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Nissan AD Y10 1.5 i (105 Hp) 4x4
Overall Rating
Nissan AD:
The Nissan AD is a subcompact van and wagon built by Nissan since 1982. Since 1996, the AD has also been sold as a passenger car under the Nissan Wingroad moniker. The range has received an extensive variety of nameplates over the years and in different markets and has also been sold as a Mitsubishi, a Mazda, and a Subaru. In January 2025, Nissan announced that production would end in November of that year, citing slowing sales and a need for corporate restructuring....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Y10 Overview:
Nissan AD (Y10). With 135 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 1140 kg, it’s quite light. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. A car with an extended rear cargo area, combining passenger comfort with increased storage. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Nissan AD Y10 was produced before Euro NCAP testing began in 1997. As such, it lacks modern safety features like multiple airbags, ABS, or advanced driver-assistance systems, offering only basic passive safety for its era.
1.5 i (105 Hp) 4x4 Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers the best blend of power and versatility in the lineup, with the 4x4 system providing enhanced traction and capability in varied conditions.
Fuel Economy
Fuel consumption is higher due to the 4x4 drivetrain and increased power, but it's a fair trade-off for the added capability.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Exceptional reliability and durability for its era
- • High practicality and generous cargo space for a compact wagon
- • Economical diesel engine options available
- • Simple and affordable maintenance
- • Excellent value for money as a utility vehicle
- • Available 4x4 options for enhanced traction
Cons:
- • Basic and utilitarian interior with limited features
- • Dated design and lack of modern amenities
- • Limited safety features by contemporary standards
- • Noisy and unrefined diesel engines
- • Modest performance, especially in lower-powered or automatic trims
- • Ride comfort can be firm due to utility focus
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Nissan |
| Model: | AD |
| Generation: | Y10 |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.5 i (105 Hp) 4x4 |
| Start of production: | 1990 |
| End of production: | 1996 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 105 Hp @ 6000 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 70.1 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 135 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 1498 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 73.6 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 88 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.9:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 10.9 kg/Hp, 92.1 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 8.4 kg/Nm, 118.4 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1140 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4175 mm mm |
| Width: | 1665 mm mm |
| Height: | 1480 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2400 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1445 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1445 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 140 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Drum |
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