The third generation of the Primera was an unusual-looking car, and, strangely, the station wagon version looked more classy than its sedan brother.
With its complicated shape, the third generation of the Primera provided features that were not even on the options list for much more expensive premium vehicles. On top of that, the carmaker’s reliable products earned some extra points in front of its customers. But that shape was just too bold.

First of all, the front was narrow, the hood was steeper than most of the cars on the market, and the wide windshield was too raked for the European’s taste. The station wagon’s extended roofline made the car look a little bit more conservative than the sedan. Its raked-forward tailgate was considered sporty. It was just like an extended hatchback, with a Kamm-back design.

Inside, Nissan broke the automotive design rules and planted the instrument cluster in the middle, closer to the windshield’s base. Its large dials for the speedometer and tachometer were flanked on the sides by the fuel level gauge and the coolant temperature. Even the rear-seat passengers could have read them. Depending on the option, Nissan installed a color screen for the infotainment unit on the center stack. It was not a touch-screen type. To access it, the carmaker placed several buttons and a joystick-like button. In the back, the 60/40 split-folding bench offered plenty of room for three passengers. It could expand the trunk size from 465 liters (16.4 cu-ft) to 1,670 liters (58.9 cu-ft).

Under the hood, Nissan installed a choice of four engines: three gasoline and one diesel powerplant ranged between 109 hp and 140 hp. The carmaker offered a four-speed automatic for the 1.8-liter engine and a CVT for the 2.0-liter unit.