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{{Infobox automobile
| image = Nissan Teana J32 facelift 2 China 2012-04-22.jpg
| caption = Nissan Teana 
| manufacturer = [[Nissan]]
| aka = {{ubl
  | [[Nissan Maxima]] (2003–2013)
  | [[Nissan Cefiro]] (2003–2009)
  | [[Nissan Altima]] (2013–2020, 2025–present)<ref name="l34">{{cite news |last=Pappas |first=Thanos |date=2025-08-19 |title=Nissan's Altima Twin Gets Premium Looks And Modern Tech |url=https://www.carscoops.com/2025/08/nissans-altima-twin-just-got-a-slick-new-look-for-2026/ |website=Carscoops |publisher=Carscoops |location=US |access-date=2025-08-19}}</ref>
  }}
| production = {{ubl
  | 2003–2020
  | 2025–present
  }}
| class = [[Mid-size car]]
| body_style = 4-door [[Sedan (automobile)|sedan]]
| layout = [[Front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout|Front-engine, front-wheel-drive]]<br />[[Front-engine, four-wheel-drive layout|Front-engine, all-wheel-drive]]
| predecessor = [[Nissan Bluebird]]<br />[[Nissan Laurel]]<br />[[Nissan Cefiro]]<br />[[Nissan Cefiro|Nissan Maxima QX]] (Europe)
| successor = [[Nissan Altima#Sixth generation (L34; 2018)|Nissan Altima (L34)]] (2020–2025)
}}

The {{nihongo|'''Nissan Teana'''|日産・ティアナ|Nissan Tiana|lead=yes}} is a [[mid-size]] [[Sedan (automobile)|sedan]] produced by Japanese automobile manufacturer [[Nissan]]. It was exported as the Nissan Maxima and [[Nissan Cefiro]] to certain markets. It replaces the [[Nissan Bluebird]], [[Nissan Laurel|Laurel]] and Cefiro. It shares a platform with the [[Nissan Maxima]] and [[Nissan Altima]] which are sold in North America, as well as the Japanese market [[Nissan Presage|Presage]] minivan. The Teana has been available in East Asia, Russia, Ukraine, South Asia, Southeast Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Latin America and the Caribbean.

As of 2007 the Teana shares its platform with its French cousin, the [[Renault Laguna]] and [[Renault Latitude]] in most of Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and in Southeast Asia as the [[Renault Samsung SM5]].

With the introduction of the Teana, Nissan continued the J lineage for the model codes (J31 and J32) from the [[Nissan Maxima#J30|Nissan Maxima (J30)]]. Starting with the introduction of the third generation in 2013, the Teana became a [[badge engineered]] version of the North American Altima. The Teana nameplate was temporarily retired in 2020, being replaced by the [[Nissan Altima#L34|L34 Altima]] or discontinued without any successor in some markets. The nameplate returned in 2025 for the Chinese market.<ref name="l34"/>

The name "[[Teana]]" is from that of a small village in Italy, sharing a naming influence for the [[Nissan Murano]] which was released in the same era, which was named after another city in Italy.

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== {{anchor|J31}} First generation (J31; 2003) ==
{{Infobox automobile
| name = First generation 
| image = NISSAN TEANA.jpg
| model_code = J31
| aka = [[Nissan Maxima]]<br />[[Nissan Cefiro]]<br />[[Renault Samsung SM7]]/[[Renault Samsung SM5|SM5]]<br />[[Renault Safrane#2008 (A34R)|Renault Safrane]]
| production = 2003–2008<br />2004–2009 (Thailand)
| assembly = Japan: [[Kanda, Fukuoka]] ([[Nissan Shatai]])<br />China: [[Xiangfan]]<ref name="Nissan in China">{{cite web |url=http://car-cat.com/firm-1001.html |title=Nissan. Nissan in China |publisher=Car-cat.com |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120418124934/http://car-cat.com/firm-1001.html |archive-date=18 April 2012}}</ref><br />South Korea: [[Busan]] ([[Renault Samsung Motors|RSM]])<br />Taiwan: [[Miaoli]] ([[Yulon Motors]])<br />Thailand: [[Samut Prakan Province|Samut Prakan]]<ref>{{cite web |url=http://car-cat.com/firm-1139.html |title=Nissan. Nissan in Thailand |publisher=Car-cat.com |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101222045414/http://car-cat.com/firm-1139.html |archive-date=22 December 2010}}</ref>
| platform = [[Nissan FF-L platform]]
| engine = '''[[Petrol engine|Petrol]]:'''<br>2.0&nbsp;L ''[[Nissan QR engine#QR20DE|QR20DE]]'' [[Straight-four engine|I4]]<br />2.3&nbsp;L ''[[Nissan VQ engine#VQ24DE|VQ23DE]]'' [[V6 engine|V6]]<br />3.5&nbsp;L ''[[Nissan VQ engine#VQ35DE|VQ35DE]]'' V6
| transmission = 4-speed [[Jatco]] automatic <br> 6-speed Jatco [[Continuously variable transmission|CVT]] with manual shift mode (2008)
| wheelbase = {{convert|2775|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|4770|-|4845|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|1765|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|1475|-|1495|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| weight = {{convert|1460|-|1540|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}
}}
{{Multiple image | align = left | direction = vertical | width = 220
| image1 = Nissan Teana J31 China 2015-04-14.jpg
| caption1 = Nissan Teana 230JM (China)
| image2 = 2004 Nissan Maxima (J31) Ti sedan (2015-07-09) 02.jpg
| caption2 = Pre-facelift Nissan Maxima Ti (Australia)
| image3 = 2007-2009 Nissan Maxima (J31 MY06) Ti sedan (2018-10-30) 01.jpg
| image4 = 2007-2009 Nissan Maxima (J31 MY06) Ti sedan (2018-10-30) 02.jpg
| caption4 = Facelift Nissan Maxima Ti (Australia)
| image5 = Teanainterior.jpg
| caption5 = Interior
}}

