Nissan Fuga
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The Fuga is a full-size sedan, rear wheel drive with optional all wheel drive, produced by Nissan of Japan
since October 2004 and now in its second generation. It is built on a wider, stretched wheelbase version of the Nissan FM platform
. After the Nissan Cima
and Nissan President
were discontinued in August 2010, the Fuga became Nissan's flagship vehicle. In North America and Europe, the Fuga is sold as the second and third-generation Infiniti M
, where it has been the flagship of the Infiniti
luxury division of Nissan since 2006.
First shown as the Fuga Concept at the 2003 Tokyo Motor Show
, the Fuga is a replacement for the long running Nissan Cedric
and Nissan Gloria
series of cars. The name of the vehicle was inspired by the fugue
, a composition musical form. The name Fuga was chosen to suggest that the long, storied histories of the Cedric, Gloria, Cima, and President are being combined into a new vehicle that continues to provide the prestige and heritage of those vehicles. The last model code for the Cedric and Gloria was Y34, and the last model code for the Cima was F50, with the President as PGF50. Two versions of the smaller Y34 (Cedric & Gloria) and the larger F50 (Cima & President) platforms were offered due to Nissan's dual sales channels in Japan, called and , where Blue Stage sold traditional Nissan products and Red Stage sold former Prince
products like the Nissan Skyline
, the Gloria, the Nissan Laurel
and the Nissan Auster.
Nissan wanted to create a fresh approach started by the Cedric/Gloria and focus its efforts to compete with European executive mid-sized sports sedans, such as the BMW 5 series
, Audi A6
, Mercedes-Benz E-Class
and Jaguar S-Type
. The Fuga's primary competitor from Toyota is the Toyota Crown
Athlete Series, but also competes with the Lexus GS
.
The Fuga trim levels began with "XV" and ended with "GT" as the top trim package, equivalent to the previous "Brougham" and "Gran Turismo" versions of the Cedric
and Gloria
.
In markets outside Japan it is sold as the second-generation Infiniti M
(M35/45). The Infiniti M became the flagship of the Infiniti
luxury division after the 2006 model year, as the Infiniti Q (the Cima's counterpart in certain markets) was discontinued. However the Cima would remain in production for the Japanese domestic market and it is 2" longer than the Fuga which slots below it in the lineup.
The Fuga is also used as an uplevel taxi
in Japan.
The GT sports package includes Nissan's 4WS version of HICAS
to improve stability and handling, taking advantage of the 53:47 weight distribution.
A driver aid system used in Japan, called Distance Control Assistance, pushes the gas pedal against the foot when the DVD navigation with GPS determines that an unsafe speed is being maintained. If the cruise control
is being used, the Distance Control Assistance will reduce speed automatically, and will warn the driver that an adjustment is being made with an audible bell sound.
style. The work is titled "Vortex", composed and arranged by Akihiko Matsumoto, and was specially commissioned for Nissan. The music was played in three movements by a full orchestra for 7 minutes and 42 seconds, and a recording was given to dealers in Japan as a promotional DVD-CD gift for customers called "Fuga The Movie and Premium Soundtrack", free of charge.
The DVD and CD package was not available for private sale, with the DVD providing a gallery of images, and descriptions of key technologies such as how the adaptive cruise control functions, various safety technologies like the Blind Spot camera, which is a camera installed on the passenger side side view mirror displaying a view of the curb on the in-dash monitor, and a movie with the Fuga on a mountain road, using the "Vortex" soundtrack. The DVD is recorded in Dolby 5.1 surround sound.
, was previewed at the 2009 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
. The new Fuga debuted at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show. The production version went on sale across Japan starting on December 21, 2009. It is sold in overseas markets under the Infiniti
nameplate as the third-generation M (M37/M56/35h/30d).
