Nissan Primera (1996-99) Reviews

I have had a Primera 2.0 SRi for 18 months now and what a belter it is. All the magazine reviews harp on about how dull it is, but if you want driving thrills this car is just fantastic. The handling is superb, and the steering is completely balanced. On twisty roads this car excels and never surprises. The power delivery is smooth and ...  Read the complete review

I've had one of these 5 door hatchbacks from new, and it's been a pleasure to drive throughout. The handling is superb, although the ride is quite firm. The 2.0 litre engine generates about 138bhp, but the car is lighter than some of it's competitors, so it seems more powerful, and acceleration is brisk, although the gearbox ...  Read the complete review

I bought a 1997 'P' registered Nissan Primera 2.0GX 5 door hatchback (newer shape but not the latest one) in December 2000. After almost 12 months of ownership I can honestly say it's the best family saloon I've had to date. Having owned a Bluebird in the past and having a good experience with that followed by a disastrous ...  Read the complete review

I have had the Nissan Primera for 2 months now. I did not choose it through some research on the web, actually most of my research choices concentrated on Honda and Toyota models. Nevertheless, I am happy with the Nissan. I have the “N” reg (i.e. 1996 model) Primera 2.0 SLX Hatchback, automatic. The car comes equipped with ...  Read the complete review

I got my Primera GT 5-door in April 1998 as a company car. Then, when I left, I bought it for £11000 at one year old – not a bad deal I think you’ll agree since it cost about £18500 the year before. I had always presupposed that the Primera would be a good car, and was not disappointed – fortunate for me as I didn’t ...  Read the complete review

I thought about buying a Primera when I last needed to replace my car. They have good handling and ride, and are fairly robust. The 2 litre engine is pretty powerful, whilst the 1.6 is merely OK. It struggles a little if you like to drive around in 5th. They are made in the UK and are also very well equipped - the GX model has ABS and air ...  Read the complete review

After a disastrous flirtation with the Nissan Almera (see my opinon on Almera's for this!) we moved onto a Nissan Primera. At last we had made a good move!! Size wise it was a vast improvement. Petrol consumption much better, durability - great!! Lastibility for us? Well we still have our's nearly three year's down the line!! A ...  Read the complete review

Britain is supposed to be a nation of estate car buyers, but we're nothing in comparison to Italy where apparently 57% of all Mondeo size cars are estates. The Italian preference is apparently fed by men still living at home with mamma - but Nissan are not aiming the Primera estate at the 'bouncing suspension in country layby' ...  Read the complete review

Nissan I can remember my Dad’s K Reg Nissan Primera it was a 16LX hatchback. It was a really nice family car but also was good to take to work. It was very economical being a 1.6 litre engine and you could do plenty of miles to the gallon. It was spacious inside and was suitable for kids in the back. It had a big boot ...  Read the complete review

Having had a primera since 1996 which I was very pleased with, I decided earleir this year to buy the new model recently introduced. The prices for cars at the showroom were discounted as Nissan's lack image and are notorious for their massive relative depreceation. I previously owneda 1.6 lx but decided to go for the 2.0l SE+ which comes with ...  Read the complete review

I bought my Primera a year ago from a dealership in Essex. I got a really good deal on it seen as it only had 12,000 miles on the clock. I had a shed of an RS Turbo before and it was real rickety. Going from this to a spacious, comfortable, air conditioned car was like heaven. I have done 20,000 miles in it since I got it and its still drives like ...  Read the complete review

It may not be a head turner or a people stopper but the NISSAN PRIMERA is certainly a drivers car. On the outside it looks like your usual 4/5 door family saloon or hatchback and inside, the passenger area is well laid out with all the usual pockets and cubby holes . The driving position is superb with all the gauges viewable and a ...  Read the complete review

Looks wise, the Primera is nothing major. Don't get me wrong though, the new range looks undeniably more nifty than the previous series, but something is still not quite right. This would all be very important to you if you were that way inclined. What is more important to me, is the driver appeal, and this is where the car excels! Finally ...  Read the complete review