Nissan Shows 2012 GT-R Facelift in Paris but won't Release Details Until October 18th

Tucked away in a glassed corner of Nissan's Paris Motor Show booth was the 2012 GT-R facelift. So, did the updated GT-R make its world premiere in Paris or not? Yes and no. See, while the car made its first public appearance in Paris, oddly enough, Nissan said it wouldn't release any information until mid October.

Here's the official statement from the Japanese automaker: "The GT-R engineering team are currently at the Nordschliefe, the legendary circuit in Germany, where they are in the process of signing-off the final updates on the forthcoming enhanced GT-R. Full details of the enhanced GT-R will be announced on 18th October 2010,"

From what we can see, the 2012 model year version of the Godzilla boasts a new front bumper with LED running lights, a revised rear diffuser and new alloy wheels.

According to documents leaked back in August, the changes are said to help drop the GT-R's drag coefficient from 0.272 to 0.268 while also improving rear downforce by 10%. The car is also expected to benefit from chassis and engine modifications.

We'll update this story as soon as Nissan comes out with all the juicy details.

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New Nissan SUV Infiniti FX 37

Jakarta - Nissan did not officially launched one of its luxury car line up the Infiniti to the Indonesian automotive market. But one of the variants namely the New Nissan Infiniti FX 37 was hanging in Indonesia. Let us see more of this luxury SUV.

Dimensions are big enough and wide, not far from the Mazda CX9.New Nissan Infiniti FX 37

looks stylish and sexy, perfect for the hobbyist off-road and on-road.

The plan new car will be released on most late February or March 2011.

"February or March 2011 at the latest. We're looking for a place and time," said Marketing Director of PT NMI, Teddy Irawan to detikOto some time ago.

Infiniti FX 37 as described Teddy is quite expensive because it has brought European standards and fully imported from Japan. But it was not discouraged PT Nissan Motor Indonesia (NMI) to market these cars to Indonesia.

NMI plan will market the 2 options ie 3500 cc V6 engine that has the power 303 hp at 6800 rpm and the engine capacity of 5,000 cc-powered 390 hp. "It cost more than Rp 1 billion," he said.

Not only SUV model, NMI will also release 3 types namely Nissan Infiniti G Coupe has a engine capacity of 3700 cc V6 berkonfigurasi who have power 330 hp at 7000 rpm rotation and 270 lb-ft of torque at 5200 rpm.

Nissan Infiniti M series, NMI only market that has a 3700 cc V6 power 330 hp at 7000 rpm rotation and does not market the 5600 cc engine

V8-powered 420 hp at 6,000 rpm and 417 lb-ft of torque at 4400 rpm. The three types were imported directly from Japan in CBU form.

2011 Nissan LEAF Exclusively On Electric Power

Nissan LEAF is a tremendous accomplishment - one in which all Nissan employees can take great pride," said Nissan President and CEO Carlos Ghosn. "We have been working tirelessly to make this day a reality - the unveiling of a real-world car that has zero - not simply reduced - emissions. It's the first step in what is sure to be an exciting journey - for people all over the world, for Nissan and for the industry."

Key characteristics of the Nissan LEAF include:

Zero-emission power train and platform

• Affordable pricing
• Distinctive design
• Real-world range autonomy - 160km (100 miles)

The "LEAF" name is a significant statement about the car itself. Just as leaves purify the air in nature, so Nissan LEAF purifies mobility by taking emissions out of the driving experience. However, the company expects the car to be competitively priced in the range of a well-equipped C-segment vehicle. Additionally, Nissan LEAF is expected to qualify for an array of significant local, regional and national tax breaks and incentives in markets around the world. As an added benefit, because the vehicle has less mechanical complexity than a traditional gasoline-powered car, Nissan LEAF is designed to be friendly to the wallet as well as to the environment.

2011 Nissan Leaf is a pure electric car first offered for sale to the U.S. mass market. This 5-passenger, 4-door hatchback runs exclusively on electric power. The leaves come in two trim levels, base SV and uplevel SL. All use a 107-horsepower electric motor and lithium-ion battery. Nissan claims a maximum driving range of 100 miles. Leaves charging port can accommodate a 110-volt household outlet or 220-volt. It takes about 20 hours to charge from 110-volt outlet. Using a special station at home 220-volt charging, fully charged takes about 8 hours. SL models are available with port "quick charge" that can charge to 80 percent capacity in 30 minutes. The leaves come only with single-speed transmission that functions like automatic. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, front-side airbags, and curtain side airbags. A navigation system is standard on all. SL model has a rearview camera and a small roof mounted solar panels, which provide cost drip into 12-volt batteries that power accessory items, such as the climate system.

