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Nissan Largo W30 2.0 TDi (100 Hp) Automatic
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Nissan Largo:
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W30 Overview:
Nissan Largo (W30). With 177 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~11.7 l/100km). With a weight of 1620 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A spacious vehicle designed to transport passengers comfortably, often with sliding doors. With seating for 7, it’s perfect for larger families.
The Nissan Largo W30 was produced before modern standardized safety tests like Euro NCAP became prevalent. As such, it lacks the advanced safety features and structural rigidity expected in contemporary vehicles, offering only basic safety systems like ABS in some trims.
2.0 TDi (100 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Similar power output to the manual diesel, but the automatic transmission will likely result in slightly slower acceleration and less direct power delivery.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy will be marginally worse than the manual diesel due to the automatic transmission, but still a relatively efficient option for a large vehicle.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Spacious 7-seater interior
- • Reliable engine options (especially the diesel)
- • Comfortable ride quality for long journeys
- • Practical and versatile for families or cargo
- • Good fuel economy for diesel variants
Cons:
- • Dated safety features (no modern NCAP rating)
- • Performance can be sluggish, especially with automatic and full load
- • Interior materials are basic by modern standards
- • Limited availability outside of specific markets
- • Higher fuel consumption for petrol automatic models
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Nissan |
| Model: | Largo |
| Generation: | W30 |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.0 TDi (100 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 1990 |
| End of production: | 2000 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Minivan |
| Seats: | 7 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 100 Hp @ 4400 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 50.7 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 177 Nm @ 2400 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 1974 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Precombustion chamber injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Turbocharger |
| Valvetrain: | OHC |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84.5 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 88 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 22.2:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Diesel |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 11.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 6.67 l/100 km |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 16.2 kg/Hp, 61.7 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 9.2 kg/Nm, 109.3 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1620 |
| Max. weight: | 2380 |
| Max load: | 760 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4610 mm mm |
| Width: | 1745 mm mm |
| Height: | 1905 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2735 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1485 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1480 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Disc |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 195/70 R14 |
| Wheel rims size | 14 |
| Front suspension | Coil spring |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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