Nissan Stagea

Nissan Stagea WC34

Nissan Stagea WC34

The Nissan Stagea commonly referred to as the Skyline wagon when the 2.5 turbo is fitted, (although it is based on the similar C34 Laurel platform) is a station wagon originally produced by Nissan in 1996 as direct competition for the Subaru Legacy Touring wagon in the Japanese Domestic Market.

There are 3 different versions of the Stagea, WC34 Series 1 (1996 to late 1998), WC34 Series 2 (late 1998 to 2001) and the M35 Series (2001 to 2007).

WC34 Series 1 overview

WC34 Series 1 (1996 to late 1998) came in 2.0l and 2.5l turbo engine choices (all RB series engines). It also has 2WD and 4WD variants. The 4WD system is similar in operation to the Nissan Skyline GTR. Engine power ranges from 114 kW (153 hp) in the 2.0l to 172 kW (231 hp) in the 2.5l turbo. The Series 1 is only available in 4-speed auto. This model bears many similarities to the Series 3 R34 Skyline, this is mainly on the front of the vehicle with the headlights being the same shape only slightly larger, as well as the placement of the air dams and indicator lights being in a similar position to the R34 Skyline.

Models

Chassis Code - Model Name - Engine Size - Drivetrain

• E-WGC34 - X AERO SELECTION - 2500 - 2WD
• E-WGC34 - X - 2500 - 2WD
• E-WGC34 - RS AERO SELECTION - 2500 - 2WD
• E-WGC34 - RS - 2500 - 2WD
• E-WGC34 - G - 2500 - 2WD
• GF-WHC34 - X - 2000 - 2WD
• GF-WHC34 - G - 2000 - 2WD
• E-WGNC34 - X FOUR AERO - 2500T - 4WD
• E-WGNC34 - X FOUR - 2500T - 4WD
• E-WGNC34 - RS FOUR V AERO - 2500T - 4WD
• E-WGNC34 - RS FOUR V - 2500T - 4WD
• E-WGNC34 - RS FOUR AERO - 2500T - 4WD
• E-WGNC34 - RS FOUR - 2500T - 4WD
• E-WGNC34 - X FOUR AERO - 2500 4WD
• E-WGNC34 - X FOUR - 2500 - 4WD
• E-WGNC34 - RS FOUR - 2500 - 4WD
• E-WGNC34 - G FOUR - 2500 - 4WD
• E-WGNC34 - 260RS Autech Version - 2600 - 4WD

Specs

• Frame: E-WGC34 (2WD); E-WGNC34 (4WD)
• Exterior dimensions (LxWxH): 4,800 mm (189.0 in) x 1,755 mm (69.1 in) x 1,495 mm (58.9 in)
• Interior dimensions (LxWxH): 1,900 mm (74.8 in) x 1,425 mm (56.1 in) x 1,155 mm (45.5 in)
• Wheel base: 2,720 mm (107.1 in)
• Treads (F/R): 1,460 mm (57.5 in) / 1,515 mm (59.6 in)
• Ground clearance: 145 mm (5.7 in)
• Curb vehicle weight: 1,620 kg (3,571 lb)

Options

Series 1 paint options:

• FPV Orange (super fine hard coat)
• Silver (M) (super fine hard coat)
• Dark blue Matt (super fine hard coat)
• Emerald green pearl (M) (super fine hard coat)
• Hothouse Green (M) (super fine hard coat)
• Fire clear red II (super fine hard coat)
• Silky Snow (Code: WK1)

WC34 Series 2 overview

WC34 series 2 (1998 to 2001) was basically the same as the Series 1. The headlights are slightly different (fog/auxiliary light moved into the grill) and tail lights were changed to a clear unit. Interior trim choices were also changed. It has the same engine choices, but they are the uprated NEO version of the RB series and higher spec models included a tiptronic auto transmission. The power ranges from 114 kW (153 hp) in the 2l to 206 kW (276 hp) for the 2.5l turbo. 2WD and 4WD versions available. A choice of transmissions is also available: 4-speed auto, 4-speed tip-tronic and 5-speed manual for the turbo RS FOUR S.

Models

ENGINE	MODEL	TRANS	CHASSIS	VARIANT	RANGE
2WD
2500T	RS V AERO	AT	GF-WGC34	TGKAREA	233~248
2500T	RS V	AT	GF-WGC34	TGKAREA	233~248
2500T	RS V TYPE B	AT	GF-WGC34	TGKAREA	233~236
2500	X AERO	AT	GF-WGC34	TGKARXA	155~176
2500	X	AT	GF-WGC34	TGKARXA	155~176
2500	RS AERO	AT	GF-WGC34	TAKARFA	179~212
2500	RS	AT	GF-WGC34	TAKARFA	177~212
2000	RS	AT	GF-WHC34	TGHAREA	255~259
2000	X	AT	GF-WHC34	TGHARFA	185~220
2000	G	AT	GF-WHC34	TGHARFA	145
4WD
2500T	X FOUR AERO	AT	GF-WGNC34	TGKNRXA	153~164
2500T	X FOUR	AT	GF-WGNC34	TGKNRXA	174~184
2500T	RS FOUR V	AT	GF-WGNC34	TGKNREA	185~200
2500T	RS FOUR S	MT	GF-WGNC34	TGKPREF	210~204
2500T	RS FOUR S TYPE B	MT	GF-WGNC34	TGKNREA	201, 202
2500	X FOUR AERO	AT	GF-WGNC34	TGKNRXA	141~152
2500	X FOUR	AT	GF-WGNC34	TGKNRXA	141~152
2500	RS FOUR AERO	AT	GF-WGNC34	TGKNREA	153~164
2500	RS FOUR	AT	GF-WGNC34	TGKNREA	153~164

M35 Series overview

Nissan Stagea M35.

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.

Series 1 models

From 2001.10 to 2004.8 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.

There were a couple of sub-variants:

• 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 (i.e. 2,5L turbo/4wd) model with increased ride height and SUV-like body ornaments. 206 kW (276 hp)
• There 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.

Series 2 models

In 2004.8 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-wheel drive
• AR-X FOUR: VQ35DE engine (V6 3.5L NA, 200 kW), four-wheel drive

End of life

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. The model segment served by this vehicle was replaced by the Nissan Skyline Crossover.