2011 Nissan Murano announced

Here we provide 2011 Nissan Murano specifications,features and overviews.You will have to get a full and detailed structure of 2011 Nissan Murano.TOP SPEED have been equipped with some rare and High resolution wallpapers of the 2011 Nissan Murano.2011 Nissan Murano price may be very with Addition of extra segments.Click each 2011 Nissan Murano wallpapers form gallery and get high quality-high

2011 Nissan 370Z Roadster specifications features with price details

Nissan has launched their new 2011 Nissan 370Z Roadster.New model of Nissan include some advanced features and technologies.Nissan relieved full specifications of 2011 Nissan 370Z Roadster and that contains 2011 Nissan 370Z Roadster features and 2011 Nissan 370Z Roadster overviews.You will have to get a full and detailed structure of 2011 Nissan 370Z Roadster from here.Some rare and high quality

Comparison between Ford Figo Diesel and Nissan Micra Diesel

In this place we grant the Comparison between Ford Figo Diesel and Nissan Micra Diesel specifications,features,overviews and price deatials.You will have to get a full and detailed structure of Ford Figo Diesel and Nissan Micra Diesel.TOP SPEED have been equipped with some rare and High resolution wallpapers of the Ford Figo Diesel and Nissan Micra Diesel.Ford Figo has won truly a lot of

Nissan 370Z rebaixado rodas BBS

Nissan 370Z rebaixado rodas BBS

A vocação esportiva e jovial do Nissan 370Z ficou ainda mais pronunciada com algumas alterações no bólido japônes.
Entre as principais alterações no Nissan 370Z, está o leve rebaixamento de sua suspensão aliado ao seu novo jogo de rodas BBS aro 20.

Nissan 370Z rebaixado rodas BBS

Nissan 370Z rebaixado rodas BBS

Nissan 370Z rebaixado rodas BBS

2012 Nissan Sunny Review and Specifications

2012 Nissan Sunny

Nissan recently introduced its latest sedan vehicle named 2012 Nissan Sunny at the China International AutoShow. The new 2012 Nissan Sunny will be released in chinese automobile market by early 2011 and the price of 2012 Nissan Sunny will be from RMB 82.8K to 112.8K (1.04 million - 1.41million yen). Here we are discussing the Review and Features of 2012 Nissan Sunny.

Coming to the technical specifications of 2012 Nissan Sunny, it comes powered with a 4 cylinder 1.5-liter Nissan Motor HR15DE with two injectors and a new generation Xtronic CVT with an auxiliary transmission. 2012 Nissan Sunny comes designed to meet medium sedan with dynamic high-end space, quality and, with the Sun and appeal of the Nissan brand.

2012 Nissan Sunny Interior

2012 Nissan Sunny comes with new stylish headlighs and taillamps resembling the Maxima. 2012 Nissan Sunny has also got new bumpers, a new interior and new body color choices. Nissan claims the new 2012 Nissan Sunny offers comfortable city driving by reducing frequent acceleration and delays. It also reduces environmental impact as a leader the projected fuel economy class.


2012 Nissan Sunny is considered to be the global family sedan vehicle with its ease of driving, smooth performance and better mileage.

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Top Cars Launches Expected In India In 2011

Year 2010 has been a very eventful year where Car and Bike Launches are concerned. Recently we covered – 94 Top Indian Car & Bike Launches Of Year 2010 on Car Blog India. We hope that with the recovering economy globally and a strong economic growth in India, we will see another eventful and prosperous year ahead for Indians and Indian industries. In this article we look forward to the coming

2011 Nissan Micra Stills, Wallpapers, Pictures, Photogallery

Nissan unveils its latest 2011 Micra soon which was already showcased at the 2010 Geneva Auto Show. Here are the Photos, Wallpapers and Exclusive pictures of the upcoming 2011 Nissan Micra. 2011 Nissan Micra comes built on the Nissan's new V-platform which offers the customers better performance with stylish design.

Coming to the 2011 Nissan Micra Specifications, it sports a 4 Cylinder line-in 1461cc diesel engine which delivers a maximum power of 65 Bhp @ 4000 rpm and a maximum torque of 160 Nm @ 2000 rpm. The 2011 Nissan Micra has got a 5-speed manual gear transimssion and offers a 23 KMPL fuel economy(Mileage). Nissan offers the new 2011 Micra in two variants - Nissan Micra Diesel XV and Nissan Micra Diesel XV Premium.

