The D21 generation was the successor to the Datsun "720". The name, "Datsun" was still used by the company from 1980 to 1983 then completely renamed itself, "Nissan" beginning with the 1983.5 model year line of trucks and cars alike. The D21 series were unofficially called Nissan Hardbody in the United States. In general however, the VG30E and VG33E V6's were both amazingly reliable engines. The D22 is still being made in South Africa and elsewhere in the world.