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Nissan Gloria and Cedric (Y34 series)

The Y34 series was introduced in 1999 and was sold under two names, the Gloria and the Cedric. These two cars were almost identical with the same sheet metal, chassis, suspension and engine options and are only distinguishable (aside from badging) by minor differences such as different colours, interior trim, wheels, different front grille, and different tail lights (Cedric are red, Gloria are clear). From 2001 onwards the Gloria received different headlights with a triple round chrome arrangement behind the plastic covers, and a different front bumper. The Y34 was also sold in the US after production had ended in Japan as an Infiniti M45 with different dashboard styling and V8 VK45DE engine, but no Japanese spec models received this power plant.

Engines the Gloria/Cedric did receive included the 3,000cc V6 turbo VQ30DET with 208kW (280hp), and is the largest of the turbo VQ engine series released by Nissan. A 6 speed continuously variable Extroid transmission (CVT) with tiptronic mode and steering wheel shift buttons was available on high spec models, as well as a 4 speed automatic transmission.

The Gloria/Cedric was one of the first vehicles in Nissan's range to rely on an in dash TV screen displaying TV and navigation information (which will not work in Australia), reversing camera view as well as other vitals about the operation of the audio system and climate control. Control of aircon and related functions can be done via regular climate control buttons on the dash, or via navigation from buttons near the screen, or from an optional steering wheel mounted push stick.

In full spec the Gloria/Cedric was an extremely well appointed car, standard and optional features include:

Although essentially the same cars in similar spec, the naming for different models between the Gloria and Cedric was slightly different.

GLORIA MODEL LINEUP

Ultima

3,000cc turbo V6 VQ30DET model. This model is allowed for import

Ultima V-package

Ultima with leather interior as standard, quad airbags, electric steering column standard, electric rear seat, and rear aircon and audio controls. This model is allowed for import

Ultima-Z

Ultima with Extroid Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). This model is allowed for import

Ultima-Z V-package

Ultima V-package with CVT transmission. Called the Ultima-VZ for series 2's. This model is allowed for import

Autech

3,000cc turbo model with Autech body kit, Autech front grille, BBS wheels, Autech exhaust and black or cream leather interior as standard. This model is allowed for import

250TX and 250S (series 2)

2,500cc non turbo VQ25DD models These models are not allowed for import

250TX FOUR and 250S FOUR (series 2)

2,500cc turbo 4WD version with RB25DET engine, although with NEO variable valve timing this RB is an LEV low emissions variant and thus produces marginally less power than the R34 of the same period, with 192kW (260hp). These models are not allowed for import

300TX and 300SV (series 2)

3,000cc non turbo VQ30DD models. These models are not allowed for import

GLORIA MODEL LINEUP

300LX

3,000cc turbo V6 VQ30DET model. This model is allowed for import

300VIP

LX with leather interior as standard, quad airbags, electric steering column standard, electric rear seat, and rear aircon and audio controls. This model is allowed for import

300LX-Z

LX with Extroid Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). This model is allowed for import

300VIP-Z

300LX-Z with CVT transmission, but also featuring leather interior as standard, quad airbags, electric steering column standard, electric rear seat, and rear aircon and audio controls. This model is allowed for import

Autech

3,000cc turbo model with Autech body kit, Autech front grille, BBS wheels, Autech exhaust and black or cream leather interior as standard. This model is allowed for import

250L, 250LV and 250AX

2,500cc non turbo VQ25DD models These models are not allowed for import

250L FOUR and 250LV FOUR

2,500cc turbo 4WD version with RB25DET engine, although with NEO variable valve timing this RB is an LEV low emissions variant and thus produces marginally less power than the R34 of the same period, with 192kW (260hp). These models are not allowed for import

300LV and 300AX

3,000cc non turbo VQ30DD models. These models are not allowed for import

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