2011 Nissan Micra Photogallery 

Nissan Micra 2011 will be available from December 2010 and the price of 2011 Nissan Micra Diesel will be around Rs. 6,00,000.

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New Nissan Micra Diesel Specifications, Features and Prices

Nissan Micra Diesel - Reviews, Photos, Pictures and Wallpapers


Early this year, Japan's third largest automaker Nissan Motor Co. have launched their very popular compact car model Micra in Indian automobile market and now they have come up with it's Diesel variant also. New Nissan Micra Diesel is a excellent combination of newer generation cutting edge technology, exceptional design and advanced features.

This new hatchback model, Nissan Micra Diesel belongs to the B segment and also features a 1461cc, 4 cylinder in-line Diesel engine and will produce a Maximum power of about 64 Bhp @ 4000 rpm and a Maximum torque of about 160 Nm @ 2000 rpm. The engine is available with a 5-speed manual gearbox and claimed fuel efficiency of Nissan Micra Diesel is 23 kmpl.

One of the special feature of this new Nissan Micra Diesel is that it is mounted onto Nissan’s new signature V-platform, the suspension (McPherson Struts) has been designed to be both compact, minimizing intrusion at the rear for maximum trunk space, but not at the expense of the car’s on-road dynamics.

Nissan Micra Diesel is available in 2 variants :

• Nissan Micra Diesel XV
• Nissan Micra Diesel XV Premium

Nissan Micra Diesel XV comes with single driver side airbag, manual AC, power windows, music system and black interiors. The XV Premium variant gets automatic climate control system, push button engine start/stop system, alloys, keyless entry, front fog lamps, roof spoiler, rear defogger and biege interiors.

Nissan Micra Diesel is available in 6 Shades: Sunlight Orange, Blade Silver, Storm White, Onyx Black, Pacific Blue and Brick Red. No official announcement has been made about the pricing of Micra Diesel but it is expected to be priced between 6-6.5 lakhs (Mumbai).

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Automotive Car With Nissan Maxima

General Information, Engine, Transmission, Driverline, Suspension, Brakes, Steering, Restraints, Body, Air Conditioner, Electrical, Maintenance.

New Nissan XTrail GT QR25DE 4-Cylinder Engine

New Nissan XTrail GT QR25DE 4-Cylinder Engine

The Nissan X-Trail is a bunched SUV awash in Japan, Europe, Canada, Mexico, Malaysia, India, Taiwan, Saudi Arabia, Singapore,South Africa, Thailand, New Zealand and Australia by Nissan. The aggregation currently offers a hydrogen ammunition corpuscle archetypal on charter to businesses, the X-Trail FCV. In North America, it is positioned beneath the barter based Xterra. Introduced in 2001 to attempt with bunched SUVs such as the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V, it did not access in the Canadian bazaar until 2004. It will be awash in the United States in 2008 back the X-Trail is redesigned.

The Australian archetypal is powered by the QR25DE 4-Cylinder engine. 2.5L in size, it produces 132 kW (177 hp), authoritative it one of the best able 4-cylinder engines in the bunched SUV segment. Also accessible is the QR20DE 4-Cylinder engine, bearing 103 kW (140 hp), 110 kW (150 hp) with an automatic-transmission. Accessible alone in the Japanese bazaar is the SR20VET that produces 206 kW (280 hp). The Australian X-Trail has had two archetypal revisions, the Alternation 1 and Alternation 2. There were several corrective and engineering changes fabricated amid the two series.

2008 Nissan Note

New Nissan Note Debuts with Refreshed Styling and Enhanced Lineup

TOKYO, Jan. 9, 2008 -- Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced that the new Nissan Note compact car will go on sale at dealers throughout Japan beginning on January 16. Since the original Note’s debut in January 2005, it has garnered customer accolades for its quick acceleration, quiet and comfortable driving manner, comfortable roomy interior and convenient double-decker multi-configurable trunk.

