INFINITI G20 1991-1996 Photos, engines & full specs

When Nissan tried to make its way into the premium segment, it took regular Nissan models, refreshed them, added more features, and badged them as Infiniti, such as the G20 model.

The G20 was a rebadged Primera P10 with more chrome, light-alloy wheels, and leather seats. Nissan didn't even bother to paint the door handles in the same color as the rest of the vehicle. Infiniti G20 aimed directly at the Lexus ES250 and the Acura Integra, and it was the base model for the newly born Japanese premium brand. It was smaller than the M30 or the Q45.

Nissan offered the Primera P10 in Europe, while in the U.S., it arrived as an Infiniti. It featured rectangular, slightly curved, horizontal headlights and a front bumper with a black skirt, so it didn't damage the paint when a curb scratched it while parking. A black rubber strip encircled the vehicle and formed a protection against shopping-carts bumps in the parking lot.

Inside, Infiniti offered the vehicle with every goodie it got in the parts bin. The car featured standard leather seats, air-conditioning, and a stereo-cassette player. Its only option was the sunroof. The cabin was fit for four passengers, and the rear seats provided enough legroom for adult passengers.

But Nissan offered the Infiniti G20 with only one engine option, a 2.0-liter four-mill that provided 140 hp. It was mated as standard to a 5-speed manual gearbox, while a 4-speed automatic was on the options list.