Nissan Primastar First generation
The Nissan Primastar First generation (2002–2015): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 43 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, and France.
Model codes: X83 · Sold in: European Union, United Kingdom, and France
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,780–5,180 mm RDW | 4,782–5,438 mm |
| Width | 1,900 mm RDW | 1,904 mm |
| Height | 1,960–1,973 mm Traficom | 1,380–2,800 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,100–3,500 mm RDW | 3,098–3,498 mm |
| Front track | 1,615 mm ASTRA | – |
| Rear track | 1,630 mm ASTRA | – |
| Weights and towing | ||
| Kerb weight | 1,675–2,126 kg RDW | – |
| Mass in running order | 1,775–2,226 kg RDW | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,700–3,040 kg RDW | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 2,000 kg RDW | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 750 kg RDW | – |
| Seats and space | ||
| Seats | 2–9 RDW | – |
| Doors | 3–4 RDW | – |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed | 160 km/h Traficom | – |
| Torque | 190–320 Nm ASTRA | – |
Tyre sizes (most common first): 215/65R16, 205/65R16
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Wikipedia, Traficom type approvals (Finland), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age
| Age at test | Pass rate | UK average | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6–8 years | 63.3% (59.7–66.8) | 86.4% | 687 |
| 9–12 years | 58.7% (57.6–59.8) | 77.9% | 7,225 |
| 13 years and older | 56.2% (55.5–56.9) | 69.2% | 20,690 |
What the MOT finds
| Area | This model | UK average, same ages |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 52.6% | 33.8% |
| Suspension | 50.9% | 37.3% |
| Lights and electrics | 36.7% | 25.5% |
| Tyres | 31.1% | 31.2% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 24.2% | 14.4% |
| Steering | 23.8% | 6.7% |
First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)
All 43 versions of the Nissan Primastar First generation
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European Union 9 versions
New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | CO₂ | EU registrations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–2015 | 2.0 L | 84 kW (114 PS) | Diesel | 179–203 g/km | 6,500 |
| 2011–2014 | 2.0 L | 66 kW (90 PS) | Diesel | 175–202 g/km | 216 |
| 2013 | 2.0 L | – | Other fuel | 176 g/km | 44 |
| 2012 | – | – | Diesel | 196 g/km | 22 |
| 2011 | 2.5 L | 107 kW (145 PS) | Diesel | 229 g/km | 624 |
| 2010 | 2.0 L | – | Diesel | 210 g/km | 776 |
| 2010 | 2.5 L | – | Diesel | 229 g/km | 622 |
| 2010 | – | – | Petrol | 250 g/km | 26 |
| 2010 | 2.0 L | – | Petrol | 252 g/km | 12 |
United Kingdom 4 versions
New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008–20102.0 dCi SWB/LWB | 2.0 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 8.4 L/100 km NEDC | 224 g/km |
| 20102.0 dCi SWB/LWB | 2.0 L | Diesel | Automated manual | 8.0 L/100 km NEDC | 213 g/km |
| 2008–20102.5 dCi SWB/LWB · 2.5 dCi SWBLWB | 2.5 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 8.8 L/100 km NEDC | 232 g/km |
| 2008–20092.0 dCi SWB/LWB Quickshift | 2.0 L | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 8.0 L/100 km NEDC | 213 g/km |
France 30 versions
New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.
| Years and version | Engine | Power | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–2014AVANTOUR 2.9t 8PL 2.0 dCi (115ch) FAP L1H1 | – | 66 kW (90 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.7–7.6 L/100 km NEDC | 175–202 g/km |
| 2014AVANTOUR 2.9t 8PL 2.0 dCi (115ch) FAP L1H1 · PRIMASTAR COMBI 2.9t 9PL 2.0 dCi (90ch) FAP L1H1 | – | 66 kW (90 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 7.3 L/100 km NEDC | 190 g/km |
| 2012–2014AVANTOUR 3.0t 8PL 2.0 dCi (115ch) FAP L2H1 · PRIMASTAR COMBI 3.0t 9PL 2.0 dCi (115ch) FAP L2H1 | – | 66 kW (90 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.7–7.6 L/100 km NEDC | 175–202 g/km |
| 2012–2014AVANTOUR 3.0t 8PL 2.0 dCi (115ch) FAP L2H1 | – | 66 kW (90 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.7–7.6 L/100 km NEDC | 175–202 g/km |
| 2012–2014PRIMASTAR COMBI 2.9t 9PL 2.0 dCi (115ch) FAP L1H1 | – | 66 kW (90 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.7–7.6 L/100 km NEDC | 175–202 g/km |
