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North American
Name
(Japanese
Market Name) |
MY 2002 |
MY 2003 |
MY 2004 |
MY 2005 |
Sentra / SE-R
(Sunny) |
Carryover with slight change to trim package. SE
model dropped.
SE-R and SE-R Spec V added packing
165bhp and 175bhp respectively. |
Most likely a carryover with a possible chance
for a facelift. |
If no facelift in MY03, one is likely in
04. |
All new model likely, based on the new
Renault/Nissan
"C-segment" platform. |
Altima
(Bluebird) |
Major redesign. Moves up to midsize
segment.
New standard 2.5L QR inline-4 engine.
175bhp
Optional 3.5L VQ V6 engine.
240bhp.
Offered in 2.5, 2.5S, 2.5SL, and 3.5SE
grades. |
Minor changes including possible interior
upgrades and maybe a bump in horsepower. |
Minor changes, if any. |
Possible facelift? |
Maxima
(Cefiro) |
Substantial facelift.
New, larger 3.5L VQ V6.
255bhp.
New front & rear treatments
highlighted by HID headlights and clear taillights.
Nav system optional.
6-speed manual on
SE. |
Essentially a carryover, though a new Titanium
edition is offered for SE. Offers polished wheels and metallic
upgrades for the interior. |
All-new. Based on the new Altima
platform.
Rumors suggest AWD may be an option,
along with 2+2-style seating.
Independent rear
suspension. |
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350Z
(Fairlady Z) |
Production Z debuts at autoshow. |
The Z returns! Based on RWD FM platform
and packing a 287bhp 3.5L VQ V6.
6-speed manual and 5-speed auto
offered.
Nismo performance upgrades offered for
the first time in America via dealerships. |
Convertible model debuts. |
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| Model |
2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
Frontier
(Datsun) |
Revised interior with Rockford-Fosgate audio
system.
Pull-type parking brake
gone.
Long Bed Crew Cab
available. |
New Open Sky model offered with convertible
top.
Possible bump in
power.
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Total redesign? |
| Xterra |
Revised interior and exterior facelift.
210bhp Supercharged V6
option. |
Possible bump in power.
New colors and possible leather seat
option. |
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Pathfinder
(Terrano) |
Slight facelift with new grille treatment and
roof rack.
XE model dropped |
Carryover? |
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Murano
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Debuts at NY Auto Show |
All-new, Altima-based crossover Ute. 3.5VQ
V6 with dual exhaust.
CVT standard. |
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| Full Size Truck |
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Canton plant comes on-line by summer. New
V8-powered full-size truck should roll out within 12
months. |
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| Full Size SUV |
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Canton plant comes on-line by summer. New
V8-powered full-size SUV should roll out within 12 months. |
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| Quest |
Concept debuts at
NAIAS. Hints at new Nissan
styling direction. |
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Canton, Mississippi plant comes on-line by summer.
VQ-powered
Quest roll out within 12 months. |
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2002 |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
| Infiniti |
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G20
(Primera) |
Slight facelift. "t" model dropped for
"Sport" moniker. |
End of the line likely for the G20. |
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I30/I35
(Cefiro) |
Slight facelift with new Q45-style grille and
revised taillights.
255bhp 3.5VQ V6
standard. |
Future in question. M45 could replace
it. |
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| M45 |
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As predicted by FA, M45 is based on JDM
Gloria.
4.5L V8 from Q45. Priced to compete
with competitor's V6 models. |
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| G35 |
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G35 goes on sale with minimal exterior changes
vs. XVL concept.
3.5VQ V-6 with 260bhp standard with
5-speed manumatic. Based on acclaimed FM RWD platform, shared with
the new 350Z.
Stunning G35 coupe on sale late 2002.
275 bhp & 6-speed manual offered.
New! Running changes for
sedan...
· The addition of a close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission
(February 2003 availability)
· Standard xenon headlights on Leather Luxury model
· Addition of sunroof to Premium Package
· Available satellite radio (choice of XM or Sirius) |
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Q45
(Cima) |
Full redesign.
Powered by new 4.5L VK V8 with 340bhp
and 5-speed automatic. |
· New higher
final drive gear ratio (3.133:1)
· Engine certified now as LEV
· Revised grille, headlight and rear end finisher
· New trunk auto close (pull down) function
· Standard electronic compass in rearview mirror
· Puddle lights added to underside of outside mirrors
· 6 disc in dash CD changer relocated to center cluster
· Embroidered Infiniti logos added to front seat backs, new visor extenders
· New rear seat center head restraint with two-way manual adjustment
· Premium Package now includes climate controlled seats for driver and front passenger with cooling and heating functions, satellite radio (choice of XM or Sirius), full auto open/close trunk function (delayed availability) and titanium color 18-inch wheels
· Three new exterior colors - Emerald Mist, Brilliant Silver and Golden Sand |
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QX4
(Terrano Regulus) |
New steering wheel and laser-guided cruise
control offered. |
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Current model's demise likely with the
introduction of the FX45 and Full-Size Infiniti SUV |
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| Sports Coupe |
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Possible
GT-R based sports car comes to
America? |
Full size SUV
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Canton plant comes on-line by summer. New
V8-powered full-size SUV should roll out within 12 months. |
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| FX45 |
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Production-ready design likely onsale in
MY04.
3.5VQ powered FX35?
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Last update
07/08/02
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Editors: N.S.
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