Nissan Laurel C32 Fifth Generation 1984- 1989
| Nissan Laurel C32 | |
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| Overview | |
| Production | 1984-1989 |
| Model years | 1985-1989 |
| Assembly | Musashimurayama, Japan |
| Designer | Naganori Ito |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 4-door hardtop 4-door sedan |
| Layout | front engine/rear drive |
| Related | Nissan Skyline Nissan Leopard F31 Nissan Pintara |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.8 L CA18S I4 2.0 L CA20S I4 2.0 L RB20E I6 2.0 L RB20DET turbo I6 2.0 L VG20ET turbo V6 2.4 L L24E 3.0 L VG30S V6 3.0 L VG30E V6 2.8 L LD28 diesel I6 2.8 L RD28 diesel I6 |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual 4-speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm (105.1 in) |
| Length | 4,650 mm (183.1 in) |
| Width | 1,690 mm (66.5 in) |
| Height | 1,425 mm (56.1 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,380 kg (3,042.4 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | Nissan Cefiro A31 (Asia) Nissan Maxima (Europe) |
The C32 were fitted with four gasoline engines. The CA20S (which were the only four-cylinder to be seen in the C32), the L24S the VG20ET, the VG30E and the electronic carburettor installed VG30S. It also came with the LD28 diesel. In 1987 there were a minor facelift which basically were bigger bumpers, new grilles, and new lights in the front and back. The LD28 diesel engine were swapped out in favor of the similarly dimensioned RD28. This generation became the first Laurel with a V6 engine.
The C32 was the last model to be sold outside Japan. In Europe the Laurel was deplaced by the Nissan Maxima who never reached the Laurel's popularity. The marked Laurel was often bought because of his high qualitiy. The Laurel was often used as a taxi in Germany.
The styling of the Nissan Laurel began to resemble the larger Nissan Cedric and Nissan Gloria but on a slightly smaller platform, with reduced tax liability based on the vehicles dimensions. The Toyota competitor was the Cresta hardtop and the Mark II sedan, and in 1986 the Honda Vigor.
In October 1984 the C32-facelift was released. Osamu Ito, Development Supervisor of the R31/32 Skyline, was assigned to redesgin the Laurel. He saw the car needed significant changes, and set about doing so. Some of the Laurel's new features included a 4-door sedan body, variations in the hardtop, an angular design (including a strong push), and the world's first electric retractable door mirrors.
The RB20E engine was equipped with six-cylinder series SOHC2.0L, VG20ET-SOHC2.0L V6 turbo, CA18S-series four-cylinder (LPG and specifications), LD28-series 6-cylinder diesel SOHC2.8L. The car's system also integrated a C32 steering rack and adopted a formula-pinion.
In May 1985, the Grand Touring Limited edition was released.
Some improvements were made in October 1985 and January 1986.
In October 1986 MECHANICAL CHANGE significant change in the exterior. RB20DET series DOHC2.0L 24-6-cylinder is equipped with a new DOHC, diesel engine, RD28-series 6-cylinder diesel engine that has changed SOHC 2.8L.
In May 1987 Car "GRANDE TOURING HAWAII LIMITED" release. August of same year GRANDE TOURING LIMITED added to lineup.
In February 1988 there was an improved and some 20 releases Super medalist anniversary special edition. In May 1988, the "Hawaii Touring" model was released. In September of the same year, the Super Series Selection was added to the lineup. In December discontinued captive model. In January 1989 Laurels with an automatic gearbox received a shift lock.
The fifth generation was discontinued in July 1993.
Rear view of fifth generation Laurel
Nissan Laurel HardTop Medalist