What The Heck Is A Nissan President? (Japan's S Class Reviewed!)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ก.พ. 2021
- Today I'm taking out a true slice of JDM goodness - a Nissan President. Never heard of one? Don't blame you, neither had I!
This was Nissan's top flight saloon for a long time, and when you get in, it is clear to see why. This is pure, old fashioned luxury.
#Nissan #President #JDM
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For the African export market, it was called the Datsun Dictator!
Who thought that was a good idea? x D
That's a badass name "let's take the Dictator tonight" and the alliteration. Inappropriateness aside, what a name!
The American oligarchs
You should do standup.
@@nakoma5 it was a joke. nissan president was never badged as datsun and certainly never called dictator.
Looks like a cross between a Lincoln Town Car and a Buick. I do love these Japanese luxury cars, though.
There's a whiff of Hyundai XG about it too, it seems that faux crappy American styling is some sort of draw!
Mainly because they last longer than anything Detroit makes!
A Lincoln town car on opium
This was the Q45 here
And maybach
This is what I love about this channel, you give us the expected sports and supercars. But you also give us hot hatches, classics and weird but very cool things like this.
Am I weird for thinking that this old Nissan is way more interesting than the new Audi e-tron GT?
Yes, and I'm with you.
Good. 😀
Because this old Nissan IS definitely more interesting than an audified Taycan
Nope, not weird at all. I totally agree, much more interesting than some bland electric world car.
Nope. The new Audi E-Tron, and certainly most new cars coming out these days are very uninteresting.
Consumers: buys an affordable, used Lexus.
You: choose either a Toyota century or a Nissan President.
Easily the Century.
Century all the way
Video Guy: “What is a Nissan President?”
An Intellectual: “Carlos Ghosn”
Japan: 😡
LOL
Nissan Renault owners :🚗💨💥🔥💩🤬
😡😡😡😡
i always love JDM cars .. to me the car makers have decided to hell with what the rest of the world wants, we're going to build the car we want
Hihi. And yes these cars were not build to compete, be sporty or so but luxury and comfort to the maximum.
But that was also in the old day. These days luxury cars are about who has the most expensive, fastest and so on.
These are awesome! Sold as an Infiniti Q45 here I thiiink , I don’t see them often. Last time I saw one was in the parking lot of the Orleans hotel in Las Vegas.
The Nissan Cima in Japan was sold in the U.S as an Infinity Q45 with VK45DD pushing out 340hp. The Cima in Japan has a VK45DE with 280hp. Although very similar the President is not the same car and never badged as an Infinity. Both the Cima/Q45 and President are very rare in the UK as never sold here.
@@bradscarcollection2589 from what I gather the President is basically just a LWB Cima.
@@bradscarcollection2589 Yeah the president does bare some resemblance to the Q45 does look a little bigger though with a different layout
It's named Q45 for US market. It was Nissan halo car at the time. It's a money pits later on since parts were hard to find. My auntie got one. The car needed a new shock and it would cost $1500 to replace. She gave the car away and nobody wanted to take it.
@@bradscarcollection2589 this is ABSOLUTELY a much nicer Q45
Did you find any half little fingers in the glovebox?
i understand this reference
DAMN THAT DURANT’S AT IT AGAIN!!😌🤦🏿
Funny I think both were the middle fingers😂
Wouldn't mind one of these. Heck, I'd even go for a Nissan Vice-President, if they made one!
where are you based?
😂😂😂
They did it’s called the cima
5:06 That adjustable screen is so cool even by modern standards. I prefer that concept over all the ugly ass ipads glued on dashs these days (every mercedes, tesla, etc)
I did smile a bit at the screen it was proper cool 😄
They're surprisingly good actually, have a similar one in my Crown with built in TV ect. The satnav is insane but unusable in the UK unfortunately
Audi has that I saw it once in an A3. As always. 😁
But Nissan stopped these cuz the mechanism to open and close it broke on some. 🙁
It was smart, here in Thailand sometimes I see near the house a Nissan Président back colour as well. It seems to be a bit shorter than a Toyota Century.
3:18 Wrong about that one...in the states this is an Infiniti Q45, it had many ads about it's performance when it came out in 2002, 340hp and 0-60 in under 6 seconds...a rocket ship luxury sedan for it's time.
I looks like a car from Grand Theft Auto
Intruder
The previous shape was better looking, Hoping to see a Hongqi on the channel soon!
Or a Land Wind.
