The Y31 sedan was introduced in 1987.
The Y30 hardtop was replaced by the succeeding Y32, and the Y30 Wagon/Van version was not replaced.
After this generation, Glorias were only available to private customers in four-door hardtop guise.
Engines available continue to be the newly developed VG series engine, with the VG20DET adding DOHC, another first for Nissan.
June 1987 saw a special-edition Gloria intended for parade usage.

The four-speed automatic transmission is now computer controlled for smoother shifts.
The transmission now exclusively uses a floor-mounted gear shifter, and a five-speed manual transmission was still available.
The rear suspension was upgraded to multi-link independent setup.
Trim levels are standard, Custom, Super Custom, Classic, Classic SV, Gran Turismo, and Brougham VIP.
There was also a long wheelbase model built by Autech.
The Gran Turismo received more sport-oriented styling, adding a youthful appearance, which found new, younger, buyers.
The sporty GranTurismo SV version, discontinued in 1991, had short bumpers with a body kit, and  was powered by 1998cc VG20DET engine.
The sedan version of the Y31 was rebodied at the launch of the Y32.
The Gloria is mechanically related to the Crew, although the former is larger.

The Gloria competed for buyers with related Nissan vehicles that shared platforms used for the Gloria, specifically, the Nissan Cima, Nissan Leopard and the Nissan Cedric, as well as other sport-oriented vehicles, such as the Nissan Cefiro, Nissan Skyline and Nissan Laurel.

The Gloria Y31 can be distinguished from its sibling, the Cedric Y31 by the taillights at the back.
Unlike its sibling, the Gloria has not received a new body.

June 1987 saw a special-edition Gloria built for parade usage.
The sedan remains with unchanged body appearance and is still in production currently.
Private Glorias are now only available in 4-door hardtop guise.
Engines available continue to be the newly developed VG series engine, with the VG20DET adding DOHC, another first for Nissan.

The 4-speed automatic transmission is now computer controlled for smoother shifts.
The transmission now exclusively uses a floor mounted gear shifter, and a 5-speed manual transmission is still available.
The rear suspension was upgraded to multi-link independent setup.
Trim levels start with the VIP Brougham, Gran Tourismo, Classic SV, Classic and Super Custom.
The Gran Turismo received more sport-oriented styling, adding a youthful appearance, which found new, younger, buyers.
The Y31 sedan was introduced in 1987. The Y30 hardtop was replaced by the succeeding Y32, and the Y30 Wagon/Van version was not replaced. After this generation, Glorias were only available to private customers in four-door hardtop guise. Engines available continue to be the newly developed VG series engine, with the VG20DET adding DOHC, another first for Nissan. June 1987 saw a special-edition Gloria intended for parade usage.
The four-speed automatic transmission is now computer controlled for smoother shifts. The transmission now exclusively uses a floor-mounted gear shifter, and a five-speed manual transmission was still available. The rear suspension was upgraded to multi-link independent setup. Trim levels are standard, Custom, Super Custom, Classic, Classic SV, Gran Turismo, and Brougham VIP. There was also a long wheelbase model built by Autech. The Gran Turismo received more sport-oriented styling, adding a youthful appearance, which found new, younger, buyers. The sporty GranTurismo SV version, discontinued in 1991, had short bumpers with a body kit, and  was powered by 1998cc VG20DET engine. The sedan version of the Y31 was rebodied at the launch of the Y32. The Gloria is mechanically related to the Crew, although the former is larger.
The Gloria competed for buyers with related Nissan vehicles that shared platforms used for the Gloria, specifically, the Nissan Cima, Nissan Leopard and the Nissan Cedric, as well as other sport-oriented vehicles, such as the Nissan Cefiro, Nissan Skyline and Nissan Laurel.
The Gloria Y31 can be distinguished from its sibling, the Cedric Y31 by the taillights at the back. Unlike its sibling, the Gloria has not received a new body.
June 1987 saw a special-edition Gloria built for parade usage. The sedan remains with unchanged body appearance and is still in production currently. Private Glorias are now only available in 4-door hardtop guise. Engines available continue to be the newly developed VG series engine, with the VG20DET adding DOHC, another first for Nissan.
The 4-speed automatic transmission is now computer controlled for smoother shifts. The transmission now exclusively uses a floor mounted gear shifter, and a 5-speed manual transmission is still available. The rear suspension was upgraded to multi-link independent setup. Trim levels start with the VIP Brougham, Gran Tourismo, Classic SV, Classic and Super Custom. The Gran Turismo received more sport-oriented styling, adding a youthful appearance, which found new, younger, buyers.
Nissan Gloria