The engineers and designers behind Nissan LEAF worked to create a competitively priced real-world car that would enable Nissan to lead mobility into the zero-emission era. To ensure comfort, spaciousness and cargo capacity, Nissan LEAF employs a completely new chassis and body layout.

"Our car had to be the world's first, medium-size, practical EV that motorists could afford and would want to use every day. And that's what we've created. The styling will identify not only Nissan LEAF but also the owner as a participant in the new era of zero-emission mobility," said Masato INOUE, Product Chief Designer.

Nissan LEAF's frontal styling is characterized by a sharp, upright V-shaped design featuring long, up-slanting light-emitting diode (LED) headlights that employ a blue internal reflective design that announces, "This car is special." But the headlights do more than make a statement. They are also designed to cleverly split and redirect airflow away from the door mirrors, thus reducing wind noise and drag. And, the headlights provide yet one more benefit in that they consume just 10 percent of the electricity of conventional lamps, which helps Nissan LEAF to achieve its world-class range autonomy.

Through bright trim colors inside, Nissan LEAF creates a pleasing and stylish cabin environment. An environmentally friendly "blue earth" color theme originates from the Aqua Globe body color of Nissan LEAF's introductory model. This theme is carried into the interior through blue dashboard highlights and instrument illumination.

Zero-emission mobility programs under the banner of the Renault-Nissan Alliance include partnerships with countries such as the UK and Portugal, local governments in the Japan and the USA, and other sectors, for a total of nearly 30 partnerships worldwide.

In these partnerships major efforts focus on three areas:

* Development of a comprehensive charging infrastructure through public and private investment,

* Incentives and subsidies from local, regional, and national governments, and

* Public education on the individual and societal benefits of zero-emissions mobility.

2011 Nissan LEAF Exclusively On Electric Power

Nissan LEAF is a tremendous accomplishment - one in which all Nissan employees can take great pride," said Nissan President and CEO Carlos Ghosn. "We have been working tirelessly to make this day a reality - the unveiling of a real-world car that has zero - not simply reduced - emissions. It's the first step in what is sure to be an exciting journey - for people all over the world, for Nissan and for the industry."

Key characteristics of the Nissan LEAF include:

Zero-emission power train and platform

• Affordable pricing
• Distinctive design
• Real-world range autonomy - 160km (100 miles)

The "LEAF" name is a significant statement about the car itself. Just as leaves purify the air in nature, so Nissan LEAF purifies mobility by taking emissions out of the driving experience. However, the company expects the car to be competitively priced in the range of a well-equipped C-segment vehicle. Additionally, Nissan LEAF is expected to qualify for an array of significant local, regional and national tax breaks and incentives in markets around the world. As an added benefit, because the vehicle has less mechanical complexity than a traditional gasoline-powered car, Nissan LEAF is designed to be friendly to the wallet as well as to the environment.

2011 Nissan Leaf is a pure electric car first offered for sale to the U.S. mass market. This 5-passenger, 4-door hatchback runs exclusively on electric power. The leaves come in two trim levels, base SV and uplevel SL. All use a 107-horsepower electric motor and lithium-ion battery. Nissan claims a maximum driving range of 100 miles. Leaves charging port can accommodate a 110-volt household outlet or 220-volt. It takes about 20 hours to charge from 110-volt outlet. Using a special station at home 220-volt charging, fully charged takes about 8 hours. SL models are available with port "quick charge" that can charge to 80 percent capacity in 30 minutes. The leaves come only with single-speed transmission that functions like automatic. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, antiskid system, front-side airbags, and curtain side airbags. A navigation system is standard on all. SL model has a rearview camera and a small roof mounted solar panels, which provide cost drip into 12-volt batteries that power accessory items, such as the climate system.

The engineers and designers behind Nissan LEAF worked to create a competitively priced real-world car that would enable Nissan to lead mobility into the zero-emission era. To ensure comfort, spaciousness and cargo capacity, Nissan LEAF employs a completely new chassis and body layout.

"Our car had to be the world's first, medium-size, practical EV that motorists could afford and would want to use every day. And that's what we've created. The styling will identify not only Nissan LEAF but also the owner as a participant in the new era of zero-emission mobility," said Masato INOUE, Product Chief Designer.

