26-746: The Nissan Livina is a compact MPV model produced by the Japanese automobile manufacturer Nissan . It was introduced in July 2006 by Dongfeng Nissan at the Guangzhou International Motor Show and went on sale in December 2006. Sharing the same platform with the first-generation Note , the first-generation Livina was the first Nissan vehicle to debut in China before being released in other countries. The first-generation Livina
52-620: A shorter rear overhang is called the Livina or Livina XR, or in Taiwan as Livina Urban or Livina Sport, while the extended length three-row model with a longer rear overhang is called Livina Geniss in China or Grand Livina elsewhere. The longer three-row model is a station wagon-styled MPV, while the two-row model is considered as a roomy hatchback or a European-style mini MPV . The model debuted in November 2006 in China in its three-row guise under
78-586: Is a vehicle size class for the middle size of MPVs. The Compact MPV size class sits between the mini MPV and large MPV ( minivan ) size classes. Compact MPVs remain predominantly a European phenomenon, although they are also built and sold in many Latin American, African, and Asian markets. As of 2016 , the only compact MPV sold widely in the United States was the Ford C-Max . The flexibility of
104-535: Is a biennial international automobile show that alternates with the Beijing Auto Show (Auto China) as China's yearly international automotive exhibition. First held in 1985, Auto Shanghai is the nation's oldest auto exhibition, and is considered as an important major international auto show. Due to the greatly expanding presence of foreign brands in the Chinese markets, Auto Shanghai has become one of
130-586: Is available in four grade levels: E, EL, VE and VL. In June 2020, the Sporty Package for the VE grade was made available in 100 units. The E grade was discontinued in 2021. The second-generation Livina was also launched in the Philippines on September 6, 2022 in left-hand drive form and is imported from Indonesia. Compact MPV Compact MPV (an abbreviation for Compact Multi-Purpose Vehicle )
156-610: The Tiida/Latio/Versa (C11) . The 1.5- and 1.6-litre engines are paired with either a 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic . The 1.8-litre option is paired with either a 6-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission. The Livina Geniss in China or Grand Livina in other countries is a three-row model with longer rear overhang. The Grand Livina was launched in Indonesia on April 5, 2007. It was initially available in 1.5 SV, 1.5 XV, 1.8 XV and 1.8 Ultimate grade levels. Later,
182-492: The 1.5 S and 1.5 Ultimate, as well as the sporty 1.5 and 1.8 Highway Star with body kit were added into the lineup. The Indonesian market Grand Livina received its facelift on February 10, 2011, while the Highway Star Autech was launched on September 27, 2011 with redesigned grille and bumper. On August 31, 2012, the 1.5 XV and 1.5 Ultimate grades received the same grille and bumper as the Highway Star Autech. Only
208-698: The 1.8-litre engine is offered in the Philippines and Brazil, while the South African market get the 1.6-litre variant. In Malaysia, the Grand Livina was launched in December 2007 with two engine options: HR16DE (manual and automatic) and MR18DE (automatic only). A "Tuned by Impul " edition was made available in January 2009. In June 2011, the facelifted variants was launched. Changes included: new front grille, black dashboard opposed to beige and instrument faces finished in white opposed to black. Later
234-535: The 4-speed automatic transmission in this model. Grade levels for the Indonesian market Grand Livina are SV, XV and Highway Star. The 1.5-litre HR15DE engine is equipped with dual injectors and dual variable valve timing control (CVTC), while the 1.8-litre MR18DE engine was only available for the X-Gear and retained the 6-speed manual or regular 4-speed automatic transmissions. Nissan Motor Indonesia decided to end
260-475: The U.S. seemed to avoid because of "resistance to obvious utility" – include the "mini-minivan" 3-door hatchback wagons with a sliding side door on only the passenger side that were marketed as the Eagle Summit Wagon, Mitsubishi Expo , and Plymouth Colt Vista. Some claim that the 1996 Renault Scénic is credited with creating the compact MPV segment. The 1999 Opel/Vauxhall/Chevrolet Zafira
286-562: The United States). Others include the "well-reviewed but slow-selling" 1984–87 Honda Civic Wagon and the 1982-1988 Tercel Wagon. The Nissan Axxess had limited space behind its second row seats, but featured rear sliding doors on both sides making it like a minivan that was "shrunk in the dryer." Although not classified at the time as MPVs, but variously described as space-efficient small people movers, functional high station wagons, or small vans. Examples of models – that consumers in
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#1732787863786312-577: The country. As it is based on the Xpander, it is only offered in one body variant and has crossover SUV -like proportions compared to previous generation's low slung station wagon-like proportions. Compared to the Xpander, Nissan has redesigned several body panels including the Nissan's V-Motion grille, headlights, front bumper, front fenders, front side doors, rear bumper, rear tailgate metal sheet casing and taillight internals. The second-generation Livina
338-444: The front and rear rows, and are therefore referred to as six-seaters. Where a third row of seats is present, the seats are often smaller and intended for children or short distance travel only. In some cars, these seats can only carry a limited weight (less than an adult's weight). The third row of seating is usually optional, and is not available on all models of compact MPVs. Most compact MPVs do not have sliding doors as compared to
