When did the Nissan Cefiro come out in Japan?

Nissan debuted the A32 series Cefiro in August 1994 for the Japanese market. With the debut of the A32, Nissan changed the market orientation of the Cefiro from a premium sports sedan (A31) to a slightly larger executive sedan.

When did the Infiniti Cefiro come out in America?

Infiniti launched the Cefiro in North America as the “Infiniti I30” in 1995 for the 1996 model year. All I30 models were built at Oppama, Japan (where the Maxima was built), commencing June 27, 1995.

How many horsepower does a Nissan Cefiro have?

Infiniti utilised the A33 series as an update for the I30 in 1999 for the 2000 model year. Engine power was up to 227 hp (169 kW) but the manual transmission was no longer offered in North America (it continued to be available in the Middle East).

Is the Nissan Maxima the same as the Infiniti Cefiro?

While the styling of the Infiniti versions was essentially identical to the Cefiro sold in other markets, the same car with revised front- and rear-styling was also sold in North America as the Nissan Maxima as cheaper, lower-specification model. The word “cefiro” is Spanish for “breeze”.

What kind of suspension does a Nissan Cefiro use?

The chassis platform and front suspension (strut type) was shared with the Laurel with the one exception of the 4wd Cefiro, which used the Skyline GTS4 front suspension (multiple link type) and front drive train. The chassis was shared with the Laurel only, as it had a slightly longer wheelbase than the Skyline chassis.

Is the Nissan Maxima the same as the Nissan Cefiro?

This came with the introduction of the A32 and A33 Maxima, which took on the Cefiro nameplace in the Japanese domestic market although it bore no mechanical relation to the A31. The A32 and A33 closely follow the lineage of the J30 Maxima which was produced at the same time as the A31 Cefiro.

When did the Nissan Cefiro come out for sale?

The Cefiro was made available in 1988 as a four door sedan, with its rear wheel drive chassis being shared with the sixth generation Nissan Laurel and the R32 Nissan Skyline. Its second iteration ditched the A31’s sports car like pretensions and became a front wheel drive luxury sedan.

What kind of transmission does a Nissan Cefiro have?

Five-speed manual transmission was only offered for the 2.0 Excimo and 2.0 S Touring. The limited edition “L Selection” and modified Autech version were also offered in Japan. In January 2001 the Cefiro received a facelift, incorporating the larger bumpers used on export models and the Infiniti I30.

And the Maxima nameplate is used in the North American markets. While the Cefiro nameplate was gone in 2003, it had been used as a name for the Nissan Teana J31 – its direct replacement.

What do you need to know about the Nissan Cefiro?

Until the Cefiro, no Japanese car had automatic climate control, keyless entry, an electromagnetic trunk and gas tank release, woodgrain interior accents, power everything, a V6 engine, front and rear fog lamps, electronically adjustable headlamp adjusters, and a standard Sony 6-CD changer for a price less than P1-Million.

When did the Nissan Cefiro 300 ex end?

That basic chassis has lasted well into 2005 and will run up until the first quarter of 2006. This not only proves that Nissan has made a killing on the car in the world market but it does also reinforce the durability and flexibility of the A32 chassis.

What’s the weight of a 2004 Nissan Cefiro?

The numbers don’t lie. NMPI’s official stats for the Cefiro are 220 ps and 29.3 kilograms/meter (kg/m) for the VQ30DE.

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