Nissan Cefiro - Generation 2.1-2 (1996-2000)

NISSAN CEFIRO (1996-2000)

While the A31 Cefiro (and other attempts to combat the Galant-Accord-Corona trio) weren't great, this generation was a success and two updates occurred in 1998 and 2000.

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OWNERSHIP DETAILS	Brougham	Elite	Classic
Years Available	Only Available in 2000	November 1996-May 2000	November 1996-May 2000
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	VQ20DE 2.0 DOHC 24V V6	VQ20DE 2.0 DOHC 24V V6	VQ20DE 2.0 DOHC 24V V6
Horsepower	155hp @ 6,400rpm	155hp @ 6,400rpm	155hp @ 6,400rpm
Torque	190Nm @ 4,400rpm	190Nm @ 4,400rpm	190Nm @ 4,400rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/95 Octane	Gasoline/95 Octane	Gasoline/95 Octane
Fuel System	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection
Transmission	4-Speed Automatic	4-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Manual, 4-Speed Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	70 Liters	70 Liters	70 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,770mm	4,770mm	4,770mm
Width	1,770mm	1,770mm	1,770mm
Height	1,415mm	1,415mm	1,415mm
Wheelbase	2,700mm	2,700mm	2,700mm
Curb Weight	1,390kg	1,380kg	1,380kg
Body Style	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive
Seating	5	5	5
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Multi Link Beam	Multi Link Beam	Multi Link Beam
Front Brakes	Vented Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc
Rear Brakes	Solid Disc	Solid Disc	Solid Disc
Tires	205/65 R15	205/65 R15	205/65 R15
Wheels	15 Inch Alloy	15 Inch Alloy	15 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags	2	2	1
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Traction/Stability Control	None	None	None
Other Safety Features	Adds: None	Rear Parking Sensors	None
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front	Front	Front
Other Exterior Features	Adds: Gold Emblems, Two Tone Paint. Deletes: Moon Roof	Adds: Cornering Lamps, Moon Roof	Chrome Door Handles
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt	Tilt
Steering Wheel Material	Leather	Leather	Urethane
Seating Adjustment	Power, Driver	Power, Driver	Manual
Seating Material	Leather	Leather	Fabric
Other Interior Features	Adds: None	Adds: None	Wood Accents
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors
Climate Control	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic
Audio System	AM/FM/Cassette/10 CD/VCD with LCD Screen	AM/FM/Cassette/10 CD	AM/FM/Cassette/10 CD
Speakers	6	6	6
Steering Wheel Controls	None	None	None
Alarm	Yes	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes	Yes
NOTES	Launched in 2000 with Yulon Motor's takeover.	Puddle lamps added in 1998 update.
RIVALS	Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata, Mazda 626, Mitsubishi Galant, Toyota Camry

Nissan Cefiro - Generation 3.1 (2000-2002)

NISSAN CEFIRO (2000-2002)

Redesigned for 2000 and signaling the usage of the A33 chassis, the Cefiro retains the variants of its predecessor but gets more equipment (for the Brougham) while retaining the sole 2.0 V6.

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See the Generation 3.2 or 3.3 model