2008 Nissan Note 15X

The new 2008 Nissan Note features revised exterior styling, enhanced interior appearance and convenience, as well as improvements to the HR15DE engine and XTRONIC CVT, complying with Japan's new JC08 fuel economy and exhaust emission test mode*1. Additionally, the Note lineup has been revised, with a special new “Plus navi HDD" upgrade to some models.

New Note Models and Technology
Note’s strong model lineup includes a value-leading 15RS model, newly added to strengthen the Sporty grade. Additionally 15G, 15G FOUR, 15X and 15X FOUR models are available in a "Plus navi HDD" version, which includes an exclusive HDD-based navigation system with a high-speed, large-capacity 30-gigabyte hard disk drive, wide 7-inch liquid crystal monitor, touch panel, TV, VICS FM multiplex receiver, Music Stocker, iPod® Control*, CD player and electronically tuned AM/FM radio; green-tinted UV-blocking windshield glass with a top shade; and two rear speakers.

Refreshed Exterior Styling
The 2008 Note features a new front end design, with new headlights, hood, grille and bumper. Additional front end enhancements include a choice of grille finish on the G and X Series Notes – either a body-color or gunmetal metallic finish – or a “smoky chrome” - plated grille on the Sporty Series Note.

Ten exterior colors are available on the 2008 Note, including three new colors – a special Titanium Pearl Metallic Blue Turquoise, Titanium Metallic Frosty Green and Pearl Metallic Amethyst Gray.

An Interior Emphasizing Style And Convenience
The 2008 Note’s interior provides a tasteful ambience while offering convenience for the driver and passengers. Note’s new instrument panel styling, with larger openings for the dual ringed meters with the liquid crystal display odometer and twin trip meters with a fuel consumption display function, provides enhanced readability. White-faced gauges are standard on the Sporty Series (15RX and 15RS), as is a genuine leather-wrapped 3-spoke steering wheel with red stitching (standard on 15RX).

Note features a wide variety of convenience equipment, including a standard rear-seat center armrest with two cupholders on the 15G, 15G FOUR, 15RS and 15RX models; standard water-repellent seat fabric that resists dirt and moisture, in a set with a seatback table on the driver's seat on the 15G and 15G FOUR models; standard cold climate package on all 4WD models; and a standard seatbelt reminder system for the driver on all models.

New seat and door trim color packages are offered in Sand Beige, featuring a new color scheme; Black; and Carbon Black with red stitching.

Sporty, Environmentally Responsible Powertrain
Available with both 2WD and 4WD drivelines, the 2008 Note remains easy to drive, with low fuel consumption and clean emissions. Improvements have been made to the HR15DE 1.5-liter 4-cylinder engine and XTRONIC CVT, which enables all 2WD models to comply with the requirements of the new JC08 fuel economy and exhaust emission test mode*1.

Confirmed on the basis of the recently adopted JC08H + JC08C emissions test mode*1, which better reflects actual driving conditions, 2WD Note models emit 75% fewer nitrogen oxides (NOx) and non-methane hydrocarbons (NMHC) than the levels required under Japan's 2005 exhaust emission regulations. 4WD Note models also attain the same reduced emission levels under the 10-15+11 test mode.

Additionally, due to the adopted JC08 test mode*1, as well as on conventional 10-15 test mode data, fuel economy figures have been realigned for 2WD Note models which more closely matches actual fuel consumption in real-world driving.

Highlights of Note "Plus navi HDD" Enhancements

Package Available on Note models:

* 15G (2WD 1.5L)
* 15X (2WD 1.5L)
* 15G FOUR (4WD 1.5L)
* 15X FOUR (4WD 1.5L)

Plus navi HDD adds:

* Exclusive HDD-based navigation system:
o Wide 7-inch liquid crystal monitor,
o TV
o Touch panel
o VICS FM multiplex receiver
o Music Stocker
o iPod® Control*
o CD
o Electronically tuned AM/FM radio
* Green-tinted UV-blocking windshield glass with top shade
* Two rear speakers (standard on 15G and 15G FOUR base vehicles)

*iPod is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries.

