intake system (Diesel)		Electronic, direct ignition
	Fuel supply		Multi point injection
	Emission control system		3-stage catalyst
	Emission level		E4 (man) E3 (M-CVT)

DRIVE TRAIN
	Clutch type (auto)		Single dry plate with DMF (Dual Mass Flywheel), mechanically driven (Torque Converter)
	Transmission		6-speed manual / M-CVT (Continuously Variable 6 speed Transmission )
	Gear ratio 1st		3.1538 (2.3263)
	2nd		1.9444 (1.562)
	3rd		1.3929 (1.166)
	4th		1.0556 (0.897)
	5th		0.8095 (0.701)
	6th		0.6735 (0.508-6th,0.47 - Full Range)
	Reverse		3.2143 (1.5887)
	Final drive ratio		4.7500 (5.4736)
	Driven wheels		Front Wheel Drive

CHASSIS
	Suspension front		Multi-link double wishbone-like layout mounted on an insulated subframe
	rear		Multi link beam with separate anti-roll bar, coil springs
	Steering		Rack and pinion, speed sensitive power steering
	Braking system		Electronic 4 channel / 4 sensor ABS incl. EBD (Electronic Brake Distribution), Brake Assist
		Front / Rear	280mm x 26mm ventilated disc / 278mm x 10mm disc
	Stability control system (option)⁴⁾		Electronic Stability Control (ESP) inc. Traction Control Sys. (TCS)
	Wheel size		16 x 6 1/2JJ (S-steel,SE- alloy) / 17 x 7JJ alloy (SVE & T-spec)
	Tyre size		205/60R16 (S and SE) / 215/50R17 (SVE & T-spec)
	Spare Wheel		16" steel - S and SE, temporary use only SVE & T-spec
WEIGHTS & DIMENSIONS			4 Door 5 Door
	Kerb weight min./max. ²⁾ (auto)	kg	1340/1417 (1357/1434) 1339/1399 (1359/1419)
	Gross Vehicle Weight (auto)	kg	1910 1910
	Max. axle weight front / rear	kg	1110 / 1025 1110 / 1025
	Max. trailer weight braked / unbraked	kg	1500 / 700 1500 / 700
	Max. roof load	kg	100 100
	Towbar nose weight	kg	75 75
	Luggage space
	- max. length	mm	1035 1035
	- max. width	mm	1405 1405
	- max. height to tonneau	mm	555 555
	- max. height to headlining	mm	'- 780
	Luggage capacity (litres)	l	450 460
	max. with folded seats (litres)	l
	Fuel tank capacity	l	62

PERFORMANCE			Manual M-CVT Manual M-CVT
	Fuel consumption³⁾
	Urban cycle	l/100 km (mpg)	11.9 (23.7) 11.9 (23.7) 11.9 (23.7) 11.9 (23.7)
	Extra-urban	l/100 km(mpg)	6.9 (40.9) 7.0(40.4) 6.9 (40.9) 7.0 (40.4)
	Combined	l/100 km (mpg)	8.7 (32.5) 8.8 (32.1) 8.7 (32.5) 8.8 (32.1)
	CO₂ mass emission	g/km	208 209 208 209
	Max. speed	km/h	200 (124) 186 (116) 200 (124) 186 (116)
	Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h	sec	9.6 10.9 9.8 11.10
	Min. turning circle (kerb to kerb)	m	11.18
	Whilst these figures are as accurate as possible Nissan could alter these figures at short notice and therefore should only be used as a guide

1) In accordance with 1999/99/EC.
2) Figures in accordance with EC Directive. Kerb weight condition is without driver and including coolant, oils, fuel, spare wheel
and tools. Payload will be reduced depending on the options and/or accessories installed.
3) In accordance with 1999/100/EC. (Optional equipment, maintenance, driving behaviour, road and weather conditions may affect the official results)
4) Option on 2.0ltr only, standard on T-spec

