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The new Nissan Micra

Viliyana Filipova — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 11:00:36 +0000

Geneva Motor Show hosted the world premiere of the new Micra. From the press release distributed by Nissan, it is clear that it becomes a global model that will be sold in 160 countries worldwide. Nissan Micra is built on the new “V-platform”, which is used by sub-compact crossover Juke, whose debut, also held in Geneva, and its appearance on the market is expected in the autumn. Dimensions of the new Micra is 3780 mm length 1665 mm width and 1525 mm height and wheelbase and is 2,450 mm. This means that the car is longer and wider than its predecessor, but also became lower. Compact model will be offered initially with three-cylinder 1.2-liter gasoline engine, whose power is 80 h.p. and its maximum torque of 108 Nm achieved. Later he would receive the same aggregate turbo-version delivering 98 h.p. and 142Nm. Both Nissan Micra engine can be combined with five-speed manual gearbox or an all-new CVT transmission. In the list of additional features distinguish the parking system PSM, which has three levels (amateur, normal and expert), touch screen and glass roof.
Sales of new-generation Nissan Micra will start this month in Thailand and the appearance of the car in Europe is scheduled for November.

Pathfinder and Navara with new engines from Nissan

Viliyana Filipova — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 08:01:36 +0000

Nissan spread of information and updated pictures of their models Pathfinder and Navara, which will be offered in Europe by spring and will now be available with a new diesel 3.0-liter V6 engine. The same unit in the summer will be sold and patterns Infiniti – EX and FX, which will be the first of the luxury division of Nissan, equipped with a diesel engine, but these modifications will be available only in Europe. It thrust power of Pathfinder reached 3.5 tons and that of the Navara – 3 tons. We remind you that the new trilitrov engine generally has a power 236 h.p. but Pathfinder and Navara 231 h.p. it and its maximum torque of 550 Nm achieved in Band 1 750 – 2 500 rev/min. The average fuel consumption with him in the two models is 8.5l/100km. And emitted CO2 emissions – 224gr/km. Which is by 1.3 liters and 40 grams less, compared with the performance of their predecessors. Pathfinder and Navara also received some cosmetic changes including new bumpers, grille, headlamps, engine hood and the front wheels and the interior impress the presence of camera view mirrors and new LCD display system Nissan Connect Premium.
The other diesel engine is 1.5-liter four also suffered improvements. They have led to an increase in its power to 19 h.p. to 190 h.p., and its maximum torque of 403 to 450 Nm. With this engine update Pathfinder and Navara will be available even when placed on the market in April with a new 3.0-liter will be offered since June.

Nissan Juke

Viliyana Filipova — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 00:55:46 +0000

Tonight Nissan spread of photos and information about the all-new crossover model Juke, which will make an official debut at the exhibition in Geneva in early March. Nissan Juke is developed on the concept Qazana and will share a common platform with the next generations of the Nissan Micra and Renault Clio. Crossover, however, is much higher than them, but his luggage compartment has a capacity of 251l. Dimensions of the car are 4 135 mm length, 1 765 mm width and 1 570 mm height and wheelbase is 2 530 mm. The model will be offered in Europe with three engines, which will be combined with five and six-speed manual gearbox or a new continuously variable CVT XTRONIC, depending on the modification. Petrol units are aspirated 1.6-liter gasoline generating 117 h.p. and again 1.6-liter, but the turbine with a power 190 h.p. and a maximum torque of 240 Nm. Diesel is even the all-new 1.5 dCi (110 h.p.). Drive in any modifications to Nissan Juke is to the front wheels, the most powerful, 1.6i Turbo, and will be available with the propulsion system to the four wheels come with “Torque Vectoring”, whose function is to adjust the torque between the front and rear axles according to the situation.
Nissan Juke will be introduced to markets in Europe and the United States in September, as production will take place in the company’s British plant in Sunderland, where he assembled Qashqai and Note. Is provided annually to produce 80 000 copies of the model, the estimated base price is between 15 000 – 16 000 euro.

Jubilee Nissan 370Z

Viliyana Filipova — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:08:01 +0000

At the end of the 2009th is reached 40 years of onset of the first Z-model Nissan, namely the Datsun 240Z, as on this occasion the company has released limited edition 370Z, but was intended only for Japan and the United States. With a little delay of Nissan decided to introduce a special version of the 370Z and Europe to mark the anniversary. The car is called the Black Edition, since it will be manufactured only 370 pieces available for purchase by April. Nissan 370Z Black Edition will be a coupe version only and will be available only in scratch-resistant black and dark gray. Wheels are 19-inch cast iron back under a designation 370Z has a special plaque with the inscription Black Edition. The interior of the anniversary car is a red leather interior, in its standard equipment includes high-quality audio BOSE, a 9.3GB hard drive for recording MP3-Ki, 7-inch touchscreen display, satellite navigation and others. extras.
The engine of the Nissan 370Z Black Edition is the standard model for 3.7-liter V6, a power 328 h.p. meeting the standard Euro5. In combination with six-speed manual transmission, acceleration from 0-100 km/h for 5.3 sec and the maximum speed is limited to 250 kilometers per hour.

