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Nissan Cima F50

2001 – 2004

The Nissan Cima, also known in Japanese as 日産・シーマ, is a luxury sedan that has been manufactured by Nissan. It has been marketed in Japan over five generations and internationally as the Infiniti Q45 for three generations. The name "Cima" is derived from Spanish and translates to "summit" or "top." The earlier generations of the Cima featured a hood ornament with an acanthus leaf design that also contributed to the naming of the Nissan Laurel. Initially, the Cima served as a more luxurious and larger version of the Cedric and Gloria models. It shared its V8 engine with the flagship President model, which was Nissan's competitor to the Toyota Century in the Japanese market. The first Cima was introduced in 1988 and was based on an elongated Cedric/Gloria chassis. Key Points: 1. The Nissan Cima is a luxury sedan marketed by Nissan in Japan and internationally as the Infiniti Q45. 2. The Cima nameplate comes from the Spanish word for "summit" or "top." 3. Earlier Cima models featured a hood ornament with an acanthus leaf design, inspired by classical Greek wreaths. 4. The Cima was initially a more luxurious and larger version of the Cedric and Gloria models. 5. It shared its V8 engine with the flagship President model, competing with the Toyota Century in the Japanese market. 6. The first Cima was introduced in