Posts Tagged ‘Nissan India’

Nissan Micra – new details about engine and transmission emerge; teaser video released

February 17th, 2010

Nissan Global small car 8 Nissan Micra   new details about engine and transmission emerge; teaser video released

We were only speaking about the debut of its ‘Global compact car’ at the Geneva Motor Show and immediately we have some in-depth details about the engine and transmission of the small car. Additionally, Nissan says that this small car will replace the Micra meaning that a new name is in the offing. The older versions of the car were called March in Japan and South-East Asia while it was called as Micra in Europe. We are guessing what the new model could be called.

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Long awaited Nissan Micra will be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show

February 16th, 2010

Nissan Micta sketches rear view Long awaited Nissan Micra will be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show

By the end of this year or probably in a couple of years, Indians will be confused to choose from the vast array of hatchbacks on sale. With enough hatchbacks already on sale, they were recently joined by the Beat which will be followed by the Figo, Polo, new WagonR, Micra, Etios, all new Swift, Honda’s 2CV and possibly Ford’s European Fiesta hatchback. We think each of these cars hold their own special charm and appeal and Nissan will  launch their much awaited Micra at the Geneva Motor Show. Built presently at Nissan facilities in Thailand, China and India, the new Micra is expected to set standards for superminis.

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370Z to be showcased across India; Grand Tour de Nissan 370Z launched

February 7th, 2010

Nissan 370Z india tour 370Z to be showcased across India; Grand Tour de Nissan 370Z launched

We were just discussing about the increase in sales figures of the Renault-Nissan alliance worldwide and Nissan’s Indian plans and now Nissan has announced its first step towards giving its brand a wider reach. Nissan will conduct a grand tour of India with the 370Z and showcase the iconic model at its showrooms and malls across the nation as a part of its brand building exercise. Now that’s one nice event to look forward to, but we do know that Nissan is not selling the GT-R in India but why not atleast bring it on this grand tour to show the people of India what the GT-R and Nissan are capable of? Why is it only the 370Z?

The Grand tour will be flagged off from Mumbai on 9th February and here is the full itinerary so that you can catch a glimpse of the machines

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Iconic Nissan 370Z here on Jan 20

January 17th, 2010

Nissan 370Z India Iconic Nissan 370Z here on Jan 20

Nissan will launch its iconic Z on January 20. The historic model is touted to be the first affordable sports car in the country. Benchmarked against the Porsche Cayman (which is still the better than the Z) and the lot, the Front engined rear wheel drive coupe will have a huge fan following in the country.

Putting out 335bhp from its 3.7L V6, this will redefine performance motoring in the country. The VQ37VHR (VHR – Very High revving) peaks 335bhp @ 7000rpm while peak torque is 365Nm @ 5200rpm. While there is a proper 6-speed manual gearbox with Synchro Rev Match system, Nissan is more likely to bring the 7-speed automatic with paddle shifters. This is more to do with prices which should cross US$ 40,000 for cars to be imported without homologation. If sales are promising, Nissan will homologate the car and import manual versions at a much lower price.

While the legendary GT-R is what we were expecting, it is sadly not here. The reason being this – Nissan conceived the 370Z as a global car while the GT-R is not. Though Indian conditions are far improved, Nissan doesnt import it officially.

Update:- Nissaz 370Z  Today Launched In Mumbai Read Here

Its official – Iconic Nissan 370Z here in Jan’10

December 15th, 2009

Nissan 370Z India

We have some great news for Sports car fans. The legendary Nissan 370Z  will be launched in India in January 2010. It would have been at the Auto Expo but sources say that Nissan will not be present at the Auto Expo. The car will be imported as a Completely Built Unit (CBU) and is expected to cost about Rs 50lakhs for the fully loaded 3.7l VQ-VHR (very high revving) V6 with 7-speed paddle-shift gearbox.

