Nissan Vanette
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The Nissan Vanette (
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.[1] Production ended around 2010, eventually being replaced by the Nissan NV200.[2]
History
The first appearance of a cabover truck/delivery van appeared in 1962 with the
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 or Vonnate.[4]
First generation (C120; 1978–1988)
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Curb weight | 865–1,050 kg (1,907–2,315 lb) |
Introduced in October 1978 as a replacement for the 1969 Nissan Cherry Cab/Sunny Cab C20 and Nissan Sunny Cab Van/Nissan Cherry Cab Van,
Initially it was available in three lines: a truck version, vans (usually with passenger accommodation), and as a 9-seat minibus (Vanette Coach). The Coach received a 1.4 L (1,397 cc) A14 four cylinder, producing 75 PS (55 kW) at 5,400 rpm. The van and truck versions originally had to make do with the lesser A12 of 1.2 L (1,171 cc) and 64 PS (47 kW) at the same engine speed.[7] Later, the 1400 engine became available in Van and Truck versions as well. In July 1979, a high-roof version was added, as well as a long wheelbase van and ten-seater Coach version. This was stretched by 33 cm between the front and side doors, LWB versions were never available with the A12 engine. Some versions received separate air conditioning outlets for the rear.
In June 1980, the Coach version changed from the A14 to the larger (1,487 cc) A15 engine, offering 83 PS (61 kW).[6] There was also a luxurious SGL version of the Vanette Coach added, with an available sunroof and swivelling captain's chairs in the rear – both firsts for the segment in Japan. To indicate its luxurious nature, the SGL received double square headlights for a more modern appearance. In June 1981 the LD20 diesel engine was added, as was a 2-litre gasoline version (Z20) for the top-of-the-line SGX version.[6]
In 1981, Nissan introduced a smaller passenger vehicle which had sliding passenger doors on both sides of the vehicle, with conventional front doors, called the
In October 1982, minor changes occurred (along with the introduction of the bigger "Largo"). The dashboard was redesigned, while the base 'CT' model received front disc brakes, the optional air conditioning system was modernized, and an inexpensive 'FL' Coach version was added. In October 1983 a DX-A version was added, followed by modifications to the transmission carried out in August 1985. The next month, production of Van and Coach models ended as they were replaced by the C22 Vanette. The truck versions of the C120 Vanette remained in production (with light modifications carried out in August 1986) until September 1988.[6]
Vanette Largo
The Vanette Largo (GC120) was introduced in October 1982 and was a wider (by 90 mm, to stay just beneath the important Japanese 1,700 mm tax threshold) and somewhat longer version. This was then developed into a cargo version built in Spain (by Nissan Ibérica), called the Nissan/Datsun Vanette Cargo. This largely supplanted the smaller Vanette versions in European markets. Engines were the A15 and Z20 gasoline versions, accompanied by the diesel LD20 (also available turbocharged). The Spanish-built versions were originally intended to be built with a Spanish-made Perkins diesel motor but this did not materialize.[8] There was a minibus 'Coach' version of the Largo as well, with a luxurious "Grand Saloon" version topping the range.
The Vanette Largo continued in production until a GC22 successor arrived, in May 1986. From this point the Vanette name was dropped and the Largo became a separate, more luxurious model in its own right. In the Japanese market, the C120 vehicle was either marketed as the Datsun Vanette Largo or as a Nissan with the Cherry and Sunny prefixes. The Spanish C220 received a facelift and continued to be built into the 1990s, and was mostly sold in markets which hindered the import of Japanese-built vehicles.
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Nissan Vanette Largo (C220, EU-spec)
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Datsun Vanette Largo (C220, JDM-spec)
Second generation (C22; 1985–1994)
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Curb weight | 865–1,050 kg (1,907–2,315 lb) |
Japan
5 trim levels, 4 engine options and 2 transmission options were available for the C22 Vanette COACH series launched in Japan.
SC - 5/6 seater, available in 1.5L A15 (67ps) petrol engine and 2L LD20.II (67ps) diesel engine. Manual only transmission. Distinguished by round headlamps and no rear screen wiper.
GL - 8/9 seater, available in 1.5L engine and 2L diesel. Manual only transmission. Square headlamps.
SGL- 8/9 seater, available in 1.5L and 2L diesel engine. Automatic transmission optional. Rectangle headlamps with high roof. All SGL variants has collapsible seats, rotatable middle row seat and rear air conditioning. Longer body length of 4050mm vs the SC and GL at 3980mm
SGL Panorama Roof - Similar to SGL except with the optional glass sunroof that stretches from driver seat row to 2nd row seats.
