Nissan Vanette

Nissan Vanette
1988-1994 Nissan Vanette (C22)
Overview
Manufacturer	Nissan (Nissan Aichi) Mazda
Production	1978–1994 (Nissan) 1995–2011 (Mazda)
Layout	FR layout
Chronology
Successor	Nissan Quest (North America) Nissan Serena (Asia & Europe)

Datsun Vanette (C120)

Overview
Also called	Datsun Vanette Nissan Cherry Vanette Nissan Sunny Vanette
Production	1978–1988
Assembly	Oppama Plant, Yokosuka, Kanagawa, Japan
Body and chassis
Body style	2-door truck 4/5-door van 4-door minibus (Coach)
Layout	MR layout
Related	Nissan Sunny (B210/B310)
Powertrain
Engine	1.2 L A12 I4 1.4 L A14 I4 1.5 L A15 I4 2.0 L Z20 I4 2.0 L LD20 diesel I4
Transmission	4-speed manual 3-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,075 mm (81.7 in) 2,405 mm (94.7 in) (LWB)
Length	3,900–3,930 mm (153.5–154.7 in) 4,230 mm (166.5 in) (LWB) 4,270 mm (168.1 in) (LWB truck)
Width	1,600–1,605 mm (63.0–63.2 in) 1,695 mm (66.7 in) (Vanette Largo)
Height	1,755–1,795 mm (69.1–70.7 in) 1,965–1,985 mm (77.4–78.1 in) (high roof)
Curb weight	865–1,050 kg (1,907–2,315 lb)

Nissan Vanette (C22)
Nissan Largo Super Saloon (C22)
Overview
Production	1985–1994
Assembly	Oppama Plant, Yokosuka, Kanagawa, Japan
Body and chassis
Body style	2-door truck 4-door minibus (Coach)
Layout	MR layout
Powertrain
Engine	1.2 L A12 I4 1.4 L A14 I4 1.5 L A15 I4 2.0 L Z20 I4 2.0 L LD20 diesel I4
Transmission	4-speed manual 3-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,075 mm (81.7 in) 2,405 mm (94.7 in) (LWB)
Length	3,900–3,930 mm (153.5–154.7 in) 4,230 mm (166.5 in) (LWB) 4,270 mm (168.1 in) (LWB truck)
Width	1,600–1,605 mm (63.0–63.2 in) 1,695 mm (66.7 in) (Vanette Largo)
Height	1,755–1,795 mm (69.1–70.7 in) 1,965–1,985 mm (77.4–78.1 in) (high roof)
Curb weight	865–1,050 kg (1,907–2,315 lb)

The Nissan Vanette is a cabover van produced by the Japanese automaker Nissan since 1978. The first two generations were engineered by Nissan's Aichi Manufacturing Division for private, personal ownership, with the last two generations built by Mazda, rebadged as Nissans and refocused as commercial vehicles, based on the Mazda Bongo. The van has also been sold as the Nissan Sunny-Vanette or Nissan Van. The private purchase passenger platform was replaced by the Nissan Serena in 1991, renamed Vanette in various international markets, and came equipped with multiple engine and drivetrain configurations.

2WD and 4WD versions were produced, with manual, automatic, floor and column shift options available. While no longer produced for the Japanese market, it was still available in other markets around the world such as Malaysia. Production ended around 2010, eventually being replaced by the Nissan NV200.

The first appearance of a cabover truck/delivery van appeared in 1962 with the Datsun Cablight, rebadged from an earlier vehicle Nissan acquired when they assumed operations from Kurogane. As the Cablight was reengineered, it was offered as a cab-over truck and van called the (C20) introduced in 1969, and was one size smaller from the Prince Homer truck and the Prince Homy van. The cabover approach allowed the exterior dimensions to remain unchanged while increasing the length of the cargo area of the Nissan Sunny truck. The Sunny Cab Van/Cherry Cab Van passenger van could accommodate five passengers and an extended length coach that could carry eight people. Both Cab Vans didn't have sliding passenger doors, instead they had conventional front-hinged doors with extended lengths on the passenger side. The rear tailgate was a clamshell design where the door separated into two pieces that would extend up, with a tailgate on the lower half of the door.

The commercial model was basic, that kept the price low. The Sunny Truck continued to be built after the introduction of the second generation passenger version, and was only replaced in early 1971 by the new B120-series truck. The Cabover trucks were renamed the Nissan Vanette and the Nissan Cherry Cab/Vanette.

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