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In Geneva was presented the fourth generation of the small Nissan Micra. The car is completely new platform “V” and a distance between the axles of 2450 millimeters, which is 20 millimeters more than the previous model. The length of the Micra is also higher by 61 mm and now is 3780 millimeters. This site reserves the Micra among the smallest cars in its segment. Has increased the width of the car and 5 mm (1665 mm), while its height is 10 mm less than that of its predecessor (1530 mm). The mass of the new Micra e 945 kilograms, while the fuel tank takes 41 liters. The fourth generation of the Nissan Micra coming to market soon. In Europe, the Micra will now be offered with two versions of the new petrol engine HR12. It has three cylinders, 1.2 liters volume and the system of alternating opening and closing of valves. More standard equipment has been in the system Start-Stop. Maximum power of the first version is 59 kW (80 h.p.), maximum torque is 108 Nm.
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Nissan officially revealed its newest model, the compact crossover Juke. The European version of this model will premiere on March 4 in Geneva, a North American version will be exposed to the Motor Show in New York in April. Juke compact created based on the concept Qazana. Nissan Juke will initially be sold in Europe with three engines. The new atmospheric petrol engine volume 1.6 liters and power 117 hp turbo gasoline is also a volume 1.6 liters and 190 hp power dCi turbodiesel and volume 1.5 liters and 110 hp power. The crossover is quite special and very luxury, with unique design and nice vision.
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Nissan officially presented the new Seventh Generation on Patrol. World of premium SUV model was Sunday in Abu Dhabi. According to information coming from the event, presented by Nissan is the new generation of Patrol as one of the most powerful SUV models 4×4na market today. The car has become more powerful, more luxury and more modern design than hitherto. The interior is more luxurious, with leather, wood and brushed aluminum. The car has a new multimedia system with a large screen on the dashboard and two built-in back of both front seats. From Nissan said it increased the space for passengers in the new Patrol, as in the passengers’ feet from the second seat it is more by 100 mm in comparison with the current model. Are quite substantial and technical changes in the seventh generation of the Patrol. The car is produced on a completely new platform. The engine is also new, V8 with 5.6 liters volume. It replaces the previous V8 to 4.8 liters volume. The new unit is the system of direct fuel injection. The new V8 power with 400 hp and a maximum torque of 550Nm. Since Nissan did not provide data for the other engines will be offered with the new Patrol. V8 said volume is 5.6 liters combined with an automatic gearbox with seven degrees and modernized system 4WD, which includes the opportunity to choose the driver of the 4×4 system – sand, normal road, snow and rocks. The new Patrol has a completely new suspension, and suspension on all four wheels independently.
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On the occasion of 40 anniversary of the onset of compartment 240 Z, Nissan launched a series of special models for Z 370 markets in the U.S. and Japan. Now a similar model was developed and marketed in Europe. The Old Continent Nissan will propose a series of specific 370Z, called the Black Edition. The car will be black or dark gray metallic lacquer that is resistant to scratches and can itself clear in light of them. The external features of the Nissan 370Z Black Edition can be assigned and RAYS forged wheels in size 19 inches, making it possible to see the red brake mechanism. Of belonging to a special series of talks and mounted at the rear emblem. Interior impresses with its red leather seats, like the red theme and shows the steering wheel and center console. Standard equipment to enter and satellite navigation and high-quality audio.
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Nissan received a loan from the government targeted the United States amounted to 1.4 billion dollars. Give money to be put into mass production electric Nissan Leaf. In a joint media statement made by a Japanese company and the Department of Energy of the United States says that the loan is part of an American program to encourage production and marketing of environmentally friendly models approved by the U.S. Congress back in 2007. The total budget for this program is 25 billion dollars. From Nissan said it would spend the money to modernize its plant in Tennessee, where the second half of this year will begin mass production of the model Leaf. This car will be produced in a volume of 150 000 units annually. Sales will begin from December first in the United States. The car was driven by an electric power to 109 hp powered by lithium-ion complex accumulators. The movement is transmitted to the front wheels and a single charge car traveling 160 kilometers will. Full load of standard grid is for scratching around 8. Leaf maximum speed is 140 km / hour.
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