Nissan Teana

For other uses, see Teana (disambiguation).

Nissan Teana
Overview
Manufacturer	Nissan
Production	2003–present
Body and chassis
Class	Mid-size luxury car / Executive car
Layout	Front wheel drive/optional AWD (int'l)
Chronology
Predecessor	Nissan Cefiro Nissan Bluebird

The Nissan Teana is a luxury mid-size car produced by Nissan of Japan. It is exported as the Nissan Maxima and Nissan Cefiro to certain markets. It replaces the Nissan Bluebird and Cefiro. It shares a platform with the Nissan Maxima sold in North America, the Nissan Altima and Japanese market Presage minivan. The Teana has been available in East Asia, Russia, Ukraine, South Asia, ASEAN, Australia, New Zealand, Latin America and the Caribbean.

As of 2007 the Teana shares its platform with its French cousin, the Renault Laguna and Renault Latitude in most of Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and in Southeast Asia as the Renault Samsung SM5.

Starting with the introduction of the third generation in 2013, the Teana is now a badge engineered version of the North American Altima.

According to the corresponding article at the Japanese Wikipedia, the name "Teana" is from that of a small village in Italy, sharing a naming influence for the Nissan Murano, another city in Italy, which appeared at the same time.

First Generation (J31; 2002—2008)

Nissan Teana (J31)
Overview
Manufacturer	Nissan
Also called	Nissan Maxima Nissan Cefiro
Production	2002—2008 2004–2009 (Thailand)
Assembly	Kyushu, Japan Xiangfan, China Taiwan Samut Prakan, Thailand South Korea
Body and chassis
Class	Mid-size
Body style	4-door sedan
Platform	FF-L platform
Related	Renault Samsung SM5 Renault Samsung SM7 Renault Safrane Nissan Altima Nissan Maxima Nissan Murano Nissan Quest Nissan Cefiro
Powertrain
Engine	2.0L-QR20DE 2.5L-QR25DE 3.5L-VQ35DE
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,775 mm (109 in)
Length	4,770–4,845 mm (188–191 in)
Width	1,765 mm (69 in)
Height	1,475–1,495 mm (58–59 in)
Curb weight	1,460–1,540 kg (3,219–3,395 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor	Nissan Cefiro Nissan Bluebird

Facelift Nissan Maxima ST-L (Australia)

Teana interior (Japan)

The Teana was first introduced in February 2002 to the Japanese Domestic Market as a sedan companion to the Nissan Murano with both vehicles exclusive to Japanese Nissan dealerships called Nissan Red Stage. In Japan, it is considered a luxury car one level below the Nissan Skyline as the exterior dimensions and engine displacement exceed regulations, and Japanese buyers are liable for additional costs as a result. The car was introduced with an optionally available internet-based, telematics and GPS navigation system called CarWings to Japanese drivers only.

In much of the world, the Teana is Nissan's largest front wheel drive sedan, while the Skyline and Fuga are rear-wheel drive, with optional all-wheel drive.

It was introduced a month later to other Asian markets like Singapore. In 2004, the car arrived on European shores.

Powering the Teana was either a 1998cc, 2349 cc or 3498 cc engine which matched to the automatic transmission. Trim levels were 200JK, 230JK, 230JM and 350JM. The car was based on the Nissan FF-L platform. In mid-2005, the Teana received new headlights and taillights, chrome trimming on the bumpers, enlarged foglights, front legrests and newly designed gauges. The car was also shortened slightly, and the clear rear turn signals were replaced by amber ones. XTronic CVT was also mated to all the engines.

In the People's Republic of China, the Teana was manufactured by the Dongfeng Motor Company, a joint venture with Nissan. In the neighbouring country of Pakistan, the Teana was known as the Cefiro and was assembled in Karachi. In Taiwan it is manufactured by Yulon Motor. Additionally, it is sold in India, Russia, Ukraine as well as in New Zealand and Australia where it competes with the locally produced Mitsubishi 380 and Toyota Aurion under the Maxima badge. The first generation Teana was also assembled in Thailand for sale in the ASEAN market, competing with similar D-segment cars such as the Honda Accord and the Toyota Camry.

