Nissan Fuga Second generation (Y51)
Nissan Fuga (Second generation (Y51)) was built from 2009 to 2022, as a 4-door sedan. Powertrain: 2.5 L V6 VQ25HR; 3.7 L V6 VQ37VHR; 3.5 L V6 (Hybrid) VQ35HR. Battery: 1.4 kWh Li-ion. Layout: FR layout/AWD. Size: 4,945 x 1,845 x 1,500 mm (L x W x H). Weight: 1720 kg.
Composed from the specifications below, so it states nothing the specs do not. Photograph: Tokumeigakarinoaoshima, CC BY-SA 4.0 (Wikimedia Commons), from this generation's own encyclopedia entry.
Overview
The second generation Nissan Fuga, was previewed at the 2009 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance as the Infiniti M. The second-generation Fuga debuted at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show. The production version went on sale across Japan starting on 21 December 2009. It is sold in overseas markets under the Infiniti 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. and was a resurrection of a 1960s and 1970s appearance called "coke bottle styling" that was used on the 1970s Nissan Cedric and Nissan Gloria.
Source: the English Wikipedia article on this model, CC BY-SA 4.0. Text may be shortened; read the full article for the complete text.
Not yet sourced for this model. Used prices swing with year, mileage, grade and country, so we publish a market range only when it comes with a named source and a date, and never an estimate. For a live figure, use the landed-cost tool with the price on the auction sheet.
Against the other sedan models in this database (57 with this body type). Computed from the dimensions in the specifications, so it changes as the database grows.
- about the same as the median of 4,900 mm, and longer than 62% of the 34 other sedan models in this database.
- 37 mm above the median of 1,808 mm, and wider than 63% of the 40 other sedan models in this database.
- 42 mm above the median of 1,458 mm, and taller than 85% of the 34 other sedan models in this database.
- about the same as the median of 2,850 mm, and longer than 66% of the 38 other sedan models in this database.
Who it suits
- Executive and chauffeur use: the saloon body prioritises rear-seat comfort and a quiet cabin.
- High-mileage or city drivers who want lower fuel use without charging.
Check before you buy
- Ask for a battery state-of-health report: the traction battery is the main value driver in a used hybrid or electric car. Battery SOH tool
- Test the four-wheel-drive system (transfer case, differentials) and look for uneven tyre wear.
- Read the auction sheet grade and notes, and verify the odometer against service and inspection records. How to read an auction sheet
- Run a history check (accidents, flood, mileage) before you bid. History check guide
- Import age rules: this generation already qualifies in Canada, United Kingdom, Kenya. Confirm the rule for your exact vehicle with customs before buying. Landed-cost calculator
General guidance for this type of vehicle, worked out from its body, powertrain and age. It is not a finding about this particular model; use an inspection and the auction sheet for the car you are actually buying.
Worked out from this generation's production years and each country's age rule. Rules also depend on vehicle type and the month of manufacture, so confirm with customs before you buy.
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Can I import a Nissan Fuga (Second generation (Y51)) from Japan?
By production year alone, Nissan Fuga (Second generation (Y51)) is inside the age window for Canada, United Kingdom, Kenya. The earliest examples become eligible later in: United States (2034); Australia (2034). Rules depend on vehicle type and the month of manufacture, so confirm with customs before you buy.
What powers the Nissan Fuga (Second generation (Y51))?
Per its encyclopedia infobox, engine: 2.5 L V6 VQ25HR; 3.7 L V6 VQ37VHR; 3.5 L V6 (Hybrid) VQ35HR; electric motor: 68PS Nissan HM34 high-response Motor (3.5 L models only); battery: 1.4 kWh Li-ion.
How big is the Nissan Fuga (Second generation (Y51))?
4,945 mm long and 1,845 mm wide and 1,500 mm tall, on a 2,900 mm wheelbase (4-door sedan). For container loading, use the container packer.
Answered from this page's own data, not from outside claims. See the sources below.
- en.wikipedia.org (retrieved 2026-10-19)
Confidence: single-source (Wikipedia infobox). Specifications differ by market, trim and model year; the auction sheet or the vehicle's registration document is the final word on a particular car.
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