This was achieved by using a shorter front "clip" (the portion of a car from the cowl forward) than was installed on the Ambassador.

Two-door models included Nash's exclusive "Airliner Reclining" front seat, which was optional on the four-door sedans.

The Statesman models were comparatively lighter resulting in fuel efficiency as reported by owners and testers.

The Statesman models, along with the Ambassador line, were the volume and profit leaders for Nash.

[2] A new design was introduced for the 1952 model year featuring a large "envelope-bodied" sedan with enclosed wheels that were characteristic for Nash.