Nissan Fuga
2010 Nissan Fuga (Y51)
Overview
Manufacturer	Nissan
Also called	Infiniti M/Q70 (2006–2019)
Production	2004–2022
Assembly	Japan:Kaminokawa, Tochigi (Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.)
Body and chassis
Class	Executive/mid-size luxury car (E)
Body style	4-doorsedan
Related	Nissan Skyline Nissan Cedric Nissan Gloria
Chronology
Predecessor	Nissan Gloria Nissan Cima (F50) Nissan Cedric Nissan Leopard

TheNissan Fuga (Japanese: 日産・フーガNissan Fūga) is amid-size luxury sedan produced by Japanese automakerNissan since October 2004. It is built on a wider, stretched wheelbase version of theNissan FM platform.^[1] After theNissan Cima andNissan President were discontinued in August 2010, the Fuga became Nissan'sflagship vehicle. In North America and Europe, the Fuga was sold as the second and third-generationInfiniti M andInfiniti Q70, where it was the flagship sedan of theInfiniti luxury division of Nissan from 2006 to 2019.

First shown as the Fuga Concept at the 2003Tokyo Motor Show, the F51 replaced the long-runningNissan Cedric,Gloria,Cima andPresident. The name derives from the Italianfuga, forfugue, the musical composition form.

First generation (Y50)
Overview
Also called	Infiniti M35/45
Production	2004–2010
Model years	2004–2010
Body and chassis
Body style	4-doorsedan
Layout	FR layout/AWD
Platform	FR-L "enhanced FM"
Powertrain
Engine	2.5 LV6VQ25DE 2.5 LV6VQ25HR 3.5 LV6VQ35DE 3.5 LV6VQ35HR 4.5 LV8VK45DE
Transmission	5-speedautomatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,900 mm (114.2 in)
Length	4,900 mm (192.9 in)
Width	1,805 mm (71.1 in)
Height	1,510 mm (59.4 in)
Curb weight	1,780 kg (3,924 lb)

When the Prince (Nissan) Gloria was first introduced in 1959, it was based on a stretched version of the originalPrince Skyline, which was first introduced in 1957. Nissan used this approach again for the Fuga, using the Skyline platform again. The Fuga was available at Japanese Nissan dealerships calledNissan Red Stage andNissan Blue Stage untilBlue Stage andRed Stage dealerships were combined into one Japanese Nissan dealership network utilized internationally in 2005.

Nissan wanted to create a fresh approach started by the Cedric/Gloria and focus its efforts to compete with European executive mid-sized sports sedans, such as theBMW 5 series,Audi A6,Mercedes-Benz E-Class andJaguar S-Type. The Fuga's primary competitor is theToyota Crown Athlete Series, but also competes with theLexus GS, as well asHonda Legend.

The Fuga trim levels began with "XV" and ended with "GT" as the top trim package, equivalent to the previous "Brougham" and "Gran Turismo" versions of theCedric andGloria.

In markets outside Japan it is sold as the second-generationInfiniti M (M35/45). The Infiniti M became the flagship of theInfiniti luxury division after the 2006 model year, as theInfiniti Q (the Cima's counterpart in certain markets) was discontinued. However the Cima would remain in production for the Japanese domestic market and it is 2 in (51 mm) longer than the Fuga which slots below it in the lineup.

The Fuga is also used as an upleveltaxi in Japan.

Mitsuoka Motors, a small Japanese automobile company, uses the Nissan Fuga as a base for theirGalue-III luxury sedan which has been produced since 2005.

Aluminium is used in the body, hood, trunk lid and door internal structure to reduce weight. The front suspension uses a double wishbone setup, also to reduceunsprung weight, and to improve vehicle handling. This type of suspension was previously used on the Cedric/Gloria until 1983, when that platform began to useMacPherson struts for the front suspension, but still uses the multilink rear suspension which was introduced on the Cedric/Gloria in 1979. The Fuga uses aluminum alloy extensively in both the front and rear suspension components.

The GT sports package includes Nissan's4WS version ofHICAS to improve stability and handling, taking advantage of the 53:47 weight distribution.

A driver aid system used in Japan, called Distance Control Assistance, pushes the gas pedal against the foot when the DVD navigation withGPS determines that an unsafe speed is being maintained. If theAutonomous cruise control system is being used, the Distance Control Assistance will reduce speed automatically, and will warn the driver that an adjustment is being made with an audible bell sound.

When the Fuga was first introduced for sale October 14, 2004 the advertising campaign used a musical work in thefugue style. The work is titled "Vortex", composed and arranged byAkihiko Matsumoto, and was specially commissioned for Nissan. The music was played in three movements by a full orchestra for 7 minutes and 42 seconds, and a recording was given to dealers in Japan as a promotional DVD-CD gift for customers called "Fuga The Movie and Premium Soundtrack", free of charge.

The DVD and CD package was not available for private sale, with the DVD providing a gallery of images, and descriptions of key technologies such as how the adaptive cruise control functions, various safety technologies like the Blind Spot camera, which is a camera installed on the passenger side side view mirror displaying a view of the curb on the in-dash monitor, and a movie with the Fuga on a mountain road, using the "Vortex" soundtrack. The DVD is recorded in Dolby 5.1 surround sound.