Note Pricing and Sales Targets
Price range: 1,354,500 yen to 1,865,850 yen (including consumption tax)
Sales target: 4,000 units per month

*1 This new fuel economy and exhaust emission test mode will be enforced as a result of revising the ordinances of the Energy Conservation Law and the announced particulars of the safety criteria applied to road transportation vehicles. The aim is to conduct evaluations under conditions that better simulate real-world driving.

Nissan Rogue Review

It probably seemed like a good idea at the time: introduce American car buyers to Nissan’s new cute ‘ute in an episode of NBC’s hit show Heroes. And so we see the Rogue in the hands of a world saving high school cheerleader– ensuring its chick-car status for all eternity. The car is easy to boost? Why didn’t technopath Micah Sanders get a booster seat, take the wheel and show Ford the true meaning of “sync my ride?” All of which leaves me wondering: is the Rogue good enough to survive its own marketing?

From the looks of it, yes. Although the upward kinked rear window is a Murano cue without which I could do, the Rogue’s swoopy lines are generally as fresh as a pair of Puma sneakers. The height vs. width solution makes the vehicle look decidedly skinny from certain angles, but that may be part of the appeal (you can’t be too tall or too thin). And cheers to the designers for realizing nobody wants to see your spare tire.

The Rogue’s design loses coherence at the front. If the crossover’s grill actually made French fries at least they’d be an excuse. As it is, the monochromatic prow lacks a dramatic focal point or expression. To bad the varsity team from Infiniti didn’t do more coaching; their similarly proportioned EX has a far more appealing Cheshire cat grin.

Nissan’s svelte utility vehicle has one engine option: a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine. The powerplant’s 170 horses and 175 lb-ft of torque fit the demographic remit: not being slow and not sucking gas. Bonus! Floor it and the Rogue will charge-up on-ramps with growly, thrashy abandon. Around the corners, at speed, the Rogue should not go; the tires and chassis will tell you so. If you don’t listen, four-wheel anti-lock braking, Electronic Brake force Distribution, Vehicle Dynamic Control and Traction Control will remind you.

In terms of size, weight, engine output and gas mileage, the three CUVs cited above are virtually identical. The Rogue loses 15 cubic feet of cargo area due to its sleek lines. It does have The Mother of All Gloveboxes, and lots of clever cubbies for iPods, laptops and meal cards.

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Nissan Serena Highway Star

The Nissan Serena Highway Star is destined for the Japanese market. The Nissan Serena Highway Star has a very versatile interior with seats that are adjustable to 11 different positions and third-row seats that utilize assist springs. The Nissan Serena Highway Star price range is between 2,131,500 yen to 2,709,000 yen.

Nissan Releases New Serena Minivan
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. Some days ago announced the release of the new Serena minivan, which goes on sale at Nissan dealers throughout Japan. The new Serena, which has been highly acclaimed by customers for its class-leading interior roominess, excellent outward visibility, flexible seating configurations and driving ease, features revised exterior and interior styling, leading technology features and a new model lineup.

New Exterior Styling
Serena’s exterior styling has been enhanced with a more distinctive and modern front end design, including a new grille, new headlights, front bumper and fenders. The Highway Star model also features more dynamic front-end styling, with even stronger character lines.

Other exterior improvements include remote-controlled power-folding body-colored outside mirrors incorporating turn signal lamps on all models, redesigned wheel covers on the 20S model and the addition of AFS to bi-xenon headlamps as Gallery: Nissan Serena Highway Star
standard on the Highway Star model, and optional on all other models.

These additions improve upon an already highly practical and stylish minivan, with large side sliding doors and low floor height for easy entry and exit, standard sliding door automatic closing feature on both sides of all models and on the 20G model, standard remote-controlled automatic sliding side doors. Eight body colors are available on the new Serena, including three new colors – a metallic Kingfisher Blue, a pearlescent Rose Red and a pearl metallic Cool Iron.

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2008 Nissan Fuga

The 2008 Nissan Fuga features two new engines: the VQ35HR and VQ25HR. The 2008 Nissan Fuga is also the first vehicle to be equipped with Nissan's Distance Control Assist (Intelligent Pedal) System. The 2008 Nissan Fuga price ranges from 3,969,000 yen to 6,279,000 yen.

