Description
A pristine looking example of this JDM luxury saloon never originally available in the UK
This XV trim car offers space, luxury and a 3L V6 turbocharged petrol engine
This model is a fourth-generation car and comes with a great specification and a powerful 270bhp, V6 turbocharged engine.
I bought the car at auction in Japan at the end of 2021
I then imported the car to the UK and registered it here in February 2022
The car is complete with a basic level of paperwork
This includes the current V5 indicating the current owner as the first in the UK
The car currently holds an advisory free MOT valid until March 2024
The Japanese export certificate is on hand together with a condition checklist
Both of these documents confirm the mileage at the point of export
Three original keys are also included
The Leopard’s interior is spacious, luxurious, and pristine in equal measure
The commodious seats are finished in a mid-grey velour
The seats are box pleated for comfort and support
The seats are electrically adjustable with some controls on the inner edge of the back rest
The door cards are finished in a combination of velour and wood veneer and feature useful puddle lights
The dashboard is finished in a darker grey with accents of wood veneer extending down the centre console
The centre console houses the Leopard inscribed climate control unit
An aftermarket Panasonic, double DIN, touch screen head unit is fitted but currently not working
The grey carpets appear to be in fine fettle and are protected by official, Leopard branded heavy-duty carpet mats
The boot is also neatly carpeted and finished in grey
In the boot is a full set of half-length lace seat covers or “seat clothes” much favoured in Japan
The exterior of the Leopard is finished in silver paintwork
The paintwork looks to be in a fine condition and has seemingly benefitted from the lack of salt use on the Japanese road network
Despite its size the Leopard exudes quite a sporting look with boot and chin spoilers fitted
The standout feature of the Leopard design is what Nissan called the “Pillared Hardtop Sedan” look
This referred to the frameless windows and wafer-thin B pillar – an unusual feature
The bodywork appears to be well presented with panel gaps appearing tight and parallel
The cabin glass looks to be in good condition with the rear windows featuring a heavy privacy tint
Five spoke, 16-inch factory Nissan alloy wheels are fitted
The wheels appear to be in a decent used condition but may be further improved by a light refurbishment
The wheels are fitted with quality Michelin Cross Climate tyres in a 215/ 55 configuration
Both Nissan and Leopard badges are in evidence around the car
This was an auction grade 4. 5 B vehicleThis is an appreciating classic with strong performance, comfort and uniqueness.
It drives beautifully and can be enjoyed immediately
UK-registered cars and motorbikes on Car & Classic are run through an online HPI check. On the HPI report, this vehicle shows no insurance database markers for damage or theft and has no finance owing.
