Nissan Cedric - Eighth Generation Y32

Eighth Generation Y32

The Y32 Cedric, only ever available in a Hardtop version aimed at private buyers, was a reskin of the Y31 model. The Y31 Sedan continued in production alongside the Y32, intended for commercial and institutional uses. The Cedric had a market reputation appealing to an older demographic, while the sister car Nissan Gloria, which has a more performance oriented reputation, aimed for younger buyers. This model shared much of its mechanicals with the newly released Cedric Cima which was a sales success for Nissan. The Y32 was produced from June 1991 through 1994. It has had SOHC and DOHC versions of the VG series V6, alongside with the inline six Diesel 2.8 version. A four-cylinder engine was never available as the Y32 was only ever marketed in more upscale versions. The performance oriented Gran Turismo reverted back to four round headlights, giving the vehicle a similar appearance to the BMW 7-series sedan sold at the time. Manual transmissions were no longer available. Power window switches were illuminated for easy location at night. The parking brake was no longer operated by center mounted hand operated handle, instead relocated to a pedal next to the brake pedal. Interior lighting operates gradually when any door is opened, a shortwave radio tuner is included with the stereo system, and maintenance reminders are also added.

In September 1994 and January of the following year, Granturismo and Brougham versions of the lesser two-litre six-cylinder version were added. Production ended in August 1995 after the June introduction of the succeeding Y33 Cedric Hardtop. The Y31 Sedan remained in production for commercial use.

Engines:

• 2.0 L VG20E, 125 PS (92 kW) at 6,000 rpm
• 3.0 L VG30E, 160 PS (118 kW) at 5,200 rpm
• 3.0 L VG30DE, 200 PS (147 kW) at 6,000 rpm
• 3.0 L VG30DET, 255 PS (188 kW) at 6,000 rpm
• 2.8 L RD28, 100 PS (74 kW) at 4,800 rpm