Concern "Nissan" began its history back in the distant1933, since then it has been constantly developing and increasing the number of products. To date, the mentioned company is the leader in the automotive industry. And the subject of our conversation will be the so-called "family" car of the brand "Nissan" - minivan. The photos below will help the reader to form his opinion about this class of Japanese cars.
Nissan vanette 
The first minivan "Nissan", which we consider -This is a Vanette model. He made his debut in 1979. It was produced in two variations: in the form of a van and a minibus with a capacity of up to 8 people. This made the vehicle very comfortable for large families. The model had a rounded design, frame chassis, independent front suspension. The weight of the car "Nissan Vanette" was a little more than 2.5 tons, and carrying capacity - 700 kg. Installed on the car carburetor engines of 1.2, 1.4 and 1.5 liters with a capacity of 69-82 liters. with. and a two-liter diesel unit for 63 "horses". The Nissan Vanette Practic model was equipped with a 2.4-liter injection engine (101 hp.).
In 1986, the company introduced the second generationthe machine in question. New minivan "Nissan Vanette" differed angular outlines of the body and spring rear suspension. The power units were supplemented with one turbodiesel (2 liters) and three petrol engines of 1.8, 2.0 and 2.4 liters.
And now in the 1990s saw the light of the minivan "NissanVanette "third generation. These models had a modern layout (one-volume), but the drive remained rear. The car's engine, along with the front axle, was moved forward in the passenger compartment, thanks to which it obtained an ideal weight distribution - 50 x 50%.
Nissan prairie
Another sample worthy of attention - minivan"Nissan Prairie". This model debuted in 1982, it is considered the first all-terrain wagon with all-wheel drive and transforming interior. This five-seater car greatly surprised motorists with its characteristics. We can say that the emergence of new items has become a harbinger of a boom on minivan vehicles. Prairie is ahead of its time in many features and technical solutions. The "Nissans" of the second generation (1988) already resembled minivans in the classic, modern form. The model has increased significantly in size, the design of the car has become more modern. The engine range is represented by an economical four-cylinder engine of 2 liters and a more powerful unit with a volume of 2.4 liters. Provided and all-wheel drive car modification.
In August 1995, the third generation debuted.Nissan Prairie. The shape of the body was significantly changed: raising the front of it gave solidity to the car and at the same time increased the safety level of the driver and passengers in a frontal collision. The outlines of the rear part of the minivan also changed, as a result, the volume of the cabin also increased. But in 2002, the Prairie was discontinued.
Nissan serena
Our review would be incomplete without describing suchmodels like the minivan "Nissan Serena". This is a full-size family car with all-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive. He released in 1990 in Japan, and from the end of 1992 began its production in Spain. Nissan Serena has a high body - 1840 mm, its width is 1710 mm, and length - 4315 mm. Regardless of the 5 places provided, the car can accommodate eight people (albeit with difficulty), although in this case you can forget about the trunk. The interior is quite simple and modest. The line of power units is represented by gasoline engines with a displacement of 1.6 liters and 97 liters. with. and 2.0 liters of 126 hp and a two-liter diesel engine in 66 "horses." In 1995, designers added another 2.3-liter diesel unit with a capacity of 135 liters. with. The minivan was equipped with a five-speed manual, as an option provided for the "automatic". The maximum speed of the car - 135-170 km / h (depending on the power unit). In 2000, the new generation of the Serena started. The car has a new, more aggressive design. The minivan retained its classic layout, but at the same time gained an independent suspension, it became 200 mm longer. All models are offered in a five-door version, with sliding doors.
Here we briefly reviewed the history of creation anddevelopment of minivans company "Nissan". In some ways, these cars were ahead of their time, but somewhere there were flaws. Whatever it was, but the car with the brand "Nissan" at all times meant reliability and good quality.
