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36-737: 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 . With the introduction of the Teana, Nissan continued the J lineage for the model codes (J31 and J32) from the Nissan Maxima (J30) . Starting with the introduction of the third generation in 2013,

72-464: A CD player became either optional extras or standard equipment. In September 1996, minor upgrades included a new Laguna nameplate at the rear. The Laguna received a moderate facelift in April 1998, including a restyling of the hatchback and the sports tourer versions, and a redesigned front. This also included a different facelifted design of the taillights, most noticeable are the circular fog lights in

108-619: A two-seater roadster presented by the automaker during the 1990 Paris Motor Show . The name was also previously used from 1973 to 1976 by Chevrolet , for a top-of-the-line Chevelle model, the Chevrolet Chevelle Laguna . With development underway from 1987, design work under Patrick Le Quément began in 1988, with a final design approval in March 1989, and a design freeze by the beginning of 1990. Road testing commenced in 1991 and continued through 1993. The first generation Renault Laguna

144-459: Is a large family car that was manufactured and marketed by Renault for 21 years in three body styles: hatchback , coupé , and estate . The first generation Laguna was launched in 1994, the second generation was introduced in 2000, and the third generation was built from October 2007 until 2015. The production Renault passenger models are unrelated to the concept car of the same name, the Laguna,

180-554: The Initiale concept car . The Laguna II won the title Semperit Irish Car of the Year in November 2001. The Laguna estate was only available with five seats, unlike the previous model which had seven seats as an option on some versions. It was badged as Sports Tourer or Grandtour, depending on the country. It was also marketed as a lifestyle vehicle, rather than a load carrier. The Laguna II

216-639: The Nissan Teana , and the Nissan Murano . The Laguna III was the first car to have gone through the Aubevoye Technical Centre's Electro Magnetic Compatibility unit, in the course of its development. The coupé version was first presented as a concept car, at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show , which followed some styling cues of the previous concept car, the Renault Fluence . The production version

252-634: The Renault Samsung SM7 . In January 2005, Renault Samsung announced a lower-specification version of the Teana which it sold as the second generation (A34R) Renault Samsung SM5 and, from 2008, as the Renault Safrane . In some countries, the 200JK was not sold. This was replaced by the 230JK, basically a 230JM with less equipment. In Australia, the Maxima was sold in ST-L, Ti and Ti-L trim levels. The Ti-L trim

288-669: The "old" Laguna to be marketed, prior to the release of the Laguna II at the end of 2000. The last of the Mk.1 Lagunas were registered in February 2001, and the Concorde range all feature a cream letter "C" on a dark green background. This was with the outline of an actual Concorde above the letter. After almost seven years in production, the original Laguna was replaced by an all new model in December 2000 for

324-548: The 2001 model year. The engines were upgraded, and the equipment list made longer. It was the first vehicle available in Europe to achieve five stars in the Euro NCAP crash test results, which was heavily promoted by Renault. The result was soon repeated in other models in Renault's range. This generation was made available in hatchback or estate (Grandtour) styles only. The Laguna was

360-612: The Laguna and the Latitude were replaced by the Talisman . 54,840 Laguna Coupé have been produced out of total 351,384. Renault was rumoured considering changing the Laguna name to Atalans for the successor. In May 2015, Worldcarfans reported the successor would première on July 6, 2015, and would also replace the Latitude in the European market. The coupé version would also be discontinued, due to low demand. On 6 July 2015, Renault announced

396-549: The New China International Exhibition Centre. The 2022 Auto China show was scheduled to be held between April 21–30, 2022, but was cancelled due to continuing concerns of Coronavirus . The 2020 Auto China show was due to open on 21 April but has been postponed due to health concerns relating to the Coronavirus . The new dates for 2020 were 26 September to 5 October. Auto China 2014

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432-588: The Teana became a badge engineered version of the North American Altima. The Teana nameplate was retired in 2020, being replaced by the L34 Altima or discontinued without any successor in some markets. The name " Teana " is from that of a small village in Italy, sharing a naming influence for the Nissan Murano which was released in the same era, which was named after another city in Italy. The J31 series Teana

