Nissan Homy
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The Nissan 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, the Prince Homy name was changed to Nissan. The merger was complete by 1970. It shared a chassis with the Prince Homer
, a small pickup truck.
The Homy was marketed as a twin to the Nissan Caravan
and the Nissan Prince dealerships sold the Homy, allongside the Nissan Gloria
and Nissan Skyline
. The first generation series B640 which was changed to Nissan series T20 was built from 1965 - 1976, the second generation E20 was built from 1976 - 1980, and the third generation E23 was built from 1980-1986. The final generation E24 was built from 1986 - 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
.
In 1972, the vehicle was reclassified as a commercial vehicle, in order to comply with the 1970 Japanese Road Traffic Law. Nissan didn't have a companion vehicle for the Homy, so in 1973 the Homy was rebadged as the Nissan Caravan.
SOHC LD20T turbodiesel
. The TD23
I4
was also available. In 1981, the Homy became a support vehicle for motorcades involving the Emperor of Japan
.
, as well as the LD20T turbodiesel. October 1987, AWD
was added to the 2.7 L TD27
engine. March 1988, the premium grade "GT Limousine" was offered with a VG30E
allongside the 2.7 L turbodiesel. Yearly grade changes continued for the rest of the generation, adding items like cruise control, digital speedometers, larger wheels, upgraded interior and upholstery. August 1995, saw the Homy rebadged and sold as the Isuzu Fargo
, using the TD27ETi diesel engine.
The Homy was replaced by the Nissan Elgrand
in 1997.
Prince Motor Company
Prince Motor Company was a Japanese automobile manufacturer from 1952 until its merger with Nissan in 1966. Prince began as the Tachikawa Aircraft Company, a producer of the famous Japanese Zero fighter planes used in WWII...
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, the Prince Homy name was changed to Nissan. The merger was complete by 1970. It shared a chassis with the Prince Homer
Prince Homer
The Prince Homer was a small commercial vehicle manufactured by the now defunct Prince Motor Company. It was available as a van, double cab, or regular cab truck. The first model was known as the T64, and was sold as the Prince Homer or PMC T64. The T640 was introduced in 1966 and was sold as a...
, a small pickup truck.
The Homy was marketed as a twin to the Nissan Caravan
Nissan Caravan
The Nissan Caravan is a van designed by Nissan for use as a fleet vehicle or cargo van. Outside Japan the car was sold as either Nissan Urvan, King Van, or Homy...
and the Nissan Prince dealerships sold the Homy, allongside the Nissan Gloria
Nissan Gloria
The Gloria is a large luxury car made from 1959 by the Prince Motor Company, and later by Nissan Motors since its merger with the former - hence being originally marketed as Prince Gloria and later as Nissan Gloria...
and Nissan Skyline
Nissan Skyline
The first Skyline was introduced in April 1957, by the Prince Motor Company, and was marketed as a luxury car. It featured a 1.5 L GA-30 engine producing 44 kW @ 4400 rpm. It used a de Dion tube rear suspension and was capable of 140 km/h . The car weighed around 1300 kg...
. The first generation series B640 which was changed to Nissan series T20 was built from 1965 - 1976, the second generation E20 was built from 1976 - 1980, and the third generation E23 was built from 1980-1986. The final generation E24 was built from 1986 - 1999, and replaced by the Nissan Elgrand
Nissan Elgrand
The Nissan Elgrand is a luxury MPV manufactured by Nissan since 1997, available in three model developments, the E50, the E51 and as of 2010 the E52.-E50 "First Generation":...
. Mechanically, the Nissan Caravan and the Nissan Homy were identical. Its traditional competitor from Toyota is the Hiace
Toyota Hiace
The Toyota HiAce is a motor vehicle produced by the Japanese manufacturer Toyota. First launched in 1967, the HiAce has since been available in a wide range of configurations, including minivan and minibus, van, pick-up, taxi, and ambulance....
.
First generation (1965 - 1976)
The Prince Homy 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 disappeared in 1970.In 1972, the vehicle was reclassified as a commercial vehicle, in order to comply with the 1970 Japanese Road Traffic Law. Nissan didn't have a companion vehicle for the Homy, so in 1973 the Homy was rebadged as the Nissan Caravan.
Second generation (1976 - 1980)
The second generation was essentially a cosmetic update with no major mechanical changes.Third generation (1980 - 1986)
The Homy and its Caravan twin received their first full model change since the Homy was introduced in 1965. The engine was the 2.0L Straight-4Straight-4
The inline-four engine or straight-four engine is an internal combustion engine with all four cylinders mounted in a straight line, or plane along the crankcase. The single bank of cylinders may be oriented in either a vertical or an inclined plane with all the pistons driving a common crankshaft....
SOHC LD20T turbodiesel
Turbodiesel
Turbodiesel refers to any diesel engine with a turbocharger. Turbocharging is the norm rather than the exception in modern car and truck diesel engines...
. The TD23
Nissan TD engine
The Nissan TD engine is a series of straight-4 and straight-6 diesel engines produced by Nissan with displacements varying from 2.3 L to 4.2 L...
I4
Straight-4
The inline-four engine or straight-four engine is an internal combustion engine with all four cylinders mounted in a straight line, or plane along the crankcase. The single bank of cylinders may be oriented in either a vertical or an inclined plane with all the pistons driving a common crankshaft....
was also available. In 1981, the Homy became a support vehicle for motorcades involving the Emperor of Japan
Emperor of Japan
The Emperor of Japan is, according to the 1947 Constitution of Japan, "the symbol of the state and of the unity of the people." He is a ceremonial figurehead under a form of constitutional monarchy and is head of the Japanese Imperial Family with functions as head of state. He is also the highest...
.
Fourth generation
The Homy received its second full model change September 1986 and was given a 2.0 L Z20Nissan Z engine
The Nissan Z series of automobile engines ranged from 1.6 L to 2.4 L and were produced from 1979 through August 1989. The Z series engines retained a nearly identical block to the earlier L Series with the exception of the Z24 which utilized a taller deck height to increase engine...
, as well as the LD20T turbodiesel. October 1987, AWD
AWD
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was added to the 2.7 L TD27
Nissan TD engine
The Nissan TD engine is a series of straight-4 and straight-6 diesel engines produced by Nissan with displacements varying from 2.3 L to 4.2 L...
engine. March 1988, the premium grade "GT Limousine" was offered with a VG30E
Nissan VG engine
The VG engine family consists of V6 piston engines designed and produced by Nissan for several vehicles in the Nissan lineup. The VG series started in 1983 becoming Japan's first mass produced V6 engine. VG engines displace between 2.0 L and 3.3 L and feature an iron block and aluminum...
allongside the 2.7 L turbodiesel. Yearly grade changes continued for the rest of the generation, adding items like cruise control, digital speedometers, larger wheels, upgraded interior and upholstery. August 1995, saw the Homy rebadged and sold as the Isuzu Fargo
Isuzu Fargo
The Isuzu Fargo is a commercial vehicle manufactured between 1980 and 2001 by Isuzu in Japan. The Fargo spanned two generations, the first of which was sold between 1980 and 1995 as both van and utility body styles, with the second generation, introduced in 1995 confined to a single van body style...
, using the TD27ETi diesel engine.
The Homy was replaced by the Nissan Elgrand
Nissan Elgrand
The Nissan Elgrand is a luxury MPV manufactured by Nissan since 1997, available in three model developments, the E50, the E51 and as of 2010 the E52.-E50 "First Generation":...
in 1997.