The Renault Samsung SM7 of South Korea is built on the Teana platform. In January 2005, Renault Samsung announced a lower-specification version of the Teana which it is sold as the second generation (A34R) Renault Samsung SM5 and, from 2008, as the Renault Safrane.

In some countries, the 200JK was not sold. Instead, the 230JK, basically a 230JM without the VQ23DE engine was sold. In Australia, the car was sold in ST-L, Ti and Ti-L guises, but the Ti-L model was dropped after the facelift in 2005.

Dongfeng released 1/43 and 1/18 scale models on the market to promote the car during its launch in China.

In 2008, Nissan discontinued production of the J31.

Engines and specifications

The first generation Teana utilized a number of engines, namely the QR20DE, QR25DE, VQ23DE and a slightly detuned version of the VQ35DE.

Trim level	Compression ratio	0–100 km/h	Engine code	Capacity	Curb weight	Turning radius	Max. Power kW (PS/bhp) at rpm	Torque
200JK	9.9	11.8 seconds	QR20DE	1998 cc	1,430 kg (3,153 lb)	5.3 m (210 in)	107 kW (145 PS; 143 hp) at 6,000 rpm	195 N·m (144 lb·ft) at 4,000 rpm
350JM (Ti)	10.3		VQ35DE V6	3498 cc	1,540 kg (3,395 lb)	5.7 m (220 in)	170 kW (231 PS; 228 hp) at 3,600 rpm	333 N·m (246 lb·ft) at 2,800 rpm

Second Generation (J32; 2009–2013)

Nissan Teana (J32)
Overview
Manufacturer	Nissan
Also called	Nissan Maxima (Australia and New Zealand)
Production	2008–present
Assembly	Kyushu, Japan Xiangfan, China Taiwan Thailand (For ASEAN (except Malaysia and Singapore), Australian and New Zealand markets) Tehran, Iran (Pars Khodro) Angola Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Saint Petersburg, Russia (summer 2009–present) Wuhan Chennai, India (2011–present)
Body and chassis
Class	Mid-size
Body style	4-door sedan
Platform	Nissan D platform
Related	Nissan Altima (L32) Nissan Maxima (A35) Nissan Murano (Z51) Renault Laguna III Renault Latitude Renault Samsung SM5 (L43)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,775 mm (109 in)
Length	4,850 mm (191 in)
Width	1,795 mm (71 in)
Height	1,475–1,500 mm (58–59 in)
Curb weight	1,480–1,570 kg (3,263–3,461 lb)

Nissan Teana (J32)

Nissan Teana's interior.

Nissan revealed the second generation, redesigned Teana at the 2008 Beijing Auto Show.

The new Teana is based on the Nissan D platform also used by the new North American Nissan Maxima and Nissan Altima. Engine choices include a 3498 cc V6, a 2495 cc V6, a 2488 cc in-line four and 1997 cc in-line four, all with a continuously variable transmission. The car's design was based on the Intima concept car shown in October 2007.

Thus far, the car has been launched in Japan, Taiwan, India, Iran, Mauritius, Russia, China, Brunei, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Trinidad and Tobago, Thailand, Singapore, Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Zealand and Australia. In China, Dongfeng also released 1/18 scale models to promote the car.

This generation was not sold in Europe, where its French cousin, the Renault Laguna was offered, alongside the longer Renault Latitude (a North American Maxima being introduced to Europe).

Nissan continues to offer an optionally available internet-based, telematics and GPS navigation system called CarWings to Japanese drivers only.

