Is the Nissan Livina Front-Wheel Drive or Rear-Wheel Drive?
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The Livina is exclusively front-wheel drive. Body dimensions: Length x width x height: 4249x1695x1577mm, wheelbase: 2600mm. Powertrain: All models are equipped with a 1.6-liter inline 4-cylinder naturally aspirated engine, paired with either a 5-speed manual or CVT (continuously variable transmission), delivering a maximum power of 91KW and maximum torque of 153N-m. For suspension, the front features MacPherson strut independent suspension, while the rear uses a torsion beam non-independent suspension. The Livina is positioned as a compact car, with a hatchback body style.
This Livina, I drove my friend's 2015 model, is a typical front-wheel-drive car. It's particularly agile for lane changes during daily city driving, with quick steering response at the front, and there's no significant hump in the middle of the rear floor. Later, I checked the information and found that from its domestic production start in 2007 until discontinuation, all Livina models used FF front-wheel-drive layout, including the sporty-looking Jinrui version with its body kit. Front-wheel-drive cars have decent grip on slippery roads, though you might occasionally feel slight torque steer during hard acceleration. However, maintenance is much easier than rear-wheel-drive cars - simpler drivetrain structure and no need for regular rear wheel gear clearance adjustments.