The Y51 series Infiniti M
/ Nissan Fuga introduced November 2009 is only 50 mm (2 in) shorter than the F50 series Nissan Cima
, with the same width dimensions of 1845 mm (6.1 ft) and height of 1515 mm (5 ft) compared to the Cima's of 1490 mm (4.9 ft) height. On August 2010, the Fuga became Nissan's flagship with the announcement of the cancellation of the Nissan Cima
and the Nissan President
. The Fuga is 115 mm (4.5 in) shorter than the Nissan President, and the Fuga has a longer wheelbase at 2900 mm (114.2 in), compared to the wheelbase on the President and Cima at 2870 mm (113 in). When the Fuga assumed the role as flagship sedan of Nissan Japan August 2010, it became the first time that Nissan didn't sell a premium luxury V8 sedan in Japan; the Fuga's North American cousin, the Infiniti M56, is offered with a V8 shared with the Infiniti QX56.
The VK45DE V8 engine used in the previous generation is no longer offered in Japan, neither is the succeeding VK56VD V8 which is only found on the Fuga's North American counterpart, the Infiniti M56. When Fuga assumed the role as flagship sedan of Nissan Japan August 2010, with the discontinuation of the Nissan Cima
, that was the first time that Nissan didn't sell a premium luxury V8 sedan in Japan.
The VQ35HR 3.5 L V6 Hybrid is now the Fuga's third engine option, utilizing the Atkinson cycle
. The electric motor, installed in parallel between the engine and the transmission, produces 68 PS from 1.3kWh lithium-ion batteries that are expected to have a service life of 10 years. The batteries are installed upright behind the rear seats. The Fuga Hybrid will introduce Nissan's first in-house developed electric hybrid technology, and Nissan claims it will double the fuel economy
of its gasoline-powered version.
A driving mode selector knob has been installed as standard equipment on all models, situated below the transmission gear lever and between the heated and ventilated front seat controls, providing four selections labeled "Standard", "Sport", "Eco", and "Snow", allowing the 7-speed transmission, engine and various systems to optimize driving based on varying conditions. To minimize exhaust noise intrusion into the passenger compartment from the engine at low RPMs, "Active Noise Control" has been installed. Double-piston shock absorbers, developed by Kayaba Industry Company, have replaced the ones previously supplied by Hitachi
.
Trim levels offered in Japan start with the 250GT, 250GT Type P, 250GT "A" package; 370GT, 370GT FOUR (AWD), 370GT FOUR (AWD) "A" package, 370GT Type S, with the 370VIP at the top of the range. The 370GT Type S uses 20" Potenza RE050A 245/40 tires, with other trim packages using Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT 245/50 tires on 18" with all wheels consisting of alluminum alloy.
Some of the optional interior equipment includes heated and ventilated front seats, power reclining rear seats, power ottoman
for the rear passenger opposite the driver, and HDD navigation.
Safety technology has also been introduced, such as Lane Departure Prevention, which uses a small camera mounted above the rearview mirror to gauge distance from the lane markers, and will lightly tap selected brakes when necessary to help ease the car back into the correct lane. It will allow for unimpeded lane changes when the turn signal is used, and will yield control to the driver at all times.
Blind Spot Intervention System uses sensors to provide a visual warning in the side view mirror. If the car senses that movement towards the obstacle is occurring, it will provide an audible warning and will apply opposite side brakes to guide the vehicle into the correct lane.
The Nissan Fuga Hybrid, together with the Nissan Leaf
, will include Nissan's new Vehicle Sound for Pedestrians system to alert pedestrians, the blind and others to their presence when the hybrid is operating at low speeds in all-electric mode.
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
since October 2004 and now in its second generation. It is built on a wider, stretched wheelbase version of the Nissan FM platform
Nissan FM platform
The Nissan FM platform is a modern FR automobile layout. The name is derived from the "front midships" location of the engine, referring to the engine's center of mass being located behind the front axle centerline, shifting weight to the middle of the car, leaving the front suspension less...
