Nissan Fuga

High school (ages 12+)
Transportation

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the vehicle segment?Full-size luxury sedan
2. What is the chassis architecture?Based on a widened and stretched variant of the Nissan FM platform
3. When was the Nissan Fuga made?The Fuga was first shown as a concept in 2003 and started selling in 2004. It was produced until 2022. So it was made for almost 20 years.
4. Why is it called "Fuga"?The name comes from the Italian word for a musical piece called a fugue. It means a complex, layered composition. Nissan chose it to show the car's elegant and intricate design.

Contrapuntal: Music characterized by the combination of independent melodic lines.
Automotive Artistry: The design and creation of vehicles with a focus on aesthetic beauty and craftsmanship.
Marque: A brand of manufactured goods, especially cars.