Nissan Largo - Japanese minivan: description, specifications

The segment of minivans and minibuses in the world car market is quite closely filled with products from different manufacturers. Here you can find models of German companies, large American versions. The Italian "Fiat" regularly produces successful cars of this class, and domestic manufacturers offer good options such as "GAZ-Sable". Against this background, Japanese minibuses are in tough competition.

Nissan Largo since the 1990s has been delivered to the Russian market, but has not gained much popularity. Partly this is due to the specifics of the segment itself, in which it is difficult to maintain consistently high positions, but most likely, modest sales results are such because of the unpopularity of minivans among domestic motorists. Only in recent years, this class began to attract more and more new fans due to its practicality and efficiency in commercial use. Just on this wave the Japanese minibus has found a new opportunity to demonstrate its merits, which he has a lot.

General information about the model

The prototype of the minibus is the Serena model. The creators significantly increased the dimensions, due to what the car got a spacious interior. The model entered the market in the early 1990's, and its name Largo received from the English word "large", that is, large. The model "Nissan Largo" justifies its name in all respects. As a confirmation, you can bring a massive radiator, and headlights with an elevated base, and an outstanding forward "spout."

At the same time, of the total number of its Japanese counterparts, the car stands out with good aerodynamics and functionality. Despite the large size, the model is endowed with smooth lines in the exterior. Noteworthy and the configuration with the location of the driver's seat. Unlike most similar models, the seat is not installed under the wheels, but at the engine level.

Specifications

The filling of the model corresponds to the dimensions. Equally impressive are the engine performance, and the implementation of the suspension with the control system of Nissan Largo. The characteristics of the minibus are as follows:

• The body is a minivan.
• Number of seats - 7.
• Dimensions - 461 cm in length, 174.5 cm in width, 190.5 cm in height.
• The volume of the luggage compartment is 240 liters.
• Motor range - at different times the car was equipped with a 2.4-liter gasoline unit for 145 liters. from. And a two-liter 100-horsepower turbodiesel.
• Gearbox - the engine can be supplemented with a mechanical 5-speed unit or automatics for 4 positions.
• Drive type - the versions with rear and full drives are available.

Exterior

On its own market in Japan, this model takes far from the first positions, if compared by the criteria of presentability. At least, Japanese minibuses from Toyota and Mazda look no less dignified. Nevertheless, on Russian roads the Nissan minivan will be able to boast of pretty discs and chrome "kenguryatnikom" with large fog lights.

By the way, from a distance the car resembles a station wagon in an extended modification. But at the first detailed consideration this impression is spoiled by inevitable utilitarianism, practicality of the general design and, as consequence, design.

Nevertheless, if this minivan has obvious advantages, it is in appearance. Skewed to provide aerodynamics in front, wide doorways and some roundness of shapes - all this gives Nissan Largo brutality and highlights against the background of the same type of competitors.

Salon

Large sizes rarely go to the benefit of the exterior, but in the case of "Largo" it succeeded. Needless to say, that the sweeping of the designers had a beneficial effect on the situation in the salon? Carriage arrangement provides an opportunity for comfortable accommodation of 7 passengers.

To obvious advantages of Nissan Largo it is necessary to include also wide opportunities of adjustments of seats which can be folded, forming high-grade places for a lodging for the night. There is also climate control, thanks to which you do not have to think about the temperature mode in the cabin.

Ergonomics and comfort also apply to the arrangement of the driver's seat. Regardless of the configuration, any car enthusiast will be able to customize the seat. With all the external similarity to the bus in the model is provided quite a light instrument panel. Through the informative "shield" the driver of the car "Nissan Largo" receives the entire necessary list of data on the status of its unit and its performance.

Maintenance and spare parts

Many foreign cars (especially representatives of unpopular segments) usually sin by deficiency of spare parts and low level of service. But this does not apply to the Japanese minivan. First, the car is equipped with effective self-diagnostics. Secondly, the design of the car is quite simple, and the car owner can solve a considerable list of problems independently.

So, what can be frustrating during the operation of Nissan Largo? Spare parts have to be prepared for a gasoline pump, oil seals and a block with fuses. These elements can not be called initially substandard, but the long operation of this particular car primarily leads to their failure. As for regular maintenance, special attention should be paid to the appearance of oil stains, the function of climate control, and also to monitor the sensor Snow-Power, which is a diagnostic tool for transmissions.

Reviews about the model

The model is highly appreciated by family motorists, who bought the car specifically for outings on nature and travel. First of all, praise the minibus for spaciousness and convenience for passengers. A lot of free space eliminates the hassle with a load, and the ergonomic design of the seats makes the trip comfortable even for children.

Nevertheless, there are also downsides to the car "Nissan Largo". Reviews criticize the features of winter operation. The car is sensitive to colds, so you can not do without heating the engine. It is also worthwhile to revise the winter character of driving, since rear-wheel drive coupled with large dimensions can cause serious problems with maneuvers on the road.

Conclusion

The minibus can be attributed to models that do not lose relevance even decades after leaving the assembly line. Of course, modern minivans look different, they are more technological and functional. In turn, Nissan Largo will provide for use competently organized space for the entire family and will not let you down during the long journey. By the way, low suspension pushes many to the idea of a purely urban operation of the Japanese minivan. In fact, this is not so. The same feedback from the owners confirm that the car copes well with the problematic undercoats and impassability.