Nissan Gloria X (Y33) photos

The tenth-generation Nissan Gloria, known by the chassis designation Y33, was produced from 1995 to 1999 and brought substantial mechanical modernization to Nissan's upper-middle executive line. Continuing the formula established by the preceding Y32 series, the Y33 Gloria was offered exclusively as a four-door pillarless hardtop divided into two distinct trim lines: the traditional, comfort-focused Brougham and the sport-styled Gran Turismo equipped with quad round headlights. The most significant advancement over the Y32 generation took place under the hood, where the older iron-block V6 engines were replaced by Nissan's newly developed aluminum-alloy VQ-series V6 engines in both naturally aspirated and turbocharged forms, delivering reduced front-end weight, improved efficiency, and smoother power delivery. Another major addition for the Y33 generation was the introduction of an all-wheel-drive variant utilizing Nissan's ATTESA E-TS system paired with an RB-series turbocharged inline-six engine, alongside an available inline-six diesel option. Power was routed through electronically controlled four-speed automatic transmissions. The platform and body structure were re-engineered to meet stricter crash safety standards while optimizing interior space and ride refinement, with dual airbags and anti-lock brakes becoming standard equipment. In 1997, a mid-cycle facelift updated the grille, bumpers, lighting assemblies, and interior trim. While the Gloria Y33 itself was built for the Japanese domestic market, a closely related V8-powered version of the platform was marketed in North America as the second-generation Infiniti Q45.