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Nissan Presea II 1.8 16V (125 Hp) Automatic
Overall Rating
Nissan Presea:
The Nissan Presea is a compact car, produced for the Asian market from 1990 to 2000. It competed with the entry-level luxury 4-door hardtop sedans that were popular in Japan during the 1990s, notably the Toyota Corolla Ceres, the Toyota Sprinter Marino, the Honda Integra, and the Mazda Lantis.
The original R10 Presea was based on the B13 series Nissan Sunny platform, and replaced the Nissan Laurel Spirit. It continued to be a smaller companion to the Nissan Laurel of this time period, sharing much of the styling influences and attention to luxury in a smaller package. Its appearance was also very similar to the much larger Nissan President. Like the Laurel, it was exclusive to Nissan Japanese dealerships called Nissan Store....(Read more on Wikipedia)
II Overview:
Nissan Presea (II). With 157 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 1090 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. The top speed reaches 190 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Nissan Presea II was primarily a Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) vehicle and was not tested by Euro NCAP. Safety standards of the mid-1990s were generally less stringent than modern requirements, focusing on basic passive safety features like airbags and ABS (where equipped).
1.8 16V (125 Hp) Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Provides smooth and adequate performance for most situations, though the automatic transmission slightly dulls acceleration compared to the manual.
Fuel Economy
Acceptable fuel economy, but expect slightly higher consumption than the manual version due to the automatic gearbox.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Smooth and reliable DOHC engines (SR18DE, SR20DE, GA15DE)
- • Comfortable and spacious interior for its class
- • Stylish and elegant exterior design
- • Good ride quality, well-suited for daily driving
- • Generally good fuel economy across the range
Cons:
- • Limited availability outside of Japan (JDM model)
- • Lack of modern safety features (no Euro NCAP rating)
- • Automatic transmission can feel dated compared to modern units
- • Parts availability can be challenging in some regions
- • Resale value can be low due to niche market appeal
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Presea: 1990 - 1994).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Nissan |
| Model: | Presea |
| Generation: | II |
| Modification (Engine): | 1.8 16V (125 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production: | 1995 |
| End of production: | 2000 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 125 Hp @ 6000 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 68 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 157 Nm @ 4800 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 1839 |
| 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: | 82.5 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 86 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 13 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 7 l/100 km |
| Maximum speed: | 190 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 8.7 kg/Hp, 114.7 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 6.9 kg/Nm, 144 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1090 |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4490 mm mm [100mm more] |
| Width: | 1695 mm mm [5mm more] |
| Height: | 1320 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2580 mm mm [80mm more] |
| Front track: | 1480 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1445 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 | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 175/70 R13 |
| Wheel rims size | 13 |
| Front suspension | Spring Strut |
| Rear suspension | Double wishbone |
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