Hongqi?? That isn't a nice way to refer to the host
@@TrollThings247 th-cam.com/video/KtJitM-oK0Y/w-d-xo.html
@@miamimo70 that's cool, looks like a Lincoln continental
the new hongqi h9 is a very nice car in my opinion
To paraphrase Jeremy Clarkson (on Infiniti), "No one has ever said that what they really want is a posh Datsun".
Judging by the sales of infinitis in the UK, regarding the brits he was right!
The US got this same car as the Infiniti Q45, was a pretty common car here between the mid 90's and mid 2000's. Unfortunately most have been VIP'd out by the tuner crowd here.
Lol that's not a bad thing, they are hideous inside and out. Needs all the modifications it can get.
Q45 has a sportier suspension and styling.
The Nissan Cima in Japan was sold in the U.S as an Infinity Q45 with VK45DD pushing out 340hp. The Cima in Japan has a VK45DE with 280hp. Although very similar the President is not the same car and never badged as an Infinity. Both the Cima/Q45 and President are very rare in the UK as never sold here.
@@bradscarcollection2589 Minor correction - the Q45 we got here in the US was an uprated VK45DE. We never got the DD version.
@@bradscarcollection2589 Yeah the Q45 was the Cima. The President had a bit more things than the Cima and the Q45.
These are the videos James excels at... Far too many offer only a look at present day cars, that for the most part are frankly boring.
Cars like these Nissan etc and older school stuff are much more interesting.
Keep it up James
Certainly will
I really like the fact it’s a bit odd, JDM and does its own thing! I’d have one over an S-Class anyday as I hate being like the rest if the crowd
I do love how regularly you upload!
You're knocking these videos out of the park lately Jay!
What an interesting barge, I've heard the name before but never really looked into them, be interesting to see how this stacks up against a Toyota Century which were originally sold by invitation only, I definitely think I prefer the slightly more retro styling of the Toyota (but I'm a Toyota fanboy, admittedly) but there are some defininite similarities there.
Also, has it always said "Now in colour" on your splash screen? If so I've only just noticed it, would be funny if you changed that every now and again like the titles on Futurama
“Driver, put a video on, I wish to be entertained”
“Of course m’lady...
Shrek 2 or Jonny English?”
Shrek it is
Thank you for showing up this rarity.
I've always wanted to see such a nice review video of this car ever since I first knew about it.
I had heard of and drooled over the Wikipedia page of this car, great to see a review of one over here in the UK, great job and usual Jay!
Same
Can't wait to see your review about Honda Elysion/Odyssey/Stepwgn, Nissan Elgrand/Murano, Toyota Voxy/Alphard/Estima, Toyota Crown, etc
I've done the Alphard, and a Crown VX
Almost bought one of these in 2018 when I was searching for a road trip car for Jason. It was at the same garage I bought the Phaeton from
Ah the Phaeton. Bizarre car in its own way
How has this not ended up on Curious Cars channel yet?! Thank you for introducing me to a "new" old car.
3:15 - This Japanese 276bhp “gentleman’s agreement” was put in place to prevent a horsepower war between the major manufacturers of Japan of who could produce the most powerful car from happening, potentially escalating to the point where someone would be seriously injured or even killed in a car accident involving an extremely high-powered car.
Excellent, love cars like these.
I could see that wafting around Tokyo with a large executive in the back. Looks a bit out of place on British roads though.
Finally a very rare review. You don´t see many outside of Japan especially in the USA with the 25 years law. And therefore not many of the last generations! Very nice. And a 4 seater version. 👍
Hi Jay, love the videos, especially these quirky JDM Luxury cars...eagerly awaiting a video on a Toyota Century of equivalent model year. Hope you can find one.
Really like these Japanese luxury comfortable cars.. 👍
Thanks for another brilliant review. I’d love to see one (Canada). It certainly stands out.
My favourite Japanese exec limo was the Isuzu Statesman de Ville - a 1970s WB Holden With an Isuzu badge and mudguard-mounted rear view mirrors.
Looks like a JDM Lincoln Town car, pretty cool
I'm originally from Kenya thus familiar with the right hand side driving but have lived in the US for over 15 yrs and used to Left hand driving. This is an interesting sedan. Besides that, I got nothing! Lol
We got those in the states as the Infiniti Q45, but I think ours were sportier
The Nissan Cima in Japan was sold in the U.S as an Infinity Q45 with VK45DD pushing out 340hp. The Cima in Japan has a VK45DE with 280hp. Although very similar the President is not the same car and never badged as an Infinity. Both the Cima/Q45 and President are very rare in the UK as never sold here.
