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Nissan Laurel

Years1983–1989
Generations2
Total variants14
Body stylesSedan
DesignerShinichiro Sakurai · Naganori Ito · Kozo Watanabe
AssemblyMusashimurayama, Japan · Musashimurayama, Tokyo, Japan · Kaminokawa, Tochigi, Japan
SuccessorNissan Teana
Also known asDatsun 1800 · Datsun 180L/200L/240L/280L · Datsun 200L
Related modelsDatsun Laurel

The Nissan Laurel is a sedan model, produced 1983–1989, spanning 2 generations with 14 variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Generations covered include the Laurel (1985-1989) and Laurel (1983-1985). The Laurel (1985-1989) generation is the most extensively documented, with 11 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 · 2

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Quick answers
How many generations does the Nissan Laurel have?

The Nissan Laurel has 2 generations with 14 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 Laurel produced?

The Nissan Laurel has been produced 1983–1989. 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 Laurel?

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

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What would this actually cost you?

26,529Estimated total · €5,306 per year
  • Depreciation7,679
  • 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 · 3

Nissan Laurel: names by market

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

  • Datsun 1800
  • Datsun 180L/200L/240L/280L
  • Datsun 200L
Across · Sedan

How performance changed across generations

GenerationPower0–100 km/hVariantsPriceScore
Laurel (1983-1985)1983–1985107 hp3€14k–€16k★ 3.1
Laurel (1985-1989)1985–1989108 hp14.6 s11€17k–€26k★ 2.8