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Nissan Laurel JC31 2.0 (97 Hp)
Overall Rating
Nissan Laurel:
The Nissan Laurel is a two- and four-door sedan manufactured and marketed by Nissan from 1968 to 2002. Later generations added all-wheel-drive along with turbocharged engines. Introduced in 1968 as a new model positioned above the Datsun Bluebird 510, the Laurel offered the luxury of the Nissan Gloria A30 in a shorter wheelbase, and always was the luxury version of the Skyline range for all generations, sharing engines, suspensions and handling dynamics of the popular performance coupe and sedan while having a longer wheelbase....(Read more on Wikipedia)
JC31 Overview:
Nissan Laurel (JC31). A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 0 makes it ideal for daily use.
The Nissan Laurel JC31 was produced before the establishment of Euro NCAP, and as such, it was not tested. Its safety features are basic by modern standards, lacking advanced airbags or electronic stability control.
2.0 (97 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 2.0-liter petrol engine with 97 Hp provides adequate, entry-level performance for the JC31. It's sufficient for city driving and moderate highway use, but won't offer spirited acceleration.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy for the 2.0L petrol would be moderate for its time, likely less efficient than the diesel but acceptable for a straight-six engine of this displacement.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Comfortable and spacious interior for its class
- • Generally reliable engines, especially the LD28 diesel
- • Classic, understated styling
- • Good highway cruiser
- • Relatively good fuel economy for the diesel variant
Cons:
- • Dated safety features by modern standards
- • Petrol engines can feel underpowered compared to modern cars
- • Potential for rust in older models
- • Parts availability can be challenging outside of Japan
- • Steering feel is less precise than modern vehicles
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(HLC230: 1977 - 1983).
| General: | |
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| Brand: | Nissan |
| Model: | Laurel |
| Generation: | JC31 |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.0 (97 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1981 |
| End of production: | 1984 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Engine: | |
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| Power: | 97 Hp |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Performance: | |
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| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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