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The J31 series Teana was first introduced in February 2003 to the Japanese market as a sedan companion to the [[Nissan Murano|Murano]] with both vehicles exclusive to Japanese Nissan dealerships called ''[[Nissan Motor Company#Japan|Nissan Red Stage]]''. It replaced the [[Nissan Bluebird|Bluebird]] and [[Nissan Cefiro|Cefiro]] in Japan, along with the [[Nissan Laurel|Laurel]]. It was considered one level below the [[Nissan Skyline|Skyline]]. The Teana was designed around a cosseting, homelike interior with colours and materials inspired by interior design rather than the technological style used in most cars at the time.<ref>{{citation | work = Car and Driver Hong Kong | title = 雅舍靜躺 | trans-title = An elegant rest | language = zh | url = http://www.caranddriver.com.hk/article_content.php?articleid=23 | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20050302171532/http://www.caranddriver.com.hk/article_content.php?articleid=23 | archive-date = 2005-03-02 | publisher = Hachette Filipacchi Medias | date = April 2004 }}</ref> It was introduced with an optionally available internet-based, telematics and GPS navigation system called [[CarWings]] to Japanese drivers only.

The J31 Teana follows the same chassis number pattern as the [[Nissan Maxima#J30|Maxima (J30)]]. In most of the world, the Teana was Nissan's largest front-wheel drive sedan, while the Skyline and [[Nissan Fuga|Fuga]] are built on rear-wheel drive platforms.

Despite being largely unrelated to the long running [[Nissan Cefiro|Cefiro]] line, Nissan marketed the Teana using the ''Cefiro'' nameplate in Hong Kong, Singapore, Mauritius, Brunei, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Latin America, and the Caribbean while it was sold under the name of Teana in Japan, Thailand, Philippines, India, Taiwan, Malaysia, Indonesia and Mainland China. The car was marketed as the Maxima in Australia and New Zealand.

It was introduced a month later to other Asian markets like Singapore. In 2004 the car arrived on European shores, replacing the [[Nissan Cefiro|Maxima QX]].

Powering the Teana was either a 1998&nbsp;cc, 2349&nbsp;cc or 3498&nbsp;cc engine matched to automatic transmissions. Power outputs vary somewhat between the different markets. Trim levels were 200JK, 230JK, 230JM and 350JM. The car was based on the [[Nissan FF-L platform]]. In December 2005, the Teana received new headlights and taillights, chrome trimming on the bumpers, enlarged foglights, front legrests and newly designed gauges. The car was also shortened slightly, and the clear rear turn signals were replaced by amber ones. XTronic CVT was also mated to all the engines.

In mainland China, the Teana was manufactured by the [[Dongfeng Motor Company]], a joint venture with Nissan. In Taiwan, it was manufactured by [[Yulon Motor]]. In the neighbouring country of Pakistan, the Teana was known as the [[Nissan Cefiro|Cefiro]] and was assembled in Karachi. Additionally, it was sold in India, Russia, Ukraine as well as in New Zealand and Australia where it competes with the locally produced [[Mitsubishi 380]] and [[Toyota Aurion]] under the Maxima badge. The first generation Teana was also assembled in Thailand for sale in the Southeast Asian market.

