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Nissan Stanza

Years1983–1986
Generations3
Total variants5
Body stylesHatchback · Sedan
AssemblyOppama Plant and Hiratsuka Plants, Kanagawa, Japan · Rosslyn, Gauteng, South Africa · Japan · Australia · CIVAC, Mexico
SuccessorNissan Altima
Also known asAuster · Bluebird · Datsun 140J/160J · Datsun 140J/160J/180J · Datsun 160U/180U (South Africa) · Datsun 510 (United States) · Datsun 710 · Datsun J-series (South Africa) · Datsun Sedan/Guayin (Mexico) · Datsun Sedan/Guayín · Liberta (Mena) · Maxima (Philippines) · Pintara · Stanza · Violet Liberta

The Nissan Stanza is a hatchback and sedan model, produced 1983–1986, spanning 3 generations with 5 variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Generations covered include the Stanza (1983-1986), Stanza (1983-1986) and Stanza (1983-1986). Body styles across the Stanza lineage span hatchback and sedan, reflecting different market positions throughout production. 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 · 3

Choose your Stanza generation.

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Quick answers
How many generations does the Nissan Stanza have?

The Nissan Stanza has 3 generations with 5 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 Stanza produced?

The Nissan Stanza has been produced 1983–1986. 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 Stanza?

The Nissan Stanza is available as Hatchback, 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?

23,260Estimated total · €4,652 per year
  • Depreciation4,410
  • 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.

Regional names · 15

Nissan Stanza: names by market

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

  • Auster
  • Bluebird
  • Datsun 140J/160J
  • Datsun 140J/160J/180J
  • Datsun 160U/180U
    South Africa
  • Datsun 510
    United States
  • Datsun 710
  • Datsun J-series
    South Africa
  • Datsun Sedan/Guayin
    Mexico
  • Datsun Sedan/Guayín
  • Liberta
    Mena
  • Maxima
    Philippines
  • Pintara
  • Stanza
  • Violet Liberta
Across · Hatchback

How performance changed across generations

GenerationPower0–100 km/hVariantsPriceScore
Stanza (1983-1986)1983–198690 hp10.8 s2€12k★ 3.4
Stanza (1983-1986)1983–198681 hp11.2 s2€10k★ 2.7