Nissan LEAF's frontal styling is characterized by a sharp, upright V-shaped design featuring long, up-slanting light-emitting diode (LED) headlights that employ a blue internal reflective design that announces, "This car is special." But the headlights do more than make a statement. They are also designed to cleverly split and redirect airflow away from the door mirrors, thus reducing wind noise and drag. And, the headlights provide yet one more benefit in that they consume just 10 percent of the electricity of conventional lamps, which helps Nissan LEAF to achieve its world-class range autonomy.

Through bright trim colors inside, Nissan LEAF creates a pleasing and stylish cabin environment. An environmentally friendly "blue earth" color theme originates from the Aqua Globe body color of Nissan LEAF's introductory model. This theme is carried into the interior through blue dashboard highlights and instrument illumination.

Zero-emission mobility programs under the banner of the Renault-Nissan Alliance include partnerships with countries such as the UK and Portugal, local governments in the Japan and the USA, and other sectors, for a total of nearly 30 partnerships worldwide.

In these partnerships major efforts focus on three areas:

* Development of a comprehensive charging infrastructure through public and private investment,

* Incentives and subsidies from local, regional, and national governments, and

* Public education on the individual and societal benefits of zero-emissions mobility.

2011 Nissan March New Model

Nissan introduced a new global compact car in Geneva. In Europe, this car will replace the Micra, the popular entry-level car that we did not get here. This car is sold as March in Japan. This is the company's first model to be developed on the new V platform. What makes the special V light platform, which should translate to better performance and fuel economy of the current Micra / March.

One thing about Japanese society is where new cars are built. The Micra / March has been built at Nissan's Japanese factories since it was introduced, but this new car will be built at Nissan's factory in Thailand.

"No need to worry about it," said one person in the Nissan. "There are few cars sold here in Japan are made in Thailand, and no problems with them."

The new entry-level Nissan will be supported by a 95-bhp 1.2-liter inline-4 mated with CVT transmission. Because the car is expected to weigh around 2100 pounds, the new Micra / March should be relatively quick. The car will come in the form of 5-door hatchback, sedan version may come later.

Small rounded body design, fuel efficient, and various security features, Nissan March has everything what it needs from a city car. Especially easy to drive on narrow roads and looking for parking plus a smooth and comfortable control.

Models of stylish, easy to get people to see. Unique exterior design with a long wheelbase, the wheels look in every corner of the vehicle. It is also believed to participate to improve maneuverability.

In terms of comfort, given the European version in March and the parking space sensor measurement (PSM) recently with three skill levels (amateur, normal and cunning). A unique feature to overcome when parking in tight and this seems to be a popular innovation in Europe.

variants from Europe will get the derivative of the engine, designated HR12DDR. This is the Miller-cycle engine injection directly to the supercharger that automatically turned off at a lower speed to conserve fuel. The three cylinder 1.2-liter equipped with idling-stop system and is designed to emit ultra-low 95 g / km of CO2, while providing equivalent power to the engine 1.5-liter normally aspirated four-cylinder. jau-carmodification.blogspot.com

2011 Nissan March New Model

Nissan introduced a new global compact car in Geneva. In Europe, this car will replace the Micra, the popular entry-level car that we did not get here. This car is sold as March in Japan. This is the company's first model to be developed on the new V platform. What makes the special V light platform, which should translate to better performance and fuel economy of the current Micra / March.

One thing about Japanese society is where new cars are built. The Micra / March has been built at Nissan's Japanese factories since it was introduced, but this new car will be built at Nissan's factory in Thailand.

"No need to worry about it," said one person in the Nissan. "There are few cars sold here in Japan are made in Thailand, and no problems with them."

The new entry-level Nissan will be supported by a 95-bhp 1.2-liter inline-4 mated with CVT transmission. Because the car is expected to weigh around 2100 pounds, the new Micra / March should be relatively quick. The car will come in the form of 5-door hatchback, sedan version may come later.

Small rounded body design, fuel efficient, and various security features, Nissan March has everything what it needs from a city car. Especially easy to drive on narrow roads and looking for parking plus a smooth and comfortable control.

Models of stylish, easy to get people to see. Unique exterior design with a long wheelbase, the wheels look in every corner of the vehicle. It is also believed to participate to improve maneuverability.