Badging

Nissan Teana 250XE FOUR (J32, Japan)

The first-generation Teana was sold under the name of Nissan Cefiro in Hong Kong, Singapore, Mauritius, Brunei, Sri Lanka, Latin America & Caribbean while it was sold under the name of Teana in Japan, Thailand, Philippines, India, Taiwan, Malaysia, Indonesia & China. The car is known as the Maxima in Australia & New Zealand. The Teana shares most of the platform and mechanicals with its North American cousin, the Altima which is built and sold primarily in North America. The J32 has been sold in Australia as a Maxima since June 2009 with model designations of 250 ST-L, 350 ST-S and 350 Ti. These models have features unique to Australia & New Zealand including alloy wheel design, rear spoiler and interior upholstery fittings. In late 2011, all three Australian models received an equipment upgrade, with prices remaining unchanged. The Cefiro name has been discontinued on the second-generation line. Currently, it is unknown if the new Teana will continue to be sold as the Nissan Maxima in the other markets outside of North America, excluding Australia and New Zealand.

Engines and specifications

The second generation Teana utilized different engines, namely the MR20DE (successor of the QR series), VQ25DE and the VQ35DE, which was tweaked to produce 20 more PS. Also Japan Domestic Model "FOUR" (AWD) used QR25DE engine.

Trim level	Max. Power bhp(kW) at rpm	Max. Torque	0–100 km/h	Engine code	Capacity
200XL *China market	136 bhp (101 kW; 138 PS) at 5600 rpm	190 N·m (140 lb·ft) (19.4 kg-m) at 4400 rpm	11.8 seconds	MR20DE L4	1997 cc
250XV	183 bhp (136 kW; 186 PS) at 6000 rpm	232 N·m (171 lb·ft) (23.7 kg-m) at 4400 rpm		VQ25DE V6	2495 cc
250XL/XE FOUR *Japan market	165 bhp (123 kW; 167 PS) at 5600 rpm	240 N·m (180 lb·ft) (24.5 kg-m) at 4000 rpm		QR25DE L4	2488 cc
350XV	248 bhp (185 kW; 251 PS) at 6000 rpm	335 N·m (247 lb·ft) (34.2 kg-m) at 4400 rpm		VQ35DE V6	3498 cc

Third Generation (L33; 2013–present)

Nissan Teana (L33)
Overview
Manufacturer	Nissan
Also called	Nissan Altima
Production	2013–present
Assembly	Smyrna, Tennessee, USA (Nissan USA) Canton, Mississippi, USA (Nissan USA) Fukuoka, Japan (Nissan Motor Kyushu Co., Ltd.) Wuhan, China (DMCL) Saint Petersburg, Russia Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Body and chassis
Class	Mid-size
Body style	4-door sedan
Platform	Nissan D platform
Powertrain
Engine	2.5L-QR25DE 2.0L-MR20DE 3.5L-VQ35DE
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,775 mm (109 in)
Length	4,880 mm (192 in)
Width	1,830 mm (72 in)
Height	1,470 mm (58 in)
Curb weight	1,470 kg (3,241 lb)

Teana XV

The third generation Teana was introduced to Japan, essentially being a rebadged version of the North American Altima.

It is available in most Asian countries since its introduction. In Malaysia, it is available with 2.0L and 2.5L engines. Three variants introduced which is 2.0XE(lower version), 2.0XL(highest version) and 2.5XV.

In China, a longer wheelbase luxury Teana is sold as the "Teana VIP" and bears VIP logos stitched into the seats and a "VIP" badge on the trunk lid. The Teana VIP has an extended backseat door and wheelbase (+75/+125mm), and is equipped with a 13-speaker Bose surround system, rear-passenger controls and rear-passenger video screens.

Nissan India has discontinued its Teana D-segment sedan as the Teana failed to generate volumes for the carmaker in India in 2014. The company has also removed the saloon from its official website.

External links

• (Japanese) Official Japanese site
• (Chinese (Taiwan)) Taiwan site