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Nissan AD Y10 MAX 1.5 i (94 Hp)
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 126 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 1090 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. 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.
MAX 1.5 i (94 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
A solid performer for its class, providing a good balance of power for daily driving and highway cruising without being overly stressed.
Fuel Economy
Offers good fuel economy for a petrol engine of its size, making it a practical and efficient choice for mixed use.
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:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Y10: 1990 - 1996).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Nissan |
| Model: | AD |
| Generation: | Y10 |
| Modification (Engine): | MAX 1.5 i (94 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1992 |
| End of production: | 1996 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 94 Hp @ 6000 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 62.8 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 126 Nm @ 3600 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 1497 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Cylinder Bore: | 73.6 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 88 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 11.6 kg/Hp, 86.2 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 8.7 kg/Nm, 115.6 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1090 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4270 mm mm [95mm more] |
| Width: | 1680 mm mm [15mm more] |
| Height: | 1810 mm mm [330mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2470 mm mm [70mm more] |
| Front track: | 1435 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1435 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 145 mm |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 5 |
| Transmission type | Manual |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Drum [bad for performance and cooling.] |
| Tires size | 175/65 R14 |
| Wheel rims size | 14 |
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