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4 generations

1996 → 2013

Nissan Wingroad – Technical Specifications & Generations

The Nissan Wingroad is a compact estate developed for the Japanese domestic market, spanning four generations from 1996 to 2013. Derived from the Sunny/Pulsar platform lineage, it served as a practical cargo-oriented alternative to conventional hatchbacks, emphasizing load space and utility over passenger comfort. Nissan produced 37 documented variants across its 17-year production run, with powertrain outputs ranging from 76 PS to 190 PS depending on generation and specification.

Discontinued 2013Updated 2026-08-0437 variants documented0 archive brochures
Nissan Wingroad 3 generation
2005 - 2013
3 generation
Nissan Wingroad 2 generation, restyling
2001 - 2005
2 generation, restyling
Nissan Wingroad 2 generation
1999 - 2001
2 generation
Nissan Wingroad 1 generation
1996 - 1999
1 generation
Yauheni Kapliarchuk
Last technical audit 2026-08-04 · two-source verified against Automobilisto catalog database.
First year1996
Final year2013
Generations4
Final chassisJY12, NY12, Y12
Body types1Estate 5-door

Nissan Wingroad

2005 - 2013
3 generation
2001 - 2005
2 generation, restyling

Full powertrain matrix (JY12, NY12, Y12, 2013)

Every engine × drivetrain combination currently available in the German market

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Generation lineage

Each generation at a glance, oldest to newest

11 gen.1996 — 19991 variants
22 gen.1999 — 20011 variants
22 gen. rest.2001 — 20051 variants
JY123 gen.2005 — 20131 variants

How the model evolved

Nissan built four generations of the Wingroad between 1996 and 2013, with the model evolving from a diverse 16-variant launch offering to a streamlined five-variant final generation. The first generation's diesel option disappeared after 1999, and the entire lineup transitioned to petrol-only powertrains from the second generation onward. Peak performance outputs declined progressively: the 190 PS ceiling available in the first two generations dropped to 150 PS in the 2001 restyling, then further contracted to 128 PS maximum in the third generation. This trajectory reflects Nissan's strategic pivot from offering high-output variants toward emphasizing practical efficiency in the compact estate segment. The Automobilisto database documents 37 total variants across all generations, with the restyled second generation accounting for the broadest mid-cycle range at 10 configurations. Platform continuity linked the first three generations to the B-segment Sunny/Pulsar architecture, while the third generation adopted updated underpinnings that would remain unchanged through 2013. The model's production concluded without a designated successor, marking the end of Nissan's dedicated compact estate offering in this configuration.

Market context

The Wingroad remained a Japan-focused model throughout its production span, with no documented export markets in available data. Its estate body configuration and commercial-oriented trim levels addressed domestic demand for compact cargo vehicles, a segment that saw limited adoption outside Japan. The model occupied a niche between passenger cars and light commercial vehicles, serving both private buyers seeking load capacity and fleet operators requiring economical utility transport.

Frequently asked questions about Wingroad

How many Wingroad generations did Nissan produce?

Nissan produced four generations of the Wingroad between 1996 and 2013, including one mid-cycle restyling of the second generation in 2001. The Automobilisto database documents 37 total variants across all generations.

What powertrains were available in the Wingroad?

The first generation offered both petrol and diesel engines with outputs from 76 PS to 190 PS. From 1999 onward, all generations used petrol-only powertrains, with maximum output declining to 128 PS by the final generation.

Was the Nissan Wingroad sold outside Japan?

Available data shows no documented export markets for the Wingroad. The model remained a Japan-focused offering throughout its production span, serving domestic demand for compact estate vehicles with cargo-oriented configurations.

What replaced the Nissan Wingroad after 2013?

Nissan did not designate a direct successor to the Wingroad when production ended in 2013. The model's discontinuation marked the conclusion of this dedicated compact estate line in Nissan's product portfolio.