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Nissan Datsun MD22 2.4 i 16V 4WD Double Cab (130 Hp)
Overall Rating
Nissan Datsun:
Datsun was a Japanese automobile manufacturer brand owned by Nissan. Datsun's original production run began in 1931. From 1958 to 1986, only vehicles exported by Nissan were identified as Datsun. Nissan phased out the Datsun brand in March 1986, but relaunched it in June 2013 as the brand for low-cost vehicles manufactured for emerging markets. Nissan considered phasing out the Datsun brand for a second time in 2019 and 2020, eventually discontinuing the struggling brand in April 2022....(Read more on Wikipedia)
MD22 Overview:
Nissan Datsun (MD22). A vehicle with an open cargo bed at the back, suitable for transporting goods. Seating for 0 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Nissan Datsun MD22 generation was not tested by Euro NCAP. As a utility-focused pickup from its era, its passive safety features would likely be basic compared to modern standards.
2.4 i 16V 4WD Double Cab (130 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 2.4L gasoline engine provides slightly better on-road acceleration than the diesel, feeling more responsive for daily driving. It's a reliable workhorse, though not particularly powerful.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy for this gasoline engine is generally poor, especially when combined with 4WD and the vehicle's weight. It will be significantly thirstier than the diesel option.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptional reliability and durability, especially the diesel engines
- • Strong off-road capability with robust 4WD system
- • Practical and spacious double cab for passengers and cargo
- • Relatively simple mechanics, making maintenance straightforward
Cons:
- • Basic interior comfort and features compared to modern pickups
- • Fuel economy, particularly for the gasoline engine, is not competitive
- • Modest on-road performance and refinement
- • Lack of advanced safety features common in newer vehicles
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(D21: 1989 - 1996).
| General: | |
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| Brand: | Nissan |
| Model: | Datsun |
| Generation: | MD22 |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.4 i 16V 4WD Double Cab (130 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1997 |
| End of production: | 2002 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Pick-up |
| Engine: | |
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| Power: | 130 Hp |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Performance: | |
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| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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