Suresh Rangarajan, Nissan’s official spokesperson told the media that the 370Z will be launched in India in Jan 2010 and will be the third in a series of imported cars after the X-trail and the Teana. He also added that another model is under consideration to be launched as a CBU as well. Nissan is yet to finalise this model. Although no prices were mentioned for the Z, we expect it to cost a shade under Rs 50lakhs for a start.

The model will come fully loaded with leather seats, high-end audio system, sports kit and a 7-speed automatic. The car should cost over $40,000 to be imported without homologation. Nissan might think of importing few numbers of homologated manual versions for a much lower cost if the demand is high. The Z actually costs Rs 15lakh in Japan and USA for the base model. Add 110% taxes, then shipping charges, you end up with a figure close to Rs 35lakhs. However, due to local homologation rules, the car will have to cost over $40,000 to be imported without homologation. So the price of close to Rs 50lakhs for the top-end model.

It will take the fight to Porsche’s models, especially the Cayman. With a conventional Front engine-rear drive platform, tail-out fun is guaranteed. This is after all the same car that featured in Tokyo Drifts. This will be India’s first truly affordable sports car. Wait for this one! Will be a scorcher!

According to Kiminobu Tokuyama, CEO and Managing Director, Nissan Motor India, Nissan has a global market share of 5.67% and targets to achieve 5.5% market share in India within 3-5 years post the launch of its first car from its state of the art Chennai plant. The first car, the Nissan Micra is expected to roll-out in May 2010.

When quizzed further about how Nissan intends to utilize its Chennai plant, Tokuyama said that the facility shall initially be manufacturing premium hatchback cars in the B+ segment and shall be the hub for global sourcing. He also confirmed that Nissan has taken a decision to end production of its small car Micra at its manufacturing facility in UK and shift its production at the upcoming Chennai plant. Nissan will bring in the Micra hatchback, a sedan based on the same platform and a mini-MPV too. Nissan India’s portfolio will have 12 models by 2012.

Nissan is also increasing its dealership network in the country. It recently unvieled a new dealership outlet in Gujrat increasing its total count in India to nine.

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Nissan Micra Spied, This Time In Norway

December 7th, 2009

2010 Nissan Micra aka March

Nissan Micra is becoming a Tata Nano interms of  the way it creating  news wave.Micra was featured here in wheelosphere few weeks before.That was a set of bare images of Nissan Micra  direct from Nissan factory in China.In continuation now Nissan Micra, the small car for Global market is caught in Norway.The picture quality is poor but they can loudly tell us next generation Nissan Micra aka March is hiding behind the black cloths.

Nissan Micra Spied At Factory

November 3rd, 2009

Nissan Micra is making turbulence in these days.We already covered many interesting stories before, but here comes the most anticipated story.India bound Nissan Micra caught at her own home, the images available shows allround view of this small beauty.Nissan is planning Micra on their V-platform, which will get hatchback and sedan variants soon,there are strong speculations that Nissan is planning a MPV also on this platform.Let us keep  it aside now come to our main story.

2010 Nissan Micra India

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Nissan May Add Murano To Indian Offering

November 2nd, 2009

Nissan Murano is the next SUV offering from Nissan India.The Telegraph reports Nissan is seriously considering Murano’s Indian continental entry.If everything going well  Murano will be in India by first half of 2010.Probably Nissan may preview Murano in India during upcoming Autoexpo.

Nissan Murano In India

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2010 Nissan Micra Rendered Images

October 20th, 2009

Nissan India is doing their home work before launch of their first small car in India.Some days before we had shown you some official sketches of upcoming  Nissan Micra 2010.Now more refined rendered images  of 2010 Nissan Micra is available which reflects possible features of this small car.

2010 Nissan Micra India Variant Unveiled

October 1st, 2009

Nissan Micra/March is make or break game for Nissan India.Nissan is trying to make a strong foot in India eventhough their parent company Renault is struggling to keep the pace of their Indian operation.Micra is Nissan’s first number churner for Indian market.They are actively considering to make India as manufacturing base for Micra aka March to meet the Global demand also.