[2] Originally introduced as a two-door sedan, it was also built in light panel van and pickup truck versions, replacing the unrefined and outdated Cony Guppy and the similar Giant 360.

The compact engine, designed to take as little space as possible, was mounted in a RMR layout with a dry sump instead of an oil pan.

The name of Wide was due to the large size of the loading platform, which was the largest in its class; a panel van version was introduced in 1966.

Some of the cab-over trucks were made in left-hand drive for export markets, mainly North America.

Nissan, having taken over Prince Motor Company in 1965, was greatly expanding its production and influence in the Japanese auto industry.