Nissan V platform (first generation)

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automobile platform compact car platform

The first-generation Nissan V platform is a compact car architecture developed by Nissan that underpins models like the Nissan Leaf and other small front-wheel-drive vehicles.

Aliases (1)

Nissan platforms ×1

Statements (39)

Predicate	Object
instanceOf	automobile platform → compact car platform →
bodyStylesSupported	hatchback → multi-purpose vehicle → sedan →
category	Nissan platforms →
developer	Nissan →
driveLayout	front-wheel drive →
engineeringGoal	global parts commonization → weight reduction for improved fuel economy →
introducedWithModel	Nissan March (K13) → Nissan Micra (K13) →
layout	transverse engine layout →
manufacturer	Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. →
marketFocus	emerging markets → global markets →
notableApplication	Nissan Leaf (first mass-market electric car by Nissan) →
notableFeature	adaptable to electric vehicle packaging requirements → designed for low-cost, high-efficiency small cars →
segment	B-segment →
successorPlatform	Nissan CMF-B platform (for some model lines) →
supportsPowertrain	battery electric powertrain → hybrid powertrain → internal combustion engine →
suspensionTypeFront	MacPherson strut (typical configuration) →
suspensionTypeRear	torsion beam (typical configuration) →
underpins	Nissan Almera (N17) → Nissan Latio (N17) → Nissan Leaf (first generation) → Nissan March (K13) → Nissan Micra (K13) → Nissan Note (E12) → Nissan Sunny (N17, selected markets) → Nissan Tiida (selected markets, second generation) → Nissan Versa (N17) →
usedFor	small front-wheel-drive vehicles →
vehicleClassSupported	compact car → subcompact car →
wheelDriveSupported	2WD →

Referenced by (2)

Subject (surface form when different)	Predicate
Nissan V platform (first generation) ("Nissan platforms") →	category
Nissan Leaf →	platform