Nissan Avenir
Encyclopedia
The Nissan Avenir is a line of station wagon
s beginning production in May 1990 by Nissan of Japan, with the budget minded delivery van starting out as the Avenir Cargo, then being renamed in 1999 as the aimed primarily at the commercial market. It replaced the long-serving Nissan Bluebird
wagon/delivery van. It was a larger companion to the Nissan Wingroad/Nissan AD van
. The Avenir Cargo also assumed load carrying duties of the discontinued Nissan Cedric and Gloria delivery vans. The Avenir appeared after the Subaru Legacy
wagon. The Avenir's appearance was not shared with another Nissan sedan.
The name Avenir is French for "future".
It was initially a station wagon version of the Nissan Primera P10
, but was eventually spun off into its own line in 1997. The nameplate was seen in Japan, New Zealand, Russia and other countries importing used JDM cars.
or a 2.0 L SR20DE in 4WD
ATTESA
configuration. The Nissan Expert cargo van came only with the 1.6 L GA16DS.
The FWD was available with either a 4 speed automatic transmission or a 5 speed manual, the 4WD only with the automatic. A 2.0 L CD20T
Turbo-Diesel was added to the range, and the 1.8 L SR18Di models were given the better 1.8 L SR18DE
with electronic gasoline injection in 1993.
A turbocharged
model badged Salut (French for "hello!") GT turbo was introduced in 1995, this came with a 210 PS version of the 2.0 L SR20DET and was available only in 4WD with the automatic transmission. The turbocharged Avenir wagon appeared around the same time as the Subaru Legacy GT
.
, 2.0 L SR20DE
, 2.0 L SR20DET
or the 2.0 L CD20ET
Turbo-diesel. The QG18DE models were FWD only and available with either a 4 speed automatic or 5 speed manual transmission, the SR20DE models were an FWD 4 speed automatic or CVT
transmission with 6 speed tiptronic function, the 4WD continued to be conventional 4 speed automatic only. The diesel CD20ET was only available with a 4 speed automatic. Once more the turbocharged 2.0 L SR20DET
variants were available only in 4WD with the conventional 4 speed automatic. The power output of the turbo version increased to 230 PS.
May 24, 2000 the turbocharged Salut was renamed the GT4 along with interior and exterior changes. The output of the SR20DE engine was improved.
In 2000 the CVT was fitted to some non-turbo 4WD models. In 2002 the SR series engines were replaced by the newer QR series.
Autech
offered a customized version called the "Rider" trim level. The Avenir Cargo delivery van was renamed the Nissan Expert starting June 1999.
October 2000 saw the introduction of the Avenir Blastar, with an increased ground clearance and larger wheels, equipped with ATTESA
and the SR20DE engine as an alternative to the Subaru Outback
. Nissan shared the appearance with the smaller Nissan Wingroad JS.
August 27, 2002 the SR20DE and the SR20DET were replaced with the QR20DE.
Due to lack of demand for the Avenir, the entire line was cancelled September 2005; the Expert delivery van lasted until December 2006.
Station wagon
A station wagon is a body style variant of a sedan/saloon with its roof extended rearward over a shared passenger/cargo volume with access at the back via a third or fifth door , instead of a trunk lid...
s beginning production in May 1990 by Nissan of Japan, with the budget minded delivery van starting out as the Avenir Cargo, then being renamed in 1999 as the aimed primarily at the commercial market. It replaced the long-serving Nissan Bluebird
Nissan Bluebird
Although Nissan's own materials indicate that the Bluebird name emerged in 1959, some records show that the name first adorned a 988 cc, four-door sedan in 1957, which was part of the company's 210 series...
wagon/delivery van. It was a larger companion to the Nissan Wingroad/Nissan AD van
Nissan Wingroad
The Nissan Wingroad is an automobile available only as a compact station wagon. The Wingroad is sold as a different name when manufactured as a commercial delivery van, called the Nissan AD van, or as it's known as the...
