Nissan Primera 2001–2008 car dimensions: 4675 mm long, 1760 mm wide and 1480 mm high. Braked towing is 1,500 kg.
The cabin uses the N-FORM system with a central colour display and joystick for audio and climate. Automatic climate control is standard from the base Visia grade, along with electric windows, heated mirrors and a trip computer. Cruise control and rain sensor arrive on Acenta. Higher Tekna grades add navigation, better audio and a reversing camera that shows on the screen when reverse is selected. Parking sensors are available on upper trims. No modern phone mirroring or advanced driver aids appear in the equipment lists.
The estate boot holds 465 litres with seats up and expands to 1670 litres with the rear seats folded. The split-folding bench gives a flat load floor for larger items.
Braked towing capacity is listed at 1500 kg and unbraked around 700 kg. Payload for the 2.0 estate sits near 555 kg depending on exact kerb weight. No heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension packages are noted in the published specs.
The cabin has a distinctive central instrument cluster and N-FORM controls that group audio, climate and info functions for simple use. Climate control air conditioning is standard across grades with a pollen filter and rear vents. Front seats offer height and lumbar adjustment as standard, with heated fronts common and electric multi-way adjustment plus leather on higher grades like SVE or Tekna. An electric tilt-and-slide sunroof is available on top grades. The interior feels spacious for the class with a quiet ride and practical estate load space.
2.0 petrol combined fuel use around 8.5-9.1 l/100 km
Service interval typically 15,000 km or 12 months for oil and filter
Euro NCAP adult occupant 4 stars, pedestrian 1 star
Standard safety: six airbags, ABS with EBD and brake assist, active front headrests, ISOFIX
The 2.0 petrol engine delivers combined fuel consumption in the 8.5 to 9.1 l/100 km range depending on gearbox, with urban figures higher and highway lower. Real-world use often lands near 9-10 l/100 km.
Servicing follows a 15,000 km or annual oil and filter change for petrol models, with timing chain rather than belt on the 2.0. Higher trims add items like tyre pressure monitoring.
Safety scores four Euro NCAP stars for adult protection thanks to a strong body structure, six airbags as standard including curtains, pretensioners, load limiters and active headrests. ESP appears on mid and higher grades. ISOFIX points are fitted.
Living with the car means regular checks on suspension bushes and electronics, which can age, plus straightforward maintenance if oil changes stay on schedule. The estate offers practical load space up to 1670 litres with seats folded.
Length 4675 mm, Width 1760 mm, Height 1480 mm, Wheelbase 2680 mm (Primera 2001–2008)
Sources: manufacturer data, Nissan Motor Co. specification table in ‘Nissan Releases New Primera’ , Primera Wagon W20L, Nissan UK technical data in ‘NISSAN FIN-ISHES PRIMERA’ , 2.0-litre estate table: seats, kerb-weight range, Airbags are from that release’s Primera SE equipment list.