Although the exchange rate of the Yen against the U.S. dollar continued to strengthen, Nissan Cima fixed target of 1,000 units annually. Thus was launched the autoevolution.
In Japan, Nissan Cima comes with a hybrid version with a 3.5-liter V6 engine that can develop the power of 306 horsepower at 6,800 rpm and 350 Nm of torque at 5000 rpm. With the incorporation of an electric motor can generate power 68 HP and 270 Nm of torque.
The engine is mated to a seven-speed manual transmission and automatic. In addition, Cima is also supported with high safety features, such as Control Assist, Intelligent Cruise Control, Lane Depture Prevention, Warning Depture Lane.
Furthermore, the Nissan Cima is expected to be able to compete with other luxury sedan in Japan. This is also due to Japan’s Nissan, Nissan Infiniti does not sell. So Cima is a mainstay of Nissan cars in Japan.