| 2012–2014PRIMASTAR COMBI 2.9t 9PL 2.0 dCi (90ch) FAP L1H1 | – | 66 kW (90 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.7–7.6 L/100 km NEDC | 175–202 g/km |
| 2012–2014PRIMASTAR COMBI 3.0t 7PL 2.0 dCi (115ch) FAP L1H1 | – | 66 kW (90 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 7.3 L/100 km NEDC | 190 g/km |
| 2012–2014PRIMASTAR COMBI 3.0t 9PL 2.0 dCi (115ch) FAP L2H1 | – | 66 kW (90 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 7.3 L/100 km NEDC | 190 g/km |
| 2012–2014PRIMASTAR COMBI 3.1t 9PL 2.0 dCi (90ch) FAP L2H1 | – | 66 kW (90 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.7–7.6 L/100 km NEDC | 175–202 g/km |
| 2012–2014AVANTOUR 2.9t 8PL 2.0 dCi (115ch) FAP L1H1 | – | 84 kW (114 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.7–7.6 L/100 km NEDC | 175–202 g/km |
| 2012–2014AVANTOUR 2.9t 8PL 2.0 dCi (115ch) FAP L1H1 | – | 84 kW (114 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 6.5–7.2 L/100 km NEDC | 171–188 g/km |
| 2012–2014AVANTOUR 2.9t 8PL 2.0 dCi (115ch) FAP L1H1 · PRIMASTAR COMBI 2.9t 9PL 2.0 dCi (115ch) FAP L1H1 | – | 84 kW (114 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 7.3 L/100 km NEDC | 190 g/km |
| 2012–2014AVANTOUR 2.9t 8PL 2.0 dCi (115ch) FAP L1H1 · PRIMASTAR COMBI 2.9t 9PL 2.0 dCi (115ch) FAP L1H1 | – | 84 kW (114 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 7.2 L/100 km NEDC | 188 g/km |
| 2012–2014AVANTOUR 3.0t 8PL 2.0 dCi (115ch) FAP L2H1 · PRIMASTAR COMBI 3.0t 9PL 2.0 dCi (115ch) FAP L2H1 | – | 84 kW (114 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.7–7.6 L/100 km NEDC | 175–202 g/km |
| 2012–2014AVANTOUR 3.0t 8PL 2.0 dCi (115ch) FAP L2H1 · PRIMASTAR COMBI 3.0t 9PL 2.0 dCi (115ch) FAP L2H1 | – | 84 kW (114 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 6.5–6.9 L/100 km NEDC | 171–180 g/km |
| 2012–2014AVANTOUR 3.0t 8PL 2.0 dCi (115ch) FAP L2H1 | – | 84 kW (114 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.7–7.6 L/100 km NEDC | 175–202 g/km |
| 2012–2014AVANTOUR 3.0t 8PL 2.0 dCi (115ch) FAP L2H1 | – | 84 kW (114 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 6.5–7.2 L/100 km NEDC | 171–188 g/km |
| 2012–2014PRIMASTAR COMBI 2.9t 9PL 2.0 dCi (115ch) FAP L1H1 | – | 84 kW (114 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.7–7.6 L/100 km NEDC | 175–202 g/km |
| 2012–2014PRIMASTAR COMBI 2.9t 9PL 2.0 dCi (115ch) FAP L1H1 | – | 84 kW (114 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 6.5–7.2 L/100 km NEDC | 171–188 g/km |
| 2012–2014PRIMASTAR COMBI 3.0t 7PL 2.0 dCi (115ch) FAP L1H1 | – | 84 kW (114 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 7.3 L/100 km NEDC | 190 g/km |
| 2012–2014PRIMASTAR COMBI 3.0t 7PL 2.0 dCi (115ch) FAP L1H1 | – | 84 kW (114 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 7.2 L/100 km NEDC | 188 g/km |
| 2012–2014PRIMASTAR COMBI 3.0t 9PL 2.0 dCi (115ch) FAP L2H1 | – | 84 kW (114 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 7.3 L/100 km NEDC | 190 g/km |
| 2012–2014PRIMASTAR COMBI 3.0t 9PL 2.0 dCi (115ch) FAP L2H1 | – | 84 kW (114 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 7.2 L/100 km NEDC | 188 g/km |
| 2012–2014PRIMASTAR COMBI 3.1t 9PL 2.0 dCi (115ch) FAP L2H1 | – | 84 kW (114 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.7–7.6 L/100 km NEDC | 175–202 g/km |
| 2012–2014PRIMASTAR COMBI 3.1t 9PL 2.0 dCi (115ch) FAP L2H1 | – | 84 kW (114 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 6.5–7.2 L/100 km NEDC | 171–188 g/km |
| 2012–2013PRIMASTAR COMBI 2.9t 9PL 2.0 dCi (90ch) FAP L1H1 · AVANTOUR 2.9t 8PL 2.0 dCi (115ch) FAP L1H1 | – | 66 kW (90 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 7.3 L/100 km NEDC | 190 g/km |
| 2012–2013AVANTOUR 2.9t 8PL 2.0 dCi (90ch) FAP L1H1 | – | 66 kW (90 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.9–7.6 L/100 km NEDC | 180–202 g/km |
| 2012AVANTOUR 2.9t 8PL 2.0 dCi (115ch) FAP L1H1 BVA | – | 84 kW (114 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 6.9 L/100 km NEDC | 180 g/km |
| 2012AVANTOUR 2.9t 8PL 2.0 dCi (115ch) FAP L1H1 BVA | – | 84 kW (114 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed automatic | 6.9 L/100 km NEDC | 180 g/km |
| 2012AVANTOUR 2.9t 8PL 2.0 dCi (90ch) FAP L1H2 | – | 84 kW (114 PS) | Diesel | 6-speed manual | 7.6 L/100 km NEDC | 202 g/km |
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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.