| Nissan R'nessa | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Nissan |
| Model code | N30 |
| Also called | Nissan Altra (electric) |
| Production | 1997–2001 |
| Assembly | Japan:Kaminokawa, Tochigi (Tochigi plant) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 5-doorstation wagon/crossover SUV |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive orall-wheel-drive |
| Related | Nissan Cefiro Nissan Presage Nissan Bassara |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.0 LSR20DETturboI4 2.0 LSR20DEI4 2.4 LKA24DEI4 |
| Transmission | HyperCVT 4-speedautomatic (E-ATX) 4-speedautomatic (E-AT) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,800 mm (110.2 in) |
| Length | 4,680 mm (184.3 in) |
| Width | 1,765 mm (69.5 in) |
| Height | 1,690 mm (66.5 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,640 kg (3,620 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | Nissan Murano Nissan Leaf (for Nissan Altra EV) |
TheNissan R'nessa (Japanese:日産・ルネッサ,Hepburn:Nissan Runessa) is astation wagon manufactured byNissan Motors from 1997 to 2001. According to Nissan, the name derives from "packaging renaissance for versatile, spacious comfort on wheels."
It was produced by Nissan from October 1997 to July 2001, and competed with theMitsubishi RVR and theHonda HR-V. Powering the 2WD models was theSR20DE engine, The X and G models with a 4WD specification were fitted with theKA24DE engine. The GT Turbo model came with theSR20DET engine and was AWD. In Japan, it was exclusive toNissan Satio Store Japanese dealerships.
The R'nessa was also equipped with a neodymium magnet 62 kW electric motor and run onlithium ion batteries manufactured bySony and used for testing in California, and had a range of 230 km (140 mi) between a charging interval of 5 hours, and a charge-discharge cycle over 1,000 times. The batteries were installed beneath the floor.
TheNissan Altra was anelectric car produced byNissan Motors between 1998 and 2002.[1] The Nissan Altra was introduced at theLos Angeles International Auto Show on 29 December 1997.[2] Nissan described the Altra as a combination of asedan,SUV, andminivan.[3] It was mainly used as afleet vehicle for companies such as electric utilities.[3][4] Only about 200 vehicles were ever produced.[4] It used the bodystyle of the Nissan R'nessa.
Technologically, the Altra was significant as being the first production electric vehicle to use alithium-ion battery (li-ion) battery. Nissan called this a third-generation battery (afterlead–acid andnickel–metal hydride) and chose li-ion primarily for its power density.[3] It was managed by a passive system, ensuring the batteries never reach charge levels outside their recommended zones.[citation needed] The Altra had a permanent magnetsynchronous motor, controlled by a32-bitRISC computer. It had other more typical features, such askeyless entry,power mirrors andwindows, a4-wheelanti-lock braking system, andregenerative braking.[2] According to Nissan, the Altra had a maximum range of 120 miles (190 km). TheEnvironmental Protection Agency reported that the 2000 version had an adjusted mileage (miles perequivalent of a gasoline gallon) of 117 mpg‑US (2.01 L/100 km; 141 mpg‑imp) the city, and 130 mpg‑US (1.8 L/100 km; 160 mpg‑imp) on the highway.[5]