. The Avenir Cargo also assumed load carrying duties of the discontinued Nissan Cedric and Gloria delivery vans. The Avenir appeared after the Subaru Legacy
Subaru Legacy
The Subaru Legacy is a mid-size car built by the Japanese company Fuji Heavy Industries, and manufactured by its division Subaru since 1989, and is available as a sedan or wagon. Part of the original design goals for the Legacy model was to provide Subaru a vehicle in which they could compete in...
wagon. The Avenir's appearance was not shared with another Nissan sedan.
The name Avenir is French for "future".
It was initially a station wagon version of the Nissan Primera P10
Nissan Primera
The Nissan Primera is a medium sized family car produced by the Japanese automaker Nissan for the Japanese domestic and European markets.-Nissan Primera P10 :...
, but was eventually spun off into its own line in 1997. The nameplate was seen in Japan, New Zealand, Russia and other countries importing used JDM cars.
W10 (First generation)
The W10 Avenir was initially available with either the 1.8 L SR18Di in FWDFront-wheel drive
Front-wheel drive is a form of engine/transmission layout used in motor vehicles, where the engine drives the front wheels only. Most modern front-wheel drive vehicles feature a transverse engine, rather than the conventional longitudinal engine arrangement generally found in rear-wheel drive and...
or a 2.0 L SR20DE in 4WD
Four Wheel Drive
The Four Wheel Drive Auto Company, more often known as Four Wheel Drive or just FWD, was founded in 1909 in Clintonville, Wisconsin, as the Badger Four-Wheel Drive Auto Company by Otto Zachow and William Besserdich.-History:...
ATTESA
ATTESA
ATTESA is a four-wheel drive system used in some automobiles produced by the Japanese automaker Nissan, including some models under its luxury marque Infiniti.-ATTESA:...
configuration. The Nissan Expert cargo van came only with the 1.6 L GA16DS.
The FWD was available with either a 4 speed automatic transmission or a 5 speed manual, the 4WD only with the automatic. A 2.0 L CD20T
Nissan CD engine
The Nissan CD engine is a diesel version of the Nissan CA engine that replaced the Nissan LD 4 cylinder engine. It was used from 1980 to the late 1990s until it was replaced by the Nissan YD engine.-CD17 : @ 5000 RPM @ 2800 RPM...
Turbo-Diesel was added to the range, and the 1.8 L SR18Di models were given the better 1.8 L SR18DE
Nissan SR engine
The Nissan SR engine is a 1.6 L, 1.8 L, or 2.0 L straight-4 4-stroke internal combustion gasoline engine manufactured by Nissan Motors. It features an aluminum head and aluminum block with steel sleeves in selected models and features a DOHC 4-valve design, with variable valve timing...
with electronic gasoline injection in 1993.
A turbocharged
Turbocharger
A turbocharger, or turbo , from the Greek "τύρβη" is a centrifugal compressor powered by a turbine that is driven by an engine's exhaust gases. Its benefit lies with the compressor increasing the mass of air entering the engine , thereby resulting in greater performance...
model badged Salut (French for "hello!") GT turbo was introduced in 1995, this came with a 210 PS version of the 2.0 L SR20DET and was available only in 4WD with the automatic transmission. The turbocharged Avenir wagon appeared around the same time as the Subaru Legacy GT
Subaru Legacy (second generation)
The second-generation Subaru Legacy was marketed in Japan from model year 1993, and 1995 marked the second generation in North America with a full body and chassis revision. The exterior was designed by Olivier Boulay, who was hired by Subaru on a short-term basis...
.
W11 (Second generation)
The W11 model was introduced in 1998. Initially available with the 1.8 L QG18DENissan QG engine
The QG engine is a 1.3 L, 1.5 L, 1.6 L, and 1.8 L straight-4 piston engine from Nissan. It is a lean-burn aluminum DOHC 4-valve design with variable valve timing and optional NEO Di direct injection....
