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Stanza

1981 - 1990

The Nissan Stanza was a compact sedan produced by Nissan from 1977 to 1992. Initially launched as the Datsun Stanza, it was rebranded as the Nissan Stanza in 1985. Available in sedan and liftback versions, it was equipped with four-cylinder engines ranging from 1.6 to 2.0 liters, delivering power outputs between 82 and 94 horsepower. Production ceased in 1992, with the Stanza being replaced by the Nissan Altima in North America and the Nissan Bluebird in Japan. (en.wikipedia.org)

Variants by year

6 versions

1990

S
C
1990
Stanza

1987

S
C
1987
Stanza Liftback

1986

S
C
1986
Stanza Sedan

1982

S
C
1982
Stanza Wagon

1981

S
C
1981
Stanza Liftback
S
C
1981
Stanza Sedan

Model summary

Data from the ScanRacer library, organized to compare versions quickly.

6referenced versions
1981 - 1990covered years
0published scans
0contributing members
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Commondominant rarity

Model introduction

The Nissan Stanza was a compact sedan produced by Nissan from 1977 to 1992. Initially launched as the Datsun Stanza, it was rebranded as the Nissan Stanza in 1985. Available in sedan and liftback versions, it was equipped with four-cylinder engines ranging from 1.6 to 2.0 liters, delivering power outputs between 82 and 94 horsepower. Production ceased in 1992, with the Stanza being replaced by the Nissan Altima in North America and the Nissan Bluebird in Japan. (en.wikipedia.org)

History

The Nissan Stanza was introduced in 1977 as a mid-size rear-wheel-drive model, available in four-door sedan and five-door wagon configurations, powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. In Europe, the Stanza was marketed as the Nissan Violet, while in Japan, it was also sold as the Nissan Auster. In 1981, Nissan launched the second generation of the Stanza, marked by a shift to front-wheel drive and a change to the T11 series name. This generation shared its platform with the Nissan Prairie/Multi/Stanza Wagon. In 1986, the third generation was introduced, with sedan and liftback versions, and was renamed the T12 series. Production of the Stanza ended in 1992, with the Nissan Altima replacing it in North America and the Nissan Bluebird in Japan. (en.wikipedia.org)

Generations

The Nissan Stanza underwent four distinct generations between 1977 and 1992. The first generation (1977-1981) was a rear-wheel-drive sedan, available in four-door sedan and five-door wagon versions, equipped with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. The second generation (1981-1986) marked the shift to front-wheel drive, with sedan and liftback versions, sharing its platform with the Nissan Prairie/Multi/Stanza Wagon. The third generation (1986-1990) continued with front-wheel drive, offering sedan and liftback versions, and was renamed the T12 series. The fourth generation (1990-1992) was a rebadged version of the Nissan Bluebird, available in XE and GXE versions, with a sporty SE model introduced in 1992. (en.wikipedia.org)

Key differences

Key differences between the Nissan Stanza generations include the shift from rear-wheel drive to front-wheel drive in 1981, the introduction of the shared platform with the Nissan Prairie/Multi/Stanza Wagon, and the series name change from A10 to T11, then to T12. The fourth generation was a rebadged version of the Nissan Bluebird, marking a significant evolution of the model. (en.wikipedia.org)

Photo recognition

To identify a Nissan Stanza, look for a compact sedan produced between 1977 and 1992, with features specific to each generation, such as rear-wheel drive for models prior to 1981 and front-wheel drive for later models. Liftback versions are distinguished by their sloped rear hatch, while rebadged Nissan Bluebird models feature specific badges. (en.wikipedia.org)

Important versions

Notable versions of the Nissan Stanza include the 1981 model with the shift to front-wheel drive, the 1986 model with the introduction of the shared platform with the Nissan Prairie/Multi/Stanza Wagon, and the 1990 model rebadged from the Nissan Bluebird. (en.wikipedia.org)

References

Frequently asked questions

What years was the Nissan Stanza produced?
ScanRacer's referenced versions cover 1981 - 1990.