In terms of comfort, given the European version in March and the parking space sensor measurement (PSM) recently with three skill levels (amateur, normal and cunning). A unique feature to overcome when parking in tight and this seems to be a popular innovation in Europe.

variants from Europe will get the derivative of the engine, designated HR12DDR. This is the Miller-cycle engine injection directly to the supercharger that automatically turned off at a lower speed to conserve fuel. The three cylinder 1.2-liter equipped with idling-stop system and is designed to emit ultra-low 95 g / km of CO2, while providing equivalent power to the engine 1.5-liter normally aspirated four-cylinder. jau-carmodification.blogspot.com

Nissan Altima Coupe

Nissan Altima Coupe 2.5 S 6M/T is equipped with a standard 2.5-liter, I4, 175-horsepower engine that achieves 23-mpg in the city and 31-mpg on the highway. The 3.5 SR 6M/T is equipped with a standard 3.5-liter, V6, 270-horsepower engine that achieves 18-mpg in the city and 27-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard on both trims.

NISSAN NEW X-TRAIL TUNNING CAR MODIFICATION

Nissan X TRAIL MPV Called TRAIL years ago, at school, there was a adolescent guy called Bradley. Now Bradley was about 6-feet tall, was adequately lanky, and was as white as archetype paper. Yet somehow he managed to be blacker than Fiddy Cent. You see, his cap was consistently backwards, his agreeable repertoire comprised every rap song anytime written, and his jeans were baggier than a abrasion cutting a tuxedo.

Engine choices are also changed from two to one as only a 2-litre petrol engine is available. This is the MR20DE 4-cylinder engine, different from the one in the first X-Trail which had a QR-series engine. The all-aluminium MR engine series was jointly developed by Nissan and Renault and is used in the French carmaker’s models too. The 2-litre version for the new X-Trail produces 139 bhp/198 Nm and has enhanced efficiency with variable valve timing. It’s actually the same RON95-compatible engine as found in the Sylphy (but tweaked for enhanced torque) and like the sedan, it also uses Nissan’s XTRONIC CVT with 6 speeds.

The SUV’s engine and transmission also ensure superior fuel economy. Tests have shown that the X-Trail’s average fuel consumption is a healthy 14km per litre (Japan 10-15 mode) - and this is comparable to that of many sedans on the road today.

Specification

Engine

HR15DE Code

Type 4 cylinder inline, 16 valve, DOHC and CVTC

Displacement (cc) 1498

Bore x stroke (mm) 78.0 x 78.4

Compression ratio 10.5:1

Max. output (PS / rpm) 109/6000

Max. torque (kg-m/rpm) 15.1 / 4400

ECCS fuel system

Transmission M / T 5-speed

Steering Rack & wings with EPS

Suspension

Front McPherson strut with stabilizer

Rear torsion beam with stabilizer

Brake

Standard System

Ventilated front discs

Rear Drums

Dimension

Length x width x height (mm) 4420 x 1690 x 1595

Wheelbase (mm) 2600

Ground clearance (mm) 185

Sidewalk weight (kg) 1185

Min. turning radius (m) 5.3 m

85/65 R15 tire size

Monocoque construction body

Fuel tank capacity (L) 52.4 L

NISSAN NEW X-TRAIL TUNNING CAR MODIFICATION

Nissan X TRAIL MPV Called TRAIL years ago, at school, there was a adolescent guy called Bradley. Now Bradley was about 6-feet tall, was adequately lanky, and was as white as archetype paper. Yet somehow he managed to be blacker than Fiddy Cent. You see, his cap was consistently backwards, his agreeable repertoire comprised every rap song anytime written, and his jeans were baggier than a abrasion cutting a tuxedo.

Engine choices are also changed from two to one as only a 2-litre petrol engine is available. This is the MR20DE 4-cylinder engine, different from the one in the first X-Trail which had a QR-series engine. The all-aluminium MR engine series was jointly developed by Nissan and Renault and is used in the French carmaker’s models too. The 2-litre version for the new X-Trail produces 139 bhp/198 Nm and has enhanced efficiency with variable valve timing. It’s actually the same RON95-compatible engine as found in the Sylphy (but tweaked for enhanced torque) and like the sedan, it also uses Nissan’s XTRONIC CVT with 6 speeds.

The SUV’s engine and transmission also ensure superior fuel economy. Tests have shown that the X-Trail’s average fuel consumption is a healthy 14km per litre (Japan 10-15 mode) - and this is comparable to that of many sedans on the road today.