The new Fuga features a revised model lineup, a redesigned exterior and interior, Nissan's new VQ35HR and VQ25HR engines and the world's first*1 Distance Control Assist (Intelligent Pedal) System*2, among other refinements, the combination of which further advances the car's all-around qualities as a premium sports sedan.
Living up to its marketing tagline of “SHIFT_luxury,” Fuga transforms the traditional notion of a luxury car. Fuga is available in three grades (GT, GT Type S and GT Type P) for three engine variations (V6 2.5-liter, V6 3.6-liter and V8 4.5-liter). 4WD version is available for 350GT.

A Responsive Driveline
Fuga showcases the latest in Nissan engine technology with its choice of 3.5-liter VQ35HR and 2.5-liter VQ25HR engines, which combine high levels of power and torque with low fuel consumption, as well as producing sounds that befit its position as a sports luxury machine.

Both powerplants are backed by a standard full-range electronically controlled 5-speed automatic transmission with a DS mode. The DS mode works to provide maximum performance by optimizing gear selection for the applicable driving conditions. Additional control is available through magnesium paddle shifters, which are standard on the GT Type S model. (4.5-liter VK45DE engine is also available for 2WD models.)

Nissan Arctix Sport Adventure X-Trail

Nissan will launch a special version of the 150PS 2.0dCi X-Trail known as ‘Arctix Sports Adventure’ providing additional specifications and automatic transmission for a price close to the standard manual version.

• ARCTIX 150PS 2.0dCi automatic £21,995 (OTR) – eXtreme roof rails and lamps with snowstorm side steps
• ARCTIX eXpedition 150PS 2.0dCi automatic or 173 manual £22,995 (OTR) - eXtreme roof rails and lamps with snowstorm side steps, satellite navigation and colour rear view camera
• On sale now with deliveries expected early January

With the winter ski season just about upon us, Nissan is providing the perfect travel partner in the form of a Nissan X-Trail Arctix. Powered by a fuel efficient 150PS 2.0dCi engine through a 6 speed automatic gearbox the vehicle is the ideal long distance traveller.

Should the weather conditions deteriorate the all-mode-i 4x4 drive system is designed to keep you sure footed to the road. If visibility is poor switch on the front fog lamps and eXtreme roof rail lamps, whilst on full beam, and see the road ahead light up. Uphill starts, greater than 10 degrees, are assisted by the brakes being applied for a short while after releasing the brake pedal and if the descent gets a bit steep, then the downhill drive support will ease you down gently and safely at no more than 4mph. Cruise control will make motorways a pleasure and once at your destination, the black and silver snowstorm side steps will aid your exit from the vehicle.

The boot has a wipe clean rear floor area along with 603 litres of storage space behind the rear seats, extending to 1773 litres with the rear seats folded down. Underneath is a double floor trunk section with a pull out drawer for storing smaller items. Longer items such as skis can be slotted through the ski hatch located between the rear Seat armrest. or, if preferred, clipped into an accessory ski roof rack* fitted between the standard eXtreme roof rails. Protecting the carpets are unique ARCTIX floor mats.

If you need help to get you to the European snow resorts then for a further £1000 the Nissan ‘Arctix eXpedition’ is equipped with Nissan’s acclaimed DVD navigation system. Covering 23 countries throughout Europe, it is the best way to eliminate any map reading arguments between driver and passenger. The system also incorporates a colour rear view camera to aid parking by showing a clear image of the view behind when reversing.

Arctix eXpedition comes with a choice of engines; the same 150PS 2.0dCi with automatic transmission or a higher powered 173PS 2.0dCi unit, linked with a manual gearbox, for the same price of £22,995 (OTR).

Trim and equipment details for Nissan Arctix and Nissan Arctix eXpedition X-Trail’s are similar to SPORT grade with 17 inch alloy wheels, panoramic sunroof, privacy glass, CD autochanger with 6 speakers, Bluetooth® phone integration, climate control air conditioning, automatic headlamps and rain sensing wipers. Upholstery is a charcoal coloured cloth weave whilst the exterior can be selected within a choice of six paint colours: Pearl White, Thundercloud, Twilight Grey, Ebisu Black, Atlas Blue and Chilli Pepper Red.

