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Updated Nissan Pathfinder for Geneva

February 22nd, 2010

Shteph

Nissan has officially announced the presence of an updated Pathfinder at Geneva Auto Show.

The new SUV features a revised front fascia complete with a new hood, redesigned grille, updated headlights and new bumper. V6-powered models receive new badging as well as side molding. New-design 16, 17 and 18-inch wheels are also part of the Pathfinder redesign. Overall, the new Pathfinder grows 80mm.

The Pathfinder’s interior has also been given the once over, focusing heavily on improved quality and more content. The new Pathfinder features all-new door trims, revised switchgear and dials, chrome accents and new seat fabrics. What items remain have been upgraded with higher-quality materials.

A Speed Limiter is now standard on all Pathfinder models, with ESP, rear-view camera and touch-screen navigation all optional.

The Euro-spec Pathfinder offers two diesel engine options, but we expect the Nissan SUV to soldier on in the U.S. with a standard 4.0L V6 and an optional 5.6L V8.

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Tags: Geneva Motor Show, Nissan Pathfinder, updated Pathfinder

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The Hero Comes Back: 2011 Nissan Patrol

February 14th, 2010

Shteph

The reliable off-roader comes back with an upgraded body and a roomier interior, ready to compete with Toyota Land Cruiser. Nissan’s 50-something-year-old biggest SUV is powered by a 5.6-litre V8 engine with VVEL (variable valve event and lift) and DIG (direct injection gasoline), which generate 400hp and 550Nm of torque.

The four-wheel independent suspension, hydraulic brakes, hill start assist or hill descent control make it almost unbreakable, status which was confirmed by the many tests it has been put to. It’s been driven through desert, on rocky surfaces, highways and inner-city traffic. “By the time we came around to adding the new body and interior, we had virtually completed our reliability and durability testing and perfected all of the new technologies”, says chief vehicle engineer, Takashi Fukui. It has been upgraded both to the exterior and to the interior, by offering more space for the second row passengers, generous amounts of leather and high quality materials.

Photos and full details in the press release after the jump.

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Tags: Nissan, Patrol, SUV

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Holly Mother of God! Nissan Joke…Juke.

February 11th, 2010

Shteph

No! No! No! No! Darlings! Fellows! PEOPLE AT NISSAN! What is this?! I can’t take my flipping eyes off of it! Now I get it why you called it Juke, but you were off by a letter. It’s JOKE!

Nissan calls it “part SUV, part sports car” and it is due for debut at the Geneva Motor Show next month before going on sale in Europe and the U.S. later this year. (more…)

Posted in Nissan, SUV, Wacky

Tags: Nissan Juke

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Nissan 370Z black (anniversary) edition

February 5th, 2010

Shteph

Nissan’s Z generation is now in its fourties and how else to celebrate the time-honoured age but by a limited edition? Nissan have created the 370Z Black Edition in just 370 units (I don’t think there is a coincidence about the number of units and the name of the car), which will be sold in Europe as “black edition” and in the US as an anniversary edition. However, both are limited and the price starts at £33,645 for a manually shifted version and go up to £35,045 for an automatic equipped Z car. (more…)

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Tags: Nissan 370Z black edition, Nissan 370Z limited edition

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Nissan GT-R by Varis

February 2nd, 2010

Shteph

We presented about a couple of weeks ago the GT-R tuned by Tommy Kaira. Now it’s time for another Japanese tuner to present its tuning kit for Nissan. Varis has revealed details on the first stage of carbon fiber upgrades for the Nissan GT-R, which will be available in Varis Semi Dry Carbon (VSDC) versions as well as wet carbon.

The kit includes a Varis Front Diffuser priced at $2,740, a Varis Aero Hood priced at $4620 in VSDC or $2845 in wet carbon, a rear diffuser in wet carbon priced at $1,250, side skirts in VSDC priced at $1,250 and a Varis Rear Wing and Trunk Spoiler available in full VSDC or in VSDC with a FRP trunk spoiler priced at $3,350.

I come to think which tuner will be next to prepare a tuning kit for the GT-R.

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Tags: Japanese tuners, Nissan GT-R tuning by Varis, Varis Semi Dry Carbon

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5 new sedans of 2010 to receive tuning kits by Wald International

January 31st, 2010

Shteph

What else could you do to a brand-new luxury sedan, which, on top of all, comes from a respected, high-positioned brand? You make it limited. How? Tuning, baby! And to who else could you confidently hand over a 2011 BMW 7-Series, 2011 Infiniti M / Nissan Fuga (JDM), 2011 Jaguar XJ, Porsche Panamera and the new Rolls Royce, the Ghost, if not to Japanese tuner Wald International? The vaste aggressive tuning kits they have provided so far made the tuner a trustworthy handicrafter. (more…)

Posted in BMW, Infinity, Jaguar, Nissan, Porsche, Tuning

Tags: 2011 BMW 7-Series, 2011 Infiniti M / Nissan Fuga (JDM), 2011 Jaguar XJ, Japanese tuning kits, Porsche Panamera, Rolls Royce Ghost, Wald International tuning

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Nissan Leaf: Perfection on wheels

