The top 10 Nissan sedans

Nissan is reportedly discontinuing the production of the Cima and Fuga flagship sedans, leaving the V37 Skyline sedan the only Nissan sedan Japanese people will buy as the company shifts its focus to crossovers and SUVs, which is a bunch of BS because the only Nissan SUVs available for Japanese people are the Kicks, the X-Trail, and the Ariya.

With the V37 Skyline the only Nissan sedan you can buy, it's time for a trip down memory lane to list down the ten best Nissan sedans ever made. 

2020 Nissan Skyline

10) Nissan Infiniti Q45 - Yes, Nissan did introduce the Infiniti marque in Japan at the end of 1989 with the Q45. Although this is basically called the Infiniti Q45, it was sold in Nissan dealerships until 1997. Donning the "Japan Original" tagline, the Infiniti Q45 features a unique badging on the front and a handcrafted interior inspired by Japanese aesthetics, showcasing its Japanese roots. Under the hood, it's powered by a VH45DE 4.5L engine mated to a 4-speed automatic.

9) Nissan Fuga Y51 - Launched in late 2009, the second-generation Fuga features a sleek and sporty exterior design as well as a classy interior full of tech and conveniences. It was offered in a choice of a 2.5L, a 3.7L, and a 3.5L hybrid powerplant mated to a 7-speed automatic, which makes it more engaging to drive than a Lexus GS450h. The Fuga Y51 spawned a long-wheelbase variant under the Cima name but only the hybrid variant is offered. Fair enough.

8) Nissan Cedric/Gloria Y33 - Launched in 1995, the Y33 Cedric and Gloria luxury sedans look daintily similar to their Y32 predecessors, apart from retaining their boxy looks, but they have refined dynamics as well as implementing dual airbags on a production vehicle. To recall, the Cedric is focused on being a proper luxury car while the Gloria is focused on being the Cedric's sporty alternative. Either way, speedo boys enjoyed both of these cars, especially when modified to their VIP looks. Slammed, big wheels, stance, expensive car jewelry, flashy exterior colors, and the odd-looking ornament attached to the rear-view mirror.

7) Nissan Skyline V37 - Launched in late 2013 and going on sale a year later, the V37 Skyline is basically a Japanese version of the Infiniti Q50 sold globally. Only the 3.5L HYBRID variant was available at launch and then followed by the 200GT-t variant, which is powered by a Mercedes-Benz-derived 2.0L turbo engine mated to a 7-speed AT.  It had two facelifts during its tenure with the second facelift a big one. Not only did it bring the Nissan badge back to the V37 Skyline, but it was also the first to introduce ProPilot 2.0 semi-autonomous driving aids as well as the first-ever 400R variant with the 400PS V6 3.0L Twin Turbo engine.

6) Nissan Cefiro A31 - The first-generation Nissan Cefiro was launched in the autumn of 1988 and it's powered by a choice of either a 2.0L or a 2.5L engine, mated to either an automatic or a manual gearbox. Speedo boys love the A31 because being the sedan version of the S13 Silvia, they found its use as a drift car for use in pro-street racing events or for showing off in the parking lot on a late Saturday night with lots of modifications in it.

5) Nissan President PGF50 - The second-generation Nissan President is basically an LWB version of the Cima F50 that has been peppered with ultra-luxury features on the passenger side. Like its short wheelbase cousin, the second-generation President is powered by a VK 4.5L V8 engine that produces 280PS of power and 451Nm of torque. Not bad for an ultra-luxury Nissan flagship sedan that time forgot.

4) Nissan Primera P11 - The second-generation Nissan Primera was launched in 1995 as well as its sporty Camino variant. It boasts a multi-link suspension to make it as easy to drive as a European car. It's no wonder the Nissan Primera became a worthy competitor against rival touring cars like the Honda Accord, the Renault Laguna, and the Opel Vectra. Thank you, TOCA.

3) Nissan Teana J31 - Launched in 2003 as the replacement for the Cefiro, the Teana is Nissan's luxury premium midsize sedan that slots between the Skyline and the Cedric/Gloria sedans. While the styling is rather contemporary for a luxury sedan, the Teana's turning point is its luxurious interior which is about as cozy as the sofas and chairs you bought from the IKEA store. The Teana J31 is sold in South Korea as the Renault Samsung SM5 and SM7 and in other countries as the Renault Safrane.

2) Nissan Skyline ER34 - The ER34 Skyline sedan was launched in Japan in mid-1998, months before the coupe version and the almighty GT-R followed later. While the R34 GT-R became one of the most iconic Japanese sports cars to come out from the Heisei era, it seems that the originator became long forgotten. It's rear-wheel-drive, it has four doors, it has a turbocharged 6-cylinder engine, and it's a balls-out drift machine. You may remember that a tuning company called Blitz turned the ER34 Skyline sedan into a D1GP drifting machine.

1) Nissan Sunny B13 - Okay, you get the point. Why did I put the Sunny B13 at the top of the list? Although it's not as exciting to drive as a four-door Skyline, it's by no means one of the most reliable Japanese sedans made in the early 90s. It's so reliable, that even the Mexicans loved it until it was removed from Nissan's Mexico lineup in 2018. Still, it remains one of the most reliable go-to sedans to be used on a daily basis, be it for work or for road trips.

...and these are the ten best Nissan sedans ever made. It's a shame that the V37 Skyline will be the only Nissan sedan available for the Japanese people while Nissan offers cool-looking sedans in other countries, especially China and the US. Signs of the times, am I right? Blame the SUV frenzy for the diminishing sedan lineup, which is basically a weak point of Nissan because it doesn't have the capability to match Toyota's massive SUV lineup, it only relies on potential strong sellers for the Japanese masses such as the Kicks, the X-Trail, and the new Ariya electric SUV.

Unless Nissan tries to match global levels to its lineup offered for the Japanese people, it won't be as great as Toyota's, and worse, it may end up in the same fate as the Ford Motor Company; going sedan-less, which is bad.