Nissan Homy

Nissan Caravan
Overview
Manufacturer	Nissan (Nissan Shatai)
Production	1973–present (Nissan Caravan) 1965–1997 (Nissan Homy)
Layout	FR layout

First generation (E20)
Overview
Also called	Datsun Urvan Nissan Homy
Production	1973–1980
Body and chassis
Body style	3-door van 4-door van
Powertrain
Engine	1483 cc J15 I4 (SE20) 1982 cc H20 I4 (PE20) 2164 cc SD22 diesel I4 (RE20)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,350 mm (93 in) 2,730 mm (107 in)

Second generation (E23)
Nissan Caravan (E23) LWB
Overview
Also called	Datsun Caravan/Urvan (until 1983) Nissan Homy Nissan Urvan Yue Loong Homer 747 (Taiwan)
Production	August 1980 – 1986
Body and chassis
Body style	4-door van 5-door van/coach
Related	Nissan Atlas Nissan Cabstar
Powertrain
Engine	1.6 L J16 OHV I4 1.8 L Z18S I4 2.0 L H20 OHV I4 2.0 L Z20S I4 2.0 L LD20T turbodiesel I4 2.2 L SD22 diesel I4 2.3 L SD23 diesel I4
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,350 mm (92.5 in)
Length	4,350 mm (171.3 in)
Width	1,690 mm (66.5 in)
Height	1,950 mm (76.8 in)
Curb weight	1,930 kg (4,254.9 lb)

Third generation (E24)
Overview
Also called	Nissan Homy Nissan Urvan Nissan Urvan Escapade Nissan Urvan Shuttle Nissan Caravan Homy Isuzu Fargo
Production	1986–present 2001–2015 (Philippines)
Assembly	Kenya: Thika
Body and chassis
Body style	3-door van 4-door van
Powertrain
Engine	2.3 L TD23 diesel I4 2.5  TD25 diesel I4 2.7 L TD27 diesel I4 2.7 L TD27T1 turbodiesel I4 3.2 L QD32 diesel I4 2.4 L KA24DE petrol I4 3.0 L VG30E petrol V6 Petrol 4.5 L V8 commercial use only
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,375–2,645 mm (93.5–104.1 in)
Length	4,420–5,100 mm (174.0–200.8 in)
Width	1,690 mm (66.5 in)
Height	1,950–2,395 mm (76.8–94.3 in)
Curb weight	1,930 kg (4,254.9 lb)

Fourth generation (E25)
Nissan Caravan (pre-facelift)
Overview
Also called	Nissan Urvan Nissan Urvan Estate Isuzu Como
Production	2001–2012 2004–2013 (Philippines)
Assembly	Kanagawa, Japan Zhongji Company, Luanda, Angola Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (TCMA)
Body and chassis
Body style	3-door van 4-door van
Powertrain
Engine	2.0 L I4 (gasoline) 2.4 L I4 (gasoline) 2.5 L I4 (gasoline) 3.0 L ZD30DD I4 (diesel)
Transmission	5-speed manual 4-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,715 mm (106.9 in)
Length	Pre-facelift: 4,990 mm (196.5 in) Facelift: 4,995 mm (196.7 in)
Width	1,690 mm (66.5 in) 1,990 mm (78.3 in)
Height	1,990 mm (78.3 in) 2,285 mm (90.0 in)
Chronology
Successor	Nissan NV (Mexico) Nissan NV350 Caravan (Japan)

Nissan NV350 Caravan (E26)
Overview
Also called	Nissan NV350 Urvan Isuzu Como Mitsubishi Fuso Canter Van
Production	2012–present
Assembly	Japan: Kanda, Fukuoka, Kyushu (Nissan Shatai)
Body and chassis
Body style	4-door van
Powertrain
Engine	2.5 L YD25DDTi engine 2.0 L QR20DE engine 2.5 L QR25DE engine
Transmission	5-speed Automatic 5-speed Manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	SWB: 2,555 mm (100.6 in) LWB: 2,940 mm (115.7 in)
Length	SWB: 4,695 mm (184.8 in) LWB: 5,080 mm (200.0 in)
Width	1,695 mm (66.7 in)
Height	Low roof: 1,990 mm (78.3 in) High roof: 2,285 mm (90.0 in)

The Nissan Caravan is a van designed for use as a fleet vehicle or cargo van and manufactured by Nissan since 1973. Between 1976 and 1997, a rebadged version of the Caravan sold as the Nissan Homy, which was introduced as an independent model in 1965. Outside Japan, the Caravan was sold as either Nissan Urvan, Nissan King Van, or Nissan Homy.

Prior to 1973, the Caravan's twin, the Homy had been offered as a standalone generation from 1965 until 1976. The Homy was built and sold by the Prince Motor Company before the merger of Nissan in 1965 and the Homy was the first vehicle to be acquired by Nissan. After the merger in August 1966, because Nissan didn't have a large passenger platform, the Prince Homy was "badge engineered" as the Caravan, and the brand name was changed from Prince to Nissan. The merger was complete by 1970. It shared a chassis with the Prince Homer, a medium-duty cabover pickup truck.

The second generation Homy of 1976, was marketed as a twin to the 1973-era Nissan Caravan, sold at the Nissan Prince Store dealerships, while the Caravan was exclusive to Nissan Bluebird Store locations. The first generation series B640 which was changed to Nissan series T20 was built from 1965 to 1976, the second generation E20 was built from 1976 to 1980, and the third generation E23 was built from 1980 to 1986. The final generation E24 was built from 1986 to 1999, and replaced by the Nissan Elgrand. Mechanically, the Nissan Caravan and the Nissan Homy were identical. Its traditional competitor from Toyota is the HiAce. Nissan's largest passenger van is the Nissan Civilian, introduced in 1959, and their smaller platform was the Nissan Vanette.

The Prince Homy (B640) had a seating capacity of up to 15 people. In 1966 as the Prince-Nissan merger began, it was initially called the Nissan Homy Prince, and the Prince name became a dealership network in 1970. The Nissan Homy received the T20 model code. In 1972, the vehicle was reclassified as a commercial vehicle, in order to comply with the 1970 Japanese road traffic law. Nissan did not have a companion vehicle for the Homy, so from 1973 the Homy was also available rebadged as the Nissan Caravan.

The E20 series Caravan and Urvan van and minibus were manufactured from February 1973 with seating configurations for three, five, seven, and up to 10 passengers. It was exclusive in Japan to Nissan Bluebird Store, while its twin the Nissan Homy was exclusive to Nissan Prince Store locations. It was especially popular in Europe, and was again very popular with fire departments and as ambulances in certain countries. It had a somewhat difficult handling, as it was heavy to steer, and was not available with power steering. Also, the gear shifter was located at the floor and went all the way up to the height of the hand, and had a slight curve. The gear shifter was nearly 80 cm (2.6 ft) long, so it was somewhat clumsy to shift, but it came with five gears, unusual in Europe at that time. It was delivered with a 1.5- and 2.0-liter petrol engines, as well as a 2.2-liter diesel unit. It was produced until replaced by the E23 Caravan in August 1980.