Specification

Engine

HR15DE Code

Type 4 cylinder inline, 16 valve, DOHC and CVTC

Displacement (cc) 1498

Bore x stroke (mm) 78.0 x 78.4

Compression ratio 10.5:1

Max. output (PS / rpm) 109/6000

Max. torque (kg-m/rpm) 15.1 / 4400

ECCS fuel system

Transmission M / T 5-speed

Steering Rack & wings with EPS

Suspension

Front McPherson strut with stabilizer

Rear torsion beam with stabilizer

Brake

Standard System

Ventilated front discs

Rear Drums

Dimension

Length x width x height (mm) 4420 x 1690 x 1595

Wheelbase (mm) 2600

Ground clearance (mm) 185

Sidewalk weight (kg) 1185

Min. turning radius (m) 5.3 m

85/65 R15 tire size

Monocoque construction body

Fuel tank capacity (L) 52.4 L

NISSAN GRAND LIVINA TUNNING CAR MODIFICATION

Nissan Grand Livina 7-seater MPV with this new copy that appearance accessories from Impul. Called the Nissan Grand Livina Acquainted by Impul, it is adapted with a bodykit absolute of a new advanced grille, aperture for the advanced and rear, ancillary skirts, and an Impul rear addition spoiler.

The MPV is additionally adapted with the Impul sports abeyance arrangement which lowers ride acme by 25mm and are acquainted for a sportier drive with bargain anatomy cycle and pitch. The adventurous attending is completed with an Impul Blast II bankrupt muffler, and 17 inch Impul Aura SX-10 admixture auto captivated with Dunlop Formula D 01 205/45R17 tyres.

Specification

Engine

HR15DE Code

Type 4 cylinder inline, 16 valve, DOHC and CVTC

Displacement (cc) 1498

Bore x stroke (mm) 78.0 x 78.4

Compression ratio 10.5:1

Max. output (PS / rpm) 109/6000

Max. torque (kg-m/rpm) 15.1 / 4400

ECCS fuel system

Transmission M / T 5-speed

Steering Rack & wings with EPS

Suspension

Front McPherson strut with stabilizer

Rear torsion beam with stabilizer

Brake

Standard System

Ventilated front discs

Rear Drums

Dimension

Length x width x height (mm) 4420 x 1690 x 1595

Wheelbase (mm) 2600

Ground clearance (mm) 185

Sidewalk weight (kg) 1185

Min. turning radius (m) 5.3 m

85/65 R15 tire size

Monocoque construction body

Fuel tank capacity (L) 52.4 L

NISSAN GRAND LIVINA TUNNING CAR MODIFICATION

Nissan Grand Livina 7-seater MPV with this new copy that appearance accessories from Impul. Called the Nissan Grand Livina Acquainted by Impul, it is adapted with a bodykit absolute of a new advanced grille, aperture for the advanced and rear, ancillary skirts, and an Impul rear addition spoiler.

The MPV is additionally adapted with the Impul sports abeyance arrangement which lowers ride acme by 25mm and are acquainted for a sportier drive with bargain anatomy cycle and pitch. The adventurous attending is completed with an Impul Blast II bankrupt muffler, and 17 inch Impul Aura SX-10 admixture auto captivated with Dunlop Formula D 01 205/45R17 tyres.

Specification

Engine

HR15DE Code

Type 4 cylinder inline, 16 valve, DOHC and CVTC

Displacement (cc) 1498

Bore x stroke (mm) 78.0 x 78.4

Compression ratio 10.5:1

Max. output (PS / rpm) 109/6000

Max. torque (kg-m/rpm) 15.1 / 4400

ECCS fuel system

Transmission M / T 5-speed

Steering Rack & wings with EPS

Suspension

Front McPherson strut with stabilizer

Rear torsion beam with stabilizer

Brake

Standard System

Ventilated front discs

Rear Drums

Dimension

Length x width x height (mm) 4420 x 1690 x 1595

Wheelbase (mm) 2600

Ground clearance (mm) 185

Sidewalk weight (kg) 1185

Min. turning radius (m) 5.3 m

85/65 R15 tire size

Monocoque construction body

Fuel tank capacity (L) 52.4 L

New Nissan Juke 2011 " Mobil Sport Modern"

Nissan has solely declared the Japanese market launch of its modern condensed sports crossover ride 2011 Nissan JUKE. Already at the brand’s dealerships, the bold-styled JUKE is sacrificed the customers a brand-new vision in the compact version, mixing the quickness of a small sports car with the quality,safty and stoutness of a sport utility vehicle.

