Nissan S-Cargo
| Nissan S-Cargo | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Nissan |
| Production | 1989–1992 |
| Assembly | Oppama Plant, Yokosuka, Kanagawa, Japan |
| Designer | Naoki Sakai |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Van |
| Body style | 2-door van |
| Layout | FF layout |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.5L E15S I4 |
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 89 in (2,300 mm) |
| Length | 137 in (3,500 mm) |
| Width | 62.8 in (1,600 mm) |
| Height | 72.4 in (1,840 mm) |
| Curb weight | 2,097–2,141 lb (951–971 kg) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | none |
| Successor | none |
The Nissan S-Cargo is a small retro commercial van manufactured by Nissan. The styling of the S-Cargo was directly inspired by the appearance of the small postwar French Citroën 2CV Fourgonnette delivery van; it even used a Citroën style single spoke steering wheel. The 2CV was in its final years of production in the late 1980s and had a niche popularity in Japan at this time. Its name was a double entendre meaning both "Small Cargo" as well as "Escargot", the French word for snail, a nickname for the Citroën 2CV being The Tin Snail.
The van was introduced at the Tokyo Motor Show in 1988.[1] It was built by a Nissan special projects group called Pike Factory, which also produced other niche automobiles such as the Be-1, Pao and Nissan Figaro. Approximately 12,000 S-Cargos were manufactured. All vehicles are right hand drive. While initially marketed only in Japan, the S-Cargo has spread as a grey import vehicle. In Japan, it was exclusive to Japanese Nissan dealership network called Nissan Cherry Store.
It has a small cult following, in spite of being criticised for looking "toy like". Its rarity, quirky looks and huge signage panels make it an attention-grabbing vehicle. Both McDonald's and KFC have used it for mobile billboard advertising.
The S-Cargo was equipped with a 1.5 L E15S 4-cylinder petrol/gasoline engine, a 3-speed automatic transmission, and air conditioning. It was based on the B11 Station Nissan Sunny.
Optional items included:
- An oval portal window installed on each side panel.
- An electric canvas sunroof.
References
- ↑ Nissan Heritage Collection http://www.nissan-global.com/EN/HERITAGE/s_cargo_230.html. Retrieved 6 April 2015. Missing or empty
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