Nissan Wingroad: all the fun about a Japanese passenger car

Nissan Wingroad is a cargo-passenger car manufactured by the Japanese concern Nissan. It is produced for the domestic market. This model has become very popular - both in Japan and the Far East. Why? There are many reasons for this. Well, it's worth talking about at least some.

Briefly about the model

So, despite the fact that Nissan Wingroad is a car produced for the domestic market of Asia, it has gained popularity in our country. Russians liked the minivan because of its stylish and interesting design, as well as the set of functions necessary for a car of this class. Another machine became famous in South America. There is a version with the left rudder sold. Interestingly, as the majority of taxis in Peru are the cars of this model.

The predecessor of the Nissan Wingroad WFY11 body is a station wagon, known as Sunny California. By the way, this model was also very popular. Therefore, it is not surprising that the follower, who recorded himself to the minivans, gained fame.

About the first generation

The very first Nissan Wingroad (made in the body of Y10) was created on the platform Sunny. Potential buyers were then offered a choice of 14 different modifications. The range had automatic transmissions and mechanical ones. Plus, manufacturers even developed a four-wheel drive version. What about powertrains? The most purchased model - a car with a 1.8-liter engine, which produces a power of 125 horsepower. A good indicator for a cargo-passenger car. The equipment, of course, is modest - ABS, four window regulators, two airbags, mirrors with electrical control, air conditioning. In principle, everything that can be needed. And, of course, a comfortable salon. In fact, to create comfortable chairs and leave more space inside - this was the main goal of the developers. I must admit that they managed to achieve it.

The second generation

Nissan Wingroad, which began to appear in 1999, has changed, unlike its predecessors of the first generation. In this machine, more detailed design work is already traced. First, the front part of the model was improved. Due to this, sales of Nissan Wingroad increased significantly. Because the car began to look more delicate and tidy. But everyone is well aware that appearance is an important quality, which must be paid attention when buying a car.

In 2001, this model was sold in an amount of five thousand copies. In this body could hide about 47 different modifications (if you do not take into account Nissan Wingroad AD, which differed from this version only with optics). Well, about what versions were available to potential buyers, it is worth talking separately.

About powertrains

Well, for cars of the second generation only gasoline engines were available. Not so powerful, but suitable for minivans. The weakest produced 86 horsepower. The strongest is 190 "horses". So-called "medium" variants were also available. For example, 105-strong units, as well as motors for 120 and 150 "horses."

The all-wheel drive could only be available on those versions that had 1.8-liter engines under the hood. By the way, the gearbox was given a choice. Was available both automatic and mechanical - everything depends on the buyer's preferences. Plus to all then manufacturers added the variator equipped with possibility of manual choice of transfer (which only six).

Many people are wondering if there are diesel versions. Yes, they exist, but only on the notorious Nissan AD. But in the front-and rear-wheel drive version. And also equipped with "mechanics" or "automatic". In general, there is a choice. In favor of the diesel it is made by people who value the economy, since this version really consumes less fuel than gasoline. Many enterprises that bought these cars as their company's transport decided to purchase diesel options. They are ideal for private trips.

The third generation

In 2005, there was a new car - Nissan Wingroad Y12. This body was interestingly stylized as a minivan and, if compared with the representatives of the last generation, it became longer. This is all due to the fact that the developers have increased the wheelbase by 6.5 centimeters. The range of engines began to include exclusively 1.8- and 1.5-liter petrol units. And now on most models was installed variator. By the way, depending on which motor the person chooses, the suspension is individually adjusted.

And the salon has also changed. The developers focused on the variety of options for its transformation. Now the front seats are folded in exactly the same way as the rear seats. The front panel, too, is also transformed.

The best, comfortable and powerful cars are "Nissan" with two-liter engines. Both of them boast a power of 190 horsepower, plus all are offered such versions with a manual transmission and with automatic.