OWNERSHIP DETAILS	Brougham VIP	Elite	Classic
Years Available	May 2000-May 2002	May 2000-May 2002	May 2000-May 2002
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	VQ20DE 2.0 DOHC 24V V6	VQ20DE 2.0 DOHC 24V V6	VQ20DE 2.0 DOHC 24V V6
Horsepower	155hp @ 6,400rpm	155hp @ 6,400rpm	155hp @ 6,400rpm
Torque	186Nm @ 4,400rpm	186Nm @ 4,400rpm	186Nm @ 4,400rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/93 Octane	Gasoline/93 Octane	Gasoline/93 Octane
Fuel System	Electronic Concentrated Engine Control System	Electronic Concentrated Engine Control System	Electronic Concentrated Engine Control System
Transmission	4-Speed Automatic	4-Speed Automatic	4-Speed Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	70 Liters	70 Liters	70 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,770mm	4,770mm	4,770mm
Width	1,770mm	1,770mm	1,770mm
Height	1,415mm	1,415mm	1,415mm
Wheelbase	2,700mm	2,700mm	2,700mm
Curb Weight	1,390kg	1,380kg	1,380kg
Body Style	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive
Seating	5	5	5
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Multi Link Beam	Multi Link Beam	Multi Link Beam
Front Brakes	Vented Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc
Rear Brakes	Disc	Disc	Disc
Tires	205/65 R15	205/65 R15	205/65 R15
Wheels	15 Inch Alloy	15 Inch Alloy	15 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags	2	2	2
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Traction/Stability Control	None	None	None
Other Safety Features	Adds: None	Adds: None	Rear Parking Sensor
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front	Front	Front
Other Exterior Features	Adds: Gold Emblems, Only Available in Two Tone Paint	Adds: Cornering Lamps, Moon Roof	Electronic Height Adjustable Headlamps
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt	Tilt
Steering Wheel Material	Leather	Leather	Leather
Seating Adjustment	Power, Driver	Power, Driver	Manual
Seating Material	Leather	Leather	Fabric
Other Interior Features	Adds: Rear Foot Rest, Rear Back Massager System, Nokia Audio-Phone System, Ceiling Mounted 6 Inch LCD Display	Adds: Rear Sunshade, Rear Side Sunshade	Wood Accents, Electro Luminescent Display
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors
Climate Control	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic
Audio System	AM/FM/Cassette/10 CD and VCD Center Console Mounted Changer	AM/FM/Cassette/10 CD	AM/FM/Cassette/10 CD
Speakers	6	6	6
Steering Wheel Controls	None	None	None
Alarm	Yes	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes	Yes
NOTES
RIVALS	Honda Accord, Mitsubishi Galant, Opel Vectra, Toyota Camry

Nissan Cefiro - Generation 3.2 (2002-2004)

NISSAN CEFIRO (2002-2004)

Although the exterior design resembles the earlier models, this one gets more length, width, and height and some power increase. This model was simplified to two trims only.

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See the Generation 3.1 or 3.3 model

OWNERSHIP DETAILS	Brougham VIP	Elite
Years Available	May 2002-July 2004	May 2002-July 2004
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	VQ20DE 2.0 DOHC 24V V6	VQ20DE 2.0 DOHC 24V V6
Horsepower	165hp @ 6,400rpm	165hp @ 6,400rpm
Torque	189Nm @ 4,400rpm	189Nm @ 4,400rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/93 Octane	Gasoline/93 Octane
Fuel System	Electronic Concentrated Engine Control System	Electronic Concentrated Engine Control System
Transmission	4-Speed Automatic	4-Speed Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	70 Liters	70 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,875mm	4,875mm
Width	1,780mm	1,780mm
Height	1,435mm	1,435mm
Wheelbase	2,750mm	2,750mm
Curb Weight	1,511kg	1,511kg
Body Style	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive
Seating	5	5
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Multi Link Beam	Multi Link Beam
Front Brakes	Vented Disc	Vented Disc
Rear Brakes	Disc	Disc
Tires	205/65 R15	205/65 R15
Wheels	15 Inch Alloy	15 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags	2	2
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Brake Assist	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Brake Assist
Traction/Stability Control	None	None
Other Safety Features	Adds: None	Rear Parking Sensor, Speed Sensing Door Locks
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front	Front
Other Exterior Features	Adds: Gold Emblems, Only Available in Black with Two Tone Paint, Special Front Emblem, Chrome Door Handles	Cornering Lamps, Sun Roof
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt
Steering Wheel Material	Leather with Wood Accents	Leather
Seating Adjustment	Power, Front and Rear Seats	Power, Driver and Front Passenger
Seating Material	Leather. Tufted Seats	Leather
Other Interior Features	Adds: Heads Up Digital Display, Ceiling Mounted 6 Inch LCD Display. Deletes: 60/40 Fold Rear Seat	Adds: Wood Accents, Electro Luminescent Display, Rear Side Sunshade, Analogue Clock, Rear Aircon Vents, 60/40 Fold Rear Seat
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors
Climate Control	Automatic, with Rear Seat Control Override	Automatic
Audio System	AM/FM/Cassette/6 CD and VCD	AM/FM/Cassette/6 CD
Speakers	6	6
Steering Wheel Controls	None	None
Alarm	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes
NOTES
RIVALS	Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata, Mitsubishi Galant, Toyota Camry

Nissan Cefiro - Generation 3.3 (2004-2007)

NISSAN CEFIRO (2004-2007)

The final update before being replaced by the Teana line, the Cefiro loses its sun roof and reclining rear seats while the base Classic model returns. There are several suspension revisions and a 3.0 engine was brought in for the first time.