Nissan Juke is about to carve out a unique space in the rapidly growing compact crossover/hatchback segment with its combination of striking design, agile handling and driving pleasure and user friendly technology,” said Brian Carolin, senior vice president, Sales and Marketing, Nissan North America. “Add in the convenience, versatility and high seating positioning of a traditional compact SUV.

The 2011 Nissan Juke is a new compact SUV from this Japanese automaker. Juke seats 5 and slots below the Nissan Rogue in size. It comes in three trim levels: base S, mid-level SV, and top-line SL. Each is offered with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. That engine should have plenty of power to hustle the Juke, considering that this thing is small. With a 99.6-inch wheelbase, and at 162.4 inches long, 69.5 inches wide, and 61.8 inches tall, the Juke will actually be about the same size as the wee Versa five-door, which gets by okay with just 122 hp. The Versa's wheelbase measures 102.4 inches, while its length, width, and height come in at 169.1 inches, 66.7 inches, and 60.4 inches, respectively.The sole engine is a 180-horsepower 1.6-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder. All Jukes offer a continuously variable transmission (CVT) that behaves like an automatic. The front-drive SV and SL can be equipped with a 6-speed manual.

No official pricing has been revealed yet, but Nissan promises that the Juke will start at "just under $20,000." Want to learn more? Check out our high-res gallery below and the official press releases and spec sheet after the jump.

Featuring the first application of Nissan's 1.6-liter direct injected four-cylinder turbo in North America, it will be available with torque vectoring all-wheel drive, so it might just be the driver's car of the bunch, too.

Size, liters/cu. in. 1.6/98

Horsepower @ rpm. 180@NA

Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm. 170@NA

Availability Standard

Wheelbase, in. 99.6

Overall Length, in. 162.4

Overall Width, in. 69.5

Overall Height, in. 61.8

Featuring "180+ horsepower and 170+ lb-ft of torque," it will be available in both six-speed manual form and CVT with a sport setting. The 2011 Nissan JUKE is priced between 1,690,500 yen (18,460.96 USD) and 1,790,250 yen (19,550.75 USD), including consumption tax.Unfortunately, the three-pedal setup will only be available in front-drive SV and SL trim, however. That torque-vectoring system? It defaults to a 50:50 front-to-rear split, but it can push power from side-to-side along the rear axle when situations warrant.

New Nissan Juke 2011 " Mobil Sport Modern"

Nissan has solely declared the Japanese market launch of its modern condensed sports crossover ride 2011 Nissan JUKE. Already at the brand’s dealerships, the bold-styled JUKE is sacrificed the customers a brand-new vision in the compact version, mixing the quickness of a small sports car with the quality,safty and stoutness of a sport utility vehicle.

Nissan Juke is about to carve out a unique space in the rapidly growing compact crossover/hatchback segment with its combination of striking design, agile handling and driving pleasure and user friendly technology,” said Brian Carolin, senior vice president, Sales and Marketing, Nissan North America. “Add in the convenience, versatility and high seating positioning of a traditional compact SUV.

The 2011 Nissan Juke is a new compact SUV from this Japanese automaker. Juke seats 5 and slots below the Nissan Rogue in size. It comes in three trim levels: base S, mid-level SV, and top-line SL. Each is offered with front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. That engine should have plenty of power to hustle the Juke, considering that this thing is small. With a 99.6-inch wheelbase, and at 162.4 inches long, 69.5 inches wide, and 61.8 inches tall, the Juke will actually be about the same size as the wee Versa five-door, which gets by okay with just 122 hp. The Versa's wheelbase measures 102.4 inches, while its length, width, and height come in at 169.1 inches, 66.7 inches, and 60.4 inches, respectively.The sole engine is a 180-horsepower 1.6-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder. All Jukes offer a continuously variable transmission (CVT) that behaves like an automatic. The front-drive SV and SL can be equipped with a 6-speed manual.

No official pricing has been revealed yet, but Nissan promises that the Juke will start at "just under $20,000." Want to learn more? Check out our high-res gallery below and the official press releases and spec sheet after the jump.

Featuring the first application of Nissan's 1.6-liter direct injected four-cylinder turbo in North America, it will be available with torque vectoring all-wheel drive, so it might just be the driver's car of the bunch, too.

