Nissan Gloria Nissan Gloria (Y30)
Nissan Gloria (Nissan Gloria (Y30)) was built in 1983 1987, as a 4-door hardtop/sedan; 5-door wagon/van. Powertrain: petrol: 1,974 cc CA20S I4 (NY30); 1,998 cc VG20E V6 (Y30); 1,998 cc VG20ET turbo V6 (Y30); 2,960 cc VG30S/VG30E V6 (PY30); 2,960 cc VG30ET…. Layout: FR layout. Size: 4,690 x 1,690 x 1,435 mm (L x W x H). Weight: 1275 - 1505 kg.
Composed from the specifications below, so it states nothing the specs do not. Photograph: Ypy31, CC0 (Wikimedia Commons), from this generation's own encyclopedia entry.
Overview
June 22, 1983 saw a major restyle of the previous generation for all versions of the Gloria. Sedans used for taxi service utilized four round headlights whereas other versions upgraded to European style halogen headlights. The straight-six engine, which had been used for many years, was upgraded to an all new V6-design, called the VG series engine which made its debut in the Cedric/Gloria. This was the first mass production V6 engine built in Japan. The VG range uses fuel injection rather than carburetors for fuel delivery. The VG20ET was turbocharged, for better performance while staying within the Japanese tax parameters for a compact car.
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 van / MPV models in this database (19 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 4,785 mm, and shorter than 77% of the 13 other van / MPV models in this database.
- about the same as the median of 1,700 mm, and narrower than 81% of the 16 other van / MPV models in this database.
- about the same as the median of 1,455 mm, and lower than 62% of the 13 other van / MPV models in this database.
- about the same as the median of 2,690 mm, and longer than 59% of the 17 other van / MPV models in this database.
Who it suits
- Families, groups and shuttle work: the people-carrier body is built around seating and access.
- Executive and chauffeur use: the saloon body prioritises rear-seat comfort and a quiet cabin.
Check before you buy
- Check the emissions equipment (particulate filter, NOx treatment) and the destination country's emissions rules; some markets restrict used diesels.
- Ask for service records: turbocharged engines are sensitive to oil changes and cool-down habits.
- Inspect for corrosion at sills, floor, subframes and suspension mounts, and replace perishable rubber (hoses, bushes, boots) at import.
- 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 United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia. 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.
Other generations of the Gloria
- Prince Gloria (BLSI) · 1959 1963
- Prince Gloria (S40) · 1962 1967
- Nissan Gloria (A30) · 1967 1971
- Nissan Gloria (230) · 1971 1975
- Nissan Gloria (330) · 1975 1979
- Nissan Gloria (430) · 1979 1983
- Nissan Gloria (Y31) · 1987 1991 (hardtop); 1987 1999 (sedan)
- Nissan Gloria (Y32) · 1991 1995
- Nissan Gloria (Y33) · 1995 1999
- Nissan Gloria (Y34) · 1999 2004
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Can I import a Nissan Gloria (Nissan Gloria (Y30)) from Japan?
By production year alone, Nissan Gloria (Nissan Gloria (Y30)) is inside the age window for United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia. Rules depend on vehicle type and the month of manufacture, so confirm with customs before you buy.
What powers the Nissan Gloria (Nissan Gloria (Y30))?
Per its encyclopedia infobox, engine: petrol: 1,974 cc CA20S I4 (NY30); 1,998 cc VG20E V6 (Y30); 1,998 cc VG20ET turbo V6 (Y30); 2,960 cc VG30S/VG30E V6 (PY30); 2,960 cc VG30ET turbo V6 (PY30); LPG: 1,974 cc CA20P I4 (NJY30); 1,998 cc L20P LPG I6 (MY30); diesel: 2,289 cc SD23 I4 (export only); 2,792 cc LD28 I6 (HY30); 2,825 cc RD28 I6 (UY30).
How big is the Nissan Gloria (Nissan Gloria (Y30))?
4,690 mm long and 1,690 mm wide and 1,435 mm tall, on a 2,730 mm wheelbase (4-door hardtop/sedan; 5-door wagon/van). 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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