• The Nissan Rasheen was a small sport-utility vehicle (SUV) that was manufactured between 1994 and 2000. Only one generation of the Nissan Rasheen was produced before its discontinuation, and each Nissan Rasheen trim shared its specifications with other model years. Its main competitors were the Toyota Rav4 and the Subaru Forester.
  
  

Dimensions

• The 1999 Nissan Rasheen is 162.2 inches in length, 66.9 inches in width, 59.8 inches in height, 7.1 inches in ground clearance and 96.1 inches in wheelbase, producing a length-to-wheelbase ratio of 1.690-to-1 and a total passenger space of 145.14 cubic feet. It has a total curb weight of 2,557 lbs. These dimensions produce a drag coefficient of 0.6, a frontal area of 23.6 square feet, an aerodynamic coefficient of 14.2 square feet and an aerodynamic resistance at 62 mph of 43.9 horsepower.
  
  

Engine

• The entry-level, 1.5-liter trim in 1999 was equipped with a four-cylinder inline engine with four valves per cylinder. It had an engine displacement of 91.2 cubic inches, a maximum output of 103.3 horsepower at 6,000 rpm a maximum torque of 101.8 pounds-feet at 4,000 rpm, a specific output of 1.132 brake horsepower per cubic inch and a specific torque of 0.81 pounds-feet per cubic inch. The produced a power-to-weight ratio of 68.6 brake horsepower per ton.
  
  

Chassis and Transmission

• The front of the 1999 Rasheen chassis was fitted with independent strut suspension and ventilated disc brakes, and the rear was fitted with independent parallel link strut suspension with disc brakes. 185/65-R14 tires were fitted throughout. This four-wheel-drive SUV was controlled by a five-speed manual or optional four-speed automatic transmission.