Size, liters/cu. in. 1.6/98

Horsepower @ rpm. 180@NA

Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm. 170@NA

Availability Standard

Wheelbase, in. 99.6

Overall Length, in. 162.4

Overall Width, in. 69.5

Overall Height, in. 61.8

Featuring "180+ horsepower and 170+ lb-ft of torque," it will be available in both six-speed manual form and CVT with a sport setting. The 2011 Nissan JUKE is priced between 1,690,500 yen (18,460.96 USD) and 1,790,250 yen (19,550.75 USD), including consumption tax.Unfortunately, the three-pedal setup will only be available in front-drive SV and SL trim, however. That torque-vectoring system? It defaults to a 50:50 front-to-rear split, but it can push power from side-to-side along the rear axle when situations warrant.

Nissan 370Z rebaixado rodas BBS

Nissan 370Z rebaixado rodas BBS

A vocação esportiva e jovial do Nissan 370Z ficou ainda mais pronunciada com algumas alterações no bólido japônes.
Entre as principais alterações no Nissan 370Z, está o leve rebaixamento de sua suspensão aliado ao seu novo jogo de rodas BBS aro 20.

Nissan 370Z rebaixado rodas BBS

Nissan 370Z rebaixado rodas BBS

Nissan 370Z rebaixado rodas BBS

2011 Nissan X-Trail Coming Soon

Taking a quick chance to gaze at the interior of the vehicle, one would find that the vehicle really does provide utmost comfort. Plus, the materials used inside sure do look like quality ones so owners would not have to worry about experiencing damages to the owner after a day of traveling with the kids or with their pets.

2011 Nissan X-Trail Cockpit

With the road performances the Benziner and the Diesels take themselves not much. The smaller accelerate the X-Trail in approximately 10 seconds of 0 to 100 km/h, the larger need for it one second less. In the maximum speed the Diesels with scarcely 190 km/h and approximately 200 km/h lie even a little more highly than the Benziner. But they offer then also approximately 40 per cent more torques, meanwhile jeep drivers did not only learn which to estimate.
More ITS than seem…
2011 Nissan X-Trail Coming Soon

2011 Nissan X-Trail Red Special Editions

If you are asking about the kind of power that this one has, we all would have to wait for Nissan has yet to inform the public about its power source and just how powerful it can be. Plus, most of the parts under the hood have to be revealed. But we all sure do know that this vehicle is not going to come using an AEM Acura intake.
2011 Nissan X-Trail Red Special Editions
That outwardly apparently so little changed new ones grew after the slogan: More its than seem. However at tray surfaces, beverage holding and pilot possibilities in the interior he offers now approximately 50 litres of volume. Its trunk grew even on class optimum of more than 600 litres, if one takes the lower load soil out, under which approximately 120 litres camouflaged area hide themselves. If one leaves in the vehicle, 40:20 develops after surrounding the rear seat in the relationship: 40 a completely even loading area. Without the soil maximally 1773 litres of volume are available. That empty something over two tons weighing X-Trail can zuladen - depending upon equipment - between 460 kilograms and well 530 kilograms and draw as Diesels maximally two tons.
To the Interieur

2011 Nissan X-Trail Rear Light

New 2011 The Nissan Murano is powered by a 265 horsepower

The Nissan Murano is powered by a 265 horsepower, 3.5 liter, V-6 engine matched with a Continuously Variable Transmission. The CVT automatic works well and the engine provides all the power needed for a mid-sized vehicle. Towing capacity is listed at 3,500 pounds, but that is enough for small camping trailers and boats.

2011 Nissan Murano Diesel Rear Light

First released in 2003, the Murano SUV is today competitively priced between $28,050 - $38,180. With many luxurious standard features, it's no wonder this crossover has often been described as "revolutionary". Sporty and chic, the Murano stands in a class of its own with the look of an off-road vehicle, designed for an urban lifestyle.
New 2011 The Nissan Murano is powered by a 265 horsepower

Leaf can go 100 miles between charges, 95% of U.S. commuters drive less than that each day

From CNN / Fortune, the diary of an electric car commuter: When an argon-blue Nissan Leaf, the first production all-electric, zero-emission family car to hit the U.S., whispered into my garage last month, I knew instantaneously that it was a game changer. New relationships come with hopes, fears, and surprises, and ours -- the Leaf's and my union -- went quickly from blind date to a marriage of convenience.

