2011 NISSAN QASHQAI REVIEW DETAIL SPECS

According to Nissan, during the four and a half years of production, production of the Qashqai Synderland recorded as steel is used to build all the structures that support the London Olympic Games next year. And if the alignment of the Qashqai is manufactured at the plant in Sunderland, they measured 2700 miles of end-to-end - which is enough to coach Britain's entire coastline.

2011 NISSAN QASHQAI

You may not be familiar with this particular CUV (pronounced "KASH-ky") because it is not sold in North America, but it is closer to the size and mission of our Rogue. Available in five seats standard and long wheelbase seven-seat configurations, Qashqai was launched in 2007 and facelifted in 2010. It comes with a choice of four-cylinder engines that run either the front wheels or all four through the CVT or manual transmission, and takes on the likes of Kia Sportage and Mitsubishi Outlander. It is also popular in the Japanese and Australian markets, where it is known as Dualis.

In addition to production in Japan and Iran (including the Qashqai nomadic Turkish tribe gives it its name), is the junction built mainly in the UK in Sunderland, where vehicle production has just passed the million-way, standing as one of the most prolific car ever made there. In fact, no other car reached that figure in such a short time in Britain the main self-management history.

It will not stop there, Nissan, Carlos Ghosn, recently announced during a meeting with British Prime Minister, David Cameron, a new Qashqai will be fully designed, engineered and built in the UK.

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2012 NISSAN ALTIMA HYBRID CAR OF THE YEAR

Nissan Altima Hybrid, the time has come. In 2011 model year Altima Hybrid vehicles marks the last hurray. According to Kicking Tires, a little Altima Hybrid sales dismal in his life, mainly because the vehicle was sold only in a handful of states (those who stuck to more stringent emission standards of California), unlike its major competitors.

2012 NISSAN ALTIMA HYBRID

Originally launched in 2007, was the Nissan Altima Hybrid first foray into the gas-electric arena with a system derived from the Toyota Hybrid Drive. According to the EPA, the Altima Hybrid rated to 33 miles per gallon in combined driving. Not bad, but quite small when one considers that 40 mpg is the new benchmark.

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NISSAN LEAF NISMO RC RACING CAR CONCEPT

NISSAN LEAF NISMO RC

There are no back doors, carpets, navigation and stereo system disappeared and the battery has been moved to the middle of the vehicle for better weight distribution in NISSAN LEAF NISMO RC. Speaking of weight, Nismo RC is about 40 percent lighter than the leaf production as a platform monocoque carbon fiber and more compact cutting total weight at just 2.068 pounds. The race-ready Leaf is also a foot shorter and 6.7 inches wider and 2.4 inches with a low ground clearance.

Although the Nissan NISMO Nismo RC Leaf is a different animal from the name of his production, still carries the genetic similarity, at least in the front. Nissan made LED lighting throughout, a driver can adjust the rear wing and a lot of NISMO / Zero Emission graphics that viewers know this is not a burner of fossil fuels.

RC Nissan NISMO says will be used for demonstration purposes, we should not expect to compete sheet in the near future. The automaker has said, however, that it is considering a series of zero-emission specifications for the future. With a duration of 20 minutes in race conditions, time of 30 minutes of charging time (to reach a capacity of 80 per cent) would be for some pit stops quietly. RC NISMO when the blade is moving, the AC motor 80 kW generates 107 horsepower and 207 lb-ft of torque, good enough for a 0-60 time of 6.85 seconds and a top speed 93 miles per hour. There is no land speed record here, folks, but I bet that this particular leaf would be a pleasure to drive anyway. Hit the jump to read the press release from Nissan.

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2011 NISSAN MURANO cROSScABRIOLET

2011 NISSAN MURANO CROSSCABRIOLET

For over two years now, we've heard whispers Nissan plan to introduce a convertible version of its Murano crossover, but the idea seemed so far away that we just could not wrap our little gray cells around it. We managed to sleep at night by rejecting the idea as just another silly rumor in the industry to hate, the kind of fodder served by weekly serial British car splash absurd predictions of future products on their covers ( usually accompanied by the work of imaginative artist) to sell more paper in newsstands.

We doubted it, but we should know. Nissan has shown real courage planning events, and an unquenchable desire to meet any white space in the portfolio. Remember, it was Nissan product planners who thought the car is designed exclusively for T-square, roll slightly asymmetrical glass and fake patch of grass on top of the dashboard - just in case anyone thought the box was too boring. The carmaker announced that it has made a big bet brilliant, but funny looking $ 33,000 five-door only able to drive 100 miles before being placed hung up the umbilical cord. E 'followed this with a small, but strangely lovable thing crossovery hatchback space-time wearing a Kabuki mask. In retrospect, we should not question the wisdom of pruning to crown his Nissan crossover mid-sized to create a ragtop - It 's necessary to consider what has taken so long.

