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Nissan Axxess

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The official data lists 9 versions of the Nissan Axxess (1990–1995), in the United States and Canada. Each market publishes its own figures, measured on its own test procedure.

At a glance

Years in the data: 1990–1995
Markets: United States, Canada
Engines: 2.4 L
Fuels: Petrol
Lowest consumption (United States): 11.2 L/100 km (EPA)
Lowest consumption (Canada): 11.4 L/100 km (5-cycle)

What is the Nissan Axxess?

The Axxess is a compact minivan, also known as a people carrier. In North America, it was Nissan’s take on a smaller, practical passenger van.

Generation and engine

The Axxess generation listed here is M12, covering 1990–1992. US and Canadian versions use a 2.4-litre petrol engine.

How economical is the Nissan Axxess?

The lowest listed US consumption is 11.2 L/100 km, and the EPA combined rating is 21 MPG. In Canada, the lowest listed figure is 11.4 L/100 km on the NRCan 5-cycle test. The procedures differ: the US figure uses the EPA test, while Canada uses its 5-cycle method.

Where was the Axxess sold?

The Axxess appears in US figures for 1990–1992 and Canadian figures for 1995.

Questions and answers

What kind of car is the Nissan Axxess?

It is a compact minivan, also described as a people carrier.

What engine does the Axxess use in the listed versions?

It uses a 2.4-litre petrol engine.

What is its lowest listed US consumption?

11.2 L/100 km, with an EPA combined rating of 21 MPG.

What is the Canadian consumption figure?

The lowest listed Canadian figure is 11.4 L/100 km on the NRCan 5-cycle test.

Axxess M12 (1990–1992)

Model codes: M12 · Sold in: United States and Canada · References: parts.nissanusa.com, drivparts.com

United States 7 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Drive	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
1990–1992(FFS)	2.4 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA	263 g/km
1990–1992(FFS) · (FFS), CLKUP	2.4 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Four- or all-wheel drive	18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA	307 g/km
1992(FFS)	2.4 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Four- or all-wheel drive	19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA	291 g/km
1992(FFS), CLKUP	2.4 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA	276 g/km
1990–1991(FFS) · (FFS), CLKUP	2.4 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA	291 g/km
1991(FFS)	2.4 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Four- or all-wheel drive	18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA	307 g/km
1990(FFS)	2.4 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Four- or all-wheel drive	19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA	291 g/km

Versions outside these generations

Canada 2 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
1995Minivan	2.4 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	12.2 L/100 km 5-cycle	281 g/km
1995Minivan	2.4 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	11.4 L/100 km 5-cycle	262 g/km

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.