Weekend Edition – Transport to Central: 1985 Nissan CUE-X

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The 1985 CUE-X most likely showcased the design for the upcoming Maxima. Pronounce “CUE-X” and it makes sense, as the Maxima was sold as Maxima QX in some markets.

You can spot 4DSC styling details here and there, and as a whole it’s definitely interesting-looking. So flush.

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The CUE-X:s presence side-on is almost Audi A8-like, as the heavy wheels add to that. The VG30DETT is said to have had 300hp.

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This cut-out handily shows the car’s four-wheel-drive and four-wheel steering. Oh, how I wish it would’ve made production as is. At its time, Nissan still made barges like the Laurel, Cedric and the old Maxima. This really was a leap forward.

[Images: Nissan, Hugo90/Flickr]

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7 responses to “Weekend Edition – Transport to Central: 1985 Nissan CUE-X”

  1. craigsu Avatar
    craigsu

    In addition to the Maxima, I'm thinking this may have had some influence on the 2nd gen Leopard F31 coupe as well.
    <img src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/42/1986-1988_Nissan_Leopard_XJ-II.jpg&quot; width="600" border="0" style="border:none;" alt=" " />

  2. Marto Avatar
    Marto

    Wow, how much Ferrari 400 can you put in a sedan?

      1. Rover 1 Avatar
        Rover 1

        Great picture and I love SD1s, but they refer back to the 365 GTB and GTC.The 400 had a very elegant notchback.Sorry, can't do images at work check hoonivarchives.

    1. Felis_Concolor Avatar
      Felis_Concolor

      My thoughts exactly; I thought I was looking at an early Infiniti prototype.

  3. stigshift Avatar
    stigshift

    Anyone who does not see the Q45 in this is either legally blind, or otherwise un-Hoonworthy. Alff, you nailed it.