Engineering:Nissan Presage

Nissan Presage
Overview
Manufacturer	Nissan
Production	1998–2009
Assembly	Japan: Hiratsuka, Kanagawa (Nissan Shatai)
Body and chassis
Class	Minivan
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive
Chronology
Predecessor	Nissan Bassara (MPV) Nissan Largo (minivan)
Successor	Nissan Elgrand

The Nissan Presage (Japanese: 日産・プレサージュ, Hepburn: Nissan Puresāju) is a minivan produced by Japanese automaker Nissan from 1998 to 2009. The Presage was only officially sold by Nissan in Japan, Hong Kong and Singapore.

The name "Presage" is French for "omen".

First generation (U30; 1998)

First generation (U30)
1998–2001 Nissan Presage (Japan)
Overview
Production	1998–2003
Body and chassis
Body style	5-door station wagon
Related	Nissan R'nessa Nissan Bassara
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol: 2.4 L KA24DE I4 (U30) 2.5 L QR25DE I4 (TU30) 3.0 L VQ30DE V6 (HU30) Diesel: 2.5 L YD25DDTi I4 (VU30)
Transmission	4-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,800 mm (110.2 in)
Length	4,755 mm (187.2 in)
Width	1,770 mm (69.7 in)
Height	1,725 mm (67.9 in)
|uk|Kerb|Curb}} weight	1,810 kg (3,990 lb)

The first generation Presage was launched by Nissan in June 1998 as a competitor to the Honda Odyssey and Toyota Estima. 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 its platform sharing twin, the Nissan Bassara. The Presage was exclusive to Nissan Bluebird Store Japanese dealerships, and a larger companion to the Nissan Prairie.

Engines include a 3.0-litre V6 VQ, and a 2.5-litre four-cylinder YD turbo-diesel engine. The YD turbo-diesel and 2.4-litre KA24DE were discontinued in August 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.

The 2WD models feature the new Electronic Braking Force Distribution (EBD) system that uses electronic control to optimally distribute braking force to the front and rear wheels according to changes in the payload (number of passengers) being carried. This system works in tandem with the Braking Assist system (a brake booster with a two-stage mechanical assist mechanism plus ABS) to achieve synergies between effective utilization of front and rear braking force (EBD) and reduced pedal pressure (Braking Assist). As a result, more powerful braking performance is obtained with less pedal pressure in emergency braking situations even when carrying a large payload. The 4WD models also provide the nearly same high level of braking performance by adopting a load sensing valve (LSV) as a mechanical braking force distribution system in a set with the Braking Assist system.

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  1998–2001 Nissan Presage (Japan)

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  1998–2001 Nissan Presage Axis (Japan)

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  2001–2003 Nissan Presage (Japan)

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  2001–2003 Nissan Presage (Japan)

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  Interior

Second generation (U31; 2003)

Second generation (U31)
2003–2006 Nissan Presage X 3.5
Overview
Production	2003–2009
Body and chassis
Body style	5-door MPV
Platform	Nissan FF-L platform
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol: 2.5 L QR25DE I4 3.5 L VQ35DE V6
Transmission	4-speed automatic (E-ATX) CVT
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,900 mm (114.2 in)
Length	4,870 mm (191.7 in)
Width	1,825 mm (71.9 in)
Height	1,695 mm (66.7 in)
|uk|Kerb|Curb}} weight	1,860 kg (4,100 lb)

The second generation Presage debuted in June 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 Teana mid-size car, and the North American Nissan Murano.

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. For easier reversing, there is a rear-view camera. As before, a sporty trim level dubbed Highway Star was available. Production ended in 2009 due to poor sales worldwide.

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  2003–2006 Nissan Presage X 3.5

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  2006–2009 Nissan Presage Highway Star

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  2006–2009 Nissan Presage Highway Star

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  Interior

External links

• Nissan PRESAGE
• Catalog WEB PRESAGE Archives (U30-period)
• Catalog WEB PRESAGE Archives (U30-late)
• CM PRESAGE information