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2004 Nissan Primera 2.2 dCi review. Image by Shane O' Donoghue.

2004 Nissan Primera 2.2 dCi review
The focus is no longer on price, but rather value-for-money. Perceived quality is now high on the want list of buyers. Nissan recognised this before the second generation Primera was developed. Here we review the top-of-the-range T-Spec 5-door, fitted with the 2.2-litre turbo diesel engine.

   


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Performance, emissions & economy

Top speed (mph): 126
0-62 mph (seconds): 10.2

Urban mpg: 34.9
Extra urban mpg: 56.5
Combined mpg: 46.3
CO2 (g/km): 164


Dimensions & weights

Length (mm): 4567
Height (mm): 1482
Width (mm): 1760
Wheelbase (mm): 2680
Front track (mm): 1508
Rear track (mm): 1518
Cargo volume (litres): 460
Gross weight (kg): 1940
Kerb weight (kg): 1436
Max. braked trailer weight (kg): 1500
Max. unbraked trailer weight (kg): 725
Fuel tank capacity (litres): 62


 
Engine & transmission

Engine: Four cylinder turbocharged common-rail injection diesel, in line, transversely mounted in front. Variable nozzle turbocharger with intercooler.

Management: Oxidation catalyst for emission control to Euro 3 standard.

Cubic capacity (cc): 2184
Bore x stroke (mm): 86.00 x 94.00
Valve gear: Four valves per cylinder.
Max. power (bhp): 137 at 4000 rpm
Max. torque (lb.ft): 232 at 2000 rpm

Transmission: Six-speed manual. Front-wheel drive. Single dry plate with dual mass flywheel.

Gear ratios:
1st: 3.5:1
2nd: 1.944:1
3rd: 1.258:1
4th: 0.947:1
5th: 0.772:1
6th: 0.673:1
Reverse: 3.374:1
Final drive ratio: 3.812:1


 
Chassis & running gear

Front: Multi-link double wishbone-like layout mounted on an insulated subframe.

Rear: Multi link beam with separate anti-roll bar, coil springs.

Steering: Rack and pinion, speed sensitive power steering.

Turning circle diameter (m): 11.18

Brakes: Electronic 4 channel, 4 sensor ABS with EBD and Brake Assist. Front: 280 x 28 mm ventilated discs. Rear: 278 x 10 mm discs.

Wheels: 17 x 7JJ alloys.

Tyres: 215/50 R17.







 

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