Nissan Grand Livina – Drives like a sedan and Fits like an MPV. Does the Livina as the tagline says? Let check it out…


Exterior
The exterior looks very much akin to the Honda’s Stream and Toyata’s Wish. The Honda’s Stream and Toyata’s Wish appear sportier than Nissan grand livina. However, the Livina looks great for a 7 seater car and much lower price. The Nissan GRAND LIVINA has won the “The World Most Beautiful Automobile Award” in China for the year 2007.


Interior
The Nissan Grand Livina can accommodate 7 people in a 2-3-2 arrangement. However, the seats are flexible and foldable to suit the number of passengers and amount of luggage or cargo you have to carry. A big doors opening, low sill level and proper ground to hip-point height create a good ingress and egress.


Technical Aspect
The Nissan Grand Livina is powered by either HR16DE with a replacement of 1,598 cc or MR18DE with a replacement of 1,798cc. These are the current crop of engines that powers many Nissan. Fuel efficient with good low end torque is the hallmark of these power plants.
Engine of MR18DE
• Type of engine: 1.8 Litre, DOHC, 16-Valve, 4-Cylinder in-line with CVTC (Continuously Variable-valve Timing Control) & Drive-by-Wire Technology
• Compression Ratio: 9.9 : 1
• Max. Power (kW(ps)/rpm): 93(126)/5,200
Max. Torque (Nm(kg-m)/rpm): 174(17.8)/4,800
• Fuel System: ECCS, electronic fuel injection system
• Fuel Tank Capacity (L): 52
• Transmission: Electronically controlled 4-speed A/T with lock-up torque converter
Suspension & Chassis
• Front Suspension: Independent MacPherson Struts with Stabiliser Bar
• Rear Suspension: Torsion beam type
• Steering System: Electric Power Steering (EPS)
• Min. turning radius (curb to curb) (m): 5.2
Brakes
• System: Diagonal Split dual circuit service brake with tandem master cylinder with ABS + EBD + BA
• Front: Ventilated Disc
• Rear: Drums
Dimensions and Weights
• Overall Length (mm): 4,420
• Overall Width (mm): 1,690
• Overall Height (mm): 1,590
• Wheel base (mm): 2,600
• Tread (mm): Front 1,470 & Rear 1,475
• Min Ground Clearance: 180
• Kerb Weight (kg): 1,280

What is mean by Sedan? A sedan car is one of the most common body styles and most basic of automobile. There are a front compartment for engine, passenger seat in the middle and a rear section for luggage. MPV, Multi-purpose Vehicle is a type of automobile similar in shape to a van and taller than a sedan. It is designed for personal use with maximum interior space.
So, does the Livina fulfill ‘Drives like a sedan and Fits like an MPV’? The answer is definitely YES, based on my own opinion.