Nissan Homy
| Prince / Nissan Homy | |
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| Manufacturer: | Prince / Nissan |
| Production period: | 1965-1999 |
| Previous model: | none |
| Successor: | Nissan Elgrand |
The Prince / Nissan Homy (Japanese Khoomii) was a minibus from Nissan , which was part of Nissan's portfolio with its participation in the Prince automobile factory since 1965 and its takeover in 1970. The model was also the basis of the Nissan Caravan and from 1976 was largely identical to this model. Over time it became a luxuriously equipped minibus and in this version it was replaced in 1997 by the Nissan Elgrand .
Prince Homy B640 / Nissan Homy B640 / T20 / E20 (1965-1980)
| Prince Homy Nissan Homy |
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Nissan Homy E20 |
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| Production period: | 1965-1980 |
| Designs: | minibus |
| Engines: |
Petrol engines : 1.5–1.6 liters (54–60 kW) |
| Length: | 4325 mm |
| Width: | 1690 mm |
| Height: | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2260 mm |
In October 1965, sales of the Prince Homy Type B640 began as a 15-seater minibus. The Khoomii as Homy means in Japanese, was based on the panel van / minibus (type V640) of the Prince Homer model . It had the ladder frame chassis of the Homer as well as its gasoline engine (GA-4) with 1484 cm³ with 54 kW (73 HP) power and 4-speed manual transmission. After the merger of Prince with Nissan in August 1966, the model became the Nissan Prince Homy and from then on sold through the new Nissan Prince dealer network, as the commercial vehicles developed by Nissan such as B. Nissan Caball or Datsun Cablight were sold. 1970 Nissan took over Prince completely and the brand name Prince disappeared completely. Like the Prince Homer and Prince Clipper , the Nissan Homy T20 was now sold through Cherry and Bluebird dealers, while the Prince dealer network only includes higher-level models such as the B. Prince Gloria , Nissan Skyline or Nissan Cedric was reserved. In August of the same year there was also a change in the Japanese Road Traffic Act, which means that cars with a capacity of more than 11 people can no longer be driven with a car driver's license. Nissan responded with a version of the Homy as a 5 or 9 seat version. However, since the length and height did not permit low fuel consumption and a competitive price compared to the main competitors Toyota Hiace and Mazda Bongo , the Nissan Caravan was developed on the basis of the Homy and offered from 1973. From August 1972, the Homy received the Nissan J16 1567 cm³ petrol engine with 60 kW (81 hp) and 5-speed manual transmission in parallel to the Homer, while production of the 5- and 9-seater variants was discontinued. From January 1976 there was the 2nd generation Homy Type E20. Only the body design was adapted to the Nissan Caravan.
Nissan Homy E23 (1980-1986)
| Homy E23 | |
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Nissan Homy E23 |
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| Production period: | 1980-1986 |
| Designs: | minibus |
| Engines: |
Otto engine : 2.0 liters (77 kW) Diesel engine : 2.0 liters (58 kW) |
| Length: | 4350 mm |
| Width: | 1690 mm |
| Height: | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2350 mm |
In August 1980 a completely new model appeared, technically parallel to the Nissan Caravan / Datsun Urvan E23. The only external difference was a complete grid pattern in the grille and an N above it as a brand emblem. The Homy was also built as a 15-seater minibus, which differentiated it from the Caravan / Urvan, and there was also a camper conversion, which was offered in Europe as the Datsun Urvan Tour Van. The curb weight is given as 1930 kg. The engine used was the Z20S petrol engine with 1952 cm³ and 77 kW (105 PS) and the LD20T turbo diesel engine with 58 kW (78 PS).
In April 1982 there was a revision with a new dashboard and the windows in the front doors disappeared, analogous to the facelift of the caravan.
From 1983 there were other bumpers and square headlights, and there was now a DX version with 10 seats, which was also offered in Europe as the Datsun Urvan. In May 1985, a more luxuriously equipped version with 8 seats as SGL Abbey Road followed.
Nissan Homy E24 (1986-1999)
| Homy E24 | |
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Nissan Homy E24 Coach |
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| Production period: | 1986-1999 |
| Designs: | Minibus , van |
| Engines: |
Otto engines : 2.0–3.0 liters (77–114 kW) Diesel engines : 2.0–2.7 liters (58–96 kW) |
| Length: | 4520 mm |
| Width: | 1690 mm |
| Height: | 1955 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2375 mm |
From September 1986 a completely new model appeared, again identical to the Nissan Caravan, but with a different radiator grille and a longer wheelbase. There was no longer a minibus version. The Homy had now mutated into a luxury Van Homy Coach with a maximum of 8 seats, but was also offered as a panel van / station wagon with the engines exclusively reserved for Homy. Many Nissan Caravan or Urvan models in the export markets were basically a Nissan Homy, but with the front of the caravan. The standard engines were still revised, the petrol engine Z20 and the turbodiesel LD20T each with a 4-speed automatic transmission or 5-speed manual transmission . All-wheel drive was available for the first time in 1987 , initially linked to the new 2.7-liter TD27T turbodiesel engine with 74 kW (100 hp) and a 5-speed manual transmission.
In 1988 the GT version appeared with a 3.0-liter V6 SOHC petrol engine with 114 kW (155 hp) and a 5-speed automatic transmission. So far, nothing like this has been available on the domestic market from any manufacturer. The standard equipment of the GT included a front spoiler as well as cruise control and 15-inch alloy wheels. A rear spoiler was also available as an option. The price at that time was ¥ 3,150,000.
In 1989 the Z20 and LD20T engines were discontinued and a 5-speed manual transmission for the V6 engine was now also available. In 1990 the TD27Ti with direct injection with 81 kW (110 PS) appeared, which could be ordered with a 5-speed manual transmission as well as a 4-speed automatic transmission. The previous TD27T was only offered for the panel van model, but from May 1993 it was no longer available.
From August 1995 there was a revised front and, in order to comply with the passenger car emission regulations, the TD27Ti was converted to an electronically controlled injection pump for the TD27ETi with 96 kW (130 PS). In addition, the automatic transmission was now also available for the panel van / station wagon. The panel van / station wagon has now also been marketed as the Isuzu Fargo III by means of badge engineering from Isuzu .
In May 1997 the Nissan Elgrand replaced the minibus versions. The panel van models were produced with the 2.7-liter TD27Ti until 1999, and the Isuzu Fargo even until 2001.
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