. After the Nissan Cima
Nissan Cima
The Nissan Cima is a large luxury sedan produced by Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. for the Japanese market. The car's name is derived from Spanish for "summit". The hood ornament uses an image of an acanthus leaf. The acanthus leaf was commonly used by classical Greeks to make a wreath for use as a...
and Nissan President
Nissan President
The Nissan President was a Japanese luxury limousine produced by Nissan from 1965 to 2010. The car was mainly used by corporate executives and government officers. It was a luxury sedan specifically aimed to the Japanese market, where its main competitor was the Toyota Century.The President was...
were discontinued in August 2010, the Fuga became Nissan's flagship vehicle. In North America and Europe, the Fuga is sold as the second and third-generation Infiniti M
Infiniti M
The "M" nameplate has been used on various mid-luxury cars from the Infiniti luxury division of Nissan.The first iteration was the M30 Coupe/Convertible, which were rebadged JDM Nissan Leopard....
, where it has been the flagship of the Infiniti
Infiniti
is the luxury division of automaker Nissan. Infiniti officially started selling vehicles on November 8, 1989 in North America. Marketing operations have since grown to include the Middle East, South Korea, Russia, Taiwan, China, Ukraine and the United Kingdom. Infiniti began sales in additional...
luxury division of Nissan since 2006.
First shown as the Fuga Concept at the 2003 Tokyo Motor Show
Tokyo Motor Show
The is a biennial auto show held in October-November at the Makuhari Messe, Chiba City, Japan for cars, motorcycles and commercial vehicles. Hosted by the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association , it is a recognized international show by the Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs...
, the Fuga is a replacement for the long running Nissan Cedric
Nissan Cedric
The Nissan Cedric is a large automobile produced by Nissan since 1960. It was developed to provide upscale transportation, competing with the Prince Skyline and Gloria which were later merged into the Nissan family...
and Nissan Gloria
Nissan Gloria
The Gloria is a large luxury car made from 1959 by the Prince Motor Company, and later by Nissan Motors since its merger with the former - hence being originally marketed as Prince Gloria and later as Nissan Gloria...
series of cars. The name of the vehicle was inspired by the fugue
Fugue
In music, a fugue is a compositional technique in two or more voices, built on a subject that is introduced at the beginning in imitation and recurs frequently in the course of the composition....
, a composition musical form. The name Fuga was chosen to suggest that the long, storied histories of the Cedric, Gloria, Cima, and President are being combined into a new vehicle that continues to provide the prestige and heritage of those vehicles. The last model code for the Cedric and Gloria was Y34, and the last model code for the Cima was F50, with the President as PGF50. Two versions of the smaller Y34 (Cedric & Gloria) and the larger F50 (Cima & President) platforms were offered due to Nissan's dual sales channels in Japan, called and , where Blue Stage sold traditional Nissan products and Red Stage sold former Prince
Prince Motor Company
Prince Motor Company was a Japanese automobile manufacturer from 1952 until its merger with Nissan in 1966. Prince began as the Tachikawa Aircraft Company, a producer of the famous Japanese Zero fighter planes used in WWII...
products like the Nissan Skyline
Nissan Skyline
The first Skyline was introduced in April 1957, by the Prince Motor Company, and was marketed as a luxury car. It featured a 1.5 L GA-30 engine producing 44 kW @ 4400 rpm. It used a de Dion tube rear suspension and was capable of 140 km/h . The car weighed around 1300 kg...
, the Gloria, the Nissan Laurel
Nissan Laurel
In April 1968 Nissan presented its new Laurel in four-door deLuxe and Super deLuxe versions, both equipped with a 1.8 L inline-four cylinder engine and independent rear suspension. In summer 1970 a hardtop coupé joined the line-up, one year later a 2000 cc engine became available...
and the Nissan Auster.
First Generation (Y50, 2004-2009)
When the Prince (Nissan) Gloria was first introduced in 1959, it was based on a stretched version of the original Prince (Nissan) Skyline, which was first introduced in 1957. Nissan used this approach again for the Fuga, using the Skyline platform again.Nissan wanted to create a fresh approach started by the Cedric/Gloria and focus its efforts to compete with European executive mid-sized sports sedans, such as the BMW 5 series
BMW 5 Series
The BMW 5 Series is a mid-size / executive car manufactured by BMW since 1972. The car, now in its sixth generation, is sold in sedan and touring body styles....
