Nissan Townstar

Nissan Townstar
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The Nissan Townstar is a petrol-powered van that entered production in 1997. It features a 1.3-litre engine producing 96 kW, with a kerb weight of 1,771 kg and seating for six occupants. The vehicle measures 4,756 mm in length, achieves a top speed of 150 km/h, and emits 155 g/km of CO₂. In Norway, the model saw minimal market activity with just 2 new registrations recorded in 2022.

Technical data (EU/EEA average, 2025)
ManufacturerRenault
ProductionFrom 1997
Body typeVan
FuelPetrol
Engine power96 kW (128 hp)
CO₂ (WLTP)156 g/km
Kerb weight1,632 kg
Displacement1,332 cc
Top speed148 km/h
Dimensions and layout
Length4,770 mm
Width1,860 mm
Height1,800 mm
Seats6
Doors4

Engine power, CO₂ and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages across the 16 European countries that registered the Nissan Townstar in 2025 (5,300 cars). Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).

New registrations in Norway

Number of Nissan Townstar registered for the first time in Norway per year.

Nissan Townstar first registrations in Norway per year
20222
20233
20241

Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).

New registrations by country (2025)

Number of Nissan Townstar cars registered for the first time across 16 European countries in 2025.

CountryRegistrations
Germany2,848
Spain913
Italy457
Belgium416
Austria251
Hungary101
Czechia78
France65
Poland49
Slovenia47
Luxembourg21
Sweden20
Netherlands18
Slovakia10
Greece5

Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.

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Recalls & safety

2 recalls recorded in the EU Safety Gate (European market) for the Nissan Townstar. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.

  • Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (France)

    The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2026-01-23

  • Passenger vanEU · Safety Gate (France)

    The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2026-02-06

Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Nissan recalls.

Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of the Nissan Townstar?
The Nissan Townstar has a rated top speed of 148 km/h.
How much power does the Nissan Townstar have?
The Nissan Townstar produces 96 kW (128 hp).
What are the dimensions of the Nissan Townstar?
The Nissan Townstar is 4,770 mm long, 1,860 mm wide and 1,800 mm tall.
How much does the Nissan Townstar weigh?
The Nissan Townstar has a kerb weight of about 1,632 kg.
What are the CO2 emissions of the Nissan Townstar?
The Nissan Townstar emits 156 g/km of CO2 (WLTP).
How many seats does the Nissan Townstar have?
The Nissan Townstar has 6 seats.