2.2 litre turbo diesel engine

MODEL

Body type

4-door/5-door

Available grades

S, SE, SVE,

Seating capacity

persons

ENGINE

No. cylinders, configuration

4, in line

Valves per cylinder/engine

4/16

Engine capacity

cm³

2184

Bore x stroke

86.0 x 94.0

Max. engine power ¹⁾

kW(PS)/rpm

93(126)/4000

Max. torque ¹⁾

Nm/rpm

280/2000

Fuel type

Diesel

Ignition system/ Intake system (Diesel)

Variable Nozzle Turbo-Charger (VNT) + Intercooler

Fuel supply

Direct injection, common rail

Emission control system

Oxidation catalyst

Emission level

DRIVE TRAIN

Clutch type (auto)

Single dry plate with DMF (Dual Mass Flywheel), mechanically driven

Transmission

6-speed manual

Gear ratio 1st

3.4167

2nd

1.9444

3rd

1.2581

4th

0.9024

5th

0.6739

6th

0.5400

Reverse

3.2523

Final drive ratio

3.8125

Driven wheels

Front Wheel Drive

CHASSIS

Suspension front

Multi-link double wishbone-like layout mounted on an insulated subframe

rear

Multi link beam with separate anti-roll bar, coil springs

Steering

Rack and pinion, speed sensitive power steering

Braking system

Electronic 4 channel / 4 sensor ABS incl. EBD (Electronic Brake Distribution), Brake Assist

Front / Rear

280mm x 26mm ventilated disc / 278mm x 10mm disc

Stability control system (option)⁴⁾

Wheel size

16 x 6 1/2JJ (S-steel,SE- alloy) / 17 x 7JJ alloy (SVE)

Tyre size

205/60R16 (S and SE) / 215/50R17 (SVE)

Spare Wheel

16" steel - S and SE, temporary use only SVE

WEIGHTS & DIMENSIONS

4 Door 5 Door

Kerb weight min./max. ²⁾ (auto)

1419/1494 1447/1497

Gross Vehicle Weight (auto)

1940 1940

Max. axle weight front / rear

1110 / 1025 1110 / 1025

Max. trailer weight braked / unbraked

1500 / 725 1500 / 725

Max. roof load

100 100

Towbar nose weight

75 75

Luggage space

- max. length

1035 1035

- max. width

1405 1405

- max. height to tonneau

555 555

- max. height to headlining

'- 780

Luggage capacity (litres)

450 460

max. with folded seats (litres)

Fuel tank capacity

PERFORMANCE

4 Door 5 Door

Fuel consumption ³⁾

Urban cycle

l/100 km (mpg)

7.7 (36.7) 7.9 (35.8)

Extra-urban

l/100 km(mpg)

4.9 (57.6) 5.1 (55.4)

Combined

l/100 km (mpg)

5.9 (47.9) 6.1 (46.3)

CO₂ mass emission

g/km

159 161

Max. speed

km/h

195 (121) 195 (121)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

sec

10.9 11.10

Min. turning circle (kerb to kerb)

11.18

Whilst these figures are as accurate as possible Nissan could alter these figures at short notice and therefore should only be used as a guide

1) In accordance with 1999/99/EC.

2) Figures in accordance with EC Directive. Kerb weight condition is without driver and including coolant, oils, fuel, spare wheel

and tools. Payload will be reduced depending on the options and/or accessories installed.

