Nissan 1400

Datsun / Nissan
Nissan 1400
1200 / 120Y / 1400
Sales designation:	1200 / 120Y / 1400
Production period:	1971-2008
Class :	Utilities
Body versions :	Pickup truck
Engines:	Petrol engines : 1.2–1.4 liters (47–51 kW)
Length:	3845 mm
Width:	1495 mm
Height:	1425 mm
Wheelbase :	2300 mm
Empty weight :	758-772 kg
successor	Nissan NP200

The Nissan 1400 is a flatbed truck that was manufactured in South Africa from 1976 to 2007 under changing names. Its successor is the Nissan NP200 . It was initially manufactured by Rosslyn Motor Assemblers, which later became Nissan South Africa .

Model history

The vehicle with the internal designation B120 was sold worldwide - also in South Africa - as Datsun 1200 and was based on the B110 model . It had a payload of more than half a ton.

In 1976, which was Datsun 1200 in 120 Y renamed. At the same time, production began in South Africa.

From 1979 the model had the internal designation B121 and from 1981 B122, while the more powerfully motorized variant, only available in South Africa, was given the number B140. The B120 was produced in Australia until 1985 and in Japan until 1994.

The model in South Africa received a 1.4-liter engine (code A14) in 1980 (or 1984) and was renamed accordingly in Datsun 1400 and in 1982 in Nissan 1400.

In 1985 the Nissan 1400 received a 75 mm higher cabin roof and disc brakes at the front. At around the same time, the South African share of production was already 100%.

The facelift also included the switch to rectangular headlights and black instead of chrome bumpers. Further facelifts followed in 2002 and 2005. Later models of the Nissan 1400 had a five-speed gearbox. Essential technical aspects such as B. engine with carburetor, leaf springs and rear wheel drive remained unchanged during the entire construction period.

The Nissan was seen in South Africa as a reference for this vehicle class and was also nicknamed the “Champion of Africa”. Production, which was discontinued due to stricter emissions and safety regulations, ended with 150 copies of a Heritage Edition .

Web links

Commons : Nissan 1400  - Collection of pictures, videos and audio files

Individual evidence

1. ↑ ^{a b c d e} Datsun 1200 Club: Tech Wiki - B120: Datsun 1200 Club. In: datsun1200.com. May 29, 2009, accessed January 3, 2017 . 
2. ↑ Datsun 1200 Club: Tech Wiki - South Africa 1400 Brochure: Datsun 1200 Club. In: datsun1200.com. July 28, 2015, accessed January 4, 2017 . 
3. ^ ^{A b c} Andrew Walker: Still the champion of Africa. In: autoworld.co.za. May 30, 2003, accessed January 3, 2017 . 
4. ↑ Henrie Geyser: Nissan's little champ bows out. In: bizcommunity.com. July 21, 2008, accessed January 3, 2017 . 
5. ↑ ^{a b} Datsun 1200 Club: Tech Wiki - Nissan B140: Datsun 1200 Club. In: datsun1200.com. July 30, 2000, accessed January 3, 2017 . 
6. ↑ ^{a b} Datsun 1200 Club: Tech Wiki - B140 Model Changes: Datsun 1200 Club. In: datsun1200.com. Retrieved January 4, 2017 . 
7. ↑ Goodbye Old Friend - Advice. In: datsun-france.com. July 23, 2008, accessed January 3, 2017 . 
8. ↑ Datsun 1200 Club: Tech Wiki - B140 Review: Datsun 1200 Club. In: datsun1200.com. July 23, 2016, accessed January 3, 2017 . 
9. ↑ Comparative Test: NP200 vs Bantam vs Corsa Ute - CARmag.co.za. In: carmag.co.za. March 16, 2015, accessed January 3, 2017 . 
10. ↑ Gavin Foster: Nissan 1400: The next generation. In: mg.co.za. July 29, 2008, accessed January 3, 2017 . 
11. ↑ Hailey Philander: Nissan SA unveils 'new 1400'. In: wheels24.co.za. July 18, 2008, accessed January 4, 2017 .