Nissan Presage
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The Nissan Presage is a large MPV produced by Japanese automaker Nissan since 1998. The Presage is only sold in Hong Kong and Japan.
[edit] First generation (1998–2003)
The first generation Presage was launched by Nissan in 1998 as a competitor to the Honda Odyssey. It was available with either seven or nine seats. The biggest share of components was taken from the Nissan R'nessa, although it also has elements in common with the Nissan Bassara.
Engines include a 3.0-litre V6 and a 2.4-litre four-cylinder gasoline engine, and a 2.5-litre turbodiesel engine. The turbodiesel was discontinued in 2001 and replaced by a 2.5-litre four-cylinder QR gasoline engine.
All rear seats can be folded, although only those in the second row can be removed. After the restyling in 2001, the Presage got a new trim level called Highway Star.
[edit] Second generation (2003–present)
The second generation Presage debuted in 2003 with a transformable seven or eight seat configuration. Rear side doors were changed from swinging to sliding. The new Presage is built on the L-class platform, which is also used for the Nissan Teana mid-size car.
Engines are also taken from the Teana, a 2.5-litre four-cylinder and a 3.5-litre V6 gasoline engine. These engines are mated with a four-speed automatic transmission or a sequential CVT.
The main advantage of the second generation of this Japanese car is its comfortable and transformable interior.[citation needed] For easier reversing, there is a rear view camera. As before, a sporty trim level dubbed Highway Star is available.