, Audi A6
Audi A6
The Audi A6 is an executive car marketed by the German automaker Audi AG, now in its fourth generation. As the successor to the Audi 100, the A6 is manufactured in Neckarsulm, Germany – and is available in saloon, and wagon configurations, the latter marketed by Audi as the Avant.All generations...
, Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is a range of executive-size cars manufactured by Mercedes-Benz in various engine and body configurations. The E initially stood for Einspritzmotor, ; a new feature in volume production vehicles at the time that the E-Class first appeared, with the E as a suffix to the...
and Jaguar S-Type
Jaguar S-Type
The Jaguar S-Type was a mid-size luxury/executive car that debuted at the 1998 Birmingham Motor Show and went on sale in spring 1999. The name is a revival of a previous Jaguar model, the S-Type introduced in 1963.-Overview:...
. The Fuga's primary competitor from Toyota is the Toyota Crown
Toyota Crown
The Toyota Crown is a line of full-size luxury sedans by Toyota. The range was primarily available in Japan and some other Asian countries, originally designed to serve as a taxi...
Athlete Series, but also competes with the Lexus GS
Lexus GS
The Lexus GS is a series of mid-size luxury sports sedans / executive cars sold by Lexus since 1993. Designed to fill the gap between the ES and LS, and to provide Lexus with a performance sedan to compete in the mid-luxury class, three generations of the GS have been produced to date...
.
The Fuga trim levels began with "XV" and ended with "GT" as the top trim package, equivalent to the previous "Brougham" and "Gran Turismo" versions of the Cedric
Nissan Cedric
The Nissan Cedric is a large automobile produced by Nissan since 1960. It was developed to provide upscale transportation, competing with the Prince Skyline and Gloria which were later merged into the Nissan family...
and Gloria
Nissan Gloria
The Gloria is a large luxury car made from 1959 by the Prince Motor Company, and later by Nissan Motors since its merger with the former - hence being originally marketed as Prince Gloria and later as Nissan Gloria...
.
In markets outside Japan it is sold as the second-generation Infiniti M
Infiniti M
The "M" nameplate has been used on various mid-luxury cars from the Infiniti luxury division of Nissan.The first iteration was the M30 Coupe/Convertible, which were rebadged JDM Nissan Leopard....
(M35/45). The Infiniti M became the flagship of the Infiniti
Infiniti
is the luxury division of automaker Nissan. Infiniti officially started selling vehicles on November 8, 1989 in North America. Marketing operations have since grown to include the Middle East, South Korea, Russia, Taiwan, China, Ukraine and the United Kingdom. Infiniti began sales in additional...
luxury division after the 2006 model year, as the Infiniti Q (the Cima's counterpart in certain markets) was discontinued. However the Cima would remain in production for the Japanese domestic market and it is 2" longer than the Fuga which slots below it in the lineup.
The Fuga is also used as an uplevel taxi
Taxicab
A taxicab, also taxi or cab, is a type of vehicle for hire with a driver, used by a single passenger or small group of passengers, often for a non-shared ride. A taxicab conveys passengers between locations of their choice...
in Japan.
Equipment
Aluminum is used in the body, hood, trunk lid and is also used in the doors internally to reduce weight. The front suspension uses a double wishbone setup, also to reduce unsprung weight, and to improve vehicle handling. This type of suspension was previously used on the Cedric/Gloria until 1983, when that platform began to use MacPherson struts for the front suspension, but still uses the multilink rear suspension which was introduced on the Cedric/Gloria in 1979. The Fuga uses aluminum alloy extensively in both the front and rear suspension components.The GT sports package includes Nissan's 4WS version of HICAS
HICAS
HICAS is Nissan's rear wheel steering system found on cars ranging from the more recent Skyline and Fairlady Z iterations to smaller models like the Nissan Cefiro , 240SX/Silvia /180SX and Nissan Serena/Nissan Largo. It is also found on models from Nissan's Infiniti division, such as the Q45,...
to improve stability and handling, taking advantage of the 53:47 weight distribution.