Second generation (Y51)
Overview
Also called	Mitsubishi Proudia/Infiniti M/Q70 Mitsubishi Dignity/Nissan Cima/Infiniti Q70L (LWB)
Production	2009–2022[2]
Designer	Hideo Komuro (2007)
Body and chassis
Body style	4-doorsedan
Layout	FR layout/AWD
Platform	FR-L "enhanced FM"
Related	Infiniti M Infiniti FX Infiniti G Infiniti EX Nissan 370Z Nissan Skyline
Powertrain
Engine	2.5 L V6VQ25HR 3.7 L V6VQ37VHR 3.5 L V6 (Hybrid)VQ35HR
Electric motor	68PS Nissan HM34 high-response Motor (3.5 L models only)
Transmission	7-speed Jatco JR712Eautomatic
Hybrid drivetrain	Intelligent Dual Clutch Control
Battery	1.4 kWhLi-ion
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,900 mm (114.2 in)
Length	4,945 mm (194.7 in)
Width	1,845 mm (72.6 in)
Height	1,500 mm (59.1 in)
Curb weight	1,720 kg (3,792 lb)

The second generationNissan Fuga, introduced as theInfiniti M, was previewed at the 2009Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance.^[3] The new Fuga debuted at the 2009Tokyo Motor Show. The production version went on sale across Japan starting on December 21, 2009. It is sold in overseas markets under theInfiniti nameplate as the third-generation M (M37/M56/35h/30d). The second generation Fuga's body design (styled by Hideo Komuro in 2007), took on a more organic look.^[4][5][6] and was a resurrection of a 1960s and 1970s appearance called "coke bottle styling" that was used on the 1970sNissan Cedric andNissan Gloria.

The Y51 seriesInfiniti M / Nissan Fuga introduced November 2009 is only 50 mm (2.0 in) shorter than the F50 seriesNissan Cima, with the same width dimensions of 1,845 mm (6.1 ft) and height of 1,515 mm (5.0 ft) compared to the Cima's of 1,490 mm (4.9 ft) height. In August 2010, the Fuga became Nissan's flagship with the announcement of the cancellation of theNissan Cima and theNissan President. The Fuga is 115 mm (4.5 in) shorter than the Nissan President, and the Fuga has a longer wheelbase at 2,900 mm (114.2 in), compared to the wheelbase on the President and Cima at 2,870 mm (113.0 in). When the Fuga assumed the role as flagship sedan of Nissan Japan August 2010, it became the first time that Nissan didn't sell a premium luxury V8 sedan in Japan; the Fuga's North American cousin, theInfiniti M56, is offered with aV8 shared with theInfiniti QX56.

World firstWrong-way driving warning debuted on the Fuga hybrid in 2010.^[7]

The VK45DE V8 engine used in the previous generation is no longer offered in Japan, neither is the succeedingVK56VD V8 which is only found on the Fuga's North American counterpart, theInfiniti M56. The larger 5.6L engine incurs a higher rate ofroad tax liability which hampers sales. TheVQ35HR 3.5 L V6 Hybrid is now the Fuga's third engine option, utilizing theAtkinson cycle. The electric motor, installed in parallel between the engine and the transmission, produces 68 PS (50 kW; 67 bhp) from 1.3kWhlithium-ion batteries that are expected to have a service life of 10 years. The batteries are installed upright behind the rear seats. The Fuga Hybrid introduced Nissan's first in-house developed electric hybrid technology, and Nissan claims it will double thefuel economy of its gasoline-powered version.^[8]

A driving mode selector knob has been installed as standard equipment on all models, situated below the transmission gear lever and between the heated and ventilated front seat controls, providing four selections labeled "Standard", "Sport", "Eco", and "Snow", allowing the 7-speed transmission, engine and various systems to optimize driving based on varying conditions. To minimize exhaust noise intrusion into the passenger compartment from the engine at low RPMs, "Active Noise Control" has been installed. Double-piston shock absorbers, developed by Kayaba Industry Company, have replaced the ones previously supplied byHitachi.

Trim levels offered in Japan start with the 250GT, 250GT Type P, 250GT "A" package; 370GT, 370GT FOUR (AWD), 370GT FOUR (AWD) "A" package, 370GT Type S, with the 370VIP at the top of the range. The 370GT Type S uses 20" Bridgestone Potenza RE050A 245/40 tires, with other trim packages using Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT 245/50 tires on 18" with all wheels consisting of aluminum alloy.

Some of the optional interior equipment includes heated and ventilated front seats, a 16 speaker Bose "studio surround" audio system,^[9] power reclining rear seats, powerottoman for the rear passenger opposite the driver, and HDD navigation combined with atelematics subscription service called "CarWings" in Japan.

Safety technology has also been introduced, such as Lane Departure Prevention, which uses a small camera mounted above the rearview mirror to gauge distance from the lane markers, and will lightly tap selected brakes when necessary to help ease the car back into the correct lane. It will allow for unimpeded lane changes when the turn signal is used, and will yield control to the driver at all times.

Blind Spot Intervention System uses sensors to provide a visual warning in the side view mirror. If the car senses that movement towards the obstacle is occurring, it will provide an audible warning and will apply opposite side brakes to guide the vehicle into the correct lane.

The Nissan Fuga Hybrid, together with theNissan Leaf, will include Nissan's newVehicle Sound for Pedestrians system to alert pedestrians, the blind and others to their presence when the hybrid is operating at low speeds inall-electric mode.^[10][11]

In 2022, Nissan ended production of the Fuga, as well as the Cima, with no plans for a successor for either model.^[12]

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  2009 Nissan Fuga Hybrid (HY51, Japan)
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  2016 Nissan Fuga 370GT Type S (KY51; facelift, Japan)
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  2020 Nissan Fuga Hybrid VIP (HY51; facelift, Japan)

• Automobil Revue, Katalognummer 2006 (Technical data)
• Nissan Fuga: Japanese sales brochure, Print Reference C2108-1201AAA, 2007 (Data 450 GT and Prices)

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