Nissan Stagea M35 Series Overview
The M35 series (2001 to 2007) looks very different than the previous C34 models and is derived from the Skyline/G35 sedan (V35 platform). As per the Skyline the engine was changed from the RB series I6 to the VQ series V6.
From 2001 to 2003 the following range of models were available: 250RS/RS V/RX: VQ25DD engine (V6 2.5L NA, direct injection, 158.3 kW), rear wheel drive 250RS FOUR/RX FOUR: VQ25DD engine (V6 2.5L NA, direct injection, 158.3 kW), four wheel drive 250tRS FOUR V/RX FOUR: VQ25DET engine (V6 2.5L single turbo, 205.94 kW), four wheel drive 300RX: VQ30DD engine (V6 3.0L NA, direct injection, 191.23 kW), rear wheel drive.
250tRS FOUR V HICAS: A 250tRS FOUR V with the addition of the Nissan HICAS four wheel steering system AR-X FOUR: A 250t FOUR (ie 2,5L turbo/4wd) model with increased ride height and SUV-like body ornaments. 206 kW (276 hp)
The were 4 ‘aero selection’ models added in 2002 to the 250RS/250tRS FOUR/250tRS FOUR V/250tRS FOUR V HICAS ranges, this added a bodykit to the standard car.
In 2004 the range was modified:
250RX: VQ25DD engine (V6 2.5L NA, direct injection, 158.3 kW), rear wheel drive
250RX FOUR: VQ25DD engine (V6 2.5L NA, direct injection, 158.3 kW), four wheel drive
350RX: VQ35DE engine (V6 3.5L NA 200 kW), rear wheel drive
350RX FOUR: VQ35DE engine (V6 3.5L NA, 200 kW), four
AR-X FOUR: VQ35DE engine (V6 3.5L NA, 200 kW),
Nissan ceased production of the Stagea in early June 2007, Nissan Japan stated that it would continue to sell the remaining stock of the vehicle but that production of the vehicle had ended.
