Vehicle Description
2,094 kilometers Another one of the iconic Pike Cars, the Nissan
S-Cargo was a limited production, sub-compact, retro-styled van
that was manufactured from 1989 to 1991. Only 8,000 units were
built and all were sold exclusively out of Nissan Cherry Stores in
Japan. Powered by a 1.5 liter 4-cylinder engine paired with a
3-speed automatic transmission, the S-Cargo was well suited to the
demands of busy entrepreneurs. The body was styled after a snail,
or an escargot if you will, and the name was derived from the shape
as well as its function in the market (small cargo van). Its high
walls proved beneficial both inside and out, as the interior cargo
capacity made it the perfect choice for a small delivery vehicle,
and the exterior wall space was often used by companies to
advertise their products and services. Nissan took a minimalistic
approach when designing the interior of this commercial vehicle,
taking care to ensure that all of the necessities were accounted
for, including air conditioning, but not much else. Even so, it was
still a popular choice for small businesses in Japan. However,
production ceased in 1991 with the dissolution of the Pike Factory.
