Why is the Nissan Laurel called a Datsun?
The laurel is a noble tree in Greek mythology, and the laurel wreath a symbol of honorable status. In Japan, the Laurel was not marketed as a Datsun, being always labeled as a Nissan.
When did the Nissan Laurel model come out?
Introduced in 1968 as a new model positioned above the 1968 Datsun Bluebird 510, the Laurel offered the luxury of the Nissan Cedric 130 in a smaller size. The laurel is a noble tree in Greek mythology, and the laurel wreath a symbol of honorable status. In Japan, the Laurel was not marketed as a Datsun, being always labeled as a Nissan.
When did the Nissan Laurel get a sunroof?
In February 1980 an electric sunroof was added to the hardtop version of the Medalist. This was the first year in which a sunroof was a model option. In July 1980 a special limited edition “gold medalist” top-of-the-line trim was released.
When did the Nissan Laurel C30 come out?
The first-generation Laurel, the C30, was launched as Japan’s first 1,800cc car in April 1968. The Laurel achieved its status as a pure “owner’s car”, a personal passenger car that was not to be made available in taxi or van versions.
When did Nissan stop selling the Datsun Laurel?
Nissan Laurel. Nissan intermittently listed the Laurel for sale in various Asian and European markets (it was also sold in Chile and Panama, as the Datsun Laurel, starting in the late seventies), and then discontinued the export of this model from 1989. In Japan, the Laurel wasn’t marketed as a Datsun; it was always labeled as a Nissan.
Introduced in 1968 as a new model positioned above the 1968 Datsun Bluebird 510, the Laurel offered the luxury of the Nissan Cedric 130 in a smaller size. The laurel is a noble tree in Greek mythology, and the laurel wreath a symbol of honorable status. In Japan, the Laurel was not marketed as a Datsun, being always labeled as a Nissan.
In February 1980 an electric sunroof was added to the hardtop version of the Medalist. This was the first year in which a sunroof was a model option. In July 1980 a special limited edition “gold medalist” top-of-the-line trim was released.
When did the Nissan Maxima replace the Laurel?
In Europe, the Nissan Maxima which was not available as a diesel and had a sportier, more luxurious air replaced the Laurel. In December 1988, the C33 Laurel was announced. After a month, the C33 went on sale, originally only available as a hardtop four-door.