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Nissan Crew K30 2.0 i 12V (130 Hp) Automatic
Overall Rating
Nissan Crew:
The Nissan Crew is a mid-size sedan manufactured by Nissan between 1993 and 2009, sold only in Japan and mostly used as taxicabs, driver training, and by law enforcement agencies as police cars. Its FR layout and simple construction created a steady following converting Crews into drifting and tuning cars.
Its main competitor was the Toyota Comfort. An indication of its intended market as a taxi is that the b-pillar is set 5 cm further forward on the passenger side, making the driver's side door and the left rear door larger than the others since these two would see the majority of use. The rear left door was also available with power opening....(Read more on Wikipedia)
K30 Overview:
Nissan Crew (K30). With 172 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 1230 kg, it’s quite light. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Nissan Crew K30 was primarily a Japan-market vehicle and was not tested by Euro NCAP. Its safety features are typical for a vehicle of its era, lacking modern active and passive safety systems.
2.0 i 12V (130 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Paired with an automatic transmission, the 130 Hp 2.0L Inline-6 (RB20E) delivers smooth and relaxed power, prioritizing comfort and ease of driving over outright acceleration.
Fuel Economy
The automatic variant maintains a respectable 7 l/100 km combined fuel economy, which is efficient for a 2.0L Inline-6 with an automatic gearbox from this period.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Highly reliable RB-series engine (RB20E)
- • Comfortable and spacious interior, especially for rear passengers
- • Durable build quality, ideal for long-term use
- • Relatively good fuel economy for its class and era
- • Simple and robust mechanicals, easy to maintain
Cons:
- • Dated exterior and interior design by modern standards
- • Modest performance, not suited for enthusiastic driving
- • Lack of modern safety features and Euro NCAP rating
- • Limited availability outside the Japanese domestic market
- • Rear drum brakes on base models
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Nissan |
| Model: | Crew |
| Generation: | K30 |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.0 i 12V (130 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 1994 |
| End of production: | 1998 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 130 Hp @ 5600 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 65.1 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 172 Nm @ 4400 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 1998 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | OHC |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 78 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 69.7 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 7 l/100 km |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 9.5 kg/Hp, 105.7 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 7.2 kg/Nm, 139.8 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1230 |
| Max. weight: | 1505 |
| Max load: | 275 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 72 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4595 mm mm |
| Width: | 1695 mm mm |
| Height: | 1460 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2665 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1460 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1400 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Drum |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 185/70 R14 S |
| Wheel rims size | 14 |
| Front suspension | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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