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Nissan Cima
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| Nissan Cima | |
|---|---|
| Image:2008 Nissan Cima 01.JPG | |
| Manufacturer | Nissan |
| Also called | Infiniti Q45 |
| Production | 1988-present |
| Predecessor | none |
| Class | Full-size luxury car |
| Body style(s) | 4-door "B" pillar hardtop 4-door sedan |
The Nissan Cima is a large luxury sedan produced by Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. for the Japanese market. The car's name is derived from Spanish for "summit". The hood ornament uses an image of an acanthus leaf. The acanthus leaf was commonly used by classical Greeks to make a wreath for use as a crown.
The Cima eventually replaced the venerable Nissan Cedric / Nissan Gloria as Nissan's premier sedan, just below the limosiune Nissan President, on which the current Cima is mechanically related.
With info from the article for the Nissan Cima in the Japanese Wikipedia :
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[edit] Y31 : January 1988–August 1991
| Nissan Cima Y31 | |
|---|---|
| Image:Gloriacima.JPG Image:Nissan Cima FY31 002.JPG | |
| Production | 1988-1991 |
| Class | Full-size car |
| Body style(s) | 4-door hardtop |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Engine(s) | V-6-cylinder 3.0 L VG30DET/VG30DE |
| Transmission(s) | 4 speed automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,735 mm (107.7 in) |
| Length | 4,890 mm (192.5 in) |
| Width | 1,770 mm (69.7 in) |
| Height | 1,380 mm (54.3 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,640 kg (3,600 lb) |
| Related | Nissan Cedric Y31 Nissan Gloria Y31 |
Up until 1989, the Japanese tax bracket dictated a division point at the car being 4700mm long, 1700mm wide, with a 2 liter engine. Both the Nissan Cedric/Nissan Gloria and its archrival, the Toyota Crown were stretched to this very limit. When rumors came that Toyota was developing a larger, wider extension of the Crown, called the Crown Majesta Nissan acted hastily and could not get the wide version ready for the narrow version's launch in June 1987. The half-year gap in development, however, brought about many changes in design. This generation was manufactured as a 4 door hardtop, with no B-piller between the front and rear side glass windows.
The Y31 Cima is available with a 200 horsepower (149 kW) VG30DE or a 255 horsepower (190 kW) turbocharged VG30DET. The turbocharged version was especially popular, leading the media to coin the term "the Cima phenomenon". The Cedric Cima was sold at dealerships where the Nissan Laurel could be found in Japan, and the Gloria Cima was sold at Nissan dealerships that sold the Nissan Skyline. The Cima was available with an air suspension.
[edit] Y32 : August 1991–June 1996
| Nissan Cima Y32 | |
|---|---|
| Image:Nissan Cima 1991.JPG | |
| Production | 1991–1996 |
| Class | Full-size car |
| Body style(s) | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | FR layout/AWD |
| Engine(s) | 4.1 L-DOHC-V8 (VH41DE), 270PS 3.0 L-DOHC-V6 (VG30DET) |
| Transmission(s) | 4 speed automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,815 mm (110.8 in) |
| Length | 4,930 mm (194.1 in) |
| Width | 1,780 mm (70.1 in) |
| Height | 1,420 mm (55.9 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,740 kg (3,800 lb) |
| Related | Nissan Cedric Y32 Nissan Leopard Y32 Nissan Gloria Y32 |
Following the Y32 Cedric/Gloria's June 1991 launch, the Cima was redesigned and introduced in August 1991. The car is now simply known as the Cima. The styling was more luxury-oriented with Jaguar overtones, noticeably different from the sporty first-generation Cima.
Initially the Cima was only available with the VH41DE, a short-stroke version of the VH45DE found in the first Infiniti Q45. The air suspension introduced in the previous generation was retained along with active suspension that was available on the USA-spec Infiniti Q45. Its appearance was said to reflect a more British appearance, both inside and out. An analog clock, found on most USA-spec Infinitis during the same time period, also appeared in this vehicle. AWD and a V8 engine were also added to the options list.
The primary competitor for this version is the Toyota Crown Majesta which also has a V8 engine.
[edit] Y33 : June 1996–January 2001
| Nissan Cima Y33 | |
|---|---|
| Image:3rdcima.JPG | |
| Also called | Infiniti Q45 FY33 |
| Production | 1996-2001 |
| Class | Full-size car |
| Body style(s) | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | FR layout/AWD |
| Engine(s) | V-8-cylinder 4.1 L VH41DE V-6-cylinder 3.0 L VQ30DET |
| Transmission(s) | 4 speed automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,790 mm (109.8 in) |
| Length | 4,970 mm (195.7 in) |
| Width | 1,820 mm (71.7 in) |
| Height | 1,460 mm (57.5 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,870 kg (4,100 lb) |
| Related | Nissan Leopard Y33 Nissan Cedric Y33 Nissan Gloria Y33 |
Unlike the previous, Japan-only models, this third-generation Cima was sold overseas—as the new Infiniti Q45. However, instead of the VH45DE engine, Nissan chose to continue using the VH41DE. This generation was made available as the USA-spec Infiniti Q45. AWD was still being offered in Japan only and it was the first car sold in Japan with side airbags as standard equipment. The styling seemed to resemble Mercedes-Benz vehicles sold at the time. This generation vehicle was used as a patrol car for the Saitama Prefectural Police Highway department. The primary competitor for this version is the Toyota Crown Majesta which also has a V8 engine.
 Infiniti Q45 |
[edit] F50 : January 2001—
| Nissan Cima F50 | |
|---|---|
| Image:F50cima.jpg | |
| Also called | Infiniti Q45 F50 |
| Production | 2001- |
| Class | Full-size car |
| Body style(s) | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | FR layout/AWD |
| Engine(s) | V-8-cylinder 4.5 L VK45DD V-6-cylinder 3.0 L VQ30DET |
| Transmission(s) | 4 speed automatic 5 speed automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2,870 mm (113.0 in) |
| Length | 5,120 mm (201.6 in) |
| Width | 1,845 mm (72.6 in) |
| Height | 1,490 mm (58.7 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,830 kg (4,000 lb) |
| Related | Nissan President PGF50 |
The fourth-generation Cima arrived in January 2001. The timing was early in the Nissan Revival Plan, so the Cima did not have the Skyline's FM platform. Instead, it features an updated version of the old platform, with a new rear suspension. However, Nissan's new design identity was thoroughly worked into both the exterior and interior. This Cima became known for its unique 7-reflector headlights. The Cima was sold in the USA as the Infiniti Q45.
The new VK45DD direct-injection V8 features in the Japanese Cima, alongside the VQ30DET, both producing 280 horsepower (209 kW). The V8 in the Infiniti version produces 340 horsepower (254 kW). A BOSE sound system was offered in June 2002. A LHD version of this genereration was offered for sale in China at the Shanghai Auto Show in April 2003. Due to tightening emissions restrictions, the turbocharged vehicle was no longer offered on the V6 engine starting July 2005. The Infiniti Q45 was no longer exported to the USA for MY 2006. This generation of the Cima is very similar to the Nissan President.
 Infiniti Q45 |
[edit] External links
- Safety Recalls for Nissan Cima Japanese Imports
- Japanese Market Nissan Cima Nissan Japan
- Nissan Sedan history (japanese site)
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