A restyled version was sold in South Korea as the [[Renault Samsung SM7]]. In January 2005, Renault Samsung announced a lower-specification version of the Teana which it sold as the second generation (A34R) [[Renault Samsung SM5]] and, from 2008, as the [[Renault Safrane]].

In some countries, the 200JK was not sold. This was replaced by the 230JK, basically a 230JM with less equipment. In Australia, the Maxima was sold in ST-L, Ti and Ti-L trim levels. The Ti-L trim was dropped after the facelift in 2005.

In 2008, Nissan stopped production of the J31 but production continued in Thailand until 2009.

=== Engines and specifications ===
The first generation Teana utilized a number of engines, namely the QR20DE, VQ23DE and a slightly detuned version of the VQ35DE.

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Trim level
! 0–100&nbsp;km/h (0-62 mph)
! Curb weight
! Engine code
! Capacity
! Compr. ratio
! Max. Power kW (PS/bhp) at rpm
! Torque at rpm
|-
| 200JK
| 12.1 seconds
| {{convert|1450|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}
| [[Nissan QR engine|QR20DE]]
| 1997 cc
| 10.0:1
| {{convert|100|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}} at 5,200 rpm
| {{convert|189|Nm|lb·ft|abbr=on}} at 4,400 rpm
|-
|230JK/JM
| 9.3 seconds
| {{convert|1540|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}
| VQ23DE V6
| 2349 cc
| 9.8:1
| {{convert|127|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}} at 6,000 rpm
| {{convert|221|Nm|lb·ft|abbr=on}} at 4,400 rpm
|-
| 350JM (Ti)
| 7.6 seconds
| {{convert|1585|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}
| [[Nissan VQ engine|VQ35DE V6]]
| 3498 cc
| 10.3:1
| {{convert|180|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}} at 6,000 rpm
| {{convert|318|Nm|lb·ft|abbr=on}} at 3,600 rpm
|}
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== {{anchor|J32}} Second generation (J32; 2008) ==
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Second generation 
| image = 2008 Nissan Teana 01.JPG
| model_code = J32
| aka = Nissan Maxima (Australia and New Zealand)
| production = 2008–2013<br>2008–2019 (Taiwan)<br>2009–2013 (Iran)
<br>2010–2014 (Malaysia)
| assembly = Japan: [[Kanda, Fukuoka]] ([[Nissan Shatai]])<br />China: [[Xiangfan]]<ref name="Nissan in China"/><br />India: [[Chennai]] <br />Iran: [[Tehran]] ([[Pars Khodro]])<br />Malaysia: [[Serendah]] ([[Tan Chong Motor#Serendah, Selangor|TCMA]])<br />Russia: [[Saint Petersburg]]<br />Taiwan: [[Miaoli]] ([[Yulon Motors]])<br />Thailand: [[Samut Prakan Province|Samut Prakan]]
| platform = [[Nissan D platform]]
| engine = {{ubl
  | '''[[Petrol engine|Petrol]]:'''
  | 2.0&nbsp;L ''[[Nissan MR engine#MR20DE|MR20DE]]'' [[Straight-four engine|I4]]
  | 2.5&nbsp;L ''[[Nissan QR engine#QR25DE|QR25DE]]'' I4
  | 2.5&nbsp;L ''[[Nissan VQ engine#VQ25DE|VQ25DE]]'' [[V6 engine|V6]]
  | 3.5&nbsp;L ''[[Nissan VQ engine#VQ35DE|VQ35DE]]'' V6
  }}
| transmission = Jatco JF010E [[Continuously variable transmission|CVT]] (Ratios: 2.371–0.439)
| wheelbase = {{cvt|2775|mm|in|1}}
| length = {{cvt|4850|mm|in|1}}
| width = {{cvt|1795|mm|in|1}}
| height = {{cvt|1475|-|1500|mm|in|1}}
| weight = {{cvt|1480|-|1570|kg|lb|0}}
}}

