2013 Nissan Juke Shiro

The model range of the crossover Nissan Juke has been expanded: The Special Edition Shiro (Japanese for White) shines on the customer's exclusive aubergine tone Nightshade. The true "Shiro" effect shows, however, in the interior.

In addition to the tank of a motorcycle-inspired center console - so far either in red or metallic gray finish - to lift the front design elements from the side arm with a white surface of the usual juke variants. Fits to shine at 1.5 dCi and the 1.6 DIG-T including leather seats, leather steering wheel and leather shift knob with white contrast stitching. In addition, the center seat panels have received a double-ply fabric, the white background color through the perforated leather trim shines.

The Nissan Juke Shiro is a beneficiary of the house already assembled, consisting of large Tekna equipment and stands on dark gray tinted 17-inch alloy wheels. To round off the exterior satin silver mirrors and door handles, he gets forward.

Available is the 2013 Nissan Juke Shiro with all three available engines for the series JUKE: 1.5 dCi 190 with 81 kW (110 hp), 1.6 liter gasoline engine with 86 kW (117 hp) and 1.6-liter turbocharged T-DIG and 140 kW ( PS). The 1.6-liter petrol customers can choose between a version with five-speed manual transmission and continuously variable Xtronic CVT automatic, the 190 hp version is also available with the All-Mode 4x4-drive Nissan.

Originally presented as a show car at the Dubai Motor Show, Nissan JUKE-R produce a limited edition now actually. Due to the tremendous response received by the baby-crossover with high-performance driving since its first introduction in January 2012, the Juke-R, Nissan continue to produce order. Originally, the vehicle should remain unique. The first three vehicles will be delivered in late summer.

The Juke-R also profits from the modified drive and chassis for strengthened to 550 hp Nissan GT-R super sports car in model year 2012, the first concept was based on the GT-R model of the year 2010.

2013 Nissan GT-R

With the new "Track Pack" gives Nissan's supercar GT-R, which recently got a little refresher, including power boost, the genes of a street-legal GTs for the racetrack, which really needs to fear no similarly strong competitors - whether Porsche 911 Turbo S , Lamborghini Gallardo or Ferrari F458 Italia.

Track Pack
Among the highlights of the package include 20-inch forged alloy wheels and the more radical "SpecV model" of the GT-R, the SpecV is also taken over the brake cooling system and developed together with Nordring sports suspension. Furthermore, coming from the Nissan GT-R Track Pack without rear seats. To save further weight, there was no heated seats. And because sports rider in the race with a helmet on the road, Nissan omitted in this model even at head and side airbags.

Engine and performance
The heart of the car is built along the twin-turbo V6 engine with four overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder, plasma-coated cylinder bores, pistons and aluminum-coated iridium spark plugs. The 3.8-liter engine developed as in the standard model 550 PS and 632 Nm to the crankshaft balanced. This is enough to propel the four-wheel drive in madcap 2.8 seconds from zero to one hundredth Up to the top speed of 315 km / h can be thrust far behind. According to Nissan chief Kazutoshi Mizuno developer has the Nissan GT-R Track Pack that stuff to go around Nurburgring Nordschleife in a time of under 7:20 minutes.

Curve robbers
The reduced unsprung weight, the powerful brake system, the finely tuned suspension setup and tires with high grip factor helping the projectile at extremely high cornering speeds. Blue leather bucket seats provide optimal support.

Availability
The production of "resharpened" Track Pack release starts in May. First deliveries to clients are in August.

2013 Nissan Altima Review

Nissan presented in New York, the fifth generation of the Altima, which is one of the most popular Nissan models in North America.

The Nissan Altima is a mid-size sedan in North America and has enjoyed great popularity. Its sporty design combined with a generous space and a reasonable price hits just the taste of Americans.

At the auto show in New York City Nissan will show the fifth generation of the midsize sedan, which is not much different from its predecessor visually, but working through the detail changes even more dynamic.

The interior has been upgraded, which presents itself in a new design and includes several new features. There are, for example, the new Nissan Altima, the navigation system NissanConnectSM Which also allows access to the Internet, a premium sound system and an adaptive cruise control.

As an additional safety features on the Altima request BSW (Blind Spot Warning) has LDW (Lane Departure Warning) and MOD (Moving Object Detection) on board. To launch, customers can choose between two engines also.

The standard engine is the proven 2.5-liter 4-cylinder with 182 horsepower, an additional charge you can also choose the 3.5 liter V6 with 270 horsepower. Both engines are combined with the Xtronic CVT automatic transmission, which is found mainly in the U.S. market favor.

