Nissan Lafesta
The Nissan Lafesta is a seven-seater minivan built by Nissan Motors for the Asian market.
First generation (B30, 2004-2012)
| Nissan Lafesta | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Nissan |
| Production | 2004 - 2012 |
| Assembly | Kanda-gun, Kyoto Fukuoka, Kyushu, Japan |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact MPV |
| Body style | 5-door minivan |
| Layout | Front engine/front wheel drive, AWD |
| Platform | Nissan C platform |
| Related | Renault Megane Nissan X-Trail Nissan Teana Nissan Presage |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.0 L MR20DE I4 |
| Transmission | CVT |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm (110 in) |
| Length | 4,575 mm (180.1 in) |
| Width | 1,695 mm (66.7 in) |
| Height | 1,670 mm (66 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,520 kg (3,350 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Nissan Prairie |
The name was derived from the Italian word festa, meaning holiday, festival or party, and according to the manufacturer "expresses a desire to spend an enjoyable time in the car together with family members or friends." It was first released on December 2, 2004 priced between ¥1,785,000 and ¥2,310,000 in Japan, with a sales target of 5,000/month. [1]The Lafesta shares a platform with the Renault Scénic and Renault Megane.
The Lafesta is the successor to the Nissan Prairie / Nissan Liberty and currently competes with the Toyota Isis, Honda Stream, Toyota WISH, Subaru Exiga, and the Mazda Premacy. The Lafesta also takes the Nissan Avenir's former role as the estate version of the Nissan Bluebird
The vehicle offers sliding doors on both sides (one of which is power-assisted), Nissan's Intelligent key system, GPS navigation system, reverse camera and a panoramic roof. The only engine option available is a 2.0 L MR20DE inline-four unit. Both front- and four-wheel drive transmissions are available; the former uses a torsion beam suspension at the rear while the latter has a trailing arm multi-link arrangement.
The Lafesta is built at the same factory that once produced the larger Nissan Presage.
The 2007 Lafesta received a minor facelift from the 2004 model.
Second generation (B35, 2011-)
| Nissan Lafesta Highway Star (CWEFWN/CWEAWN) | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Mazda |
| Also called | Mazda Premacy |
| Production | 2011 - |
| Assembly | Hiroshima, Japan |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact MPV |
| Body style | 5-door minivan |
| Layout | Front engine, front wheel drive AWD |
| Related | Mazda Premacy |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.0 L LF-VD I4 2.0 L LF-VE I4 2.0 L PE-VPS I4 |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic 5-speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm (108 in) |
| Length | 4,615 mm (181.7 in) |
| Width | 1,750 mm (69 in) |
| Height | 1,615 mm (63.6 in) |
Nissan Lafesta Highway STAR (2011-)
It is a version of Mazda Premacy supplied to Nissan by Mazda Motor Corporation on an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) basis. Unlike the Premacy, the new Nissan Lafesta Highway Star ditches the Nagare design.
Japan models went on sale in 2011-06-15.[2][3][4] Models available include Highway Star (J, G and G Supuremo).[5]
Production
Mazda supplied the Mazda Premacy for use in the Nissan Lafesta Highway STAR beginning in May 2011.[6][7]
References
- ^ "Nissan Press release: "Nissan Releases New Lafesta Minivan"". Retrieved 2004-12-02.
- ^ "Nissan Releases All-New Lafesta Highway STAR Minivan".
- ^ Nissan offers rebadged Mazda5 in Japan as Lafesta Highway Star
- ^ "Nissan Launches New Lafesta Highway Star in Japan".
- ^ "Lafesta grades in Japan".
- ^ 日産とマツダ、新たなOEM 供給契約を締結
- ^ Nissan and Mazda Agree on New OEM Contract
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