The number of available models was further reduced; the models had a DOHC two-liter engine, a 2.5 L six, or a 2.8 L diesel six. In late 2002 Laurel production was ended. The competitors were the Toyota Cresta and the Honda Inspire. In this generation, no manual transmission was offered anymore. It was replaced in 2003 by the Nissan Teana. See also Nissan Laurel Spirit Nissan Skyline - sister car Nissan Cefiro Nissan Teana - successor Toyota Mark II - competing model Nissan Note - the second-generation top version has reintroduced the "Medalist" badge References Automobil Revue, catalogue editions 1969, 1973, 1975, 1979, 2001. External links Nissan Heritage Collection Nissan Laurel Club, in Russian Laurel All-wheel-drive vehicles Luxury vehicles Vehicles with four-wheel steering Cars introduced in 1968 Rear-wheel-drive vehicles Production electric cars Laurel Electric cars 1970s cars 1980s cars 1990s cars 2000s cars