The U.S. negotiators of the new Nissan Altima comes in July 2012, the price starts at U.S. $ 21 500, and shows once again that the cars are cheaper there than in North America in Europe, where these amount to just a well-equipped Nissan Micra gets.

2012 Nissan Leaf

One thousand Nissan LEAF in just six months.

2012 Nissan Leaf

In just six months, Nissan has taken 1,000 new LEAF in Norway on the road. In the peak month of February captured the pure batterielektrisch powered C-segment vehicle accounted for two percent of total new car market in the Scandinavian country. This result shows the positive effects of government incentives for electric vehicles and charging a well-developed infrastructure.

In February, the LEAF advanced beyond the second most successful Nissan Qashqai behind in Norway, in the hit list of all new vehicles, he won the amazing ninth. Norway is the European country with the largest incentives for purchasers of electric vehicle: Neither VAT (25 percent) or new car tax will be levied; to enjoy LEAF owner free parking, exemption from toll fees and access to Bussspuren in the city of Oslo. In the Norwegian capital, already 3500 public charging stations are installed, many of them for free use.

The owner of the 1,000 th Nissan LEAF, Nils Haugerud, were on 25 April at 12:30 clock by Norway's environment minister Bard Vegar Solhjell the keys to his new car presents. The ceremony in front of the Ministry of Environment also lived Birger N. Haug at - one of nine LEAF dealers in Norway, which alone has sold 550 of the 1,000 vehicles sold so far. He is one of the highest-volume dealers world-LEAF.
 
 

Nissan Juke-R, the fastest "crossover" in the world

It is the fastest "crossover" in the world. Sprint 0-100 km / h the 3 "7.

How to define it, the Juke-R prepared by Nissan Europe? A joke? A tutorial? A bet? A challenge? Already, a challenge: that of creating the world's fastest crossover. And here they are, the Juke-R performance: top speed 257 km / h, acceleration or 100 km / h in 3 "7. Gran turismo racing stuff.

To achieve the Juke-R has thought a company specializing in high-level motor racing: the English Ray Mallock, who prepares, but rather builds, and supports the successful sedan Chevrolet Cruze Official Team Championship World Tourism .

For the Juke-R, Mallock engineers and those of Nissan Europe have used the 3.8 liter V6 twin turbo engine from 485 horsepower in the coupe GT-R, provided a special "roll-bar", which in addition to the natural functions of ensuring the safety pilot is actually a second chassis, suspension and mounted the entire gearbox-transmission GT-R, lightened as I could get to a weight of 1800 kg, and widened body to accommodate the large 20-inch wheels. They then developed the aerodynamic configuration.

The preparation and 'assembly of the Juke-R has involved four months of work. So the tests in England, on circuto Silverstone. And the record-breaking performance.

Nissan Infiniti Emerg-E Concept

Sporty two-seater. Central engine and hybrid power.

It will be the model-image of Infiniti at the Geneva Motor Show: the concept Emerg-E is the study of a two-seat sports sedan with a hybrid engine, ie the traditional engine and electric drive.

The silhouette is very sleek and rounded above; takes the lines that the designers have already adopted for the Infiniti M sedan

Infiniti has, since 1989, the luxury brand of Nissan initially planned for the North American market, the models with this designation have been gradually sold to other countries.

Nissan GT-R Track Pack (2012)

CAR GARAGE | Nissan GT-R Track Pack (2012) | The new car is called the Track Pack and Nissan GT-R offers drivers a more focussed driving experience while still remaining fully road legal. Additional brake cooling ducts built into the carbon front splitter Reduced the operating temperature by as much 100 degrees during track use, whilst similar ducts hidden behind the rear wheels over the water cooling channel rear discs.

Pack also features a special track, stiffer suspension designed to optimize track performance. Inside the car loses but gains two rear seats track-ready sports front seats covered in what is affectionately Referred to as 'magic cloth' by the father of the GT-R, Kazutoshi Mizuno. The Track Pack also boasts a special blue-on-gray sports seats made from fabric and leather.

A Track Pack emblem also sits on the dashboard Helping to identify this special GT-R model, whilst more comfortable seat belts, an enhanced Bose audio system, and a rear-view camera as standard fitted to the MY2012 GT-R also features. Performance statistics remain unchanged to the 'standard' 2012 Nissan GT-R. That means customers Track Pack will still be Able to enjoy the GT-R's 550PS power output, and a 0-62 time of just 2.8 seconds.

