1996 Nissan Stagea

In 1996, the idea of a sport wagon was still a relatively new concept with few options on the market, and during this time, Nissan went full force into developing and producing one of the most iconic sport wagons to roam the roads. A turbocharged, practical, and stylish station wagon now hit the showroom floors, the Nissan Stagea. With trim levels that all offered some variant of the robust series of RB engine, trim levels like this 25RS Four V pushed itself along with the powerful RB25DET.

This is Stagea is special, with a 5 speed manual transmission conversion that sends the factory rated 250 HP to all 4 wheels, this Stagea offers a driver experience not offered in stock RS Four Vs. Powerful and perfectly balanced, the RB25DET offers long term reliability with the power to back it up. On this example, and only moderately modified, a full Blitz exhaust gives this Stagea a deep tone to set it even further apart from any other sport wagon.

Inside, the seats, peripherals, and trim show no major wear. This classic OEM feel is further enhanced thanks to a unique full set of dark grey patterned OEM Nissan embroidered seat covers and give the feel of that new, fully loaded and fresh off the showroom floor feel. Purely Nissan, the only interior part replaced on this example is the shift knob thanks to the 5 speed conversion performed in Japan. Features include power windows, power adjusting and folding mirrors, power door locks, digital climate control, rear privacy cover, and a soft close hatch.

Outside, the Stagea stands out from the rest with an OEM+ style aero kit that sits on all four corners and furthers that sleek look with a low and stout design. Lowered thanks to aftermarket coilovers and with SSR Integral GT-1 Wheels that fill the wheel wells, this stance gives a subtle aftermarket feel that doesn't take away from that legendary Stagea silhouette. The KR4 is an iconic Nissan paint that can be found on many Nissan models but feels confident and well suited to this particular wagon, shining smooth and sparkling that bright metallic flake in the light with no noticeable scratches or dents.

Overall, this 1996 Nissan Stagea 25RS Four V delivers something genuinely special, pairing the turbocharged RB25DET with a 5 speed manual conversion and 4WD, all with just 59,743 verified miles. The few well chosen upgrades Blitz catback exhaust, aftermarket coilovers, and SSR Integral GT-1 wheels add character without losing the original feel. Finished in Sonic Silver (KR4), its a rare sport wagon that's just as fun to drive as it is hard to find.