SGL EXCEL - 8 seater, available in 2L petrol Z20S or 2L diesel LD20.II engine. Later models came with CA20 petrol engine. Automatic transmission optional. Top of the range model which comes with color coded bumpers, chrome trimming, central locking, panorama glass roof, factory fitted audio and cooler box mounted in the center console.
A late model update with enlarged version similar to the US market Nissan Van was again sold in Japan as the Largo, until 1992 when the Serena-based Nissan Largo was launched.
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Nissan Vanette Truck
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Nissan Vanette Truck rear view
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Nissan Vanette Van
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Nissan Vanette Van rear view
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Nissan Largo (GC22)
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Nissan Largo Super Saloon (C22)
United States
The Nissan C22 was modified for the United States market to compete with the similar sized
In 1994, after four safety recalls did not end the engine fire problems, and with a class action lawsuit pending,
The Nissan Van was intended mainly as a stopgap for the North American market until a proper minivan could be introduced, and it was replaced by the Nissan Quest in 1993, a vehicle designed in a joint venture with Ford.
Malaysia
The C22 Nissan Vanette was built in Malaysia at the Tan Chong assembly plant in Segambut (Kuala Lumpur) until 2010.[14] After 13 years in production, it was the longest running model built in Malaysia.[2] There was a chassis cab, a truck, a panel van, and a window van version. Malaysian Vanettes have the venerable 1.5-liter pushrod A15 engine, with 82 PS (60 kW). While it has had a few facelifts over the years, the basic body was still the same. The 1980s interior is still intact.[1] Malaysia was the only place where the Vanette was built for many years, being exported from there to many other markets. After a brief hiatus, it was replaced by the Nissan NV200, which retains the "Vanette" name in the Malaysian market.[2]
Philippines
The Nissan Vanette was available in the Philippines until the end of 1999 as the Nissan Vanette Grand coach. In its final version it remains essentially the same Vanette as in previous years except for a different wheel design, upgraded seat materials and a faux wood trim dashboard. The sole engine available is the Z20 2.0-liter gasoline engine. Unlike in other Asian countries, no diesel variant was offered or available, which was an oversight on Nissan's part that could have made the difference in the van's popularity.
India
The C22 Vanette also provides the basis for Ashok Leyland's "Dost", the Indian truck manufacturer's first entry into this market segment.
Gallery
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1990 Nissan Nomad GX (Australia)
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Nissan Vanette (Netherlands)
Third generation (S20, SE, SK; 1994–1999)
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Fourth generation (S21, SK; 1999–2011)
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References
- ^ a b "Nissan C22 Vanette: C22 Chassis Cab". Nissan Malaysia. Archived from the original on 2009-03-02.
- ^ a b c "Nissan NV200 Vanette Panel Van". Motor Trader: Car News. Malaysia: PROTO Malaysia Sdn Bhd. 2012-02-19.
- ^ "Nissan Sunny Cab Van image". Datsun 1200. XOOPS Project. Retrieved 14 January 2017.
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- ^ a b c d e f g h Nissan Cherry Vanette 1400/1200 (catalog) (in Japanese), Nissan Motor Co, pp. 21–22, 9071H
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- ^ Nissan Sunny Vanette (catalog) (in Japanese), Nissan Motor Co, p. 19, 8101D
- ^ Walker, Alan (September 1982). Kennett, Pat (ed.). "The great European retreat". TRUCK. London, UK: FF Publishing Ltd: 36.
- ^ 1987 Nissan Nomad Van Accessories Brochure Australia, www.ebay.ie, as archived at web.archive.org
- ^ a b c "Chicago Clearing lawsuit settlement". Archived from the original on 2007-09-29. Retrieved 2009-05-06.
- ^ For MY 1987 recalls, see: Internet Autoguide 1987 Nissan Van Recalls Archived 2013-01-26 at archive.today
For MY 1988 recalls, see: Internet Autoguide 1988 Nissan Van Recalls Archived 2013-01-26 at archive.today
For MY 1990 recalls, see: Internet Autoguide 1990 Nissan Van Recalls Archived 2012-09-05 at archive.today - ^ a b Internet Autoguide 1987 Nissan Van Recalls Archived 2013-01-26 at archive.today
- ^ "For $1,200, get fired up over this Nissan Van". Jalopnik.com. 2011-04-14.
- ^ "New Nissan van in 2012?". Motor Trader: Car News. Malaysia: PROTO Malaysia Sdn Bhd. 2011-11-25.