Nissan's Venucia JV will build Leaf look-alike electric car in China by 2015

PRESS RELEASE

Dongfeng Nissan Passenger Vehicle Company ("Dongfeng Nissan"), the Passenger Vehicle business unit of Nissan's joint venture with Dongfeng Motor Corporation, today launched D50, the first production model of the company's new VENUCIA brand, at the Beijing Motor Show.

D50 is powered by a 1.6-liter gasoline engine, and four grades are available with prices ranging between RMB 67,800 and RMB 83,800. The car is built at the new Zhengzhou plant to global standards of quality and will be available at 100 exclusive VENUCIA dealers nationwide. D50's features include a spacious interior and a powertrain that delivers both high performance and fuel economy.

"The launch of 'D50' is a new start for us," said Ren Yong, deputy managing director of Dongfeng Nissan. "We will continue to enhance our engineering capability and launch a new model every year. Our objective for VENUCIA is to reach sales of 1 million units over the next five years."

Another highlight was the unveil of the brand's very first EV concept vehicle, "e-concept". "e-concept" will be built locally in China under the VENUCIA brand by 2015.

The sales target for VENUCIA will be 300,000 units annually, with a target of five models and 250 outlets by 2015.

The brand name, VENUCIA, is derived from the ancient Roman "Venus." The five stars of the brand logo represent the company's five brand promises - respect customers, create value, do the best, achieve world-class quality and seek the dream.

About Dongfeng Nissan Passenger Vehicle Company (Dongfeng Nissan)
Dongfeng Nissan is a business unit of Dongfeng Motor Co., Ltd., Nissan's joint venture with Dongfeng Motor Group Co., Ltd. Dongfeng Nissan is engaged in research and development operations, manufacturing and distribution of passenger vehicles.

Nissan Global Company Limited ("NGL") is a fully owned subsidiary of Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., the second-largest Japanese automotive company. NGL was established in April 2012 in Hong Kong as the new Global Headquarter of the Infiniti brand. NGL also plays an important role in market research, product planning, and marketing and communications for the Nissan brand for Asia. Taking into account the geographical benefits of Hong Kong, the establishment of NGL is a key strategic milestone to realize the goals of Nissan Power 88, Nissan's corporate mid-term business plan.

Nissan Sylphy Concept (2012)

CAR GARAGE | Nissan Sylphy Concept (2012) | The next-generation Xtronic CVT is lighter and more compact than previous designs, yet achieves the Greater efficiency and a Wider gear ratio range, thanks to an auxiliary transmission with planetary gears and smaller sub pulleys. This environmentally-friendly performance reflects Nissan's commitment to global PURE DRIVE reducing CO2 emissions through developing fuel efficient internal combustion engine (ICE) technologies and introducing them into the market.

The lowered stance and well-proportioned body aerodynamic create a strong presence, while the up-swept character line Elegantly expresses a dynamic yet refined performance. Nissan developed a one-class-above solution That exceeds customers' expectations - retaining the popular features of the current models while upgrading design, perceived quality, roominess and performance. In fact, Nissan has virtually re-imagined the category, delivering aspects of high quality styling outside and spacious, quiet comfort inside with the latest "smart" amenities, plus remarkable fuel efficiency.

 

Thorough noise isolation, vibration absorption, and an advanced suspension with optimized high-stiffness peacefully body assure a smooth ride. long piston stroke and Twin Continuously variable valve timing control (C-VTC) optimize combustion, while hydrogen-free Diamond Like Carbon (DLC) coating on valve lifters halves friction of previous coatings and Beehive valve springs Reduced friction and inertial loss.

 

Nissan predicts Leaf sales jump, says diesels are unlikely

Don't count Nissan among automakers looking to crank up some new diesels anytime soon. Instead, the company will continue to push for plug-ins.

Nissan is expecting annual U.S. sales of its battery-electric Leaf to jump sixfold between 2011 and 2013 but is downplaying the possibility of selling a diesel-powered vehicle, Car and Driver said, citing company executives.

The Japanese automaker, which sold just under 9,700 Leafs last year, may more than double sales to 22,000 units this year and may surpass the 60,000-vehicle mark in 2013, according to Al Castignetti, a Nissan vice president and general manager. Nissan also said it was looking into plug-in hybrid-electric powertrains, but no specifics about timeframe or model were given.