A driver aid system used in Japan, called Distance Control Assistance, pushes the gas pedal against the foot when the DVD navigation with GPS determines that an unsafe speed is being maintained. If the cruise control
Cruise control
Cruise control is a system that automatically controls the speed of a motor vehicle. The system takes over the throttle of the car to maintain a steady speed as set by the driver.-History:...
is being used, the Distance Control Assistance will reduce speed automatically, and will warn the driver that an adjustment is being made with an audible bell sound.
Body styles
| Chassis code | (CBA-)Y50 | (CBA-P)Y50 | (CBA-PN)Y50 | (CBA-G)Y50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | VQ25DE(NEO) | VQ35DE(NEO) | VQ35DE(NEO) | VK45DE(NEO) |
| Drive | RWD | RWD | ATTESA E-TS 4WD | RWD |
| Chassis code | (DBA-)Y50 | (DBA-P)Y50 | (DBA-PN)Y50 | (CBA-G)Y50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | VQ25HR | VQ35HR | VQ35HR | VK45DE(NEO) |
| Drive | RWD | RWD | ATTESA E-TS 4WD | RWD |
Engines
| Engine code | Years | Layout | Compression (:1) | Power, torque@rpm |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VQ25DE(NEO) Nissan VQ engine The VQ is a V6 piston engine produced by Nissan with displacements varying from 2.0 L to 4.0 L. It is an aluminum block DOHC 4-valve design with aluminum heads. It is fitted with Nissan's EGI/ECCS sequential multi-point fuel injection system... |
2004–2007 | 2495 cc (85.0x73.3) V6 | 10.3 | 210 PS @6000, 265 newton metres (195.5 ft·lbf) @4400 |
| VQ25HR Nissan VQ engine The VQ is a V6 piston engine produced by Nissan with displacements varying from 2.0 L to 4.0 L. It is an aluminum block DOHC 4-valve design with aluminum heads. It is fitted with Nissan's EGI/ECCS sequential multi-point fuel injection system... |
2007–2009 | 2495 cc (85.0x73.3) V6 | 10.3 | 223 PS @6800, 263 newton metres (194 ft·lbf) @4800 |
| VQ35DE(NEO) Nissan VQ engine The VQ is a V6 piston engine produced by Nissan with displacements varying from 2.0 L to 4.0 L. It is an aluminum block DOHC 4-valve design with aluminum heads. It is fitted with Nissan's EGI/ECCS sequential multi-point fuel injection system... |
2004–2007 | 3498 cc (85.0x73.3) V6 | 10.3 | 280 PS @6200, 363 newton metres (267.7 ft·lbf)@4800 |
| VQ35HR Nissan VQ engine The VQ is a V6 piston engine produced by Nissan with displacements varying from 2.0 L to 4.0 L. It is an aluminum block DOHC 4-valve design with aluminum heads. It is fitted with Nissan's EGI/ECCS sequential multi-point fuel injection system... |
2007–2009 | 3498 cc (95.5x81.4) V6 | 10.6 | 313 PS @6800, 358 newton metres (264 ft·lbf)@4800 |
| VK45DE(NEO) Nissan VK engine The VK engine is a V8 piston engine from Nissan. It is an aluminum DOHC 4-valve design.The VK56 engine was originally based on Nissan's VQ V6 rather than the VH V8 used in previous Q45/Cima models. Changes include: a variable polymer intake manifold, newly designed heads, and a larger drive by... |
2004–2009 | 4494 cc (93x82.7) V8 | 10.5 | 333 PS, 455 newton metres (335.6 ft·lbf)@4000@6400, |
Specifications
| Model | 250GT, 250XV | 350GT, 350XV | 450GT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Layout | 6-Cylinder-V-Motor (four stroke), Angle 60° | 8-Cylinder-V-Motor (four stroke), 90° | |
| Displacement | 2495 cc | 3498 cc | 4494 cc |
