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.
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.
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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