NP300 NAVARA SUV

SPYSHOT: Nissan NP300 Navara versi SUV diuji

In Bahasa Malaysia, Berita Antarabangsa / By Izwaashura Sadali / 26 May 2016 12:13 pm / 0 comments

Nissan NP300 Navara telah dikesan tetapi dengan kerangka SUV, sedang diuji dan fotonya telah berjaya menjadi intipan lensa jurufoto spyshot ini. Model prototaip ini juga memiliki sedikit persamaan dengan R51 Pathfinder generasi ketiga.

Pada bahagian hadapannya, tidak dinafikan ia memang seiras NP300 Navara, malah berkongsi gril V-motion, lampu utama, lampu kabus dan bentuk bonet yang sama. Malah mungkin prototaip ini turut berkongsi casis kerangka dan suspensi belakang multi-link yang sama seperti Navara.

Dari tiang-B ke atas, ia seakan R51 Pathfinder. Dari bentuk badan berkotak di belakang, termasuk lampu belakang, cermin belakang bampar dan pemegang pintu belakang yang tersembunyi memang iras model tersebut, dalam kerangka SUV. Forf menggunakan separuh rekaan dari Everest sebelum ini, dan digabungkan dengan imej Ranger pada bahagian hadapan hingga ke belakang untuk pasaran Australia.

Buat setakat ini, masih tak banyak perincian yang diperoleh untuk model ini termasuk bilakah ia bakal dipasarkan. Ada juga sumber yang mengatakan, model SUV ini adalah pengganti bagi Nissan Patrol generasi kelima yang masih berada di pasaran untuk versi lebih mewah iaitu V8 Y62 Patrol/Armada.

Nissan Note Nismo – first photos of the sportier hatch

In Cars, International News, Nissan / By Paul Tan / 24 July 2014 4:51 pm / 32 comments

Nissan’s Nismo tuning outfit have put their touches on the bread-and-butter Nissan Note hatchback, turning it into the Nissan Note Nismo. Exterior-wise, it gets sportier bumpers, grilles and wheels, while the interior gets sports seats. The little splashes of red around the body looks good, doesn’t it?

Nismo have tweaked the car in terms of powertrain, chassis, tyres, suspension and aerodynamics. Yes, the engine has been tweaked, but we’re not too sure to what extent. The car is supposed to have a 5-speed manual gearbox, so we’re expecting the base engine to be the 1.5 litre normally aspirated four cylinder engine that you normally find in the Note, so we don’t know how far powertrain tweaks can go.

The Nissan Note competes head on with the Honda Jazz, since both cars are B-segment high roof hatchbacks. We’ve previously seen a Nissan Note with trade plates driving around in Malaysia, and ETCM showcased the Nissan Note at last year’s KLIMS13 show, but there hasn’t been any other updates on the possibility of the car coming to Nissan Malaysia showrooms since then.

NISSAN X-TRAIL 2016 IMPUL

Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM) has officially launched the Nissan X-Trail Tuned by Impul, a new offering for those who desire something a little sportier than the standard seven-seater SUV. The Impul X-Trail package is offered for both the 2.5L 4WD and 2.0L 2WD models.

The Impul makeover includes an aerokit made up of newly designed front and rear bumper spoilers, side skirts, door visors, and LED stainless steel kick plates. The 17-inch wheels have also been swapped out for 18-inch Impul Aura SX-50 alloys that get a chrome bronze and gloss black finish. The wheels are wrapped with Continental MaxContact MC5 tyres as well. Additionally, the Impul X-Trail rides 30 mm lower than before thanks to Impul sport springs.

Prices start at RM149,715.05 (OTR with insurance) for the Nissan X-Trail 2.0L 2WD Impul, a premium of RM8,648.04 over the standard 2.0L model (RM141,067.01). The 2.5L 4WD Impul meanwhile, will set you back RM172,516.42 (OTR with insurance), RM8,620.48 more than the standard 2.5L model (RM163,895.94).

However, if you’re looking to purchase the Impul parts individually, the total cost for the whole Impul makeover will amount to RM15,900. The full list of parts and their respective prices are as follows:

• Aerokit (including front and rear bumper spoilers, side skirts) – RM5,300.
• Impul sport springs – RM1,060
• 18-inch Impul Aura SX-50 alloy wheels (set of four) – RM 5,830
• Continental MaxContact MC5 tyres (set of four) – RM2,756
• Door visors – RM424
• LED stainless steel kick plates – RM530

Keep in mind that the Impul package doesn’t involve any mechanical changes under the hood of both X-Trail models. Therefore, the 2.0 litre MR20DD direct injection mill is still good for 144 PS at 6,000 rpm and 200 Nm of torque at 4,400 rpm. As for the 2.5 litre, the QR25DE-k2 engine provides 171 PS at 6,000 rpm and 233 Nm at 4,000 rpm for output numbers. Both engines are paired to Nissan’s Xtronic CVT gearbox.

NISSAN X-TRAIL NISMO KIT

Nissan bringing 14 to the 2016 Tokyo Auto Salon – X-Trail and Serena Nismo, plus a Lolita Lempicka trio

In 2016 Tokyo Auto Salon, Cars, International News, Nissan / By Anthony Lim / 29 December 2015 1:32 pm / 6 comments

Nissan is set to display a large number of customised vehicles at the 2016 Tokyo Auto Salon next month, with no less than 14 specials being assembled for the event. Included in the parade are three vehicles created together with French fashion designer Lolita Lempicka.

Aimed at wow-ing the ladies, the March, Note and Juke Lolita Lempicka Concepts all feature a two-tone white and black exterior, and there’s a possibility that these may see the light of day as a limited edition series, if the Micra LL 1.2L 80 seen previously is any indication.

A slew of Nismo outings are also to be expected – leading that line will be the Serena and X-Trail Nismo variants, which of course get the dressed-up kit treatment. Other Nismo offerings on call will include theNote S and GT-R N-Attack.

The automaker will also be showcasing a number of modified models like the reworked Leaf Aero Style,Sylphy S Touring Edition, X-Trail Mode Premier, Dayz Bolero and Dayz Rider as well an Elgrand Rider Black Line, making for no shortage of options or variations.