Here’s a look at the upcoming 2011 Nissan Roque. This crossover will come in both FWD and 4WD configurations along with three different trim levels including S, SV and S Krom Edition. Outside, the car will have a new front fascia and grille, fresh and rear spoilers, a new side door guard that uses a chrome finish, new front and rear tire deflectors and a chrome finish for the license plate support. According to the company, the 2011 Nissan Rogue will make its public debut at the 23rd annual Z Car Convention in Nashville and will hit the market starting next month. More»
Nissan North America’s executive vice president, Carlos Tavares, has announced that the Nissan Leaf will be launched in the US market in December 2010. The Leaf’s battery pack will be covered by an 8-year or a 100,000-mile warranty. The electric car will first launch in California, Washington, Oregon, Arizona and Tennessee. Following that initial wave, the eco-friendly car will be sent to Texas and Hawaii in January 2011. Next up will be North Carolina, Florida, Georgia, Washington DC, Virginia, Maryland, South Carolina and Alabama in April 2011. And finally, the rest of the nation will see their Leafs beginning in the fall of 2011. [AutoBlog Green]
Nissan has announced the U.S. pricing for its 2011 Versa sedan and hatchback models. The MSRP for the entry-level Versa 1.6 sedan is $9,990, while the 2011 Versa 1.8S 6MT hatchback retails for $13,520, while the 1.6 4AT sedan is priced at $12,240. The 2011 Nissan Versa offered with four types of transmission and some of the newly added features include an in-dash 6-disc CD player for the Sedan 1.8S, Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), a low-cost Navigation/Satellite Package plus XM Satellite Radio and XM NavTraffic. [Cars Modified]
Nissan has received 19,000 pre-orders for the LEAF all-electric vehicle, making it sold out for this year. The demand has exceeded expectations and the company may have to temporarily stop taking reservations. For your info, the pre-order for the LEAF began in April 2010 in the U.S. and Japan. This medium-size hatchback comfortably seats five adults and has a range of more than 160km (100 miles) to satisfy real-world consumer requirements. The Nissan LEAF will be launched in North America, Europe, and Japan in late 2010. [EcoGeek]
Nissan has announced the availability of their new 370Z Roadster in South Africa. To refresh your memory, this convertible car is equipped with a 3.7-liter V6 engine that develops 245kW and 363Nm of torque. The engine itself is coupled to either a seven-speed automatic or a six-speed manual gearbox. In terms of performance, the car is able to accelerate from 0-100km/h in just 5.5 seconds with a top speed of 250km/h. Prices will include a 3-year/90,000km Service Plan and 3-year/100,000km Warranty. More»
Nissan USA has started taking pre-orders for the all-electric LEAF. For your info, the “LEAF” is an acronym for Leading, Environmentally Friendly, Affordable, Family car. It is a medium-size hatchback that comfortably seats five adults and has a range of more than 160km (100 miles) to satisfy real-world consumer requirements. The Nissan LEAF will be launched in North America, Europe, and Japan in late 2010. [Nissan USA]
