1999 Nissan Cedric
Nissan Cedric 1999
Y34
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The Nissan Cedric is a large automobile produced by Nissan since 1960. It was developed to provide upscale transportation, competing with the Prince Skyline and Gloria which were later merged into the Nissan family. In later years, the Nissan Skyline was positioned as a sports sedan/coupe, whereas the Nissan Gloria was turned into a sporty version of the Cedric (with identical styling but using a different radiator grille and front & rear light clusters).
In Japan, the Cedric/Gloria series was affectionately called Cedglo, and this long-running series finally came to an end in October 2004, replaced by the Nissan Fuga. The Cedric name is still in use, on the Y31 series fleet vehicle traditionally used as a taxi, where it competes with the Toyota Comfort, and is still in production. Throughout the many versions of the Cedric, it was always considered to be the prime competitor to the Toyota Crown. The hood ornament was inspired by the diamond pattern used by Lincoln but was changed to two right angles set next to each other.
The Cedric name was inspired by the main character, Cedric, in Frances Hodgson Burnett's novel Little Lord Fauntleroy by the Nissan CEO at the time Katsuji Kawamata.
Tenth generation Y34
Also called -Nissan Gloria
Production -1998–2004
Body style -4-door hardtop
Layout- FR layout/AWD
Engine -2.5 L V6 VQ25DD LEV, 2.5 L I-6 RB25DET, 3.0 L V6 VQ30DD LEV, 3.0 L V6 VQ30DET LEV
Transmission -4-speed automatic
Wheelbase- 2,800 mm (110.2 in)
Length- 4,860 mm (191.3 in)
Width- 1,770 mm (69.7 in))
Height -1,440 mm (56.7 in)
Curb weight- 1,710 kg (3,800 lb)
The Y34 entered production in 1998 and lasted through 2004.
The line-up consisted of the 250L and LV (naturally aspirated 2.5-litre V-6), 300LV (naturally aspirated 3-litre V-6) and 300LX/300VIP (3-litre turbo V-6), all with rear-wheel drive; additionally there was the 250L/LV Four featuring all-wheel-drive and a turbocharged version of Nissan's 2.5-litre inline six also seen in the Skyline. Direct injection is added to all V6 engines for improved performance and reduced emissions, signified by the "DD" designation in the engine model number. AWD is only available on vehicles equipped with the RB25DET engine. A CVT transmission was available on the 300 VIP-Z and 300 LX-ZS trim levels. Top level Cedrics are comparable to the parallel line Nissan Cima, which occupies a market slot just beneath the Nissan President. Autech released a special 40th anniversary version of the Cedric, with the VQ30DET engine.
Satellite guided navigation is added to this generation.
In October 2004, the last Cedric hardtop was built, after which it was replaced by the Nissan Fuga. The Cedric nameplate remains available on the Y31-series sedans, and is currently only available for commercial users.
Prices (in 1999) ranged from ¥3,110,000 for a base 250 L to ¥4,940,000 for the ultra-luxurious 300VIP.
Y34
en.wikipedia.org
The Nissan Cedric is a large automobile produced by Nissan since 1960. It was developed to provide upscale transportation, competing with the Prince Skyline and Gloria which were later merged into the Nissan family. In later years, the Nissan Skyline was positioned as a sports sedan/coupe, whereas the Nissan Gloria was turned into a sporty version of the Cedric (with identical styling but using a different radiator grille and front & rear light clusters).
In Japan, the Cedric/Gloria series was affectionately called Cedglo, and this long-running series finally came to an end in October 2004, replaced by the Nissan Fuga. The Cedric name is still in use, on the Y31 series fleet vehicle traditionally used as a taxi, where it competes with the Toyota Comfort, and is still in production. Throughout the many versions of the Cedric, it was always considered to be the prime competitor to the Toyota Crown. The hood ornament was inspired by the diamond pattern used by Lincoln but was changed to two right angles set next to each other.
The Cedric name was inspired by the main character, Cedric, in Frances Hodgson Burnett's novel Little Lord Fauntleroy by the Nissan CEO at the time Katsuji Kawamata.
Tenth generation Y34
Also called -Nissan Gloria
Production -1998–2004
Body style -4-door hardtop
Layout- FR layout/AWD
Engine -2.5 L V6 VQ25DD LEV, 2.5 L I-6 RB25DET, 3.0 L V6 VQ30DD LEV, 3.0 L V6 VQ30DET LEV
Transmission -4-speed automatic
Wheelbase- 2,800 mm (110.2 in)
Length- 4,860 mm (191.3 in)
Width- 1,770 mm (69.7 in))
Height -1,440 mm (56.7 in)
Curb weight- 1,710 kg (3,800 lb)
The Y34 entered production in 1998 and lasted through 2004.
The line-up consisted of the 250L and LV (naturally aspirated 2.5-litre V-6), 300LV (naturally aspirated 3-litre V-6) and 300LX/300VIP (3-litre turbo V-6), all with rear-wheel drive; additionally there was the 250L/LV Four featuring all-wheel-drive and a turbocharged version of Nissan's 2.5-litre inline six also seen in the Skyline. Direct injection is added to all V6 engines for improved performance and reduced emissions, signified by the "DD" designation in the engine model number. AWD is only available on vehicles equipped with the RB25DET engine. A CVT transmission was available on the 300 VIP-Z and 300 LX-ZS trim levels. Top level Cedrics are comparable to the parallel line Nissan Cima, which occupies a market slot just beneath the Nissan President. Autech released a special 40th anniversary version of the Cedric, with the VQ30DET engine.
Satellite guided navigation is added to this generation.
In October 2004, the last Cedric hardtop was built, after which it was replaced by the Nissan Fuga. The Cedric nameplate remains available on the Y31-series sedans, and is currently only available for commercial users.
Prices (in 1999) ranged from ¥3,110,000 for a base 250 L to ¥4,940,000 for the ultra-luxurious 300VIP.