The Leaf is nothing short of a bellwether of the automotive revolution that is headed to a driveway near you. Tighter fuel-efficiency standards, emerging markets' requirements, fluctuating gas prices, and a race in powertrain innovations are all in play. Audi, GM (GM), VW, and others are jockeying for dominance. Audi wants to rule the luxury electric-vehicle (EV) market; its first entrant, a plug-in hybrid, will come to market in 2014. GM's solution, the Volt, has just gone on sale and offers a small onboard gas-powered generator to feed the electric motor and extend its range. VW will roll out its EV in 2013.

So Nissan wins the prize for being first to market with a production pure electric. The company's visionary CEO, Carlos Ghosn, saw the opportunity to dominate the EV category and pushed hard to get the appealingly bug-eyed five-door hatchback built. "With the arrival of the Leaf, it is in our hands, and that of the public, to steer our industry toward its future of sustainable mobility," Ghosn blogged recently. "We believe this innovative car will silence the skeptics and bring a valuable solution to life."

Nissan granted Fortune the first "long term" (eight-day) loan of a Leaf. The Leaf can go about 100 miles between charges, and Nissan maintains that 95% of U.S. commuters drive less than that each day. It was my mission to determine whether that was sufficient to withstand my local reality, L.A.'s worst traffic-choked arteries.

First, a pleasant electrician named Marty arrived to install the Leaf's 240-volt charging dock in my garage. ("It's as simple as putting in power for a hot tub," he explained.) The moon-faced, wall-mounted unit can replenish the Leaf's lithium ion batteries in eight hours.

Then my Leaf arrived with a flourish -- bright, shiny, and eager to please, as were its two Nissan spokesmen. We conducted a detailed walk-around, which uncovered an important fact: There was nothing complicated, obtuse, or unfriendly about the car. The controls on the center console were intuitive. I found the range-map and power-usage screens easy to navigate. A button next to the hood release popped open the little door on the Leaf's nose, revealing the port where the charger's J-plug (shaped like a gas nozzle but smaller) clicks into place. The optional solar panel on the rear wing collects power only for a secondary electrical system that controls the power windows, door locks, and radio. A black sack in the rear hatch area contained the backup charging cord -- a simple three-prong affair with which you can top off the Leaf in a mere 20 hours or less.

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GM sold 250 to 350 Volts in December, Nissan still ramping up

From the The Californian / Associated Press: This was the year General Motors Co. and Nissan made good on their promise to bring mass-produced electric cars to the market. But don't count on seeing one in traffic soon. Sales so far have been microscopic and they're likely to stay that way for some time because of limited supplies.

GM sold between 250 and 350 Chevy Volts this month and Nissan's sales totaled less than 10 Leaf sedans in the past two weeks. Production for both is slowly ramping up.

It will be well into 2012 before both the Volt and Leaf are available nationwide. And if you're interested in buying one, you'll need to get behind the 50,000 people already on waiting lists.

It's still unclear just how large the market for electric cars will be once those early adopters are supplied. The base sticker price is $40,280 for the Volt and $32,780 for the Leaf, much higher than most similar-sized, gas-powered cars. If those prices rise, it could make them even more of a niche product than predicted. Buyers also are worried that advertised lease deals may not last, and a federal tax rebate of $7,500 could disappear if Congress decides battery-powered cars are no longer a priority.

The first electric car sales were marked with fanfare. The envy of green-car geeks across the country, new owners were treated like rock stars at dealerships. They were greeted by high-level GM and Nissan executives, followed by cameramen and interviewed by local reporters. When they got home, they blogged about their experiences, sent links of newspaper stories to their friends, and stopped to talk to anyone who expressed interest in their new wheels.

Jeff Heeren of Nashville, Tenn., became the sixth Nissan Leaf owner on Dec. 22. Nissan's advertising agency, Chiat Day, followed Heeren and his family around as they picked up their silver-colored Leaf, and have posted a video on the Leaf's Facebook page. Not surprisingly, Heeren is a fan. "What's amazed me the most in driving it is that it's just a car, like any other car," he said.

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Nissan Leaf drivers to be ranked for efficient driving via telematics system. Yes, like a video-game

Driving or video-gaming? Both. From Edmunds Inside Line: The 2011 Nissan Leaf is already a techno-geek's dream, but the new electric car's telematics system offers something most probably didn't expect: competitive rankings for energy use.

Nissan's Carwings system records and displays daily, monthly and annual data for distance traveled, electricity consumption and average miles per kilowatt-hour (kWh), among other figures. Best of all, it shows drivers how they stack up against other Leaf owners — and awards a virtual trophy to the top scorer. Check this image below originaly posted on MyNissanLeaf:

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