As for diesels, Nissan once said (in 2007) that it would start selling a diesel-powered Maxima in 2010, but it is no longe likely to pursue that type of powertrain because of government restrictions and cost concerns, Pierre Loing, Nissan vice president for product strategy and planning told Car and Driver.

German automakers such as Volkswagen, Audi and Mercedes-Benz have relaunched diesel sales in the U.S. in recent years after decades of improving their performance in Europe. Meanwhile, General Motors said last year that it will introduce a diesel-powered Chevrolet Cruze to the U.S. next year. So far, Americans seem to be enjoying the option.



Source: Autoblog Green

2012 NEW Nissan Invitation Review and Specs

The concept Nissan Invitation will become a model produced in large series and will be built in Sunderland in the English settlement at a rate of 100 thousand copies a year. The sale is scheduled for 2013.

The Invitation, which is considered a Mpv, ie Multipurpose Passenger Vehicle, will be between the Micra and the "crossover" Juke thus taking the place of the Notes.

In the factory, will be producing 80,000 units per year Invitation.

"Nissan has been producing more cars in Europe from other Asian producers. Model will bring world-class quality and leading technology to our customers in the hatchback segment," said Nissan Chief Operating Officer, Toshiyuki Shiga told Carscoop, Thursday, April 12, 2012.

In addition to the aerodynamic design, the car is claimed to have high levels of fuel efficiency and emissions of the good. Nissan aiming for ultra-low emissions targets under the 100g/km CO2.

As for the machine to be used is a gasoline engine with a capacity of 1.4 and 1.6 liter and 1.5 liter diesel engines. This car also has advanced features, the Around View Monitor system (AVM) to help when parking. Then the features of Nissan Safety Shield Technologies, to read the activity around the vehicle.

Nissan GT R Nismo GT3 Review

The chassis of the Nissan GT R Nismo GT3 weighs only 1,300 kg, thanks to numerous modifications car, and what actually is covered with carbon-composite panels physique. Compared to the authorized street Nissan GT R Nismo GT3 comes with improved aerodynamics, including a large front splitter, new bumpers, a flat bottom and an adjustable rear wing.

TheNissan GT R Nismo GT3 continues to be exposed right now, forward of its debut within the 2012 racing time. The Nissan GT R Nismo GT3 will trade paint for the first time inside the 2012 Dubai 24 Hours race, which will consider place subsequent week. The Nissan GT R Nismo GT3 will compete in the A6 with drivers Michael Krumm (GER), Tom Kimber-Smith (United kingdom), Franck Mailleux (FRA) and Alex Buncombe (United kingdom) at the wheel.

The Nissan GT-R Nismo GT3 is powered by exactly the same VR38DETT three.8-litre V6 twin turbocompresseur engine since the road-going car. Its precise output has not been announced, but Nismo states it is a lot more than five hundred hp at 6,four hundred rpm and much more than 650 Nm of torque at four,000 rpm. Nismo equipped the new GT3 GT-R using a Hewland 6-speed sequential transmission with paddle shifters as well as a Sachs 4-plate sintered clutch. The Nissan GT R Nismo GT3 comes with Brembo brakes, RAYS wheels, an Ohlins TTX suspension with adjustable blade anti-roll bars Nissan GT R Nismo GT3.

Nissan Updates Software to Eliminate Range Guesstimates

Ever since Nissan launched its Leaf electric hatchback in late 2010, owners around the world have struggled with its on-board Carwings telematics system.

Responsible for everything from initiating remote charging and cabin pre-conditioning through to predicting remaining range and finding charging stations, Carwings hasn’t always been that reliable...or accurate.

Now Nissan is promising an upcoming software update to the Carwings system found in every Nissan Leaf, drastically improving the range prediction algorithms that are responsible for what many Leaf owners have unceremoniously dubbed the “Guess-O-Meter”, or range gauge.

In addition, Nissan says a future update will allow Leaf owners to use Carwings to check the availability of a charging station before they arrive, further improving the experience of driving its electric car.

Guess-O-Meter?

Current and previous versions of the Nissan Leaf’s on-board software rely on fairly crude information, such as battery state-of-charge and current power demands, to predict how much range is remaining at any given point.

Driving at a fixed speed on an unchanging road at a uniform temperature, Nissan’s latest Leaf software can give reasonable range predictions. Hit a large hill during the middle of a satellite-navigation-aided trip, and you’ll hear the following range-anxiety-inducing words:

2012 Nissan Leaf 4-door HB SL Instrument Panel

“You might not be able to reach your destination. Push button to check.”