| Engine type | VQ25DE(NEO) Nissan VQ engine The VQ is a V6 piston engine produced by Nissan with displacements varying from 2.0 L to 4.0 L. It is an aluminum block DOHC 4-valve design with aluminum heads. It is fitted with Nissan's EGI/ECCS sequential multi-point fuel injection system... |
VQ35DE(NEO) Nissan VQ engine The VQ is a V6 piston engine produced by Nissan with displacements varying from 2.0 L to 4.0 L. It is an aluminum block DOHC 4-valve design with aluminum heads. It is fitted with Nissan's EGI/ECCS sequential multi-point fuel injection system... |
VK45DE(NEO) Nissan VK engine The VK engine is a V8 piston engine from Nissan. It is an aluminum DOHC 4-valve design.The VK56 engine was originally based on Nissan's VQ V6 rather than the VH V8 used in previous Q45/Cima models. Changes include: a variable polymer intake manifold, newly designed heads, and a larger drive by... |
| Bore x Stroke(mm) | 85x73.3 | 95.5x81.4 | 93x82.7 |
| Maximum Power@rpm | 210 PS @6000 | 280 PS @6200 | 333 PS @6400 |
| Maximum Torque@rpm | 265 newton metres (195.5 ft·lbf) @4400 | 363 newton metres (267.7 ft·lbf)@4800 | 455 newton metres (335.6 ft·lbf)@4000 |
| Compression ratio (:1) | 10.3 | 10.3 | 10.5:1 |
| Valve gear | Chain driven DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | ||
| Transmission | 5 speed automatic with manual mode | ||
| Suspension front | Double-wishbone axle, coil springs | ||
| Suspension rear | Multi-link axle, coil springs | ||
| Brakes | Power assisted disc brakes | ||
| Steering | Rack & pinion, servo assisted optional All wheel steering "Super-Hicas" |
||
| Body | Steel monocoque, mit Hilfsrahmen | ||
| Track front/rear | 1540/1555mm | ||
| Wheelbase | 2900 mm | ||
| Length x breadth x height | 4930 x 1805 x 1510 mm | ||
| Weight empty | 1670 kg | 1700–1760 kg | 1770–1800 kg |
| Top speed | not published | ||
| 0–100 km/h | not published | ||
| Consumption (L./100 Kilometer, Japanese std cycle) | 9,0 High octane | 10,7–11,5 High octane | 12,4 High octane |
| Domestic price | ¥ 3,969–4,200 Mio. (12/07) EUR equivalent € 25.800–27.300 |
¥ 4,494–5,334 Mio. (12/07) EUR equivalent € 29.200–34.700 |
¥ 5,712–6,279 Mio. (2008) EUR equivalent € 37.100–40.800 |
Marketing
When the Fuga was first introduced for sale October 14, 2004 the advertising campaign used a musical work in the fugueFugue
In music, a fugue is a compositional technique in two or more voices, built on a subject that is introduced at the beginning in imitation and recurs frequently in the course of the composition....
style. The work is titled "Vortex", composed and arranged by Akihiko Matsumoto, and was specially commissioned for Nissan. The music was played in three movements by a full orchestra for 7 minutes and 42 seconds, and a recording was given to dealers in Japan as a promotional DVD-CD gift for customers called "Fuga The Movie and Premium Soundtrack", free of charge.
The DVD and CD package was not available for private sale, with the DVD providing a gallery of images, and descriptions of key technologies such as how the adaptive cruise control functions, various safety technologies like the Blind Spot camera, which is a camera installed on the passenger side side view mirror displaying a view of the curb on the in-dash monitor, and a movie with the Fuga on a mountain road, using the "Vortex" soundtrack. The DVD is recorded in Dolby 5.1 surround sound.
