Nissan Figaro – Colours

ORIGINAL COLOURS – INSPIRED BY GEMSTONES

Back in 1990, Nissan produced a 14-page A5 brochure showing early sketches and detailing of the car. In addition to familiar images, the publication also covers interesting items such as airflow and additional strengthening and rigidity of the chassis. Divided into sections including Concept, Exterior, Interior, Mechanism of convertible top & Specification, it’s a very rare find.

Page 5 details how the colours were chosen, from which a translation made in 2020 reveals the four original colours were inspired by gemstones rather then seasons as was popularly thought.

• Emerald Green – Crisp green colour of Emeralds
• Pale Aqua – Light blue of Aquamarine
• Lapis Grey –  Deep blue-grey of Lapis Lazuli
• Topaz Mist – Calm beige of Topaz

We still think that the seasons work really nicely too… just in a slightly different order than the brochure presented …

• Emerald Green – Spring
• Pale Aqua – Summer
• Topaz Mist – Autumn
• Lapis Grey – Winter

We have pages about the paint codes, and interior trim colours, but read on to find out more about the Figaro colours…

The pastel shades of the original colours certainly suit the car, with some colours more popular than others – Lapis Grey was the most popular colour, although Emerald Green is increasingly popular.

Pale Aqua is a bright shade of blue, while Topaz Mist was one of the least popular colours – but making it one of the rarest colours which can now command a higher price.

ORIGINAL COLOURS – Fewest to Most

	Topaz Mist Gemstone: Topaz – calm beige of Topaz 2,279 examples made – all in 1991 89 cold weather models no “special” models 1 “mystery” model code
	Pale Aqua Gemstone: Aqua – light blue of Aquamarine 3,989 examples made – all in 1991 154 cold weather models 4 “special” models 1 “mystery” model code
	Emerald Green Gemstone: Emerald – crisp green colour of Emeralds 5,632 examples made – all in 1991 220 cold weather models 6 “special” models 1 “mystery” model code
	Lapis Grey Gemstone: Lapis – deep blue-grey of Lapis Lazuli 8,156 examples made – all in 1991 323 cold weather models no “special” models no “mystery” model code

POPULAR CUSTOM COLOURS

Pink – shades from Baby to Fuchsia	Yellow – sunny and bright
Red – sports coupe vibes	Purple – prestige and luxury

All owners make the cars their own in some ways, it’s wonderful to see what custom colours owners will treat their cars to.

Find out more in the Production Database, monthly statistics and information on rare Figaros.

Read more about the paint codes, and interior trim colours.

Nissan Figaro Colours – A4 Information Sheet Download.

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Rare Figaros – what the Production Database tells us Nissan Figaro Registry – Production Database Statistics What was your Figaro like when it left the Factory? NIssan Figaro Colours – Interior Trim Dimensions Nissan Figaro Colours – Body Shell Paint Codes Production Numbers & Model Codes Number Plates – Front & Rear Sizes