Also the LS Lexus did have a Toyota equivalent through the 430 generation but subsequently lost is Celsior twin.
@@texlad04 also lexus GS is toyta aristo and lexus ES is toyota windom.
Hi James, I'd love for you to do a video on the 2004 Sort of age fiesta ST to see how it fairs up against the cars for young people rivals! Love your stuff thanks for all your vids!
I think it's funny that you was showing the trunk/boot when you was talking about having grandma back there even tho I know you was talking about the back seat...lol
Cool it is , love the interior 👌
Thanks for this. I wondered what these were like.
You didn’t show us/sit in the back seats!!
『Infiniti Q45』 is called
『NISSAN CIMA』 in japan
.
The Nissan Cima in Japan was sold in the U.S as an Infinity Q45 with VK45DD pushing out 340hp. The Cima in Japan has a VK45DE with 280hp. Although very similar the President is not the same car and never badged as an Infinity. Both the Cima/Q45 and President are very rare in the UK as never sold here.
@@bradscarcollection2589 Thank-you so much for gave me information! I didn't know that the engine is different.
I heard Infiniti cars are going to stop sell in UK so I hope Nissan's JDM sedans will sell in UK😂
But I know maybe there are a few people who buy that..
I know this video is old but I just seen one yesterday in El Cajon California it made me look this up
This looks as if it came straight out of GTA V!
(very much Soho nightclub, not 80s sitcom, I think)
Its so many things i want to put in my Q45 off this car starting with the lights!! and the dvd mirror combo in the headliner omg thats fire.
This is actually the car that became the Infiniti Q45 in 2002! It lasted until 2006! It was the best flagship car Infiniti ever made! I'd love to have one right now!
I was a Nissan apprentice in the late 1980's in Melbourne Australia. We had the gig to service the Japanese embassy cars. I worked on Nissan Presidents back then.
Then you maybe know one of yours was used for non-block conference
That screen has exactly the same graphics as my '06 Almera had!!
James, speaking of oddball cars, I would really love to see you review a Bristol Blenheim!
Or Fighter. Nearly sat in one once, then didn't. Kicking myself now.
And yes it was the orange one.
VK45DE 💪
Used in LMP2 as well as Super GT, powering the Fairlady Z to the championship with 500hp even with restrictor plates on.
Great video
you should drive century ASAP its the most fun to drive on one hand and the most plush/isolated ride you will ever have - just the best comfy car possible ever created, and GOD it has brilliant engine
Love it !!
Feel like this would be a great accompaniment if you owned a skyline
I would LOVE the 80s version, around 1985, it just looks so much better. It also, randomly, has a funky tape deck in the back seats for the passengers.
They also sold this thing in North America as the Infiniti Q45 to compete with the Lexus LS.
The Nissan Cima in Japan was sold in the U.S as an Infinity Q45 with VK45DD pushing out 340hp. The Cima in Japan has a VK45DE with 280hp. Although very similar the President is not the same car and never badged as an Infinity. Both the Cima/Q45 and President are very rare in the UK as never sold here.
Primera P12 next! Yay!
That was sold here as a Q45 I recognize the Gatling gun headlights great looking car didn't see a lot of them
I had a 2001 Infiniti i30 (same thing as your bottom of the barrel Nissan Maxima/Cefiro) with that exact same steering wheel, it seems that even in the most expensive and luxurious car Nissan had to offer at the time still took plenty of trips to the Nissan common parts bin.
I was thinking that there was an ATM at the dash board where you insert your creditcard! :)
In the US, it was the Infiniti Q45. But it was way sportier and officially put out 340 hp. In the middle east, it put out 365hp, which was the same as the Mercedes S600 of the time "2002"
The Nissan Cima in Japan was sold in the U.S as an Infinity Q45 with VK45DD pushing out 340hp. The Cima in Japan has a VK45DE with 280hp. Although very similar the President is not the same car and never badged as an Infinity. Both the Cima/Q45 and President are very rare in the UK as never sold here.
The 365 hp was gross there in the Middle East. Many have that. It looks better on paper but it´s the same.
I love it. Looks damn comfortable.
wow Nissan,I didn't know you could really look this good 😍
You should get your hands on a toyota century.