January 30th, 2010

Shteph

I started to get tired of all the drawback that electric cars come with. Either they had short range, or were two-seaters, not to mention expensive or crazy-looking. It seems that people at Nissan share my opinion so they got to work and revealed to the world the all-electric handsome Leaf. (more…)

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Tags: Electric Cars, electric nissan, Nissan leaf, zero emission cars

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Tommy Kaira at Tokyo Auto Show: Nissan GT-R

January 17th, 2010

Shteph

Japanese tuning firm Tommy Kaira played a bit with Nissan’s baby GT-R and the performance kit looks pretty good: front bumper, spoiler and under diffuser. R35 GT-R comes in Wet Carbon, has at its side new air intakes and side skirts. The car’s wheels are lightweight 20-inch rims finished in carbon black. Rear styling changes include a new wing, diffuser and underspoiler. Some mechanical tweaks were also made to the GT-R, including a high-performance titanium exhaust, sports brakes and a sports suspension kit. However, not a word has been said about the price, but judging this fox’s get-up, it’s gonna worth every penny.

Posted in Nissan, Tuning

Tags: GT-R, Nissan, Tokyo Auto Show, Tommy Kaira, Tuning

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Titan Remains between the Hawk and the Buzzer

January 14th, 2010

Shteph

Titan fans can rest easy now that Nissan Motor Co. announced that it plans to keep the pickup in its lineup. Nissan also said that it will be developing a new range of models in-house. Ever since a deal to team up with Chrysler Group fell apart last year, the Titan’s future had been in limbo. In August, Chrysler and its Italian partner, Fiat S.p.A., threw out plans to share vehicles with Nissan Motor Co., including a pickup, but during he last interview, Nissan’s vicepresident confirmed that the Titan will be built in-house.

A Nissan spokesman had explained that the company was exploring options and is seeking another automaker as a partner. The plan had been for the next-generation Titan to be based on the Dodge Ram pickup and to go on sale in 2012 model year.

Dominique clarified that the next-generation Titan will arrive later than it would have been with Chrysler but no timetable was mentioned. He said that the company would be focusing on a better fuel economy.

Go Titan!

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Tags: Nissan, Titan

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Nissan Wants to Impress Hatchback Lovers with a…Crossover

January 8th, 2010

Shteph

Nissan tries to get Europeans’ mind off boring hatchbacks with its 2011 Juke Crossover, with a design inspired by KIA Qazana concept. Despite the name the Juke is not a fake-out, it’ll go on sale in Europe and slot between the tiny Note and larger Qashqai crossover. Details about powertrain, cost and the like won’t be released until the Geneva Motor Show.

I have my doubts about the potential success of crossovers in this segment, but I’m glad Nissan realizes their biggest problem in Europe is their uninspiring design. Traditionally Nissans are just way too boring, which has hurt their sales tremendously. That, and the lack of economical yet powerful gas AND diesel engines in some models.
This ‘Juke’ however looks like a rejected Peugeot design. And that isn’t a compliment.

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Tags: Crossover, Juke, Nissan

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Seven-seat Nissan Qashqai

April 7th, 2008

Alex

Nissan has released the first official pictures of its new Qashqai+2.Designed in Europe and built in the UK at Nissan’s Sunderland plant, the new model will be unveiled for the first time at the British Motor Show in July.

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Nissan’s secret is revealed

April 4th, 2008

Alex

Nissan’s next Z car will be called the 370Z.That means that under the bonnet of the two-seater coupé is a 3.7-litre V6. This is the same unit as used by Nissan luxury offshoot Infiniti.As a result, the 370Z promises to be quicker and more powerful than the 350Z, with around 325bhp on tap – up from 309bhp.The handsome four-door made its debut at last month’s New York Motor Show (Newsweek, Issue 1,005), and the Z car will share its smart projector-style headlamps, with a row of fashionable LED lights included, too.

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All-New 2009 Nissan Maxima Recaptures Its Place as the True “4-Door Sports Car” Premium Performance Sedan

April 1st, 2008

Alex

The 2009 Nissan Maxima, which makes its world debut at the 2008 New York International Auto Show, marks a return to the longtime Nissan flagship sedan’s roots as a commanding 4-door sports car – a vehicle that is unique in both appearance and driving feel, with renewed relevance for today’s active and ambitious sedan buyers. In other words, the Maxima is back.

The all-new 2009 Maxima will be offered as two well-equipped models, Maxima 3.5 S and Maxima 3.5 SV, and is scheduled to arrive at Nissan dealers nationwide in early summer 2008.

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2009 Nissan GT-R ready for preorder

February 7th, 2008

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Japanese car manufacturer, Nissan, announced more pricing details for its highly anticipated GT-R and declared that it is available for preorder.

The 480hp coupe will start at a price of $69.850 for the base model and can be ordered at 691 certified Nissan dealers across America ( a list with all the dealers is available at www.nissanusa.com) .

The premium version of the car starts at $71.900, although it is not at all more powerful than the standard version. It does however have standard side curtain airbags, heated seats and a Bose Premium Audio System, complete with 2 subwoofers and 3 extra speakers.

The 2009 Nissan GT-R will actually be present in showrooms across America starting June. (more…)

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Tags: Nissan, Nissan GT-R

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