Y31 Sedan remained in production for commercial use. Engines: 2.0 L VG20E, at 6,000 rpm 3.0 L VG30E, at 5,200 rpm 3.0 L VG30DE, at 6,000 rpm 3.0 L VG30DET, at 6,000 rpm 2.8 L RD28, at 4,800 rpm Ninth generation Y33 The Y33 was sold from June 1995 through June 1999. The VG series engine was replaced with the newly developed VQ series (except for the initial lower level versions). AWD ATTESA E-TS, also found on the Skyline, Laurel and Stagea, was added to the options list. One of the major advantages of the VQ series over the VG series was the aluminum alloy block and heads, helping to reduce weight. This generation of the Cedric was also built in LHD for export to Middle East markets. Export versions generally received the VG30E engine, with outputs from depending on the octane rating. Engines: 2.0 L VQ20DE 2.5 L VQ25DE 3.0 L VG30E 3.0 L VQ30DE 3.0 L VQ30DET 2.8 L RD28 (series 2) Tenth generation Y34 The Y34 entered production in June 1999 and lasted through to October 2004. The line-up consisted of the 250 L and LV (naturally aspirated 2.5-litre V-6), 300LV (naturally aspirated 3-litre V-6) and 300LX/300VIP (3-litre turbo V-6), all with rear-wheel drive; additionally there was the 250 L/LV Four featuring all-wheel drive and a turbocharged version of Nissan's 2.5-litre inline six also seen in the Skyline. For model year 2000, it won the Automotive Researchers' and Journalists' Conference award in Japan in two categories; Car of the Year and Technology of the Year for the Nissan Extroid CVT transmission. Direct injection is added to all V6 engines for improved performance and reduced emissions, signified by the "DD" designation in the engine model number. AWD is only available on vehicles equipped with the RB25DET engine. A CVT (a rare case for an RWD-based vehicle) was available on the 300 VIP-Z and 300 LX-ZS trim levels. Top level Cedrics are comparable to the parallel line Nissan Cima, which occupies a market slot just beneath the Nissan President. Autech released a special 40th anniversary version of the Cedric, with the VQ30DET engine. Satellite guided navigation is added to this generation. In October 2004, the last Cedric hardtop was built, after which it was replaced by the Nissan Fuga. The Cedric nameplate remained available on the Y31-series sedans for commercial users until 2015. Prices (in 1999) ranged from ¥3,110,000