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Nissan Cima

1988 – 2023 · Japan

The Nissan Cima, a luxury sedan bearing the Japanese name 日産・シーマ (Nissan Shīma), has been a prominent vehicle in the Japanese market for five generations, sold internationally as the Infiniti Q45 for three generations. The name "Cima" originates from Spanish, meaning "summit" or "top." The earlier models featured a hood ornament depicting an acanthus leaf, the same leaf that inspired the name "Nissan Laurel." The acanthus leaf, traditionally used by ancient Greeks for crowns, added a touch of elegance to the Cima, which competed directly with the Toyota Crown in the Japanese market. Initially introduced in 1988, the first two generations of the Cima were

5 generations of the Nissan Cima

Version	Years	Engine	0 to 100	Gearbox	Drive	Body
Nissan Cima Y31	1988 to 1991	3.0L turbocharged V6	—	Auto	RWD	SEDAN
Nissan Cima Y32	1991 to 1996	6 cyl	—	Auto	RWD	SEDAN
Nissan Cima Y33	1996 to 2001	turbocharged	—	Auto	4WD, RWD	SEDAN
Nissan Cima F50	2001 to 2004	turbocharged	—	Auto	AWD, RWD	SEDAN
Nissan Cima Y51	2012 to 2023	3.5L naturally aspirated V6	5.7s	Auto	RWD	SEDAN