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See the Generation 3.1 or 3.2 model

OWNERSHIP DETAILS	300EX	2.0 Superior	2.0 Classic
Years Available	July 2004-2007	July 2004-2006	July 2004-2007
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	VQ30DE 2.0 DOHC 24V V6	VQ20DE 2.0 DOHC 24V V6	VQ20DE 2.0 DOHC 24V V6
Horsepower	220hp @ 6,400rpm	165hp @ 6,400rpm	165hp @ 6,400rpm
Torque	287Nm @ 4,000rpm	189Nm @ 4,400rpm	189Nm @ 4,400rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/95 Octane	Gasoline/93 Octane	Gasoline/93 Octane
Fuel System	Electronic Concentrated Engine Control System	Electronic Concentrated Engine Control System	Electronic Concentrated Engine Control System
Transmission	4-Speed Automatic	4-Speed Automatic	4-Speed Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	70 Liters	70 Liters	70 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,875mm	4,875mm	4,875mm
Width	1,780mm	1,780mm	1,780mm
Height	1,435mm	1,435mm	1,435mm
Wheelbase	2,750mm	2,750mm	2,750mm
Curb Weight	1,530kg	1,530kg	1,500kg
Body Style	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive
Seating	5	5	5
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut with Coil Springs and Stabilizer Bar	McPherson Strut with Coil Springs and Stabilizer Bar	McPherson Strut with Coil Springs and Stabilizer Bar
Rear Suspension	Multi Link Beam	Multi Link Beam	Multi Link Beam
Front Brakes	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brakes	Solid Disc	Solid Disc	Solid Disc
Tires	215/55 R16	205/65 R15	205/65 R15
Wheels	16 Inch Alloy	15 Inch Alloy	15 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags	2	2	2
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Brake Assist	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Brake Assist	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Brake Assist
Traction/Stability Control	None	None	None
Other Safety Features	Adds: None	Adds: None	Rear Parking Sensor, Speed Sensing Door Locks
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front	Front	Optional, Front
Other Exterior Features	Adds: Hood Mascot	Adds: None	Chrome Bits in Bumper, Chrome Door Handles, Side Guard Moulding, High Mount Stop Lamp, Cornering Lamps, LED Rear Lamps
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt	Tilt
Steering Wheel Material	Leather with Wood Accents	Leather with Wood Accents	Urethane
Seating Adjustment	Power, Driver	Power, Driver	Manual
Seating Material	Leather	Leather	Fabric
Other Interior Features	Adds: None	Adds: Soft Beige Leather Accents, Rear Sunshade, Rear Side Sunshade, Seat Memory Function, Adjustable Front Seat Armrest	Dark Beige Interior Accents, Rear Reading Lamp, Key Illuminator, Kicking Plate, 60/40 Fold Rear Seat, Rear Armrest with Cup Holders, Rear Aircon Vents, Heads Up Display, Fine Vision Speed Meter, Analog Clock, Outside Thermometer
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors
Climate Control	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic
Audio System	2 DIN AM/FM/12 CD/MP3	2 DIN AM/FM/12 CD/MP3	1 DIN AM/FM/12 CD/MP3
Speakers	7	7	6
Steering Wheel Controls	None	None	None
Alarm	Yes, with Immobilizer	Yes, with Immobilizer	Yes, with Immobilizer
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes	Yes
NOTES
RIVALS	Chevrolet Lumina, Honda Accord, Hyundai Azera, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai XG, Mazda 6, Mitsubishi Galant, Toyota Camry