468-771: The Teana was known as the Cefiro and was assembled in Karachi. Additionally, it was 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 Southeast Asian market. A restyled version was sold in South Korea as

504-483: 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 mainland China, the Teana was manufactured by the Dongfeng Motor Company , a joint venture with Nissan. In Taiwan, it was manufactured by Yulon Motor . In the neighbouring country of Pakistan,

540-529: The car arrived on European shores, replacing the Maxima QX . Powering the Teana was either a 1998 cc, 2349 cc or 3498 cc engine matched to automatic transmissions. Power outputs vary somewhat between the different markets. Trim levels were 200JK, 230JK, 230JM and 350JM. The car was based on the Nissan FF-L platform . In December 2005, the Teana received new headlights and taillights, chrome trimming on

576-459: The driver of any doors not being closed, lights left on, etc., weather ("Please brake carefully the road is watery"), or other faults in the electrical or mechanical circuits. The onboard voice synthesizer warnings system was also available on the earlier 1998 RXE and V6 models. This is the same basic unit as used in the Renault Safrane . The model of the Laguna Concorde was the last guise of

612-410: The first European family car, and the second European car to feature "keyless" entry and ignition, developed by Valeo . Instead of a key , it used a credit card style device to unlock the car and start the engine. The initial unreliability of this keyless system hurt Laguna's reputation as well as Renault's reputation in general. The styling of the second generation Laguna was heavily influenced by

648-458: The front. The engines were updated and, in some markets, equipment levels were enhanced again. Five new engines featured in the completed facelifted lineup: For 2000, the final edition of this Laguna, the Laguna Concorde , was introduced. It included semi-leather seats and vocal warnings like "Welcome. The vehicle computer... is now checking systems for you". The onboard computer would notify

684-577: The internet. It was expected the car having appeared at the 2008 Paris Motor Show . However, this never made it to production. The Renault Latitude and the third generation (L43) Renault Samsung SM5 , which is made by Renault Samsung Motors , South Korea is based on the Laguna III. A facelifted version of the Laguna III, called the Phase 2 , débuted at the 2010 Paris Motor Show , and sales began in November 2010. It has an aggressive front end compared to

720-505: The more expensive, original 500). This coincided with Renault's participation in the British Touring Car Championship . The Laguna's equipment levels were generally much higher than the Renault 21. From launch, all models came with power steering , electric front windows, and remote central locking as standard. Most of the range had a driver's airbag . Later twin airbags, an anti-lock braking system, air conditioning, and

756-671: The new North American Nissan Maxima and Nissan Altima . Engine choices include a 3498 cc V6, a 2495 cc V6, a 2488 cc inline-four, and a 1997 cc inline-four, all with a continuously variable transmission . The car's design was previewed by the Intima concept car shown in October 2007. The car was 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. This generation

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792-457: The older model. The range has been redesigned around six trim levels: Expression, Black Edition, Eco Business, Bose, GT 4Control, and Initiale. Engine side, the only change is the engine 1.5 dCi 110 hp, with CO 2 emissions, decreased from 130 to 120g/km. In February 2012, Renault discontinued the Laguna, Espace , Kangoo , Modus , and Wind lines in the United Kingdom. In 2015, both

828-399: The same as before, with the 1.6 and 1.8 petrol units being offered in some markets, while other countries get a 2.0 petrol unit (turbo or non-turbo) and two diesels (1.9 or 2.2 direct injection). After the facelift, a new diesel engine was introduced, the 2.0 dCi with 150 hp (110 kW) and another variant of the engine which produced 175 hp (129 kW). The Renault Laguna III

864-665: The second-generation line. 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. The Japanese-exclusive model, "FOUR" used a QR25DE engine. seconds seconds The third generation Teana was introduced in 2013 to some markets as a rebadged version of the North American L33 Altima . Renault Laguna The Renault Laguna

