This He Competitors Nissan Juke

Nissan Juke popularity until recently shocked many. With the look of a 'strange' , Nissan Juke managed to hook the attention of auto enthusiasts the world . 

South Korean car manufacturer was aware of it and bring the opponent to the Nissan Juke . The fifth largest automobile manufacturer in South Korea is scheduled to present a rival to Nissan Juke at the Geneva Motor Show to be held next March . 

This car was named Ssangyong XIV -1 concept . This compact crossover is still a concept car but it is a form of approaching the concept of bulk products . For, say that the fate of Ssangyong Ssangyong XIV -1 concept is not only going to end just a concept car only, but also planned to be mass produced . 

XIV -1 Ssangyong concept that has actually been shown Ssangyong last year in Frankfurt and is scheduled to go to the dealership in 2013. This car will be targeted to attack the European car market . A source told Auto Express at Ssangyong said that Ssangyong will be playing with a TIDA and five- door concept . According to estimates , when mass produced later , this car will be sold at prices ranging from 14,000 pounds . (Source : detikOto )

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Nissan and Mitsubishi in cooperation built minicar

Nissan Motor Co. and Mitsubishi Motors Corp. has agreed to set up a joint venture that will focus on planning and product development of miniature cars. This step is a continuation of their agreement in December 2010.

"This is a collaboration to expand the scope of cooperation between the two companies", Nissan said, as quoted Autoevolution, Monday, May 23, 2011.

However, this joint venture will face a challenge from Toyota Motor Corp. has also announced the entry in the mini car market at the beginning of this year.

Unfortunately, Nissan does not mention details about this project. However, the news developed, Nissan and Mitsubishi will begin producing this mini car in 2013.

Nissan predicts in the near future minicar segment will increase and reach half of the market share. In the past year, 20 percent backed by Nissan's minicar sales.

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Nissan Almera / Sunny

Sub Compact Sedan 1500 - 1600cc

Nissan will launch a re-sub-compact sedan with a capacity of 1500 - 1600cc, in India will be named Almera, while in China will be called the Nissan Sunny.

Developed from the same platform with the Nissan Micra (March). For the Indian market will use the 1600cc engine Gasoline & 1500 CRD turbodiesel.

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Nissan Quest (Elgrand) 2011

In connection with the entry of Nissan Elgrand rumors going by the latest 3500cc Nissan car manufacturers in Indonesia, let's us peek at a glance how the twin Elgrand report test results in the United States is the Nissan Quest 3.5 by hand Insideline.

Nissan Quest and the Elgrand is a car the same, only the Quest has a slightly different exterior shape with the Elgrand, especially for front & rear lights.

INTERIOR:

Interior Quest is described as a large space with an atmosphere of warmth. Regular shape, such as wood ornament is convincing and the available leather seating combine traditionally throughout the cabin. The control panel has a design center and logical order.

The driver of the Quest was not necessary to shift from his chair to reach the far right side dash to push the button. (Quest = LEFT steering wheel) Shifter is on the dashboard.

The instrument panel is also intuitively placed and laid out with crisp, white gauges on a black background.

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION:

Quest 3500cc V6 engine produces 260 hp at 6,000 rpm * and 344 Nm at 4400 rpm, front-wheel (FWD). Fuel consumption is claimed to 1:7.6 to 1:10.1 for the city and outer city.

Acceleration 0-60 mph (0-96 km / h) is said to be achieved in 8 tick (according to the Nissan U.S.). The machine was coupled with 6 speed CVT transmission .

*)in the U.S. Quest Spec

Steering wheel & SUSPENSION:

Nissan Quest wheel system is a combination of hydraulic and electric motors which rotate the electro hydraulic pump. Impression wheel driving assessed in a natural, both from its weight, and assessed precision and steady.

Quest suspension consists of MacPherson Strut front wheel and Multi-Links to the rear wheels. Quest suspension performance is very steady and not swing at high speed.

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Test Report Juke; Newest Crossover from Nissan

Rumored that the new crossover from Nissan is going to go through official channels ATPM, let us peek a little test reportnya by a media in the UK (honestjohn):

First Response, Crossover is very comfortable to drive, responsive and dings wheel suspension is quite comfortable, equipped with several options such as the 1.6 NA engine, 1.6 DIG-T and the turbodiesel 1.5 DCI. 

But Gasoline Normal aspirated 1600cc engine with dual injector (Dual Injection) appear disappointing, as it is considered quite noisy and short gear ratios so that when used in cruise mode the engine turns into a bit high. Juke has a wheelbase 2.530mm, 4.135mm length, width of 1.765mm, 1.765mm and height. Juke also adopted the technology Nissan Dynamic Control System, an integrated control system with display module that allows the driver to set the fashion aspects of driving and also to control the air conditioning system. 

Also there are 3 modes MAP option to the ECU (Engine Control Unit) is Normal, Sport & Eco whereby each MAP has a character Throttle / Torque / CVT shifting and steering characteristics are different. 

ENGINE: 1.6 Machine T-DIG (Gasoline Direct Injection - Turbo) produces 190 Bhp with 240 Nm of torque from low rpm. 

Fuel consumption is claimed 1:15.7 * and CO2 emissions of 175 gr / km in 4WD mode. to 4x2 mode fuel consumption is claimed 1:17.3 * and 159 g / km. 

While Normal aspirated version produces 117 Bhp 1600cc with the constitutional claims of fuel in 1:18.9 * with CO2 emissions of 147 g / km. 5-speed automatic transmission

And to 1500cc turbodiesel engine consumes fuel at 1:23.4 * and CO2 emissions of 134 g / km. With abundant torque of 240 Nm makes good initial traction and the engine works by relaxing Pls cruising on the highway.

*) claim the Nissan PRO: Model of the Radical, the seats are comfortable for 4 people, 1.6 engine DIG-T Impressive as well as a good 1500cc turbodiesel engine. CONS: small trunk, 4WD version only version with CVT transmission, small rear window.

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