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North
American Name
(Japanese
Market Name) |
MY
2000 |
MY
2001 |
MY
2002 |
MY
2003 |
Sentra
(Sunny) |
All
new redesign. New exterior and interior
New 1.8L inline-4 engine (QG18DE) for base models. Lean burn CA models meet SULEV
requirements. SE models feature refined SR20DE engines.
On sale March 1st, 2000 |
Slight
model changes.
SE-R preview at
Detroit NAIAS Auto
Show. |
SE-R
model with new QR series 2.5L engine. Two trims for SE-R in 170 bhp and 180 bhp.
Rockford-Fosgate stereo system in SE-R. |
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Altima
(Bluebird) |
Slightly
restyled exterior. Extra 5 bhp. Strut tower brace and Monroe gas
struts on certain models. |
Minor
changes. |
Full
preview here
Debt at 2001 Chicago or New York auto show.
Fall
2001 release (earlier than normal product cycle release).
Major
redesign. Moves up to mid size segment.
New standard 2.5L
QR inline-4 series engine.
Optional VQ 3.5L V-6 engine.
New multilink independent rear suspension. |
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Maxima
(Cefiro) |
Major
redesign. Refined VQ engine, variable induction system and variable capacity muffler for
222 bhp. All new exterior and interior. Larger brakes. Standard
keyless entry and ABS. |
20th
Anniversary Limited Edition will have 227 bhp engine, bright polished 17"
alloy wheels, bronze tinted headlamps, drilled foot pedals, new spoiler
and side sills, and highly chromatic blue paint. On sale Sept. 2000.
All MY2001s will receive active head restraint as standard
equipment. |
Larger
3.5L V-6 with over 250 bhp. |
Major
redesign. Moves up to full size segment. Carries over previous year
3.5L V-6.
Goes back to independent rear suspension. |
Z
(Fairlady Z) |
Scheduled
preview
at New York Auto Show cancelled. |
Updated
Z concept to debut at
Detroit
NAIAS
Auto Show. |
More
time on the auto show circuit. |
350Z
moniker?
Under
$30k price.
Early
2002 release as a MY2003?
VQ 3.5L V-6 with rear wheel drive, standard 5 or 6 speed manual transmission.
Rumored to
based off XVL platform.
Convertible
model follows shortly. |
| Model |
2000 |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
Frontier
(Datsun) |
Frontier
Crew Cab (4 doors) and Dessert Runner (4x2 drive train with 4x4 spec
suspension) added to line up. |
Face-lift. More
aggressive exterior.
Restyled interior.
Due Aug. 2000.
New optional 210hp supercharged V-6 in November 2000 (Frontier SC).
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New
Rockford-Fosgate
premium audio system.
Long bed crew cab available. |
Total
redesign. Shares platform with new SUT.
New DOHC multi-valve V-6? |
| Xterra |
New
small SUV based on Frontier platform.
Designed by NDI. |
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Redesigned
exterior and new interior.
New
Rockford Fosgate premium audio system.
210 bhp supercharged
V-6 option. |
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Pathfinder
(Terrano) |
Exterior
redesign. LE and SE models now have different fascia. |
Spring
2000 release.
New 3.5L DOHC 24 valve V-6 engine (VQ35DE).
Over 70 bhp more than
previous 3.3L SOHC 12 valve V-6. Slight exterior and more interior
restyling. |
Part
time 4x4 on SE and LE models to be swapped for All-Mode system. |
Full redesign.
Increase in size and capacity. |
SUT
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Frontier Crew Cab based 4 door
SUV
Scheduled
to be released. Same specs as new Frontier. |
| Full
size truck |
Confirmed
for production at the New York Auto Show
(April 19th).
All new platform and all new V-8 engine. To be built in new Missisipi plant.
Four door models will be part of the launch. |
Concept
debut at
Detroit NAIAS Auto
Show. |
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To
be built at new Canton, Mississippi plant going online in Summer
2003.
Due
in 2004 or late 2003. |
| Quest |
Major
restyling. Added 2nd side door.
Slightly more powerful engine (VG33E). |
Minor
restyling. |
Short
run of 2002 model.
Agreement
with Ford to manufacture Quest/ Villager ends early.
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New
model to be shown at 2002 New York or Chicago Auto Show.
Altima/Maxima based car platform.
VQ35DE or VQ30DE likely engine(s) of choice for new model. |
| ZR
Mini-SUV |
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Japanese
market release. CR-V and RAV4 fighter.
Inline-4 with QG or new QR engine (for class leading power).
Unlikely to come to the U.S. |
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| Model |
2000 |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
| Infiniti |
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G20
(Primera) |
Extra
5 bhp through variable capacity muffler |
Carryover
from 2000 |
Rumored
demise of model.
Or possible full
redesign. V-6 power. More European influenced styling. |
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I30/I35
(Cefiro) |
Major
redesign. More powerful VQ engine and variable capacity muffler for
227 bhp. All new exterior and interior. Xenon HID on Touring models.
Return of analog Infiniti clock. |
Minor
enhancements. |
Changes
to I35 with new 3.5L VQ engine with 260 bhp.
Scheduled
restyling including revised grille.
Standard traction control system. Optional Vehicle Dynamics Control.
Standard 17" wheels. Same leather as 2002 Q45. Optional heated
steering wheel. |
MY
2004 goes to rear wheel drive? |
| QE |
Rumored
to be a high
performance rear wheel drive sports sedan to fight the Lexus GS400
and BMW 540i. |
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Arriving early 2002 or
late 2001. |
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| XVL/G35
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All new global
platform debut with XVL concept
car shown at various auto shows. |
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Return
of second rear wheel drive sedan to Infiniti's line up.
Japanese version features direct injection VQ engine and
CVT with over 250 bhp. CVT unlikely to make it to the States.
Competing against
BMW 3, Audi A4 and
Lexus IS300. Pricing estimated around $30,000.
Early 2002 release in the United States. |
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Q45
(Cima) |
10th
Anniversary Edition.
Same 266 bhp engine as previous year. Now with standard
electronically controlled shocks, badging, real interior wood and optional GPS
navigation system. |
Short
lived carry over from 2000 model. |
Full
redesign for 2002 model.
Shown at
New York Auto Show on April 19th, 2000.
Read
review here.
Powered by new 4.5L V-8 (VK
series) with 340 bhp and 5-speed automatic
transmission.
On sale April, 2001. |
Even
more powerful V-8 engine option. |
QX4
(Terrano Regulus) |
Carry
over from 1999. |
Spring
2000 release.
New 3.5L DOHC 24 valve V-6 engine (VQ35DE).
Over 70 bhp more than
previous 3.3L SOHC 12 valve V-6. Slight exterior and interior
restyling. Standard Xenon HID head lights. Optional GPS navigation system. Now standard 4x2
drivetrain with optional All-Mode system. |
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Full redesign.
Stays mid-size to compete against BMW X5, Mercedes ML320, and Lexus
RX300. |
| Sports
Coupe |
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Coupe based off new Z car/XVL platform. May have similar styling. |
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Full
size SUV
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Announced
at New York Auto Show |
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| FX45 |
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Click
here to view
Crossover hybrid SUV shown at Detroit Auto Show.
Officially announced for production at New York Auto Show.
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