900-450: The successor will be called Talisman , as part of its intention of unifying nameplates worldwide. Auto China Beijing International Automotive Exhibition ( Chinese : 北京国际汽车展览会 ), Beijing Motor Show ( Chinese : 北京车展 ) or Auto China is an auto show held biennially in Beijing , China since 1990. The 2024 Auto China show dates are scheduled for 25 April - 4 May 2024 at

936-649: The technological style used in most cars at the time. It was introduced with an optionally available internet-based, telematics and GPS navigation system called CarWings to Japanese drivers only. The J31 Teana follows the same chassis number pattern as the Maxima (J30) . Despite being largely unrelated to its longrunning Cefiro line, Nissan marketed the Teana using the Cefiro nameplate in Hong Kong, Singapore, Mauritius, Brunei, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Latin America and Caribbean while it

972-770: Was also available on the Maxima and Altima . 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 and 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 nameplate has been discontinued on

1008-487: Was available on 2.0 versions. A limited-edition of 500 1.8 RT Sport was made available in 1996, one hundred each of five colours including a metallic blue normally reserved for 2.0 models. These limited editions sold out very quickly and so the RT Sport was incorporated into the standard range at a cheaper price but having ABS , air conditioning , CD/Radio, and high-level brake light added as standard (all these were options on

1044-566: Was dropped after the facelift in 2005. In 2008, Nissan stopped production of the J31 but production continued in Thailand until 2009. The first generation Teana utilized a number of engines, namely the QR20DE, VQ23DE and a slightly detuned version of the VQ35DE. 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

1080-626: Was facelifted in March 2005, being launched in the AutoRAI in Amsterdam, according to Renault with improved security, driving performance, and comfort. It also had a moderate redesign of the air intake at the front of the car, now matching the design of the Megane . Sales commenced on 18 March 2005. An electronic handbrake was also introduced, this was previously seen on the Scénic and Espace . The engines were much

1116-684: Was first introduced in February 2003 to the Japanese market as a sedan companion to the Murano with both vehicles exclusive to Japanese Nissan dealerships called Nissan Red Stage . It replaced the Bluebird and Cefiro in Japan, along with the Laurel . It was considered one level below the Skyline . The Teana was designed around a cosseting, homelike interior with colours and materials inspired by interior design rather than

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1152-498: Was not sold in Europe, where its French cousin, the Renault Laguna was offered, alongside the longer Renault Latitude . Nissan continues to offer an optionally available internet-based, telematics and GPS navigation system called CarWings to Japanese drivers only. From this generation forward, the car stereo system had an optionally available feature called Music Box which allowed users to record CDs and listen to them. This system

1188-582: Was officially announced in a press release on June 4, 2007. The car was unveiled to the public at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September, and it went on sale in October 2007 for the 2008 model year. The car comes as a five-door hatchback (B91), a five-door estate (K91), and for the first time a two-door coupé (D91). This third generation is based on the platform D , shared with the Nissan Altima ,

1224-552: Was revealed at the 2008 Cannes Film Festival , coinciding with the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix to take the wraps off. The brand new V6 dCi engine delivers 235 hp (173 kW), while the new 3.5 litre petrol powered V6 offers 240 hp (175 kW). The Laguna Coupé later appeared before the general public at the Paris Motor Show in October 2008. In January 2008, spy images of a then possible Laguna Sedan appeared on

1260-469: Was sold under the name of Teana in Japan, Thailand, Philippines, India, Taiwan, Malaysia, Indonesia and China. The car was marketed as the Maxima in Australia and New Zealand. In most of the world, the Teana was 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

1296-663: Was unveiled in November 1993 and launched in January 1994. It was the replacement for the Renault 21 , although it was initially only available as a hatchback . At the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 1995, an estate version was introduced. This was known in some markets as the Laguna Sports Tourer , and replaced the Renault 21 Nevada/Savanna . It was initially launched as a 1.8 RN/RT, 2.0 RT/RXE, and 3.0 V6. A sports pack with deep front spoiler , rear spoiler, and alloy wheels

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