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Nissan revealed the second generation, redesigned Teana at the 2008 [[Auto China|Beijing Auto Show]]. The new Teana was based on the [[Nissan D platform]] also used by the new North American [[Nissan Maxima]] and [[Nissan Altima]]. Engine choices include a 3498 cc V6 (which required high octane gasoline), a 2495 cc V6, a 2488 cc inline-four, and a 1997 cc inline-four, all with a [[continuously variable transmission]]. The car's design was previewed by the Intima concept car shown in October 2007. In Japan, the sole I4 engine offered was the QR25DE 2488cc four-cylinder engine and was only available with four-wheel-drive; four-wheel-drive was not available for V6 engines due to packaging constraints. In Japan, the 3.5-liter engine was discontinued in January 2013, leaving only the smaller 2.5 options.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://faq2.nissan.co.jp/faq/show/9160?site_domain=default#d | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20250417175813/https://faq2.nissan.co.jp/faq/show/9160?site_domain=default#d | archivedate = 2025-04-17 | title = 2013(平成25)年1月 3500cc(VQ35DE)エンジン廃止 ～ 2014(平成25)年2月 フルモデルチェンジ | trans-title = January 2013: 3500cc (VQ35DE) engine discontinued - February 2014: Full model change | language = ja | work = FAQ: Questions by vehicle type | publisher = Nissan }}</ref>

The car was launched in Japan, Taiwan, India, Iran, Mauritius, Russia, China, Brunei, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Trinidad and Tobago, Thailand, Singapore, Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Zealand, and Australia. This generation was not sold in Europe, where its French cousin, the [[Renault Laguna#Laguna III (Body X91) (2007–present)|Renault Laguna]] was offered, alongside the longer [[Renault Latitude]].

Nissan continued to offer an optionally available internet-based, telematics and GPS navigation system called [[CarWings]] but to Japanese drivers only.

From this generation forward, the [[car stereo]] system had an optionally available feature called Music Box which allowed users to record [[CDs]] and listen to them. This system was also available on the [[Nissan Maxima|Maxima]] and [[Nissan Altima|Altima]].

The Teana shares most of the platform and mechanicals with its North American cousin, the [[Nissan Altima#L32|Altima]] which is built and sold primarily in North America. The J32 has been sold in Australia as a Maxima since June 2009 with model designations of 250 ST-L, 350 ST-S and 350 Ti. These models have features unique to Australia and New Zealand including alloy wheel design, rear spoiler and interior upholstery fittings. In late 2011, all three Australian models received an equipment upgrade, with prices remaining unchanged. The Cefiro nameplate has been discontinued on the second-generation line.

<gallery widths="200" heights="120">
File:2010 Nissan Teana 250 XV 2.5 J32 (20190316).jpg|2010 Nissan Teana 250 XV (J32; pre-facelift, Indonesia)
File:NISSAN TEANA VIP (J32) China (15).jpg|Nissan Teana VIP (J32; pre-facelift, China)
File:2013 Nissan Teana 250XV in Brilliant Silver, front right.jpg|Nissan Teana 250 XV (J32; facelift, Japan)
File:NISSAN TEANA (J32) China (29).jpg|Nissan Teana (J32; facelift, China)
File:NISSAN TEANA VIP (J32) China (14).jpg|Nissan Teana VIP (J32; facelift, China)
File:2012 Nissan Teana 250XL interior.jpg|Interior
</gallery>

=== Specifications ===
The second generation Teana utilized different engines, namely the MR20DE (successor of the QR series) four-cylinder for the Chinese market, and the VQ25DE and VQ35DE V6 engines for Japan and most export markets. The latter six was tweaked to produce 20 more PS than the first generation Teana. The Japanese-exclusive four-wheel drive model "FOUR" used a QR25DE four-cylinder engine.<ref>{{cite web | url = https://autoc-one.jp/nissan/teana/newmodel-27345/0003.html#google_vignette | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20101213014125/https://autoc-one.jp/nissan/teana/newmodel-27345/0003.html#google_vignette | archivedate = 2010-12-13 | title = 日産 ティアナ 新型車解説(3/3) | trans-title = Nissan Teana new car commentary | language = ja | work = Autoc one | publisher = Autoc one K.K. | date = 2008-06-02 }}</ref>

