Nissan FF-L platform

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Nissan FF-L platform
Overview
Manufacturer Renault–Nissan Alliance
Production2001–2011
Body and chassis
Class Midsize cars
Layout
Body style(s) Various
Chronology
Successor Nissan D platform

The Nissan FF-L was a front-wheel drive automobile platform developed and manufactured by Nissan from 2001 through 2011. The acronym FF-L stood for Front engine, Front wheel drive, Large, despite this it was designed to underpin a range of midsize vehicles. [1] The FF-L platform was one of several platforms employed by Nissan during this period, alongside others such as the rear-wheel drive Nissan FM platform. In North America FF-L cars were built at Nissan's factory in Smyrna, Tennessee, from June 2004 onwards Altimas were also built in Nissan's Canton, Mississippi factory due to increased demand. [2]

Contents

The FF-L platform featured a longer wheelbase and wider stance by placing the wheels closer to the corners of the vehicle. This design increased interior space and was claimed by the manufacturer to improve automobile handling without extending overall vehicle length. [3]

The FF-L platform was replaced by the Renault–Nissan D platform which was described as a mild update rather than a fundamental change. [4]

Models

References

  1. ↑ "Nissan Releases All-New Teana 'A Luxury Sedan for Sophisticated Drivers'".
  2. ↑ "Nissan Altima (2004)". NetCarShow.com. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
  3. ↑ "2006 Nissan Murano Crossover SUV offers Performance and Economy with 3.5-liter V6, CVT Transmission". Nissan Online Newsroom. Retrieved 2016-12-05.[ dead link ]
  4. 1 2 "Nissan Altima". www.autozine.org. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
  5. ↑ "Nissan Altima (2004)". NetCarShow.com. Retrieved 2025-07-29.
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