Nissan FF-L platform

Nissan FF-L platform
Overview
Manufacturer	Renault–Nissan Alliance
Production	2001–2011
Body and chassis
Class	Midsize cars
Layout	FF F4
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. 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.

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.

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

Models

• 2001–2006 Nissan Altima
• 2002–2007 Nissan Murano
• 2003–2008 Nissan Maxima
• 2003–2009 Nissan Quest
• 2003–2008 Nissan Teana
• 2003–2009 Nissan Presage
• 2004–2011 Renault Samsung SM7
• 2005–2010 Renault Samsung SM5

Gallery

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  Nissan Altima
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  Nissan Murano
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  Nissan Maxima
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  Nissan Quest
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  Nissan Teana
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  Nissan Presage
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  Renault Samsung SM7
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  Renault Samsung SM5