Nissan Livina Geniss
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The Nissan Livina Geniss (骏逸 [Jun Yi] in Chinese
) is a compact MPV
, introduced on July 6, 2006 by Nissan Motors
and their Chinese
affiliate, Dongfeng Nissan Passenger Vehicle Company
at the Guangzhou International Motor Show
and scheduled to go on sale in December 2006. The five-seat version is known as Nissan Livina while the seven-seat version is known as the Nissan Geniss.
It is powered by the Nissan MR18DE
engine, and according to Nissan, will be their first in a line of new global vehicles, and is the first Nissan vehicle to debut in China before being released in other countries.
The base body of the five-seat version is shorter than the seven-seat version. It is available in 1.6 Litre (1.5 Litre in Indonesia
) and 1.8 Litre engines similar to the Nissan Latio.
The car was launched in Indonesia
in 2007 with only the seven-seat version known as the Nissan Grand Livina, with the five-seat version following later known as the Nissan Livina XR. A year later on Dec 2007 it was launched in Malaysia with only the seven-seat version available for 1.6L and 1.8L engines.
The Nissan Grand Livina was introduced in the Philippine market in July 2008. With the standard configuration being a 7 seater. It is either mated to a 6-Speed manual or 4-speed automatic.
In 2008, a modified Nissan Livina crossover called Nissan Livina X-Gear was introduced in Indonesia.
In 2009, the Livina, the Grand Livina and the Livina X-Gear started to be made in São José dos Pinhais
, Paraná
, in Brazil
, by Nissan. The basic version and the X-Gear use the 1.6-liter engine sourced by Renault
. Both versions and the Grand Livina use the 1.8-liter Nissan engine too. All of them are flex-fuel.
Chinese language
The Chinese language is a language or language family consisting of varieties which are mutually intelligible to varying degrees. Originally the indigenous languages spoken by the Han Chinese in China, it forms one of the branches of Sino-Tibetan family of languages...
) is a compact MPV
Compact MPV
A compact MPV is a car classification used in Europe to describe multi-purpose vehicle versions of small family cars , fitting between the mini MPV and large MPV sub-segments...
, introduced on July 6, 2006 by Nissan Motors
Nissan Motors
, usually shortened to Nissan , is a multinational automaker headquartered in Japan. It was a core member of the Nissan Group, but has become more independent after its restructuring under Carlos Ghosn ....
and their Chinese
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
affiliate, Dongfeng Nissan Passenger Vehicle Company
Dongfeng Motor Company
Dongfeng Motor Company Limited is a joint venture between the Dongfeng Motor Corporation and Nissan Motors. It produces the Nissan Sunny, Nissan Bluebird, Nissan Teana, and Nissan Tiida for sale in China.-See also:...
at the Guangzhou International Motor Show
Guangzhou International Motor Show
The Guangzhou International Motor Show or Auto Guangzhou is an auto show held in November and December every year in Guangzhou International Convention and Exhibition Center, China....
and scheduled to go on sale in December 2006. The five-seat version is known as Nissan Livina while the seven-seat version is known as the Nissan Geniss.
It is powered by the Nissan MR18DE
Nissan MR engine
The MR is a family of straight-4 all-aluminum automobile engines with variable valve timing co-developed by Renault and Nissan. Renault calls it the M engine...
engine, and according to Nissan, will be their first in a line of new global vehicles, and is the first Nissan vehicle to debut in China before being released in other countries.
The base body of the five-seat version is shorter than the seven-seat version. It is available in 1.6 Litre (1.5 Litre in Indonesia
Indonesia
Indonesia , officially the Republic of Indonesia , is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania. Indonesia is an archipelago comprising approximately 13,000 islands. It has 33 provinces with over 238 million people, and is the world's fourth most populous country. Indonesia is a republic, with an...
) and 1.8 Litre engines similar to the Nissan Latio.
The car was launched in Indonesia
Indonesia
Indonesia , officially the Republic of Indonesia , is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania. Indonesia is an archipelago comprising approximately 13,000 islands. It has 33 provinces with over 238 million people, and is the world's fourth most populous country. Indonesia is a republic, with an...
in 2007 with only the seven-seat version known as the Nissan Grand Livina, with the five-seat version following later known as the Nissan Livina XR. A year later on Dec 2007 it was launched in Malaysia with only the seven-seat version available for 1.6L and 1.8L engines.
The Nissan Grand Livina was introduced in the Philippine market in July 2008. With the standard configuration being a 7 seater. It is either mated to a 6-Speed manual or 4-speed automatic.
In 2008, a modified Nissan Livina crossover called Nissan Livina X-Gear was introduced in Indonesia.
In 2009, the Livina, the Grand Livina and the Livina X-Gear started to be made in São José dos Pinhais
São José dos Pinhais
São José dos Pinhais is a city in Paraná, Brazil. It is located at around . It is a part of the Metropolitan Region of Curitiba. St. Joseph of the Pines is a municipality in the state of Paraná, located in the Greater Curitiba. It is located at 25 ° 32'05 "south latitude and 49 º 12'23" west...
, Paraná
Paraná (state)
Paraná is one of the states of Brazil, located in the South of the country, bordered on the north by São Paulo state, on the east by the Atlantic Ocean, on the south by Santa Catarina state and the Misiones Province of Argentina, and on the west by Mato Grosso do Sul and the republic of Paraguay,...
, in Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
, by Nissan. The basic version and the X-Gear use the 1.6-liter engine sourced by Renault
Renault
Renault S.A. is a French automaker producing cars, vans, and in the past, autorail vehicles, trucks, tractors, vans and also buses/coaches. Its alliance with Nissan makes it the world's third largest automaker...
. Both versions and the Grand Livina use the 1.8-liter Nissan engine too. All of them are flex-fuel.
Reviews and awards
Automotive journalists tend to praise such features as the Livina's performance, handling, and braking. Criticisms tend to be directed towards the grade of suspension, cabin ergonomics and fuel efficiency.- Car of The Year Auto Bild Indonesia Magazine Award 2007
- The Best Medium MPV Top Gear MagazineTop Gear (magazine)Top Gear is an automobile magazine published by BBC Worldwide, and named after the BBC's Top Gear television show. It was first published in October 1993 and is published monthly at a price of £3.95. The major presenters of the television series—Richard Hammond, James May and Jeremy Clarkson—are...
Choice Award (TGCA) 2008 - Best Compact MPV Auto Bild Magazine Award 2008
- Best Small MPV Monocoque Mobil Motor Magazine Indonesian Car of The Year (ICOTY) 2008
- Best Model of the Year Frost & Sullivan Automotive Awards 2008
- The Best Fuel Efficient Mobil Motor Magazine Indonesian Car of The Year (ICOTY) 2009
- Best Value For Money MPV in Malaysia
- Reader’s Choice Award Autocar Magazine
- Best Value Indonesia International Motor Show 2007
- Best Small MPV Mobil Motor Magazine Indonesian Car of The Year (ICOTY) 2007
- Best Compact MPV Mobil Motor Magazine Indonesian Car of The Year (ICOTY) 2007
- Best Compact MPV Auto Bild Magazine Award 2007
- Best Fuel Consumption Auto Bild Indonesia Magazine Award 2007
- Reader’s Choice Award Auto Bild Indonesia Magazine 2007
- Best MPV/Station Wagon in South Africa
- The world most beautiful MPV Automobile Award