Nissan Exalta GS/LS/STA what's the difference?

[Cinematographer]

Good day tsikoteers,

Ano po ba yung difference nung mga lnissan exalta na GS / LS / STA Grandeur etc...? I just want to ID my sister-in-law's exalta it has no markings already. It's CR says it a 2001 model but it was acquired 2002. It has an automatic transmission, power windows and an alarm. It doesnt have wood trimmings, it doesn't have a sun roof nor a LCD/VCD Player and Im not sure if it has airbags. All info are welcome.

Thanks in advance!

[OTEP]

2001 and 02 is still the first generation Exalta. The ones based on the Nissan Sentra Series III whose body code is B14.

There were only SLA and STA Exaltas that time. SLA's didn't have leather. However, there was a VERY limited run of Sentras called 151's. They came out the same time as the Exaltas but were basically old Sentra Super Saloons dressed up a bit with the Japanese market front and rear end and Exalta wheels. The 151's still had a gray interior (Exaltas were gray). More basic Sentras (e.g. the basic FE model) shared the same basic body with the Exalta but didn't have much in terms of luxury features.

GS/LS/Grandeur only came out with the second generation Exalta based on the N16 platform.

A picture would really help.

[Egan101]

The Exalta STA came out 1999-2000 and was based on the Series 3 platform or commonly called by its chassis/model number (B14). It came out together with the SLA (manual), EX (1.4L), and the FE (1.3L) models. These models were the second generation of the Series 3 platform but they 1.6L engine used was the same, GA16. The STA was the top of the line model with sunroof, VCD HU with LCD, leather seats, rear sensors, and a lot of amenities and widgets.

The N16 platform came during 2001 and still being used on the current Sentra. The first generation N16s (2001 to 2003) were usually called the Grandeur series. The top of the line version was the Grandeur (GS). It had a VCD HU with LCD, leather seats, and same amenities as the STA, but had no sunroof. Another GS model was also introduced, the Superio. It had the sunroof but no VCD HU with LCD and no leather seats but with same amenities as the STA. The lower end models were the LS (manual 1.6L) and the GX (1.3L). In 2003, a different GS model was introduced and, it had no sunroof and no VCD HU with LCD.

The second generation of N16s were introduced in 2004. It had a new horizontal grill and a different tail end. Models released were the GS, GSX, and GX.

[shute_boxe]

meron po ba 2001 exalta EX saloon? somebody offered us this model for an attractive price. thanks

[niky]

Still basically the same 1.6, but the Exalta STA (not sure about the SLA) had VTC (variable timing cam).... didn't do much good, given the sluggish automatic. The FE doesn't have this, being a carburated GA13.

Most likely that's just an EX... many people call them Exalta EX or Exalta FEs just to clarify the fact that they're from the facelifted family that includes the Exalta.

Some of the Exalta models were sold until 2001... the STA was sold side by side with the Grandeur.

[BlueBimmer]

hey anyone remember the brad pitt ad sa series 3 sentra? parang may nakita ako sa tv dati..la lang feeling upscale tuloy ang sentra

[Egan101]

That's the Overdrive button. When switched on, it allows the car to reach the top gear.