Grand Livina in Malaysia

For those of you looking for a new mid-size MPV check out the New Nissan MPV. Edaran Tan Chong Motor Sdn Bhd launched the Nissan Grand Livina today and the prices range from RM82,800 to RM95,300. There is a choice of six colors. Nissan described it as a stylish MPV which offers a totally new driving experience…like a sedan with flexibility”

The models available comes in three variants with a choice of two engine specifications, a 1.6L engine with either manual or automatic transmission variants and 1.8L engine, which comes in the automatic transmission variant.

The size of the Grand Livina is close to that of an Avanza but the Nissan sits lower. This might deter some buyers who have a phobia of sinking roads and floods. Its looks are bold and different. The side profile is well proportioned and quite clean, with well defined edges rather than a curvaceous look. it is spacious and comfortable although the ceiling is low for a MPV.

The instrument panel has a simple layout and pleasing to the eye. Check it out here

I would love to trade in my bone-shaker for this car but I am not in position to change my car at the moment  . Check out if you can afford it here

Nissan Grand Livina is a Great Car

The Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. has unveiled its new pride called the Livina at the 12th International Automobile & Manufacturing Technology Exhibition April 20. The 'anytime versatile' sedan from Dongfeng Nissan is now available for orders.

Ren Yong, the Vice President of Dongfeng Motor Co., Ltd. and the Deputy Managing Director of Dongfeng Nissan Passenger Vehicle Company, earlier announced the price range of the Livina starting from RMB 79,800 to RMB 103,800.

Yong noted, "Livina, as a strategically important model, has redefined the concept of family car and business car. We believe it will become a part of Chinese customers' lifestyles." Livina bears strategic implication as it endeavors to expand the price range of models offered by Dongfeng Nissan and to expand its customer base.

The Nissan Livina is especially designed to cater to the needs and demands of the young generation drivers and urban professionals who are burdened with business responsibilities but wanted to enjoy their private lives. The Livina sedan responds to a wide variety of demands for the urban professionals who work hard on weekdays and enjoy life with their families on weekends. The vehicle defines new standards within the passenger car sedan segment and marks a milestone in the Japanese automaker's strategy to improve and diversify product lines.

The Nissan Livina is also engineered to play a key role in the automaker's global performance. It features cutting-edge Nissan parts to boost performance, appearance and ergonomics. The term "anytime versatile" is used to depict a perfect hybrid of family car and versatile business car. Nissan's pool of engineers has incorporated the essential merits of family cars like functionality and comfort into the virtues of multipurpose vehicles consist of safety and space.

The Livina is 4178 mm-long, 1690 mm-wide, and 1565 mm-high and sits on a 2600 mm wheelbase. As such, the vehicle is made surprisingly distinct compared with most family cars that measure approximately less than 4000 mm in length. Also, its wheelbases are shorter than 2500 mm.

The Tokyo-based automaker also equipped its new pride with an extra-spacious luggage compartment, a roomy interior space, headroom, and seat height to make it convenient for passengers to get in and out of the vehicle. The higher back door opening angles further increase the effortlessness of using the spacious cargo area. To bolster its performance, the Livina is given the HR16 all-aluminum-alloy DOHC engine that is mated to either a 5MT or 4AT transmission. The engine is capable of producing a maximum torque of 150N/m. The car is also made more economical with low fuel consumption at 6.3L for 100km while running at 90km/h. Aside from this, the engine is manufactured to comply with the Euro IV Exhaust Emission Regulation standards.

The Livina does not fit into the usual auto segment as it combines different vehicle functions into one outstanding car. Livina does not fit into either the three-compartment or two-compartment auto categories, nor can it be defined as a "business-use" or "family-use" type of vehicle. It is one vehicle that blends the superb features that purchasers look for a car. The Livina's critical value is its versatility at any time. The new vehicle represents a spirited edge for Dongfeng Nissan and its recognized leadership.

Ryan Thomas is a native of Denver, Colorado. He grew up in a family of car afficionados. He now resides in Detroit where he owns a service shop and works part time as a consultant for a local automotive magazine.

Grand Livina review

Seven seater multi-purpose vehicles (MPV) is a popular segment of automobiles in Malaysia, more so the sub-RM100k ones. So much so, Malaysians seem to lap up practically all of the affordable MPV models being dished out to them.

This brings us to Nissan’s answer to Toyota’s low cost Avanza, and to a certain extent the Innova. However, unlike the Avanza, the Latio-based Grand Livina is more akin to the Honda Stream 1.8 and the Toyota Wish 2.0, possibly just a few inches shorter but returns some RM50k in spare change!

Read a test drive review of the Nissan Grand Livina after the jump.

At the time of writing, the Nissan Grand Livina waiting period is an average 4 to 6 months down the road (depending upon variants), with 16,000 customers logged by Edaran Tan Chong Motors (ETCM) since launch in December last year.

So what makes the Grand Livina so desirable and worth waiting for? Ask any buyer out there the answers will invariably be its 7-seating capacity and its sub-100k pricing. The purposeful lower slung, sedan-like or more appropriately station wagon (SW) stance has enhanced its aesthetics appeal over its competitors.