, 2.0 L SR20DE
Nissan SR engine
The Nissan SR engine is a 1.6 L, 1.8 L, or 2.0 L straight-4 4-stroke internal combustion gasoline engine manufactured by Nissan Motors. It features an aluminum head and aluminum block with steel sleeves in selected models and features a DOHC 4-valve design, with variable valve timing...
, 2.0 L SR20DET
Nissan SR engine
The Nissan SR engine is a 1.6 L, 1.8 L, or 2.0 L straight-4 4-stroke internal combustion gasoline engine manufactured by Nissan Motors. It features an aluminum head and aluminum block with steel sleeves in selected models and features a DOHC 4-valve design, with variable valve timing...
or the 2.0 L CD20ET
Nissan CD engine
The Nissan CD engine is a diesel version of the Nissan CA engine that replaced the Nissan LD 4 cylinder engine. It was used from 1980 to the late 1990s until it was replaced by the Nissan YD engine.-CD17 : @ 5000 RPM @ 2800 RPM...
Turbo-diesel. The QG18DE models were FWD only and available with either a 4 speed automatic or 5 speed manual transmission, the SR20DE models were an FWD 4 speed automatic or CVT
Continuously variable transmission
A continuously variable transmission is a transmission that can change steplessly through an infinite number of effective gear ratios between maximum and minimum values. This contrasts with other mechanical transmissions that offer a fixed number of gear ratios...
transmission with 6 speed tiptronic function, the 4WD continued to be conventional 4 speed automatic only. The diesel CD20ET was only available with a 4 speed automatic. Once more the turbocharged 2.0 L SR20DET
Nissan SR engine
The Nissan SR engine is a 1.6 L, 1.8 L, or 2.0 L straight-4 4-stroke internal combustion gasoline engine manufactured by Nissan Motors. It features an aluminum head and aluminum block with steel sleeves in selected models and features a DOHC 4-valve design, with variable valve timing...
variants were available only in 4WD with the conventional 4 speed automatic. The power output of the turbo version increased to 230 PS.
May 24, 2000 the turbocharged Salut was renamed the GT4 along with interior and exterior changes. The output of the SR20DE engine was improved.
In 2000 the CVT was fitted to some non-turbo 4WD models. In 2002 the SR series engines were replaced by the newer QR series.
Autech
Autech
, is a pro tuner of Nissan cars.Autech was founded in 1986 as a subsidiary of Nissan Motor Co. Ltd.. Nissan named Shinichiro Sakurai, the former general manager of Nissan's Advanced Vehicle Design Department, as president designate of the new subsidiary...
offered a customized version called the "Rider" trim level. The Avenir Cargo delivery van was renamed the Nissan Expert starting June 1999.
October 2000 saw the introduction of the Avenir Blastar, with an increased ground clearance and larger wheels, equipped with ATTESA
ATTESA
ATTESA is a four-wheel drive system used in some automobiles produced by the Japanese automaker Nissan, including some models under its luxury marque Infiniti.-ATTESA:...
and the SR20DE engine as an alternative to the Subaru Outback
Subaru Outback
The Subaru Outback is a station wagon manufactured by Fuji Heavy Industries since 1995. Its original concept originated with Subaru of America, which was suffering from slumping sales in the mid-1990s partly due to a lack of an entry in the then-burgeoning sport utility vehicle market...
. Nissan shared the appearance with the smaller Nissan Wingroad JS.
August 27, 2002 the SR20DE and the SR20DET were replaced with the QR20DE.
Due to lack of demand for the Avenir, the entire line was cancelled September 2005; the Expert delivery van lasted until December 2006.
External links
- Safety Recalls for Nissan Avenir - Japanese Imports
- Safety Recalls for Nissan Expert - Japanese Imports
- Nissan Specifications for the W11 model (translated from Japanese) - Japan
- Nissan Expert 2000-10 - 2002-4
- Nissan Expert 2002-4 - 2002-8
- Nissan Expert 2002-8 - 2006-12
- Avenir Lineup including Blastar