Is the Livina an SUV or a sedan?
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The Livina is a sedan, with its model positioning as a compact car, although its body style is a hatchback. The Nissan Livina is a vehicle under Dongfeng Nissan, with body dimensions of 4249mm in length, 1695mm in width, and 1577mm in height, and a wheelbase of 2600mm. The Nissan Livina is equipped with a 1.6-liter naturally aspirated engine across the entire lineup, with the engine code HR16. This 1.6-liter naturally aspirated engine delivers 124 horsepower and a maximum torque of 153 Nm. The engine's maximum power is achieved at 5600 rpm, and the maximum torque is available at 4000 rpm. It is paired with either a 5-speed manual transmission or a CVT transmission.
The Livina is actually a sedan, although it looks a bit like an SUV. My family has been driving the Livina for over three years, and we also struggled with this question when we first bought it. The car has a slightly higher ground clearance than a regular sedan, and the roofline is quite boxy, giving it a stylish look. But if you examine the chassis structure closely, it's completely different from real SUVs like the Qashqai—it lacks a four-wheel-drive system, and the suspension is just the standard sedan setup. What I love most is its magic seat design; when folded down, it can fit all our camping gear. But it really shows its limits when driven on muddy terrain—last time, the wheels slipped, and we almost got stuck. Officially, it's positioned as a compact hatchback sedan, ideal for city commuting with added versatility. It's more practical than a pure sedan, but don't mistake it for an off-road vehicle.
