Used Nissan Fuga for sale

The Nissan Fuga is a mid-size luxury sedan manufactured by the famous Japanese automaker Nissan since 2004. From its first debut until present, the car has been highly appreciated by consumers, thanks to its class-leading interior roominess, excellent performance and a wide range of luxurious interior trim options. To learn more about this luxury sports car, let’s take a closer look at the professional review below.

Nissan Fuga: A Luxury Sports Sedan To Buy

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd launched the Fuga in 2004 as a luxury sports sedan. The car is designed based on the Nissan FM platform, but on a wider, stretched wheelbase version. After the discontinuation of the Nissan President and Nissan Cima, the Fuge became one of the Nissan’s flagship vehicles. In Europe and North America, the Fuga is sold as the 2nd- and 3rd-generation Infiniti M (Q70 from 2014), where it has been the leading car of the Infiniti luxury division of Nissan since 2006.

Outstanding Features

• Exceptional performance
• A luxurious, detailed interior
• Advanced technology

I. First Generation (2004 - 2009)

The first generation Nissan Fuga started in 2004 and stopped in 2009. In the first generation, Nissan tried to make a fresh vehicle started by the Gloria/Cedric and focus its efforts to battle with European executive mid-sized sports sedans such as Jaguar S-Type, Mercedes-Benz E-class, Audi A6 and BMW 5 series. The initial competitors from Toyota of the Fuga are the Lexus GS and the Toyota Crown Athlete Series.

The Fuga trim levels started with “XV” and ended with “GT” as the top trim package, equivalent to the previous “Gran Turismo” and “Brougham” versions of the Gloria and Cedric.

In Japan, the Nissan Fuga is used to be an uplevel taxi.

1. Equipment of the first generation Fuga

To reduce the weight of the car, aluminium is used in the body, trunk lid, hood and in the doors. The front suspension uses a double wishbone setup, which helps in enhancing vehicle handling as well as reducing unsprung weight. Aluminum alloy is also used widely in both the front and rear suspension parts.

The GT sports package consists of Nissan’s 4WS version of HICAS to enhance handling and stability, taking benefit of the 53:47 weight distribution.

The Fuga is also fitted with a driver aid system, named Distance Control Assistance, which pushes the pedal against the foot when the GPS with DVD navigation detects that an unsafe speed is being maintained. If the Autonomous cruise control system is being used, the Distance Control Assistance will automatically decrease speed, and will alert the driver that an adjustment is being set up with a warning bell.

2. Powertrain

Engine

• 2.5 L V6 VQ25DE
• 2.5 L V6 VQ25HR
• 3.5 L V6 VQ35DE
• 3.5 L V6 VQ35HR
• 4.5 L V8 VK45DE

Transmission

• 5-speed automatic

II. Second Generation (2009 - present)

The second generation Fuga began in 2009 and still in production until present. The second generation is sold in overseas markets under the name “Infiniti” as the 3rd-generation M (M37/M56/35h/30d).

Compared to the previous generation, this generation features a restyled exterior and interior, Nissan’s new VQ35HR and VQ25HR engines and other refinements.

1. Exterior

A new look is given to the Fuga with redesigned grille, headlights, rear combination lamps and front and rear bumpers.

The GT Style S model even comes with a more styling package, including a “smoky chrome” finish to the inside of the headlights and new side sill spoilers.

New tire and wheel packages add to the sporty appearance of the new Fuga, with a new 18-inch aluminum wheels standard on the 450 GT, 450GT type, 250GT, 350GT and 350GT Four models, and a new 19-inch aluminum wheels standard on the GT Type S model.

Seven color options are available for this generation, including Titanium Gray, Stratosphere Blue, Super Black, titanium metallic Titanium Gray, metallic Warm Satin Silver, pearl metallic Stratosphere Blue, metallic Blade Silver.

2. Interior

In the second generation, the interior has been revised to improve the feelings of craftsmanship and luxury, with special attention paid to the details of all controls and trim panels and the interior materials. Improvements include  new rear seat fabric and a new full-automatic air-conditioning system with a Plasma Cluster Ion® anti-bacterial function*3, new billet aluminum center stack control switches, the addition of pure silver accents to the piano-black interior finisher trim, new bubinga wood and grain pattern of the genuine wood finishers (from rosewood), new three-dimensional instrument dials with white and blue violet illumination.

3. Powertrain

Engine:

• 2.5 L V6 VQ25HR
• 3.7 L V6 VQ37VHR
• 3.5 L V6 (Hybrid) VQ35HR

Transmission

• 7-speed automatic

Nissan Fuga Price

On used car market, a used Nissan Fuga for sale is now varying from $3,500 to $32,000 (FOB price) depending on model year, installed features, mileage and other conditions. If a car is new, in good condition with low mileage, it will cost more than a car in old generation with high mileage and bad condition. So when buying a Nissan Fuga for sale, you can base on these factors to pick a car suitable to your needs and budget.