Nissan Motor Co.,Ltd.(NML) announced today the launch of the first of 13 all-new light commercial vehicles (LCV), planned for introduction during the Nissan GT 2012 mid term business plan period, ending in 2012.

Sales of the NP200 compact pick up will start in South Africa on October 1st, 2008, to address the needs of both business users and private motorists looking for a practical work and leisure vehicle. It combines tough workhorse reliability and functionality in a distinctive package. With 800kg payload capacity, the largest in its class, the NP200 stands out as the sensible choice among its competitors. The vehicle also offers the largest and longest load body in its segment as well as the largest interior cabin space.

The NP200 will initially be launched with a 1.6 litre gasoline engine, developing a maximum power of 64kW/ 5,500rpm and a torque of 128Nm/ 3,000rpm. More variants are expected to be launched in 2009.

The NP200 is manufactured at Nissan’s Rosslyn Plant north of Pretoria and will substitute the Bakkie, which has been available to South African customers for 37 years and has become an icon of functional mobility in the Country.

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In a press conference held at the 62nd Hannover Motor Show, Nissan announced plans that will lead to a doubling of LCV business revenues and top level customer satisfaction in the LCV market globally.

As part of a plan to introduce 13 all new products during its GT 2012 mid term business plan period, Nissan will introduce a small van globally in 2009. The vehicle, inspired by the NV200 Concept first presented at the Tokyo Motor Show in 2007, will hit the road in Japan next spring and then in Europe, as well as in several other markets, in the second half of 2009.

Like the concept vehicle, the all-new small van will be named NV200. Its attractive design will combine with practicality, convenience, low-running costs and high quality. With a smart configuration of its layout, the NV200 will offer class leading cargo space.

Reflecting the importance of reduced fuel consumption and emissions to LCV fleets in Europe, Nissan announced its on-going development to mass market a hybrid-powered light commercial vehicle by the end of 2012. The Hybrid Cabstar prototype presented at this year’s Hannover Motor Show demonstrates Nissan’s commitment to LCV hybrid technology, coupled with state of the art battery technology.

It was developed in partnership with powertrain specialists ZF.

It will spend a high proportion of its working life in urban areas, where stop and start traffic is the norm. Nissan estimates that reductions in CO2 and fuel consumption will amount to up to 30%.

“We have not yet reached our full potential,” said Andy Palmer, Corporate Vice president, Nissan Motor Company, LCV Business Unit. “We aim to expand our business much further with smart new products and services that meet the needs of our customers, both in Europe and around the world.”

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Nissan is developing of All new own LCV by Nissan-Renault Alliance R&D team instead of current LCV’s renault rebadge hope to Nissan LCV Global Strategy Planning goal.

X81A be built on extended platform adaptor from F-Alpha platform (Navara,Titan) to be Interstar-Primastar successor to fighting to Ford Transit,Mercedes Benz Vito and will mounted by YD 2.5 l diesel,QR25DE to be will launch in 2010,forecast name hoping may be used “NV400″ or “NV500″

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