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Nissan GT-R Facelift

Aug 25

Posted by Insider in Nissan

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Japanese manufacturer Nissan released this week the first images showing the refreshed version of the high-performance GT-R model, set to be launched onto the market sometime this fall. The main changes brought to the model are visual, but sources also point to a souped up engine as well.

Visually, the new GT-R will set itself apart from the current model with the addition of LED lights, integrated into the front bumper. At the rear, the model will receive a bigger air diffuser which now boasts an additional brake light. Also, a new set of wheels will be offered to go, to give the car both a cleaner look and better grip. Read the rest of this entry »

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Nissan Titan and Armada 2011

Aug 13

Posted by Insider in Nissan

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The North American division of Nissan announced today pricing for the 2011 Nissan Armada full-size SUV and 2011 Nissan Titan full-size pickup, both flex fuel-capable models. Available now at nationwide dealerships, both the Armada and the Titan are manufactured at the company’s Canton, Mississippi, factory.

Taken separately, the 2011 Armada is offered in three equipment levels, namely Armada SV, Armada SL and Armada Platinum. Each is offered in a choice of 2-wheel or 4-wheel drive. In addition, the previous Stone interior color has been replaced with a new Almond color.

All variants feature a standard 317-horsepower 5.6-liter Endurance V8 engine and 5-speed automatic transmission.

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Nissan Elgrand 2011

Aug 4

Posted by Insider in Nissan

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Another Nissan goodie is getting ready to storm the Japanese dealerships on August 18: the 2011 Elgrand or, as Nissan calls it, the “King of Minivans.” The third generation of the model will bring with it changes to the exterior, interior and performances as well.

Engine wise, the vehicle will come equipped with a choice of two engines. The first is the 3.5l VQ35DE unit which develops 280 PS at 6,400 rpm and maximum torque of 344 Nm at 4,400 rpm. The second is the 2.5l QR25DE powerplant which develops a maximum output of 170 PS at 5,600 rpm and a maximum torque of 245 Nm at 3,900 rpm. The engines are paired to a tweaked Xtronic CVT-M6 transmission with wide gear range and low-speed lockup function.

The minivan will be offered in both two- and four-wheel drive versions. Regardless of the engine or traction configurations, all Elgrand models achieve SU-LEV certification, emitting 75 percent fewer exhaust emissions than the 2005 standards.

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Nissan Micra New 1.2l Engine

Jul 17

Posted by Insider in Engine, Nissan

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Japanese manufacturer Nissan announced today the development of the 1.2l HR12DDR engine, a unit which is said to be capable of achieving power outputs similar to the ones of a bigger, 1.5l engine, while keeping fuel consumption levels an CO2 emissions at very low levels.

The new Miller cycle unit will make its entrance on the Micra model in European markets in 2011. According to Nissan, the low figures have been achieved by the implementation of gasoline direct injection system (DIG), a highly efficient supercharger and, of course, an Idling Stop system.

When it will be launched, the Micra for the European markets will be equipped with a one-engine option, a new naturally aspirated HR12 1.2l 3-cylinder petrol engine (80 ps/108Nm of torque).

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New Nissan X-Trail 2011

Jul 8

Posted by Insider in Nissan

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Japanese manufacturer Nissan released today the information on the revised X-Trail model, with the biggest change brought to the range being the addition of the 6-speed automatic transmission on the Clean Diesel X-Trail 20GT.

Set to launch in Japan next week, the new X-Trail features at the exterior a redesigned front grille, front bumper and headlights, new LED combination taillights and redesigned 17-inch aluminum wheels with new tires (P225/60R17). The models will be available in seven exterior colors, including Himalayan Khaki (Metallic) and Steel Blue (Metallic). Read the rest of this entry »

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Mr Engine From Nissan Sunderland’s Plant

Jun 23

Posted by Insider in Nissan

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Following a £1.94 million grant from regional development agency One North East, Nissan’s Sunderland Plant has started production of an all-new engine, namely a 2.0 litre petrol unit. Dubbed MR, the new engine could generate 200 new jobs over the next three years. The contract to assemble the MR engines was secured in July 2009.

“This fresh investment from Nissan is a real boost both for the staff at its Sunderland plant and for the wider automotive industry in our region,” said One North East Chairman Margaret Fay. Read the rest of this entry »

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Nissan 350Z With Unichip

Apr 29

Posted by Insider in Gadget, Nissan

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Unichip Europe has developed a new plug and play “U-connect” Unichip piggyback ECU for the Nissan 350Z.

The Japanese coupe likes to play “hard to get” with tuners, as its ECU can’t be remapped using OBD flash programing. This is why Unichip developed the new system, which intercepts the signals from the car’s factory sensors and channels them through the Uni-Q, allowing the ignition and fueling parameters to be modified for increased performance.

The company has performed multiple dynamometer test and has shown that its Unichip Uni-Q squeezes an extra 20 hp from the car’s 3.6 liter naturally aspirated V6 powerplant, which originally produced 264 hp (measured). The modification brings the unit’s torque from 236 lb-ft to 262 lb-ft.

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Nissan Is Official Vehicle Supplier for FIA GT1 World Championship

Apr 13

Posted by Insider in Nissan

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Nissan will be the Official Vehicle Supplier for the new FIA GT1 World Championship for the inaugural 2010 season with a further option for next year’s season.

The Japanese carmaker has reached an agreement with SRO Motorsports Group (SRO), the promoters of the event, which will see it supply four cars for each SRO event, with one of its high performance vehicles taking the Official Safety Car role at each event.

The FIA GT1 World Championship replaces the FIA GT Championship and has been approved by the FIA as a full world championship. Its 2010 season will visit ten countries on four continents and will see iconic brands like Aston Martin, Corvette, Ford, Lamborghini, Maserati and Nissan compete against each other.

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Fastest Quarter Mile GTR [VIDEO Inside]

Mar 29

Posted by Insider in Nissan, Video

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Nissan Pathfinder and Navara Facelift

Feb 22

Posted by Insider in Nissan

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Scheduled to be presented at the 2010 Geneva Auto Show next month, the new versions of Nissan Pathfinder and Navara have surfaced on the web today, showing little exterior changes but bringing, according to the little information available, several changes to the mechanics.

According to Autoblog.it, the biggest news comes in the form of the 3.0l V6 dCi engine, developing 238 hp and 55 Nm of torque. The engine, a joint effort of Nissan and Renault, will also be used on the Infiniti EX and FX models in the near future.

Otherwise, Nissan will offer for the two models the existing 2.5l dCi engine (190 hp and 450 Nm of torque), tweaked into being more fuel effective and now providing a fuel consumption rate of 8.4l/100 km.
Other changes to the two models include the addition of new color choices at the exterior, with the front end featuring restyled grille and redesigned headlights. On the interior, the comfort has been enhanced, while the standard equipment has been refined.

As said, the two models will be presented in Geneva, together with the new Micra, the Juke small crossover, the Leaf, the facelifted Qashqai and the 370Z Roadster.

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