Second generation (Y51, 2009-)
The second generation Nissan Fuga, introduced as the Infiniti MInfiniti M
The "M" nameplate has been used on various mid-luxury cars from the Infiniti luxury division of Nissan.The first iteration was the M30 Coupe/Convertible, which were rebadged JDM Nissan Leopard....
, was previewed at the 2009 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
The Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance is an automotive charitable event held each year on the Pebble Beach Golf Links in Pebble Beach, California, considered the most prestigious event of its kind. It is the finale of a week long festival of classic cars events in the Monterey area every year...
. The new Fuga debuted at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show. The production version went on sale across Japan starting on December 21, 2009. It is sold in overseas markets under the Infiniti
Infiniti
is the luxury division of automaker Nissan. Infiniti officially started selling vehicles on November 8, 1989 in North America. Marketing operations have since grown to include the Middle East, South Korea, Russia, Taiwan, China, Ukraine and the United Kingdom. Infiniti began sales in additional...
nameplate as the third-generation M (M37/M56/35h/30d).
The Y51 series Infiniti M
Infiniti M
The "M" nameplate has been used on various mid-luxury cars from the Infiniti luxury division of Nissan.The first iteration was the M30 Coupe/Convertible, which were rebadged JDM Nissan Leopard....
/ Nissan Fuga introduced November 2009 is only 50 mm (2 in) shorter than the F50 series Nissan Cima
Nissan Cima
The Nissan Cima is a large luxury sedan produced by Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. for the Japanese market. The car's name is derived from Spanish for "summit". The hood ornament uses an image of an acanthus leaf. The acanthus leaf was commonly used by classical Greeks to make a wreath for use as a...
, with the same width dimensions of 1845 mm (6.1 ft) and height of 1515 mm (5 ft) compared to the Cima's of 1490 mm (4.9 ft) height. On August 2010, the Fuga became Nissan's flagship with the announcement of the cancellation of the Nissan Cima
Nissan Cima
The Nissan Cima is a large luxury sedan produced by Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. for the Japanese market. The car's name is derived from Spanish for "summit". The hood ornament uses an image of an acanthus leaf. The acanthus leaf was commonly used by classical Greeks to make a wreath for use as a...
and the Nissan President
Nissan President
The Nissan President was a Japanese luxury limousine produced by Nissan from 1965 to 2010. The car was mainly used by corporate executives and government officers. It was a luxury sedan specifically aimed to the Japanese market, where its main competitor was the Toyota Century.The President was...
. The Fuga is 115 mm (4.5 in) shorter than the Nissan President, and the Fuga has a longer wheelbase at 2900 mm (114.2 in), compared to the wheelbase on the President and Cima at 2870 mm (113 in). When the Fuga assumed the role as flagship sedan of Nissan Japan August 2010, it became the first time that Nissan didn't sell a premium luxury V8 sedan in Japan; the Fuga's North American cousin, the Infiniti M56, is offered with a V8 shared with the Infiniti QX56.
The VK45DE V8 engine used in the previous generation is no longer offered in Japan, neither is the succeeding VK56VD V8 which is only found on the Fuga's North American counterpart, the Infiniti M56. When Fuga assumed the role as flagship sedan of Nissan Japan August 2010, with the discontinuation of the Nissan Cima
Nissan Cima
The Nissan Cima is a large luxury sedan produced by Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. for the Japanese market. The car's name is derived from Spanish for "summit". The hood ornament uses an image of an acanthus leaf. The acanthus leaf was commonly used by classical Greeks to make a wreath for use as a...
, that was the first time that Nissan didn't sell a premium luxury V8 sedan in Japan.
The VQ35HR 3.5 L V6 Hybrid is now the Fuga's third engine option, utilizing the Atkinson cycle
Atkinson cycle
The Atkinson cycle engine is a type of internal combustion engine invented by James Atkinson in 1882. The Atkinson cycle is designed to provide efficiency at the expense of power density, and is used in some modern hybrid electric applications.-Design:...