364-452: The interior seating is a common theme amongst compact MPVs. Many models have seats that can be individually folded or easily removed, and the upright seating positions maximises use of the interior space. The seating arrangement is usually either two rows (for a total of five seats) or three rows (for a total of seven seats), with the second row having three seats and the other row(s) having two seats. Some compact MPVs also three seats in both
390-470: The large-sized Multi-purpose vehicle , being more similar to the older (and concurrent) station wagons . Predecessors to the compact MPV segment are the 1977 AMC Concept 80 AM Van, the 1978 Lancia Megagamma and the 1982 Lada X-1 concept cars. Early production models of compact MPVs include, the 1982 Nissan Prairie and the 1991 Mitsubishi RVR (marketed as "Space Runner" in Europe and "Expo LRV" in
416-658: The name Livina Geniss, while the two-row model was introduced in the country in April 2007. The two-row Livina was introduced in Taiwan in October 2007. Both the two-row Livina and the three-row Grand Livina was also produced in South Africa since January 2008, where forty percent of the vehicle parts were locally sourced, with the rest coming elsewhere, mainly Indonesia. Power for the Livina comes from 1.5-litre, 1.6-litre or 1.8-litre four-cylinder engines that are shared with
442-645: The premier international auto shows alongside Detroit, Frankfurt, Paris and Tokyo, and was also the first Chinese auto show to join the Union des Foires Internationales (UFI). Since 2015, the show is hosted at the National Center for Exhibition and Convention, located next to the Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport . The 2023 show ran from 18 April to 27 April. As many as 1,200 models and 1,413 vehicles were displayed at
468-651: The production of the Grand Livina X-Gear with 1.8-litre engine, citing lack of demand. The L11-series Grand Livina for the Malaysian market has the 1.6-litre engine and 1.8-litre engine. The 1.6-litre manual Grand Livina has since been discontinued in Malaysia. The L11-series two-row Livina C-Gear was introduced in China, and later also available as the X-Gear in other markets including Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Taiwan. The second-generation Livina
494-536: The same month, the "Tuned by Impul" version was updated. In July 2012, an " Autech " variant was introduced. In April 2008, a crossover-styled variant was released as the Livina C-Gear in China. It is marketed as the Livina X-Gear elsewhere. Based on the regular two-row Livina, the X-Gear is decorated with unpainted body claddings, side body garnish, rugged-style bumpers and roof rails. The Livina X-Gear
520-584: The same sporty Autech front bumper as the Highway Star, but full body kits and sporty alloy wheels are exclusive for the Highway Star only. The L10-series Livina were still offered in Brazil and South Africa after the L11-series Livina models were introduced in China and Southeast Asian countries. Spy shots of the L11-series Livina were published online on October 8, 2012. The L11-series Livina
546-450: The updated models of the Grand Livina were launched in Indonesia by Nissan Motor Indonesia . Changes mainly focused on minor exterior changes such as the front grille, wheel design and other changes, while interior changes involved color changes from beige and brown to black. The facelifted Grand Livina Highway Star was launched on September 27, 2011. On August 31, 2012, the XV and Ultimate shared
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#1732787863786572-603: Was also introduced in Indonesia in May 2008, in South Africa in 2008, in Brazil in August 2009, and in Malaysia in September 2011. The variant is powered by a 1.6-litre HR16DE engine, except in Indonesia where it is equipped with a 1.5-litre HR15DE engine. In Brazil, a 1.8-litre engine option was also offered. On August 25, 2010, the updated models of both the Livina and Livina Geniss were launched in China. On February 10, 2011,
598-555: Was available in two body lengths, with the longer one designed to accommodate three-row seating. It was built in Brazil, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam, South Africa, China and Taiwan. The second-generation Livina that was introduced in February 2019 is a three-row-only model based on the Mitsubishi Xpander , and as of 2022, is only available in Indonesia and the Philippines. The regular length two-row model with
624-674: Was first introduced in China at the 15th Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition in April 2013, with redesigned front and rear fascias. On May 29, 2013, the L11-series Grand Livina and Grand Livina X-Gear were launched in Indonesia. Locally marketed as an all-new model, the L11 models have revised front end, front fenders and rear panels with distinctive taillights and trunk garnishes. The Grand Livina X-Gear comes with different front bumpers, black over fenders, black body cladding and roof rails. The CVT option replaced
650-543: Was launched in Indonesia on February 19, 2019, a month after Nissan ceased the production of the L11 Grand Livina in the country. A byproduct of Renault–Nissan–Mitsubishi Alliance , it is a rebadged and restyled variant of the Mitsubishi Xpander and manufactured alongside it by Mitsubishi Motors plant in Cikarang, West Java . Nissan used the "Livina" name for this model due to the established nameplate usage in
676-609: Was the first compact MPV with seven seats. The five highest selling compact MPVs in Europe in 2018 were the Renault Scénic , Volkswagen Touran , Citroën C4 Picasso , BMW 2 Series Active Tourer / Gran Tourer and Mercedes-Benz B-Class . Auto Shanghai#2013 Auto Shanghai ( Chinese : 上海国际汽车展 ), officially known as the Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition ( Chinese : 上海国际汽车工业展览会 ),
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