3) In accordance with 1999/100/EC. (Optional equipment, maintenance, driving behaviour, road and weather conditions may affect the official results)

4) Option on 2.0ltr only, standard on T-spec

2.0 litre petrol engine

MODEL

Body type

Available grades

S, SE, SVE, T-spec

Seating capacity

persons

ENGINE

No. cylinders, configuration

4, in line

Valves per cylinder/engine

4/16

Engine capacity

cm³

1998

Bore x stroke

89.0 x 80.3

Max. engine power ¹⁾

kW(PS)/rpm

103(140)/6000

Max. torque ¹⁾

Nm/rpm

192/4000

Fuel type

Unleaded petrol RON 95

Ignition system/ Intake system (Diesel)

Electronic, direct ignition

Fuel supply

Multi point injection

Emission control system

3-stage catalyst

Emission level

E4 (manaul) E3 (M-CVT)

DRIVE TRAIN

Clutch type

Single dry plate with DMF (Dual Mass Flywheel), mechanically driven (Torque Converter)

Transmission

6-speed manual / Hypertronic CVT-M6 (Continuously Variable 6 speed Transmission )

Gear ratio 1st

3.1538 (2.3263)

2nd

1.9444 (1.562)

3rd

1.3929 (1.166)

4th

1.0556 (0.897)

5th

0.8095 (0.701)

6th

0.6735 (0.508-6th,0.47 - Full Range)

Reverse

3.2143 (1.5887)

Final drive ratio

4.7500 (5.4736)

Driven wheels

Front Wheel Drive

CHASSIS

Suspension front

Multi-link double wishbone-like layout mounted on an insulated subframe

rear

Multi link beam with separate anti-roll bar, coil springs

Steering

Rack and pinion, speed sensitive power steering

Braking system

Electronic 4 channel / 4 sensor ABS incl. EBD (Electronic Brake Distribution), Brake Assist

Front

280mm x 26mm ventilated disc

Rear

278mm x 10mm disc

Stability control system ⁴⁾

Electronic Stability Control (ESP) inc. Traction Control Sys. (TCS)

Wheel size

16 x 6 1/2JJ (S-steel,SE- alloy) / 17 x 7JJ alloy (SVE & T-spec)

Tyre size

205/60R16 (S and SE) / 215/50R17 (SVE & T-spec)

Spare wheel

16" steel - S and SE, temporary use only SVE & T-spec

WEIGHTS & DIMENSIONS

Kerb weight min./max.²⁾

1380/1463 (1397/1477)

Gross Vehicle Weight

1940 (1960)

Max. axle weight front / rear

1110 / 1060

Max. trailer weight braked / unbraked

1500 / 700

Max. roof load

100

Towbar nose weight

Luggage space

- max. length

1100(1950 seats down)

- max. width

1120(1545 lug.side doors open)

- max. height to tonneau

410(515 inc underfloor tray)

- max. height to headlining

770(875 inc underfloor tray)

Luggage capacity (litres)

465

max. with folded seats (litres)

1670

Fuel tank capacity

PERFORMANCE

Manual M-CVT

Fuel consumption ³⁾

Urban cycle

l/100 km (mpg)

12.2 ( 23.2) 11.9 (23.7)

Extra-urban

l/100 km(mpg)

7.3 (38.7) 7.0 (40.4)

Combined

l/100 km (mpg)

9.1 (31.0) 8.8 (32.1)

CO₂ mass emission

g/km

220 209

Max. speed

km/h (mph)

200 (124) 186 (116)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h (0-62mph)

sec

9.9 11.2

Min. turning circle (kerb to kerb)

11.18

Whilst these figures are as accurate as possible Nissan could alter these figures at short notice and therefore should only be used as a guide

Insurance grade

depending on grade - 10E, 10E, 11E, 11E

Service Interval

9000mls / 12mths

1) In accordance with 1999/99/EC.

2) Figures in accordance with EC Directive. Kerb weight condition is without driver and including coolant, oils, fuel, spare wheel

and tools. Payload will be reduced depending on the options and/or accessories installed.

3) In accordance with 1999/100/EC. (Optional equipment, maintenance, driving behaviour, road and weather conditions may affect the official results)

4) Option on 2.0ltr only, standard on T-spec

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N-FORM, a new behind-the-wheel concept standard on all Primeras

Rear view parking camera

Mobile phone integration

DVD satellite navigation

Intelligent Cruise Control

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