Starting with this generation on February 1971, the Cedric and Gloria were essentially the same vehicle, with the Gloria being more upscale than the Cedric.
The hood ornament is a stylized version of the Japanese Paper Crane (Orizuru).
The primary differences are the hood, radiator grille, taillights and wheel covers.
This generation saw Nissan use the "coke bottle styling" appearance, shared with other 1970s Nissan products.
The front of the vehicle shares some visual appearances with the 1967–1968 Mercury Marquis.

The four-cylinder is the H20-series OHV engine, with the 6-cylinder engine using the L20 twin carburetor, sourced from manufacturer SU carburetor.
The H20P uses LPG for fuel, and the SD20 OHV is a diesel engine.
The SD20 was the first time a diesel engine was offered in a Gloria.

October 1971 saw the 2.5 litre L26 six-cylinder engine added to the options list.

On August 1972, both a two-door hardtop coupé "personal luxury car" and a four-door hardtop was added, to compete with the Toyota Crown coupé.
Starting with this generation on February 1971, the Cedric and Gloria were essentially the same vehicle, with the Gloria being more upscale than the Cedric. The hood ornament is a stylized version of the Japanese Paper Crane (Orizuru). The primary differences are the hood, radiator grille, taillights and wheel covers. This generation saw Nissan use the "coke bottle styling" appearance, shared with other 1970s Nissan products. The front of the vehicle shares some visual appearances with the 1967–1968 Mercury Marquis.
The four-cylinder is the H20-series OHV engine, with the 6-cylinder engine using the L20 twin carburetor, sourced from manufacturer SU carburetor. The H20P uses LPG for fuel, and the SD20 OHV is a diesel engine. The SD20 was the first time a diesel engine was offered in a Gloria.
October 1971 saw the 2.5 litre L26 six-cylinder engine added to the options list.
On August 1972, both a two-door hardtop coupé "personal luxury car" and a four-door hardtop was added, to compete with the Toyota Crown coupé.
Nissan Gloria