With the upcoming update, Nissan claims that new Carwings algorithms, alongside Internet-based information retrieved at regular intervals during a trip, will give drivers much more accurate range predictions.

Is there anyone there?

With more charging stations being installed across the U.S. capable of smart-grid connectivity, Nissan is also promising to help reduce the risk of turning up at a charging station to find it is in use already, or broken.

As part of its future plans, Nissan says it is working with select charging station providers to relay information about each individual charging station to Leaf owners.

Soon it says, Leaf owners will be able to check on the status of charging stations provided by select partners, ensuring that Leaf owners will know that detour to a nearby charging station isn’t in vain.

No set date

2011 Nissan Leaf Software Update

Combined, these two important updates to the Nissan’s Carwings service should make driving its Nissan Leaf longer distances much less scary to first-time electric car owners.

But while it will no doubt help combat range anxiety, Nissan hasn’t yet given a date for when these updates will be pushed to 2011/12 Nissan Leafs already on the road.

Source: Green Car Reports

2014 Nissan NV200 Taxi Edition

2014 Nissan NV200 Taxi Edition, selected last year as a taxi in New York tomorrow, will be premiered to the public at the IAA Show 2012 New York about a year before the first reports that the first car to have to sometime in 2013. In addition to New York City, the Nisan NV200 will be offered to taxi fleets other customers who are interested in a starting price of $ 29,700.

Nissan Altima (2013)

CAR GARAGE | Nissan Altima (2013) | The 2013 Altima gets the Nissan Connect SM and Advanced Drive-Assist Display (ADAD) installed. Infotainment and connectivity are the stuff They deal with: Bluetooth, hands-free messaging, Pandora integration, or USB are some of the features available on the Altima. Starting this summer, the 2013 Nissan Altima will in showrooms at the price of 21.500 dollars.

 

Now, that figure Remains to be confirmed. Other features include Bluetooth, a Bose sound system, Navigation Nissan Connect SM integrated smartphone connectivity, and other high-tech gizmos, most of them available on the standard version.

Now, the engine choice for this car comes down to two units, both powered by gasoline. We have a 2.5 liter engine with four cylinders rated at 182 horsepower and 180 lb-ft of torque. Those wanting more for a V6 power unit displacing 3.5 liters is available. The latest from Nissan Xtronic CVT is Offered in both cases. The estimated fuel efficiency figures stand at 27 mpg and 38 mpg, city and highway, for the smaller engine, and 22 mpg and 30mpg for the V6 engine.

The styling of the Altima is smoother, with a lower drag coefficient, an aggressive stance, a Wider front and rear tracks, as well as deeper fenders. The rear of the car is decorated by LED lighting. Nissan went and conferred with NASA (that's right, the space agency) on how to design seats That Reduced fatigue on long trips. The cloth seats are at the origin, coming in sixth Airways for the driver, with the optional leather trim offering an 8-way power adjustable driver's seat, as well as power lumbar support.

Nissan NV200 Taxi (2014)

CAR GARAGE | Nissan NV200 Taxi (2014) | We're proud to introduce a new era of urban mobility to New York with the Nissan NV200 Taxi - New York City's Taxi of Tomorrow," Ghosn said. "The exclusive Taxi of Tomorrow draws on Nissan's global experience in commercial vehicles, as well as insights from New York City taxi drivers and passengers, who helped identify Important improvements over today's cabs. The Nissan taxi will deliver unprecedented levels of innovation and comfort to New 600.000 York's taxi riders daily. "

After a rigorous, two-year competitive bid selection process, the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) selected the Nissan NV200 Taxi in May 2011 as the exclusive taxi of New York City beginning in late 2013.

Drawing on its full range of commercial vehicle experience - Including Providing taxis for Municipalities around the world - Nissan will conduct significant validation testing for the Nissan NV200 Taxi prior to the vehicle going on sale. Drawing on Braun's innovation and experience in the mobility industry, Nissan will offer a mobility solution to New York Taxi Medallion holders when the taxis go on sale in 2013.

As part of the Taxi of Tomorrow program, Nissan is also working with the City and taxi owners on a pilot program to study the use of zero-emission, electric vehicles as taxis. Nissan Will Provide Six 100-percent electric Nissan Leafs and three Level 2 charging stations at no charge to taxi owners and New York City to test the Electrification of the taxi fleet. The Nissan NV200 Taxi will be produced in North America at Nissan's manufacturing facility in Cuernavaca, Mexico.