Spotted : 2009 Nissan Teana J32 in Thailand
November 18th, 2008 — nissan
You can Choose 10 colors in 2009-2010 Nissan Cube Z12
November 18th, 2008 — nissan
Kraft Dan-boru
Organic Olive
Ash Blue
White Pearl
Diamond Silver
Twilight Gray
Super Black
Luminous Red
Pacific Blue
Bitter Chocolat
Nissan Launch 3rd generation 2009-2010 Cube Z12 first in Japan
November 18th, 2008 — nissan
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today revealed the all-new, third generation of its highly successful Nissan Cube in launch events in Japan, the United States and Europe. The fully redesigned Cube continues the iconic “cubic” styling of the previous generation, adding a higher level of refinement and polish inside and out. Sales of the new Cube begin in Japan on Nov. 26, followed by North American in the spring of 2009, and Europe and other global markets in fall 2009.
Originally launched in 1998, the Cube has sold nearly one million units to date in Japan. The latest version maintains the distinctive exterior styling that is instantly recognizable as the Cube, such as the asymmetric rear end, while pursuing a simpler, more universal design for its debut on the world stage. It offers greater comfort, a larger cabin and a host of innovative interior details such as sofa-like seating, a large glass roof panel that extends over the driver’s seat for an open, airy view of the outside environment, and a shoji-style roof shade that fills the cabin with gentle light. Despite its increased roominess, the new Cube remains less than four meters long, providing big utility within a small physical footprint. With its excellent visibility and maneuverability, along with smooth performance and high fuel efficiency, the new Cube is a high-performance daily driver created to be enjoyed by value-conscious buyers worldwide.
“The new Cube is designed for people who imagine a life less ordinary, who have grown tired of the never-ending pursuit of faster, more powerful, more outrageously styled cars,” said Yosuke Iwasa, Segment Chief Product Specialist. “The quieter, more harmonious qualities of the Cube have attracted interest not only among young people, but for those in every walk of life. While carrying forward the concept of the original Cube, this latest edition has advanced significantly, including offering far greater comfort.”
“The new Cube is a refined car of universal quality and appeal, that can compete without ‘makeup’ or excessive decoration,” said Seiji Watanabe, Associate Product Chief Designer. “The development concept took the approach of ‘purifying’ the Cube design, rather than “evolving’ it. A jagged rock, for instance, loses its edges and takes on a polish as it travels down a river. This is the sort of refinement we wanted for the new Cube. We worked to simplify its exterior, using fewer lines and widening certain areas. We allowed the Cube design to refine itself, moving closer to nature and suggesting human warmth. The resulting ‘purer, more peaceful’ design is just what we wanted. It is a vehicle for people who are not being influenced by others, who go their own way, and enjoy interactions with friends in a welcoming atmosphere.”
Following are the details of the Cube. The features and specifications listed are for the Japanese version and may vary for other global markets.
Spotted before Launching : 2010 Nissan Cube reallife in Japan
November 17th, 2008 — nissan, spyshot
GT-R win Popular Science magazine’s honors
November 16th, 2008 — nissan
The editors of Popular Science named the gizmo-loaded high-performance 2009 Nissan GT-R as one of the winners in the automotive category in its Best of What’s New awards.
The magazine lauded Nissan engineers who “scrutinized every component to squeeze out more performance while saving weight and money,” and “the videogame-inspired control panel displays arcana like steering angle and brake-pedal pressure, giving the driver more detailed information and more control than any other car.”
Other winners in the automotive category included:
• Lexus wide-view cameras, on the 2008 Lexus LX57, which eliminate blind spots.
• Honda FCX Clarity, the first hydrogen production car.
• Scratch shield on the 2008 Infiniti EX and FX-model SUVs; it has a finish that repairs itself. • MyInfo, available with BMW’s latest iDrive system, lets the driver search Google maps from inside the car, and can receive addresses, phone numbers and notes sent to it.
• Ford EcoBoost engines use direct-injection and turbocharging to squeeze more power out of smaller, more efficient engines.
• Ford’s capless fuel filler, which replaces the standard gas cap with a spring-loaded interior lid. The system seals tighter than a typical fuel cap, too, reducing emissions.
• Speed-limit display on European BMW 7 Series.
The system figures out the speed limit and displays it on the windshield. The system could arrive in the United States in the next couple of years.
The full list of auto and all categories of winners are available in the December issue of Popular Science, and at www.popsci.com.
Nissan New Electric Cars my be Lease Batteries for low-priced EV
November 16th, 2008 — electric vehicle, nissan
Nissan announced that buyers of its upcoming all-electric cars might have the opportunity to lease the high-voltage lithium-ion batteries separate from the cost of the car. This is a step intended to mitigate both their high price and widespread consumer concerns about the lifespan of hybrid and electric-car batteries. Carlos Tavares, Nissan Motor Co.’s executive vice president for product planning and design, discussed the cost issue yesterday at a Green Car conference organized by Automotive News, an industry trade publication. Echoing a sentiment expressed throughout the daylong conference, Tavares said an electric car is theoretically cheaper to manufacture than a gas model — until you add the battery cost.
Spotted in Los Angeles : red Nissan 370Z
November 13th, 2008 — Uncategorized, nissan, spyshot
Wow Good looking redesign Z in red clothes,Look likes more aggreesive to me.
Still wait for 2009 LA show.
pics source:gtr-world.net/sportcompactcarweb.com
Specification revealed : 2009-2010 Nissan Cube codename X12B
November 12th, 2008 — nissan
Before launching in 19 November,2008 in 2009 north america international auto show,The X12B 3rd generation of CUBE is more revolutional for aggressively exterior design,larger than current to expanding global market such as US,Europe Market may be mouted more powerful engine by MR18DE same as Tiida/Versa compact,The all new Cube is made based on revamped B-platform next generation platform to All new Tiida,All model put xtronic Cvt pairs with HR15DE
Dimension ::
Length x width x Height : 3,890 / 1,695 / 1,650-1,690 (mm)
Wheelbase : 2,530 (mm)
Wheeltrack front/rear : 1,470 / 1,465-1,475 (mm)
weight : 1,100 - 1,190 (kg)
Engine ::
HR15DE 80kW(109PS)/6,000rpm,148Nm(15.1kg-m)/4,400rpm
2009 Nissan FairladyZ specification
November 12th, 2008 — nissan
more lightweight,more compact,more fun driving
Dimesion :
lenght x widght x height = 4,250 / 1,845 / 1,315 (mm)
Wheelbase = 2,550 mm.
weight = 1,480 - 1,520 (kg)
VQ37VHR V6 Dohc VVEL 247kW(336PS)/7,000rpm,365Nm(37.2kg-m)/5,200rpm
Nismo 370z S-tune Brochure leaked
November 11th, 2008 — nissan
