Prince Homy
| Nissan Caravan | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Nissan (Nissan Shatai) |
| Production | 1973–present (Nissan Caravan) 1965–1997 (Nissan Homy) |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Nissan Caball (cargo/passenger van) |
| First generation (B640) | |
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First generation Nissan Prince Homy (Thailand), sold as Nissan Homer
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| Overview | |
| Production | 1965-1973 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 4-door van 5-door van/coach |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.6 L OHV I4 |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,130 mm (83.9 in) |
| Length | 4,325 mm (170.3 in) |
| Width | 1,690 mm (66.5 in) |
| Height | 1,900 mm (74.8 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,190 kg (2,623.5 lb) |
| First generation (E20) | |
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| Overview | |
| Also called | Datsun Urvan Nissan Homy |
| Production | 1973–1980 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 3-door van 4-door van |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,350 mm (93 in) |
| Length | 4,690 mm (185 in) |
| Width | 1,690 mm (67 in) |
| Height | 1,905 mm (75.0 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,425 kg (3,142 lb) |
| Second generation (E23) | |
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Nissan Caravan (E23) LWB
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| 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) | |
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| 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) | |
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Nissan Caravan (pre-facelift)
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| 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) | |
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| 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.
All generations use a cabover approach due to Japanese Government dimension regulations that annually tax larger vehicles, and the cabover approach maximizes interior space while remaining within defined exterior dimensions.
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) was the passenger carrying version of the Prince Homer light duty truck, and 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, sharing load carrying duties with the Prince Skyway, and Prince Gloria station wagons; the Prince name became a dealership network within the Nissan organization in 1970. The Nissan Homy received the T20 model code, and in 1972, the vehicle was reclassified as a commercial vehicle, in order to comply with the 1970 Japanese road traffic law. Nissan had integrated a previously built product called the Nissan Caball as a cabover truck and cargo van, but replaced it with the Homy, so from 1973 the Homy was also available rebadged as the Nissan Caravan. It was introduced to similar introductions internationally, called the Alfa Romeo Romeo, Chevrolet Greenbrier, Fiat 238, Ford Econoline, Peugeot D3 and D4, Renault Estafette and the Volkswagen Type 2.
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