Vehicles will be available in showrooms from 2 January 2008 and come complete with Nissan’s peace of mind 3-year or 60,000 mile warranty (whichever comes first), 3-year paint and 12-year anti-corrosion warranty.

Nissan Releases New Serena Minivan

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced the release of the new Serena minivan, which goes on sale at Nissan dealers throughout Japan. The new Serena, which has been highly acclaimed by customers for its class-leading interior roominess, excellent outward visibility, flexible seating configurations and driving ease, features revised exterior and interior styling, leading technology features and a new model lineup.

Marketed under the tagline "SHIFT_family ties," the Serena has been the top-selling minivan(*1) in the Japanese market in terms of cumulative sales for the first eleven months of 2007.

New Exterior Styling

Serena’s exterior styling has been enhanced with a more distinctive and modern front end design, including a new grille, new headlights, front bumper and fenders. The Highway Star model also features more dynamic front-end styling, with even stronger character lines.

Other exterior improvements include remote-controlled power-folding body-colored outside mirrors incorporating turn signal lamps on all models, redesigned wheel covers on the 20S model and the addition of AFS to bi-xenon headlamps as standard on the Highway Star model, and optional on all other models.

These additions improve upon an already highly practical and stylish minivan, with large side sliding doors and low floor height for easy entry and exit, standard sliding door automatic closing feature on both sides of all models and on the 20G model, standard remote-controlled automatic sliding side doors.

Eight body colors are available on the new Serena, including three new colors – a metallic Kingfisher Blue, a pearlescent Rose Red and a pearl metallic Cool Iron.
Revised Interior Amenities

Serena’s large interior provides ample legroom and headroom for comfortable long-distance travel and a cargo area that can easily accommodate large leisure equipment. Most notable about Serena’s interior is its versatility, with seats that are adjustable to 11 different positions and third-row seats that utilize assist springs for simple, easy operation.

The new Serena features a variety of interior enhancements, including revised instrument panel with standard Fine Vision instrumentation and new interior trim.

Special attention was paid to the new Serena’s seats, which feature new front- and second-row head restraints and Seat cushions, new Seat fabric, including the adoption of ATO-GUARD®(*4) treated Seat covers standard on the 20G model. Water-repellent fine velour Seat covers are available in a set with the personal table on the 20S and 20G models. Two types of seats are available.
Leading Technology, Comfort and Convenience Features

New available Serena technology equipment includes Nissan's advanced Around View Monitor(*2), a technology that is offered together in a set with the CARWINGS navigation system as a factory-installed option on the 20G and Highway Star models. The Around View Monitor combines with the wide outward view provided by Serena’s large glass areas, making Serena even easier to maneuver in tight situations.

Also new is an intelligent air-conditioning system which incorporates a one-touch automatic clean air filtering function, standard on the G20 and optional on other models.

Additional technical enhancements include an exclusive suspension system on the Highway Star model for more stable handling and improved ride comfort. A new Active Adaptive Front-lighting System (AFS) is also standard on the Highway Star model.
Environmental and Fuel Efficiency

The new Serena’s powerplant was designed with environmental efficiency in mind. To that end, it has been confirmed under the recently adopted Japan's JC08 mode(*3) that all two-wheel drive Serena models emit 75% fewer nitrogen oxides (NOx) and non-methane hydrocarbons (NMHC) than the levels required under Japan's 2005 exhaust emission regulations. Four-wheel drive models also attain the same reduced emission levels under the 10-15+11 test mode.

Fuel economy for the two-wheel drive models has been clarified to closely match actual fuel consumption in real-world driving conditions, through tests conducted JC08 test mode, as well as on conventional 10-15 test mode data. To assist Serena drivers in matching those numbers, all models feature a new fuel consumption display function added to the liquid crystal display odometer and twin trip meter.
Pricing and Sales

Price range: 2,131,500 to 2,709,000, including consumption tax
Sales target: 5,800 units/month

Nissan Grand Lavinia introduced in Malaysia

Edaran Tan Chong Motor Sdn Bhd (ETCM) launched today the all-new Nissan Grand Livina, one of a family of new global models from the company.

The Grand Livina is a mid-size 7-seater MPV, designed and engineered in the Nissan Technical Center in Atsugi, Japan, first introduced in China in 2006 followed by Indonesia, Taiwan & South Africa this year.