{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Trim level
! Max. Power kW (PS, hp) at rpm
! Max. Torque
! 0–100&nbsp;km/h (0-62 mph)
! Engine code
! Capacity
|-
| 200XL *China market
| {{cvt|100|kW|PS hp|0}} at 5600 rpm
| {{cvt|190|Nm|kgm lbft|sigfig=3}} at 4400 rpm
| 11.8 seconds
| [[Nissan MR engine|MR20DE L4]]
| 1997 cc
|-
| 250XV
| {{cvt|136|kW|PS hp|0}} at 6000 rpm
| {{cvt|232|Nm|kgm lbft|sigfig=3}} at 4400 rpm
| 9.0 seconds
| [[Nissan VQ engine|VQ25DE V6]]
| 2495 cc
|-
| 250XL/XE FOUR *Japan market
| {{cvt|123|kW|PS hp|0}} at 5600 rpm
| {{cvt|240|Nm|kgm lbft|sigfig=3}} at 4000 rpm
| 
| [[Nissan QR engine|QR25DE L4]]
| 2488 cc
|-
| 350XV
| {{cvt|185|kW|PS hp|0}} at 6000 rpm
| {{cvt|335|Nm|kgm lbft|sigfig=3}} at 4400 rpm
| 7.1 seconds
| [[Nissan VQ engine|VQ35DE V6]]
| 3498 cc
|}
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== {{anchor|L33}} Third generation (L33; 2013) ==
{{main|Nissan Altima#L33|l1=Nissan Altima (L33)}}

The third generation Teana was introduced in 2013 to some markets as a rebadged version of the North American [[Nissan Altima#L33|L33 Altima]].

<gallery widths="250" heights="121">
File:2014 Nissan Teana (L33) 2.5XV sedan (2016-01-03).jpg|Third generation Teana (L33; pre-facelift)
File:2014 Nissan Teana (L33) 2.0XL sedan (2016-01-06) 02.jpg|Third generation Teana (L33; pre-facelift)
File:NISSAN TEANA VIP (L33) China (5) (cropped).jpg|Third generation Teana VIP (L33; pre-facelift)
File:NISSAN TEANA VIP (L33) China (10).jpg|Third generation Teana VIP (L33; pre-facelift)
File:NISSAN TEANA L33 China (20) (cropped).jpg|Third generation Teana (L33; facelift)
File:NISSAN TEANA L33 China (41).jpg|Third generation Teana (L33; facelift)
</gallery>

== {{anchor|L34}} Fourth generation (L34; 2025) ==
{{main|Nissan Altima#L34|l1=Nissan Altima (L34)}}

The fourth generation Teana was introduced in 2025 to the Chinese market with the Teana  name as a more premium variant of the [[Nissan Altima#L34|L34 Altima]]. The L34 generation in China was originally launched as the Altima in December 2018 while retaining the original Chinese name of the Teana, Tianlai (天籁), and received a facelift in 2022. The 2026 model year Teana was unveiled in August 2025 to be sold alongside the outgoing Altima and is equipped with [[Huawei|Huawei's]] [[Yinwang#Harmony Space (Harmony Cockpit)|Harmony Space]] 5.<ref name="l34"/><ref>{{cite web | url = https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/63mHXgDWadN-C5lFiJ2rAw | title = 东风日产公布“油电同智”战略首车：天籁·鸿蒙座舱新车首发亮相| language = zh-cn | website = Weixin | publisher = Dongfeng Nissan }}</ref>
<gallery widths="250" heights="121">
File:Nissan Teana Plus MY2025 IMG01.jpg|Nissan Teana MY2026 (L34, China)
File:Nissan Teana Plus MY2025 IMG02.jpg|Rear view (L34, China)
</gallery>

==Sales==
{| class=wikitable style="text-align: right;"
|-
! Calendar Year
! Thailand
|-
| 2014
| 3,752<ref name="Thailand cars sales report 2014">{{cite web |url=http://www.headlightmag.com/salesreport_total2014/ |title=Thailand cars sales report 2014 |work=HeadlightMag.com |date=February 2015 |location=Thailand |access-date=24 Oct 2018}}</ref>
|-
| 2015
| 1,732<ref name="Thailand cars sales report 2015">{{cite web |url=http://www.headlightmag.com/salesreport_total2015/ |title=Thailand cars sales report 2015 |work=HeadlightMag.com |date=10 June 2016 |location=Thailand |access-date=24 Oct 2018}}</ref>
|-
| 2016
| 987<ref name="Thailand cars sales report 2016" >{{cite web |url=http://www.headlightmag.com/sales-report-december-2016/ |title=Thailand cars sales report 2016 |work=HeadlightMag.com |date=26 January 2017 |location=Thailand |access-date=24 Oct 2018}}</ref>
|-
| 2017
| 448<ref name="Thailand cars sales report 2017" >{{cite web |url=http://www.headlightmag.com/sales-report-december-2017/ |title=Thailand cars sales report 2017 |work=HeadlightMag.com |date=29 January 2018 |location=Thailand |access-date=24 Oct 2018}}</ref>
|-
| 2018
| 569
|}


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== References ==
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== External links ==
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* {{in lang|ja}} [https://www3.nissan.co.jp/vehicles/new/teana.html Official Japanese site]

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