I generally wouldn't go for a highend luxury vehicle. However if I were to do so I would definitely try this one
I love these quirky JDM cars can we have more please I like the Toyota Lux vehicle which is similar to this I think it's called the crown what makes me laugh is this looks like my dad's old Vauxhall Omega but the only thing you got extra on that was a puddle of water inside😂👍
Its very similar to the kia enterprise it had the foldable hatch in the passenger seat for the rear passenger. It was sold in the uk to
Moment this becomes Legal in the US, I'm buying one.
It’s worth the wait
Here in the US, the Nissan President was our third generation Infiniti Q45 luxury sedan. Only differences were the hood and grill, and trunk lid and rear bumper. The latter should have been on the Q45, as it would have made it a better seller.
When I saw the thumbnail, I thought this was a secret successor to the Kia Opirus cross bred with MK I Skoda Superb (which wasn't a bad Car) and Ford Crown Vic.
It shouts "look, I may only live on a tiny pension but my car has at least as many gadgets as a twenty year old Merc!"
I have seen a few for sale in my country, and an older model when I was younger. Nice but definitely a niche vehicle.
Seen one for sale had a look a the pictures and it had a huge car phone in it
Hole in the front seat for a footrest for the rear passenger is genius
Thanks for the reply looks awesome so how much is the price
Ah the venerable Infiniti Q45. That car was sporty here in the US. Driver focused and tuned suspension.
Thanks J.
Hi, thank you for your video.
I keen interest of classic car market.
Do you know how much it cast to import same things to UK.
Approximately?
After 2 years I have decided to sell this if you are interested as I have purchased another JDM classic.
Cool looks like a Japanese Lincoln Towncar ! CHEERS.
Nice car, but those wind deflectors!!😂
The old 60's President 150 looked like a KGB staff car.
Funfact: Brezhnev got the President 250 from Nissan. 😁
But yes all of them look good. Also the Cedric and Gloria in the early 90s look like the cars such people would drive.
I wish Honder had a rival to this or the Century. Oh wait, they have the Jet...
Any chance you can do a Toyota century?
Looks like the infinity Q 45 we have over here
The Nissan Cima in Japan was sold in the U.S as an Infinity Q45 with VK45DD pushing out 340hp. The Cima in Japan has a VK45DE with 280hp. Although very similar the President is not the same car and never badged as an Infinity. Both the Cima/Q45 and President are very rare in the UK as never sold here.
@@bradscarcollection2589 No, the VK45DE is in the Infiniti Q45 and M45, the DD was a direct injection version with less power.
Now, that's a rare car!!
even the Q45 in the US is very very rare. I live in a very populated area of the country and ive only ever seen one besides mine
Interesting vehicle.
I own one of these. Its sitting outside in the car parking lot at work as we speak.
I slightly ruined the driveabilty of mine with bc racing coilovers and and a set 19s. Looks tuff as nails tho
It was our last generation for the Infiniti Q45 here in the states back in 2004...lol
I picked up a minty one of these last summer. It's fun driving a $100k car that you got for a fraction of that and everything works.
Really everything works?
@@shivash1070 I did replace a light bulb, but yes, it all works. It was well taken care of and only driven on trips in the summer. Very low mileage.
@@bradcrossman5068 good to know
Weird and Wafty sounds like a novelty fart. In other news; never have I loved credit music and yet disliked the title music more that your vids. Love the 80’s vibe at the end. Anyway, thanks for the vids.
Ahhhhhh the q45. Love it
Good evening from Manchester.
Ι know the vehicle very well. I prefer to drive and been seen in a NON-common vehicle. It worth every penny. Although the service will cost you an arm and a leg.
Not at all the parts are not expensive and obtainable from the UK. The serving has not been expensive at all, just had it done
the front look like a heavier version of the Ford Scorpio while the rest has a Buick shape, tail lights of a early 2000s Audi A6 and a 80s/90s Jaguar XJ
What made the owner pick this particular car from Japan it looks awesome for the money and what is the mpg
I bought it because its such a cool car and so different. Not many in the UK. MPG is pretty good. around 20+ around town but on a run about 30. Not bad for the engine size and luxury. Its been faultless for me over the last 2 years but now looking to sell it.
In the US, this model was branded as the Infiniti Q45.
That’s a cool car why oh why do I like weird things 🤣🤣
Looks more like a late 80s/early 90s American car than one with 50s influences to me!
We had this as an Infinity in Canada
I love how rear legroom became the biggest draw for the Japanese and Chinese when they are shorter than Europeans
You are lacking in imagination. Legroom doesn't need to be used for legs.
@@TsLeng I'm not lacking in imagination, but I'll say no more 🤣