Aside from its elegant and modern design coupled with its luxurious and versatile interior, the Grand Livina provides a sedan-like ride, comfort and handling that is unparalleled in this class of mid-size MPVs - hence it's communication tagline, "Drive's Like A Sedan, Fits Like A MPV". The Grand Livina also comes with new generation Nissan engines that offer brisk performance coupled with exceptional fuel economy to meet the needs of Malaysian drivers.

Using a monocoque body structure, the Grand Livina is powered by either a 1.8L MR engine or 1.6L HR engine with CVTC (continuously variable valve timing control) for improved performance and fuel efficiency. The 1.8L model comes with the choice of a four-speed automatic transmission while the 1.6L version is equipped with either a four-speed automatic transmission or five-speed manual transmission.

Price range : On-the-road prices (inclusive of insurance, road tax, registration fee and ownership claim fee) valid for Peninsular Malaysia will be from RM82,800 to RM95,300 (from USD 24,800 to USD 28,600).

In Malaysia, the Grand Livina is assembled at the Serendah plant of Tan Chong Motor Assemblies Sdn. Bhd.(TCMA). This new facility started production from August, 2007. TCMA invested 67 million US dollars for the new plant and has fully implemented the Nissan Production Way (NPW) which is Nissan’s international standard for global quality manufacturing and vehicle assembly.

“Today, we are very excited to introduce the 1st non-national CKD medium-size MPV in the 1.6 Liter & 1.8 Liter segment. We aim to capture 15% of the total MPV market with the Grand Livina and, in all, the Grand Livina is expected to contribute to as much as 30% of ETCM’s total sales,” said Dato’ DR Ang Bon Beng, Executive Director of Edaran Tan Chong Motor Sdn Bhd. “Grand Livina provides sedan-intenders an alternative choice for a high-quality and modern design with spacious and flexible seating.”

With momentum in new markets, Nissan plans to introduce this new family of global vehicles to more countries. During 2008, the Grand Livina will be introduced in the Philippines and the Livina into Indonesia. For each of those markets, the vehicles will be manufactured locally.

2008 Nissan Forum Concept

Though minivan sales have cooled significantly in the past five years, American families snap up more than a million minivans annually. Brands like Ford, Nissan, and GM may have pulled back from minivans entirely but Chrysler, Honda and Toyota are still dedicated to providing buyers with those traditionally flavored family movers.

The Forum concept isn't unrecognizable to minivan drivers and owners. It has the big box in back for kids and cargo, but Nissan designers have gone with a higher beltline, styled side glass and a wider stance, to give a more sporty feel to the traditional one-box van. Emphasizing that theme is a curvaceously sweeping grille that is accented by a soft LED light bar. While Nissan hasn't eliminated the sliding doors that parents love, it has carefully hidden their tracks.

The front doors swing open to a 90-degree angle. Further enhancing the sense of spaciousness, the Forum's sides have lost the typical B-pillars that would reinforce the middle of its body; instead, designers have penned in stronger door and roof frames. Atop the Forum, the huge SkyView roof contains hidden sunshades, permitting the glass to be closed off on hot days.

Nissan has even built in a pair of "Kids Cams," which can be displayed on the instrument panel's LCD monitor. If a little discipline is needed, there's also a "Time Out" system, which will mute all audio devices - and broadcast the driver's voice on all the Forum's speakers.

Under the hood, the Forum features a clean diesel engine, like the one the automaker is planning to offer in the next new Maxima sedan. It's mated to a version of the mileage minded continuously variable transmission (CVT) Nissan has been rolling out throughout its global product lineup.

Whether the Forum will take a place in the Nissan lineup is unclear. It's obvious that the automaker is looking for an acceptable alternative to its slow-selling Quest minivan. If the Forum gets people talking the idea up during the coming auto show season, Nissan very well could find a place for this new people mover.

Nissan Qashqai Hits 100,000 European Sales

Sales reach 100,000 in nine months

Nissan’s compact crossover, the Nissan Qashqai has just hit the landmark of 100,000 customer sales in Europe.

Sales began in March and the 100,000th customer sale was completed during the last week of November.

