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Nissan Cefiro 32 2.5 i V6 24V (190 Hp)
Overall Rating
Nissan Cefiro:
The Nissan Cefiro is a mid-size passenger car manufactured and marketed by Nissan Motors over three generations. Almost all Cefiro's were marketed as four-door sedans, though a five-door wagon body style was briefly available. In most cases, the Cefiro used Nissan's VQ six-cylinder engines, named Ward's 10 Best Engines more than ten years running.
Nissan marketed the Cefiro in the Japanese Domestic Market as well as worldwide, the latter under numerous badge-engineered nameplates, including as the Nissan Maxima , Samsung SM5 , Infiniti I30 and Infiniti I35 and Maxima QX. Models manufactured under license were marketed in Indonesia, Malaysia and Taiwan....(Read more on Wikipedia)
32 Overview:
Nissan Cefiro (32). With 235 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1340 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Nissan Cefiro (A32) generation was not tested by Euro NCAP. As a vehicle from the mid-1990s, its safety features would be basic by modern standards, likely including ABS and airbags depending on trim and market.
2.5 i V6 24V (190 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 2.5L V6 significantly boosts performance, offering strong acceleration and effortless highway overtaking. The VQ25DE engine provides a more spirited driving experience while maintaining the characteristic V6 smoothness.
Fuel Economy
An impressive combined fuel consumption of 7.8 l/100 km for a 2.5L V6 from this era makes this engine a standout. If accurate, it offers a great balance of power and efficiency, especially for longer journeys.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Smooth and reliable VQ series V6 engines
- • Comfortable and refined ride quality
- • Spacious and well-appointed interior for its class
- • Good value on the used car market
- • Robust build quality
Cons:
- • Styling can appear dated compared to modern cars
- • Not particularly sporty handling characteristics
- • Fuel economy (especially 2.0L manual/auto) is average for its time
- • Parts availability may be challenging in some regions due to age
- • Limited advanced safety features by contemporary standards
Specifications:
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Nissan |
| Model: | Cefiro |
| Generation: | 32 |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.5 i V6 24V (190 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1994 |
| End of production: | 1999 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 190 Hp @ 6400 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 76.1 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 235 Nm @ 4000 rpm. |
| Engine displacement: | 2496 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 85 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 73.3 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 10:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 7.8 l/100 km |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 7.1 kg/Hp, 141.8 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 5.7 kg/Nm, 175.4 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1340 |
| Max. weight: | 1615 |
| Max load: | 275 |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 265 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4760 mm mm |
| Width: | 1770 mm mm |
| Height: | 1410 mm mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2700 mm mm |
| Front track: | 1530 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1510 mm |
| 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 |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 195/65 R15 H |
| Front suspension | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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