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Nissan Cima Y51

2012 – 2023 — Japan

The Nissan Cima is a luxury sedan that has been manufactured and marketed by Nissan for the Japanese market across five generations. It has also been sold internationally as the Infiniti Q45 for three generations. The name "Cima" is derived from Spanish, meaning "summit" or "top." Earlier generations of the Cima featured a unique hood ornament with an image of an acanthus leaf, which is historically significant as it was commonly used by classical Greeks to make wreaths or crowns. This design connection traces back to the Nissan Laurel, which shared the same emblem. Interestingly, the Cima's main competitor in Japan was the Toyota Crown. The first two generations of the Cima were positioned as more luxurious and larger versions of the Cedric and Gloria models, sharing a V8 engine with the flagship President model, which competed with the Toyota Century. The Cima was initially introduced in 1988, built on an elongated Cedric/Gloria chassis. Key points: - The Nissan Cima is a luxury sedan originally designed for the Japanese market. - It has been sold internationally as the Infiniti Q45. - The name "Cima" comes from Spanish and signifies "summit" or "top." - Early generations of the Cima featured a hood ornament with an acanthus leaf, symbolizing luxury and sophistication. - The Cima was positioned as a larger and more upscale alternative to the Cedric and Gloria models, sharing a V8