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2013 NISSAN GT-R RACE CAR DESIGN CONCEPT

2012 NISSAN GT-R

According to Webster's, the word means "not conquered, overcome, or subdued." An adjective often used to describe something so overwhelming that it is almost impossible to overturn. Want to know what it feels like invincibility? Strap yourself into the driver's seat 2012 Nissan GT-R, and then press the start button.

Three years after the successful launch of its flagship vehicle performance on our shores, Nissan engineers have introduced a super subtle but totally changed. The engine has more power, the suspension was revised, the wheels are lighter, the seats have been redesigned, the brakes are larger, more rigid chassis and aerodynamics have been redesigned to improve cooling and provide more support. This is not a guarantee of a manufacturer to "refresh mid-cycle" to increase sales, are changes that improve handling and overall performance of the GT-R so significantly that most would be willing to consider cuts a revival of the second generation.

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2011 Nissan Leaf Review

At the start of November, the 41 contenders for the 2011 European Car of the Year award were trimmed down to seven finalists. Today, for the first time ever, Europe's most coveted automotive award went to vehicle that that relies upon electrical juice flowing from its lithium-ion battery pack as its sole source of motivation.

2011 Nissan Leaf

2011 Nissan Leaf Interior Design

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That battery-powered vehicle, the Nissan Leaf, marks the automaker's first win since the Micra took home the award way back in 1993. Head juror Hakan Matson proclaims that the Leaf is "a breakthrough for electric cars" and that it "is the first electric vehicle that can match conventional cars in many respects." Nissan chief executive officer Carlos Ghosn accepted the honor and responded with:

This award recognises the pioneering zero-emission Nissan Leaf as competitive to conventional cars in terms of safety, performance, spaciousness and handling. It also reflects Nissan's standing as an innovative and exciting brand with a clear vision of the future of transportation, which we call sustainable mobility.

The Leaf faced strong competition from the Alfa Romeo Giulietta, Citroën C3/DS3, Dacia Duster, Ford C-Max, Opel/Vauxhall Meriva and Volvo S60/V60. Early predictions by some of the motoring press suggested that the pair of models from Citroën or perhaps even the lone Alfa Romeo vehicle would capture the award, but that's not how the jury of 57 automotive journalists ended up seeing it, and the electric Nissan Leaf grabbed the top spot. Last year, the Volkswagen Polo snatched the Car of the Year title away from second-place finisher, the Toyota iQ. In 2009, the Opel/Vauxhall Insignia just beat out the Ford Fiesta for the honor.

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2011 Nissan Leaf

Nissan may have underestimated the demand for its all-electric 2011 Leaf. The company had originally planned to supply its dealers with two demo cars each, but with buyers essentially beating down doors to be among the first to hop behind the wheel, Nissan has decided to cut that number by half in order to free up supplies.

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2012 Nissan Leaf

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2011 Nissan Leaf

That may mean as many as 1,000 additional Leaf EVs will be in stock when the car goes on sale in December. Nissan USA has only been given a total of 20,000 Leaf vehicles for sale on our shores in 2011, and the company hit that many reservations months ago.

Why so few? The real hang up is having enough batteries to go around. While Nissan is working closely with its supplier in Japan, the company is also building a new battery facility in Smyrna, Tennessee that should help crank out 200,000 battery packs per year when it goes online in 2012. At that point, Nissan says that it should be able to produce somewhere around 150,000 Leaf units per year.

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2012 Nissan GT-R Black Edition Review

Boasting more power, subtle interior and exterior styling tweaks as well as chassis updates and a new "Black Edition" model, the U.S.-spec 2012 Nissan GT-R made its North American Muscle debut today at the Los Angeles Auto Show.

2012 Nissan GT-R Black Edition

Nissan GT-R Black Edition

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2012 Nissan GT-R Black Edition Interior Design

As far as street-cred goes, few cars can equal the Nissan GT-R. So, it's only normal that every new version finds the fans holding their breath, wondering what are those crazy Japanese going to do next. Add more power, that's what.

The 2012 U.S.-spec model squeezes 530 ponies out of the 3.8-liter twin turbo V6, also known as the VR38DETT, and 488 lb-ft (662 Nm) of asphalt shredding torque – all without any heavy modifications. Engineers fiddled a bit with the boost pressure, gave the valve timing a mild makeover and optimized the air mixture ratio. That sounds like half of a Japanese workday. OK, one full day, if we acknowledge the improved aerodynamics as well.

The front fascia was modestly refreshed and now features double rectifier fins, which optimize the airflow around the supercar's nose. The air intakes are bigger, too, and more efficient in cooling the engine and the front brakes.

We don't know yet how these changes are going to affect performance, 'cause Nissan is all too secretive about official figures, but you really don't have to be a rocket scientist to realize that this car will be very, very fast, given its history.

Visually , the new LED running lights deserve a mention, accompanied by the plated inner headlight panels, which according to Nissan, enhance the GT-R's presence. In total, six exterior colors are available, including two brand-spanking new: the Deep Blue Pearl and Jet Black.

