This is the 2nd generation Nissan Livina, launched back in September 2013. For all that Nissan in Malaysia, one comment, BORING. Tan Chong has always been the conservative type, bringing in all the boring cars, but with very specific market for it to compete on. Livina is the only mid-sized 7-seater MPV in the market, albeit there is a smaller Perodua Alza, it could be a winner. Anyhow, people that buy the Livina is not about trendy, fashion nor speed, they just wanted a reliable car from point A to point B.
When Livina was in the first generation, people related the design to the muscular Murano...I meant only he facelifted front grill. This car is mean for the Asia market only, thus it comes with all the basic stuff, such as dual front airbags, ABS (rear brake still drum type)......and......and.......errr...that's all. The 1.6-litre engine could produce 103hp/150Nm of power, or one could ask for the 1.8-litre which could churn out 125hp/174Nm of power. Just decent power or I would think the 1.6-litre could be under-powered if the car is fully loaded with 7 passengers. 4-speed automatic is standard, or 5-speed manual for the 1.6-litre engine is available. I would wonder why a soccer mom would want a manual gear, while busy tending to the kids or babies on board.
So if you wanted a MPV, but do not want a Proton Exora or Perodua Alza, this could be your only choice. Comparing to these, Livina would live up to the standard and perform like a charm. At least, it is prettier than the other two. The 1.6-litre unit cost about RM90k and 1.8-litre unit is priced around RM100k. Now...you will feel the local brands pricing are much better...You decide!
