Nissan will use the Frankfurt show to launch the dramatically-styled Primera.

The Japanese manufacturer says the production Primera is very close to the concept shown last year. The Nissan stand will feature the five-door hatch (right), as well as the four-door saloon.

'Nissan's engineers gave themselves a challenging objective for the dynamic abilities of the new generation Primera; to provide the best balance between ride and handling. The all round multi-link suspension combined with the new chassis retains Primera's traditionally top of class handling qualities while significantly increasing ride comfort,' the manufacturer added. (September 2001)