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Nissan Cedric Y30 2.0 V6 Turbo (210 Hp)
Overall Rating
Nissan Cedric:
The Nissan Cedric is a large automobile produced by Nissan from 1960 to 2015. 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....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Y30 Overview:
Nissan Cedric (Y30). Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 4 makes it ideal for daily use.
As a vehicle from the 1980s, the Nissan Cedric Y30 predates Euro NCAP testing and lacks modern active and passive safety features. Safety standards of the era were significantly different.
2.0 V6 Turbo (210 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 2.0 V6 Turbo (likely VG20ET) offered impressive power for its displacement in the 1980s, providing brisk acceleration and confident highway cruising for the luxury sedan.
Fuel Economy
While powerful, the turbocharged V6, coupled with an older 4-speed automatic, would likely deliver moderate fuel economy by modern standards, typical for a performance-oriented engine of its era.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Smooth and powerful V6 turbocharged engine for its era
- • Comfortable and spacious interior
- • Distinctive classic Japanese luxury styling
- • Generally reliable for its age
Cons:
- • Outdated safety features compared to modern vehicles
- • Fuel economy is not competitive by today's standards
- • Parts availability can be challenging for some components
- • Older 4-speed automatic transmission limits refinement
Specifications:
| General: | |
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| Brand: | Nissan |
| Model: | Cedric |
| Generation: | Y30 |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.0 V6 Turbo (210 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1983 |
| End of production: | 1987 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 4 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 210 Hp |
| Engine aspiration: | Turbocharger |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
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