Inside we find minor appointments in the form of new carbon fiber trim and updated materials.

The 10-spoke 20-inch RAYS alloys represent the finishing touch, featuring a near black finish and some innovative solutions. For instance, the knurling inside the wheels was modified to prevent the tires from slipping around them under heavy acceleration or braking.

As for the "Black Edition", it features some unique treats such as the red-trimmed Recaro seats, a dark headliner plus a different set of new RAYS rims, with a 6-spoke design.

When sales will begin early next year, the starting MSRPs will be $89,950 for the Premium and $95,100 for the Black Edition.

[Source] http://carscoop.blogspot.com/

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2012 New Electric Vehicle, Nissan Townpad

Nissan Townpad is a concept car by Nissan for work as well as for play. Unveiled recently, the Nissan Townpad is an electric vehicle with dual purpose. It suits equally well as passenger car and also as a practically light commercial vehicle. It is a car blurring lines between leisure and business worlds.

The external dimension of the car is sporty and compact and the interior is generous. It has a low flat floor with long sliding rear seat making it a versatile vehicle for the purpose of loading and unloading different cargo such as kegs, funnels and anything else, and oops… few extra friends too. It has rear hinged doors along with split trunk doors to make carrying cargo with ease.

Nissan Townpad Electric Vehicle With Dual Purpose

Nissan Townpad Side View Specification

Nissan Townpad Head Lamp Design

Just behind the cargo area, there is long sliding seat to which Nissan calls ‘Disappearing Long Sliding Rear Seat.’ It is like other cars rear seats that fold and slides, but here, due to the slim design, the seats slide back of the front seat, and it effectively disappears.
Nissan Townpad Features

Between the front seats there is the “Puck“, as described by Nissan, a look of squash-ball and with a slit in it. One can hold everything in the Puck, be it drinks, iPods, mobile phones, or anything of similar type. The pucks have more added features. It can be placed in the dashboard and also in the doors.

The car has a dual display screen. The upper part is for displaying battery status, speed and range and the lower part of the screen is for audio and AC displays. More to this, it can easily be synced with iPhone’s calendar and can handle GPS facilities. It’s great. Gone are the days to have cars with cassette players and CD players. Now it is the era of iPod compatible cars. It may be also looked forward that Nissan makes it compatible with other future devices.

At first glance, the outside has a touch of 20′s and 30′s cars. The headlamps at least are similar to that era as it protrudes from the body. However, the shape of the car, as a whole, seems futuristic.

The technology of Nissan Townpad is same as that of Nissan’s Leaf. It emits zero emissions.

Nissan says that the Townpad is made for the entrepreneurs of the world. General Manager of the company says that self employed will be the early adopters of the Townpad.

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2011 Nissan Juke

2011 Nissan Juke Prices

2011 Nissan Juke Design

Nissan has aloof appear appraisement for the 2011 Juke – the company's new babyish CUV. Buyers attractive to clutter into the driver's bench can attending advanced to a abject MSRP of $18,960 (*plus destination) for the Juke S back able with a CVT and front-wheel drive. Prices for the range-topping Juke SL with a CVT and all-wheel drive hit a beam of $24,550 afore any options are added.

All models will appear from the branch with a new direct-injection turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder agent with 188 application and 177 lb-ft of torque. Nissan says that back anchored to the company's able CVT, the Juke should acknowledgment 27 mpg burghal and 32 mpg highway. Meanwhile, six-speed manual-equipped models alpha at $20,260.

Buyers absent to booty advantage of the Juke's torque-vectoring all-wheel drive can hop into the Juke S AWD. That model, which is accessible alone with a CVT, starts at $20,460, landing it absolutely in Subaru Forester and Mini Countryman territory. With a low price, affluence of onboard tech and quirky, youth-oriented styling, we're assured to see affluence of these on the alley in abbreviate adjustment back it goes on auction this October. Hit the jump for the abounding columnist release.

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2011 Nissan Quest

2011 Nissan Quest - Design

2011 Nissan Quest - Concept

Nissan North America, Inc. presented an early look at next generation Nissan Quest multi-purpose vehicle available. The new search Nisan makes its world debut at the Los-Angeles Auto Show in November 2010 and will go on sale at Nissan dealers, which are nationally early 2011th

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2010 New Nissan GT-R

2010 New Nissan GT-R

2010 New Nissan GT-R

Nissan GT-R is an extraordinary car, a technological flagship for Nissan that demonstrates our passion for cars, 'says Carlos Tavares, executive vice president for corporate and product planning. 'It is designed for optimal high-speed performance in all road conditions. No car combines such speed, ease of driving, ability to excel in all road conditions, such exhilaration, good value for money and distinctive style as its predecessors, the famous GT-R badges are worn, it is a technological wonder car, with an extraordinary breadth of ability. That 's why we say it', s for anyone, anywhere at any time. '

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