Truth be told, the Livina’s dashboard is also better looking than the Latio’s, and better made (multi grade textured plastics et al) than the other van-type budget MPVs out there. Though not a fan of fake wood inserts in a car’s cabin, Nissan’s non-glossy items are pretty convincing and somehow nicely accentuating the Grand Livina’s 1.8 interior.

In addition, utilising Latio’s monocoque platform did lend some credibility towards better ride pliancy, lower centre of gravity and therefore more responsive handling. Driving the Grand Livina is a light and easy affair, with the Renault-Nissan’s MR18DE a peppy little 4-pot paired with a feathery and responsive throttle. The MPV can breach highway speed limits easily, with cruising a calm and serene affair at triple digits speed.

On full load, the Grand Livina 1.8 did not disappoint with its load hauling ability. For figure heads (no pun intended) who are turned on by numbers, Nissan’s 1798cc block with CVTC churns out 126ps at 5,200rpm and 174Nm of torque at 4,800rpm. Incidentally this is exactly the same engine specs as the Latio 1.8.

Though softly sprung, throwing this Nissan into corners is met with good confidence i.e. progressive roll and understeer as you become more ambitious around bends. Typical of any electric powered steering (EPS) system, the Livina’s rack is light and easy to manouvre, albeit a little vague at times. Braking is never an issue with its disc-drum combo for the front and rear axles respectively.

The leather seats are reasonably comfy for short drive (perhaps to destinations within an hour or so), with the arch for lumbar support a little lacking and the seat bottom a tad too flat. Passengers comfort may be compromised on those long interstate jaunts. There are also no ISOFIX points for child seats at the 2nd row.

The numerous tug strips or synthetic fabric bands meant to flip and tumble of the 2nd and 3rd rows can be quite a pain to use, conveying a flimsy and cheap execution of things. You need to really tug or pull quite hard and they don’t seem too ergonomic and tactile to use. Something tells me that the good old lever and handles would be better.

Absence of 3rd row back rest split folding also hampers flexibility and practicality should one decides to seat 2-3-1 with half of third row space used for some baggages. Having a wheelbase that’s 100mm or so shorter than C-segment platforms based MPVs (Stream and Wish) does have its shortcomings in cabin space for the 2nd and 3rd row passengers. Leg rooms do get a bit tight for the back passengers and fitting three abreast in 2nd row is definitely snug for three full-grown adults. Thankfully the 2nd bench is adjustable fore/aft for more leg space, applicable when the 3rd row isn’t occupied.

Air-conditioning for the interior cabin is adequate, with the 3rd row occupants not feeling stuffy on hot-sunny days provided they are not BMI challenged (plus sized). After all, this place is mostly meant for kids below 12 years of age. The 2nd row mini A/C vents worked reasonably well as an adjunct to the main A/C vents at the centre of the dash up front. Cabin ambience is airy mostly with expansive glass areas and two-tone interiors.

The front doors don’t close with the “industrial-standard” reassuring thud as the rear and this is likely attributed to the thin upper-portion only (half-cut) rubber door seal on the body. On the tester unit a couple of door hinges’ mounting nuts was found to have rusted and this may point to lapse in QC in the interest of cost-cutting for this Indonesian sourced MPV (CKD pack).

Lack of cubby holes aft to the gear shift lever, with only two measly water-bottle holders serves to limit the family utility appeal somewhat. The door pockets are rather slim with no bottle holders mould, not even in front. After having owned a Toyota Innova 2.0G Auto back in 2006, I found the lack of a centre console box cum armrest (just aft and above hand brake lever) disabling, while the glove box was quite hopeless in holding down stuffs like keys and small personal items – they get flung about noisily in that boxy little thing! Then again, perhaps I am more used to the drop-down parcel type of glovebox.

All in all, despite some perceived shortcomings in the Grand Livina 1.8, it is very much a value buy with strong practical points, a trusted brandname, a decent drive and most importantly, relatively affordable. It is with this, that possibly the Grand Livina could have used the tag line “The Ideal MPV”, taking a leaf from the marketing caption of another recently launched midi-SUV.

Story by Dr. Max Long

NISSAN GRAND LIVINA

BODYKIT DESIGN FOR NISSAN GRAND LIVINA


With this article I share some of the beautiful photos or pictures of modified Grand Livina exteriorly with custom bodykit and some design ideas for any of Grand Livina Owners. Hey Ery, this is what you are asking for. Just some of the custom design and hope you all got the idea of modifying your beloved grand livina.

Picture above shows a basic modification where the owner of grand livina changed the most unwanted part design in grand livina – thefront grille. The original front grille look alike nissan murano is giving some dissapointment to many people. They should design more elegant grille and the design above are more moderate yet stylish.

This is actually a Nissan Livina (Not grand livina). Nissan Gran Livina is an extended and bigger version of Nissan Livina but the design is the same. This red livina is gorgeous with style custom bumper, Dark painted front grill that eliminates the true unwanted design of the original shape, Bigger fade colour sport rims and custom rear bumper with center exhaust area. very nice and extreme modification on a grand livina.


There are many bodykit available for Nissan Grand Livina in Malaysia. the most famous two is the original Impul bodykit and the airmaster bodykit. In my opinion, the airmaster bodykit gives more nice impression than the impul. You can refer to grand livina owners club (Kelab livina) for more modification information.