. The electric motor, installed in parallel between the engine and the transmission, produces 68 PS from 1.3kWh lithium-ion batteries that are expected to have a service life of 10 years. The batteries are installed upright behind the rear seats. The Fuga Hybrid will introduce Nissan's first in-house developed electric hybrid technology, and Nissan claims it will double the fuel economy
Fuel economy in automobiles
Fuel usage in automobiles refers to the fuel efficiency relationship between distance traveled by an automobile and the amount of fuel consumed....
of its gasoline-powered version.
A driving mode selector knob has been installed as standard equipment on all models, situated below the transmission gear lever and between the heated and ventilated front seat controls, providing four selections labeled "Standard", "Sport", "Eco", and "Snow", allowing the 7-speed transmission, engine and various systems to optimize driving based on varying conditions. To minimize exhaust noise intrusion into the passenger compartment from the engine at low RPMs, "Active Noise Control" has been installed. Double-piston shock absorbers, developed by Kayaba Industry Company, have replaced the ones previously supplied by Hitachi
Hitachi
Hitachi is a multinational corporation specializing in high-technology.Hitachi may also refer to:*Hitachi, Ibaraki, Japan*Hitachi province, former province of Japan*Prince Hitachi and Princess Hitachi, members of the Japanese imperial family...
.
Trim levels offered in Japan start with the 250GT, 250GT Type P, 250GT "A" package; 370GT, 370GT FOUR (AWD), 370GT FOUR (AWD) "A" package, 370GT Type S, with the 370VIP at the top of the range. The 370GT Type S uses 20" Potenza RE050A 245/40 tires, with other trim packages using Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT 245/50 tires on 18" with all wheels consisting of alluminum alloy.
Some of the optional interior equipment includes heated and ventilated front seats, power reclining rear seats, power ottoman
Ottoman (furniture)
An ottoman is a piece of furniture consisting of a padded, upholstered seat or bench having neither back nor arms, often used as a stool or footstool, or in some cases as an improvised coffee table. Ottomans are often sold as coordinating furniture with armchairs or gliders.An ottoman can also be...
for the rear passenger opposite the driver, and HDD navigation.
Safety technology has also been introduced, such as Lane Departure Prevention, which uses a small camera mounted above the rearview mirror to gauge distance from the lane markers, and will lightly tap selected brakes when necessary to help ease the car back into the correct lane. It will allow for unimpeded lane changes when the turn signal is used, and will yield control to the driver at all times.
Blind Spot Intervention System uses sensors to provide a visual warning in the side view mirror. If the car senses that movement towards the obstacle is occurring, it will provide an audible warning and will apply opposite side brakes to guide the vehicle into the correct lane.
The Nissan Fuga Hybrid, together with the Nissan Leaf
Nissan Leaf
Nissan introduced its first battery electric vehicle, the Nissan Altra at the Los Angeles International Auto Show on 29 December 1997. The Altra EV was produced between 1998 and 2002, only about 200 vehicles were ever produced, and it was mainly used as a fleet vehicle for companies such as...
, will include Nissan's new Vehicle Sound for Pedestrians system to alert pedestrians, the blind and others to their presence when the hybrid is operating at low speeds in all-electric mode.
Engines
| Model | Years | Type/code | Power, torque@rpm |
|---|---|---|---|
| 370GT | 2009- | 3.7L V6 24-valve VVEL (VQ37VHR) | 333 PS @ 7,000 rpm, 363 newton metre @ 5,200 rpm |
| 250GT | 2009- | 2.5L V6 24-valve (VQ25HR) | 225 PS @ 6,400 rpm, 258 newton metre @ 4,800 rpm |
| Hybrid | 2010- | 3.5L V6 24-valve (VQ35HR) | 313 PS @ 6,800 rpm, 358 newton metre @ 4,800 rpm 68 PS from electric motor |