Nissan Primera 2003 Hatchback
I like the hatchback design, both exterior and interior, stylish. Likes quiet engine operation and driving characteristics. Relatively durable, cheap to repair, does not rust, even now the 18-year-old has not rusted much.
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This generation of Nissan Primera has been produced from January, 2003 to January, 2008. We can provide information about 7 modifications of this generation. The car has been produced only with front wheel drive.
This Nissan is available with three petrol engines with displacement from 1.6 to 2.0 litres and power of from 109 to 140 horsepower un two diesel engines with displacement from 1.9 to 2.2 litres and power of from 120 to 138 horsepower.
The car is available with both manual (5 versions), as well as automatic (2 versions) gearbox.
Nissan Primera 2003 hatchback average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 7.2 to 8.8 litres per 100km, whereas for diesel engine - from 5.7 to 6.1 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient Nissan Primera 2003 hatchback petrol engine version is Nissan Primera 1.6 i 16V, consuming 7.2 litres per 100km. While the most fuel efficient Nissan Primera 2003 hatchback diesel - Nissan Primera 1.9 DCi for 100 kilometers consumes 5.7 liters of diesel.
According to user reviews, Nissan Primera real-world fuel consumption is on average about approximately for 9 percents higher as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy (on average +9% for petrol engines and +9% for diesel engines). For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific Nissan Primera modification.
Nissan Primera 2003 hatchback CO2 emissions for petrol engine are from 177 to 209 grams per kilometer, whereas for diesel engine - from 151 to 168 grams per kilometer. From Nissan Primera with petrol engines the lowest CO2 emissions has Nissan Primera 1.8 which produces an average of 177 grams of CO2 per kilometer. In turn, from the Nissan Primera diesels least CO2 distributes Nissan Primera 1.9 DCi - 151 grams per km.
The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 9.8 seconds has Nissan Primera 2.0 version, conversely the tardiest one is Nissan Primera 1.8 reaching this speed only in 13.8 seconds. The maximum top speed is 209 km/h for the 2.0 petrol 4-cylinder 140 hp version (Nissan Primera 2.0).
Lenght of Nissan Primera is 457 cm, it is decent size car. For comparison - Nissan Primera is about 5 cm longer than Toyota Avensis hatchback, but 3 cm shorter than Opel Vectra. Nissan Primera gross weight is from 1790 to 1940 kg (depending on modification), this car is about 6 percent heavier than the average for this age and class of vehicles. Nissan Primera trunk space is 450 litres, by folding down all rear seats boot capacity can be increased to 1812 litres.
This Nissan is in average price group - it can be purchased (in Latvia, EU) for around 1300 €. Users calculated Nissan Primera 2003 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 2500 € cost per year and 0.23 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 46%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 27% from total. We have an excellent car cost calculator, calculate ownership costs of Nissan Primera for your situation and driving habits here! Below you will find more detailed information about Nissan Primera prices and costs.
Nissan Primera modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
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Nissan Primera 2003 1.6 i 16V
Jan 2003 — Dec 2007 Most fuel efficient petrol version |
1.6 Petrol | 109 HP | 7.2 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Nissan Primera 2004 1.8 Aug 2004 — Jan 2008 | 1.8 Petrol | 116 HP | 7.4 l/100km | Manual (5) |
Nissan Primera 2004 1.8 Aug 2004 — Jan 2008 | 1.8 Petrol | 116 HP | 8.0 l/100km | Automatic (4) |
Nissan Primera 2004 1.9 DCi
Aug 2004 — Mar 2006 Most fuel efficient diesel version |
1.9 Diesel | 120 HP | 5.7 l/100km | Manual (6) |
Nissan Primera 2004 2.0
Aug 2004 — Jan 2008 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 9.8 seconds |
2.0 Petrol | 140 HP | 8.7 l/100km | Manual (6) |
Nissan Primera 2004 2.0
Aug 2004 — Jan 2008 Most powerfull petrol version (140 HP) |
2.0 Petrol | 140 HP | 8.8 l/100km | Automatic |
Nissan Primera 2004 2.2 DCi
Aug 2004 — Mar 2006 Most powerfull diesel version (138 HP) |
2.2 Diesel | 138 HP | 6.1 l/100km | Manual (6) |
Nissan Primera prices
Nissan Primera 2003 - 2008 hatchback price in Latvia is from 700 € to 2300 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Nissan Primera price is below average - Nissan Primera is approximately for 18 percents cheaper then average hatchbacks of this age (compare hatchbacks 2003 - 2008 prices). The reason of Nissan Primera low price could be its poor quality (see below) so we recommend particularly examine the car before purchase and do not choose it only by price.
Year | Lowest | Average | Highest | Availability |
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Nissan Primera 2007 price | 700 € | 1200 € | 2300 € | |
Nissan Primera 2005 price | 700 € | 1300 € | 2100 € | |
Nissan Primera 2004 price | 1200 € | 1400 € | 1500 € | |
Nissan Primera 2003 price | 1000 € | 1200 € | 1700 € |
Nissan Primera total costs of ownership
How much really costs to own Nissan Primera? Users calculated Nissan Primera 2003 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 2500 € cost per year and 0.23 € cost per one kilometer.
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Nissan Primera reliability and quality
According to yearly reports of vehicle inspection service Nissan Primera reliability is more below average. In the roadworthiness tests in 2012 defects were detected in an average of 22.3 percent of Nissan Primera of this generation (on average 7 years old at the time of inspection). The average failure rate for a vehicles of the same age was 15.6%.
Nissan Primera 2003 hatchback features (options)
Percentage of Nissan Primera with corresponding feature (option)
81% Conditioning
68% Metallic paint
59% Rain sensor
48% Adjustable steering wheel
42% Rear-view camera
38% Cruise control
28% Navigation
20% Heated seats
18% Xenon headlights
17%
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Nissan Primera reviews
Total 5 Nissan Primera owner reviews
Purchase year: | 2014 age of car 9 years) | Owned for | 35`000 kilometers (2 years) |
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Average fuel consumption: | 6.0 litres per 100km (50% urban driving) |
Would recomend this car to the friend
Pros: Comfortable, safe
Cons: Could be a better body design