If you hope to purchase Civilian used vehicles, you will likely need to travel to one of the countries it was sold in. The vehicle was designed by Nissan and was sold as both the Civilian and the W 41. It was sold throughout Japan and later in several countries located in South America and Central American countries. The vehicle is a bus style. It can hold up to 26 people and 2 additional individuals as well as the driver. One of the features that make this vehicle so unique is the seating of the driver. The design places the driver’s seat and the steering wheel outside the cabin of the bus, in the very front of the bus. The driver operated the vehicle standing up.
There are several engines available including the 4.5 L gasoline and the 4.2 L diesel engine. A 2.8 L Diesel, 3.3 L Diesel and a 3.3 Diesel Turbo is also available. The Civilian was a directly competitive vehicle to the Mitsubishi Fuso Rosa and the Toyota Coaster. For those who are hoping to purchase a used one, they may have a difficult time doing so. The quantities of these vehicles available are much lower than others are.