Nissan Diesel Condor
| Nissan Diesel Condor | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer |
Nissan Diesel (1975-2010) UD Trucks Corporation (2010-Present) |
| Also called | Ford MK/LK/PW (AUS) |
| Production | 1975-present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Truck |
| Body style | Truck (standard cab (Worldwide), crew cab (Australia only)) |
| Powertrain | |
| Transmission | Nissan (manual), Aisin (automatic) |
The Nissan Diesel Condor (kana:日産ディーゼル・コンドル) is a line of medium-duty commercial vehicle produced by Nissan Diesel (now UD Trucks), first introduced in 1975. The range was primarily available in other big-size and mid-size trucks.
Most mid-size and big-size models of the truck are distinguishable by a front 'Condor' badge, but the common Nissan Diesel or UD badge is usually used on the rear.
In the United States, where it is sold as an UD, its principal competitors are Bering MD, Mitsubishi Fuso FK, Chevrolet W-Series, GMC W-Series, and the Isuzu F-Series. Its Japanese market competitors are Mitsubishi Fuso Fighter, Isuzu Forward, and Hino Ranger. In 2011 a new generation Condor MK/LK was introduced, and from now on the UD name is used in all markets, rather than Nissan Diesel.
The first Condor appeared in 1975. Two types of engine ED6 (a swirl chamber) and FD6T (a direct injection, with turbo). Turbo engine car is referred to as the "Condor GF", it had been standard equipped with power steering and cooler. At the same time, medium-sized to share a part of the power train and chassis bus RM90 have also been announced. In 1979 it minor changed from ED6 to FD6, from an emissions regulations, cab design is also changed. In 1981, it changed to new "NISSAN DIESEL" emblem in the front part is changed. The Condor 6 of 6t product class was also released. Engraved "UD" was found in the center portion of the front wheel in the Condor primary.
The second generation Condor launched in 1983 following emissions compliance. Changes the engine FE6 type in some improvement in 1984. In 1988, it minor changed to the front grille, with Condor S was added, and in 1989 it introduces ABS. In 1990 the first year of Heisei emissions compliance on its Condor range. In China, the Condor CM series is marketed as the Dongfeng EQ2102.
In 1993 the third generation of the Condor range was introduced as the Fine Condor, and in 1994 it added 4WD package. Minor changes included exhaust emission regulations in 1994 and in 1995 the Condor SS ultra-lightweight specifications was added. In addition, the CNG vehicles on its Condor range, and soon after, in 1997 it added PW (with 10 tons) and a short cab Condor Z, does similar to Condor S is out of print and accordingly. Also the same year, It adopted a shock absorbing steering. Low-floor 4WD was also added. From a 1998 exhaust emission regulations in 1999 other than 10-ton Condor PW.
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