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Nissan Bluebird

Years1984–1990
Generations8
Total variants43
Body stylesHatchback · Wagon · Sedan
DesignerTakayoshi Gotou · Noriyoshi Gotoh · Pininfarina
AssemblyJapan · Japan: Yokohama Plant, Kanagawa-ku, Yokohama · Japan: Nissan Shatai, Hiratsuka, Kanagawa · New Zealand: Auckland · South Africa: Rosslyn · South Korea: Bupyeong-gu · Taiwan: Taipei County · Japan: Yokosuka, Kanagawa
SuccessorNissan Avenir
Also known asAltima · Datsun 1000 · Datsun 1200 · Datsun 1300/1400/1500/1600/1800 · Datsun 160B · Datsun 160B/180B · Datsun 180/200B · Datsun 180B · Datsun 510 · Datsun 610 · Datsun 810 · Datsun Sedan · Ford Corsair · Pintara · Shinjin Shinsungho (1963–1965) · Stanza (North America)
Related modelsDatsun Stanza · Datsun Violet

The Nissan Bluebird is a hatchback, wagon and sedan model, produced 1984–1990, spanning 8 generations with 43 variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Generations covered include the Bluebird (1988-1990), Bluebird Wagon (1988-1990), Bluebird (1988-1990) and Bluebird (1986-1988). Body styles across the Bluebird lineage span hatchback, wagon and sedan, reflecting different market positions throughout production. The Bluebird (1986-1988) generation is the most extensively documented, with 10 variants across engine options, transmissions, and trim levels. Each variant page provides engine displacement, power in HP and kW, 0–100 km/h acceleration, top speed, fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions, dimensions, and list price at launch.

Generations · 8

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Quick answers
How many generations does the Nissan Bluebird have?

The Nissan Bluebird has 8 generations with 43 total variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Each generation has its own page listing all variants with engine specs, performance figures, and consumption data.

What years was the Nissan Bluebird produced?

The Nissan Bluebird has been produced 1984–1990. Throughout this period the model evolved across multiple generations, each introducing new engine options, body styles, and technology upgrades.

What body type is the Nissan Bluebird?

The Nissan Bluebird is available as Hatchback, Wagon, Sedan. These body styles reflect the different market positions and use cases the model has served across its production history.

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24,256Estimated total · €4,851 per year
  • Depreciation5,406
  • Fuel / energy10,500
  • Insurance3,750
  • Maintenance3,000
  • Road tax1,600

Estimate only — insurance, maintenance and road tax are generic figures, not a quote for your car or country. Fuel/energy uses EU-average prices.

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Regional names · 16

Nissan Bluebird: names by market

This model has been sold under different names across markets — same car, different badge or nameplate.

  • Altima
  • Datsun 1000
  • Datsun 1200
  • Datsun 1300/1400/1500/1600/1800
  • Datsun 160B
  • Datsun 160B/180B
  • Datsun 180/200B
  • Datsun 180B
  • Datsun 510
  • Datsun 610
  • Datsun 810
  • Datsun Sedan
  • Ford Corsair
  • Pintara
  • Shinjin Shinsungho
    1963–1965
  • Stanza
    North America
Across · Sedan

How performance changed across generations

GenerationPower0–100 km/hVariantsPriceScore
Bluebird (1984-1986)1984–198690 hp6€11k–€16k★ 3.4
Bluebird (1986-1988)1986–198898 hp12.9 s10€11k–€20k★ 2.9
Bluebird (1988-1990)1988–199090 hp13.2 s6€12k–€17k★ 2.8