Nissan Prairie
| Nissan Prairie | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Nissan |
| Also called | Nissan Multi Nissan Stanza Wagon Nissan Liberty Nissan Axxess |
| Production | 1982–2004 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | compact MPV |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | none |
| Successor |
Nissan Lafesta Nissan Quest (North America) Nissan Serena (Europe) Nissan Rasheen (in 1994) |
| Nissan Prairie | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Nissan |
| Also called | Nissan Multi Nissan Stanza Wagon |
| Production | 1982–1988 |
| Assembly | Nissan Shatai Shonan, Hiratsuka, Kanagawa, Japan |
| Designer | Naganori Ito |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact MPV |
| Body style | 5-door minivan |
| Layout | Front engine/front wheel drive, AWD |
| Related |
Nissan Sunny Nissan Pulsar Nissan Vanette |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.0 L CA20E I4 2.0 L CA20S I4 1.8 L CA18S I4 1.6 L E16 I4 1.5 L E15S I4 |
| Transmission | 3-speed Automatic 4-speed automatic 5-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2WD: 2,515 mm (99.0 in) 4WD: 2,525 mm (99.4 in) |
| Length | 2WD: 4,326 mm (170.3 in) 4WD: 4,229 mm (166.5 in) |
| Width | 1,666 mm (65.6 in) |
| Height | 2WD: 1,575 mm (62.0 in) 4WD: 1,615 mm (63.6 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,020 kg (2,249 lb) |
| Nissan Prairie | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Nissan |
| Also called | Nissan Axxess |
| Production | 1988–1998 |
| Assembly | Nissan Shatai Shonan, Hiratsuka, Kanagawa, Japan |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact MPV |
| Body style | 5-door minivan |
| Layout | Front engine/front wheel drive, AWD |
| Related |
Nissan Stanza Nissan Avenir Nissan Bluebird series U12 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.4 L KA24E I4 2.0 L CA20S I4 2.0 L SR20DE I4 |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic 5-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,611 mm (102.8 in) |
| Length | 4,366 mm (171.9 in) |
| Width | 1,689 mm (66.5 in) |
| Height | 1,641 mm (64.6 in) |
| Curb weight | 2,910 lb (1,320 kg) |
| Chronology | |
| Successor |
Nissan Quest (North America) Nissan Serena (Europe) |
| Nissan Prairie | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Nissan |
| Also called | Nissan Liberty |
| Production | 1998–2004 |
| Assembly | Nissan Shatai Shonan, Hiratsuka, Kanagawa, Japan |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact MPV |
| Body style | 5-door minivan |
| Layout | Front engine/front wheel drive, AWD |
| Related | Nissan Avenir |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.0 L SR20DE I4 2.0 L SR20DET I4 turbo 2.0 L QR20DE I4 |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic CVT |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,690 mm (106 in) |
| Length | 4,575 mm (180.1 in) |
| Width | 1,695 mm (66.7 in) |
| Height | 1,690 mm (67 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,630 kg (3,590 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | Nissan Lafesta |
The Nissan Prairie, introduced in Japan in 1981 and Europe in 1982, was a car from Japanese manufacturer Nissan. It was also known as the Multi in Canada and the Stanza Wagon in the United States. In Japan, it was exclusive to Nissan Bluebird Store locations, then later at Nissan Blue Stage sales channels. The Prairie is one of the very first compact MPV's placed into production, utilizing flexible seating arrangements, and sliding rear doors on both sides of the vehicle, with a liftgate in the back.
The second generation was renamed the Nissan Axxess in North America, and replaced by the larger Nissan/Ford joint venture called the Nissan Quest, and in Europe it was replaced by the Nissan Serena.
When the third generation of this vehicle was introduced in Japan, it was renamed initially Prairie Liberty, with the "Prairie" name eventually dropped in November 1998. This vehicle was replaced with the Nissan Lafesta in 2004.
The Nissan Prairie, known in Canada as the Multi and the United States as the Stanza Wagon, was equipped with a 4 cylinder engine, with either a manual or automatic transmission. Available with front wheel drive or optional four wheel drive, the vehicle had rear passenger sliding doors on both sides of the vehicle, and a folding rear seat, designed to increase the carrying capacity of the passenger compartment. The rear tailgate opened upwards as one complete unit, in a similar fashion to a hatchback or station wagon. The Prairie competed with the Toyota Sprinter Carib with a similar wagon approach, Mitsubishi Chariot, and the Honda Shuttle.
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