The new Nissan Patrol

Viliyana Filipova — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 01:06:28 +0000

Nissan pledged by a very large market in the Middle East and especially the countries in which they live more affluent people. That is why the company decided to present a new Nissan Patrol in the emirate of Abu Dhabi. The seventh generation of the Nissan Patrol, which is the result of almost 60-year evolution of the model received an entirely new platform, a radically new design, more luxurious and comfortable interior, the new V8 engine and automatic transmission 7-stage new 4WD system. After investigating the market in the Middle East from Nissan have found that to be able to beat its main competitors there, the Patrol it requires an entirely new vision and even greater comfort and luxury. At the same time the new platform provides more robust construction and reduces vibration. Outside the car is a much more rounded shapes and smooth lines of its predecessor, but in its interior combines soft leather, polished aluminum and wooden decorations. Moreover, the new Patrol offers 100 millimeters. more legroom for passengers in the second row seats. Nissan Patrol became the most powerful vehicle in its class. Replacing the old 4.8-liter engine comes a brand new 5.6 V8 unit, equipped with technology and VVEL DIG. His power is 400 h.p. and maximal torque reaches 550Nm.
Jeep has also received new 7-stage automatic transmission and fully modernized 4WD system which has modes for sand, road, snow and rocks. The car has a hydraulic control system of the body HBMC, independent suspension four-wheel systems and Hill Start Assist and Hill Descent Control, helping to smooth descent on a steep slope on uneven terrain.

Nissan GT-R SpecV

Viliyana Filipova — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 04:52:33 +0000

Those of you who have decided that necessarily want to have extreme Nissan GT-R SpecV will have to hurry. The Japanese company announced that European and dealers will take orders for the hot version to January 22, only the first 40 customers will be able to buy it, this figure reflects 40 years of the onset of the first GT-R. Nissan GT-R SpecV was revealed at the beginning of the year and several months later was released for sale to the Japanese market. Modification differs from the standard model with its carbon fiber package with reduced weight 60 kilograms., Sport seats Recaro, carbon-ceramic Brembo brake system and unique 20-inch wheels. Although the 3.8-liter engine the car has not received the additional power unit is equipped with new technology, allowing for a short time to increase efficiency of the two turbocharger, which resulted in the presence of high torque at low and medium speed.
The price of the Nissan GT-R SpecV Britain will start from 124 900 pounds, included 17.5% VAT and tax of 405 pounds, which equals approximately 138 000 and go almost twice as expensive than the standard model.

The new Nissan Qashqai

Viliyana Filipova — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 12:57:05 +0000

Nissan presented the redesigned model of its Qashqai, which will appear at dealers in Europe next spring. Extremely successful compact crossover has been fairly cosmetic changes, gave him more aggressive species, such as by the Japanese company hopes it can be even more attractive to customers. Changes in appearance are at the end of the hood, bumpers, grille and lights, and rear are now LED. Qashqai has also received 17-inch alloy wheels with new design and will now be available with two new colors. In addition to more aggressive appearance, and modifications have led to a reduction of the coefficient of drag from 0.34 to 0.33. Nissan’s engineers have worked hard on insulation of Qashqai, thanks to that noise and vibrations in the interior is reduced. Upgraded crossover boasts a new instrument panel with integrated white LCD display showing the data for cruise control, fuel consumption and restriction of speed while driving. Nissan Qashqai and has been optimized suspension, and engines that will be offered remain the same. The upgraded model will have and environmental modification, called the ECO Qashqai, which is equipped with 1.5-liter turbo unit, longer gears and low resistance tires, a lower weight and aerodynamics and optimized.
When it emitted CO2 emissions are reduced from 137 to 129gr/km.

Nismo made 2 tuning packages of Nissan 370Z

Viliyana Filipova — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:02:11 +0000

The Japanese giant today officially revealed that the factory Nismo tuning division will spend two packages for the new sports coupe 370Z. Of the new coupé Nissan 370Z will receive two tuning package S-Tune by Nismo. The first will be called S-Tune Aero Package and focuses on improved aerodynamics. It consists of front and rear bumper, side skirts and rear spoiler that improves road pressure force and eliminates the rear skid. The second package is called S-Tune Performance Package, and was made primarily to increase power and performance of the 370Z. It consists of special lightweight exhaust Nismo Stainless Exhaust, allowing the engine to “breathe” more easily and makes it sound much more brutal. Also added 19-inch alloy wheels LMZ5, new deck and special suspension S-Tune Suspension.
The Package with two modifications will be available to buyers as soon as the 370Z went on sale.

Nissan NV2500

Viliyana Filipova — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:02:00 +0000

In March this year from Nissan presented its first conceptual model NV2500. It represents a big van. In July the company said that work on the production of the serial version is already underway. Then the car was shot during tests without much of camouflage. The previous spy photos show that the model is a massive commercial trak. There are, and ventilation holes in its rear part. They suggest that there is probably a battery, whereby to charge a hybrid engine. Vice President of Nissan division for production of commercial vehicles, said that “a hybrid or electric car will have a commercial purpose. He mentioned this to say regarding the conceptual model NV2500. Will there be different versions of the new van for Nissan, as the model and Dodge Sprinter. It will be a passenger, freight and can even be used for a school bus.
Perhaps the model will be used 5-liter turbodiesel engine Cummins. From 2010 model will be produced at the plant of Mississippi Nissan.

The new Nissan Micra

Viliyana Filipova — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 03:42:35 +0000

Since Nissan has revealed details about its new “V-platform”, on which will be built next generation of popular model Micra. Furthermore, it will be used for new small sedan and the compact crossover whose weight does not exceed 1 600 kg. And the maximum torque of their engines will be more than 200Nm. The platform was developed over four years, according to Nissan precisely because of its fuel consumption in the new Micra will be 50% lower compared with that of the current model. The company’s engineers have reduced by as much as 18 percent of car parts. For example the board will be composed of 28 elements, and the seats – 50, while the current Micra parts are respectively 56 and 80. Thanks to optimized production costs, and that the majority of production facilities will be moved to China, India and Thailand, the new Micra will reach the final customers at a lower price than the current model.
Car sales in Europe will start in October 2010 and will be available in 150 countries worldwide.