Category: Large Family 
Price Range: No data available
Comfortable, competitively-priced, easy to drive and own, looks distinctive
Looks a bit too distinctive, not an involving drive, depreciation could be high
Well worth a look as an alternative to a Mondeo/Vectra
The ride can get rather wallowy if you push on hard, but if the driver's not lead-footed, the Primera gives a comfortable ride. The sharpened-up suspension hasn't compromised smoothness, and vibration and noise have been reduced. The seats aren't quite as cosseting as, say, the armchairs in the Renault Laguna, but they're supportive and well-shaped, with a good degree of adjustment. The Primera is also roomy and airy, with its high roof and large windows, and thoroughly pleasant to spend time in even as a passenger. Boot space and rear legroom are both generous and there is a good provision of stowage/storage facilities; the seat split 60:40 though they don't do a full tumble and slide for a completely flat load bay. Nissan has also been generous with equipment levels: even entry-level S models have climate control, front and rear electric windows, a multi-adjustable steering column, hands-free phone kits, a CD player and electrically-adjustable door mirrors. (See Fact File 3 page for a full spec rundown).