2007 Nissan QASHQAI

The UK, Russia and Italy are the Nissan Qashqai’s three largest markets, with sales at the end of November of 17,554, 15,376 and 10,746 units respectively since launch. Furthermore, demand for Qashqai in countries such as Austria, Holland, Portugal, Greece, Slovakia and Norway has dramatically exceeded expectations.

Indeed, the Nissan Qashqai has exceeded all sales forecasts since its launch in March. To meet demand for the car in Europe, production was increased by 20% in June at the factory in Sunderland, England, where it is manufactured. And starting this month, the manufacture of the Japanese version of Qashqai will be transferred from Sunderland to Nissan’s factory in Kyushu, Japan, freeing up extra production capacity for Europe. Sales of Nissan Dualis in Japan, as it is badged in that market, have also exceeded expectation, with total sales of over 18,000 sales since its introduction in May.

Initial European customer feedback shows that buyers like the Qashqai for bringing something new to the market; for its strong, distinctive design which sits between a traditional hatchback style and a more robust, elevated SUV shape.

Qashqai buyers have consistently cited the premium quality interior and overall design as key factors in changing brands to Nissan. As anticipated, buyers of Qashqai typically used to drive a compact hatchback, such as a Megane or Astra, an entry-level family hatchback, such as a Laguna or Avensis, or an economy SUV, such as a Kia Sportage or Hyundai Santa Fe.

The Qashqai was designed and developed in Europe following extensive research of local market buying patterns and a deep consumer analysis of unmet needs among car-buyers. Nissan Europe’s product planners identified an opportunity in the market to design and develop a vehicle which provided more dynamic design, without the perceived aggression of a compact SUV, yet maintained the elevated driving position which is popular, but not at the expense of driving enjoyment. The Qashqai is that model.

The Qashqai was designed at Nissan Design Europe, situated in Paddington, London, while technical development was undertaken at its technical centres in Cranfield, England, Barcelona, Spain and near Bonn, Germany.

Qashqai Facts and Figures:

* In May, the car was awarded the maximum five-star rating for adult occupant protection from the European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP), with the highest ever recorded score for any vehicle.
* On average, 850 Qashqais are built a day at Sunderland
* Each Qashqai receives 4608 spot-welds in construction, administered by 298 robots
* 920 different combinations of Qashqai have been manufactured
* It takes 10.5 man hours to build a Qashqai (including bumper mouldings and painting, and axle production)
* A Qashqai contains approximately 2750 components (depending on specification)
* A Qashqai is 4.34m long, so if the 100,000 Qashqais were parked in a line, it would stretch 434km.
* Distance from Nissan’s Sunderland factory to Nissan Design Europe, Paddington, London, where Qashqai was designed: 434km!

A sexy minivan Nissan concept goes for it

Is the battle for minivan buyers moving beyond the cupholder, nifty cargo bins and seating and into the modern media age?The lowly minivan is getting a radical makeover and communications upgrades in the form of the new Nissan Forum - a concept to be introduced at the North American International Auto Show next month. Minivan sales are dropping and some automakers are abandoning the segment altogether in favor of sexier crossovers. The slump has some automakers looking at real styling innovation and equipment upgrades to overcome the commodization of minivans by low-price Korean automakers, for example, analysts say.

The Forum
- created by Nissan designers in La Jolla, Calif., and Farmington Hills, Mich. - is designed to shuttle the digital family with a little more pizazz. Like other recent Nissans, this one comes with an all-glass roof.It's a change taken right out of the playbook of Acura, which gave the boxy MD-X crossover a radical makeover more suited for a starring role in a Matrix movie.

Nissan first showed the Forum in November to journalists gathered in Las Vegas for the Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association show - a gathering of purveyers of custom parts and accessories for pure enthusiasts.The SEMA show is not your typical venue for minivan followers, but Nissan turned up the volume just to be sure to make some noise.

The Forum's equipment includes an advanced Bose media system with proximity sensor-based information controller, a one-button audio muting system, 2nd and 3rd row monitoring cameras, and individual seat-mounted speakers for every row. And until the Forum arrives, you can always take NFL quarterback Peyton Manning's advice: add some flames to your favorite minivan.

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