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Nissan, a major Japanese Automotive Manufacturer will roll out its new hatchback, the Nissan Micra in India, soon. The expected date of launch is reported as either June or July 2010.

Nissan plans to introduce this small hatchback model in the Indian market, in co-operation with Renault.

The Automotive Company has just build a manufacturing plant in Chennai, together with Renault, as an attempt for this launch. Nissan has also put in 4,500 crore rupees for the same.

The Nissan Plant is estimated to have a yearly production capacity of cars as 4 lacs unit. However, the company has decided to turn out only 2 lacs cars as of now. Known as Nissan March in the Japanese market, the Nissan Micra in India is expected to be one of the seven new models due for introduction in the Indian Market by 2014 or 2015.

Other models due to roll out in India are Nissan Murano in SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle) segment, Nissan Qashqai, Nissan ULC, Nissan Pixo and Nissan 370Z.

Nissan Micra, coming out in six variations with options for 2 diesel and 4 petrol engines will also feature both manual and automatic transmission.

The petrol deviations will be available in two engine choices of 1.2L, 1240cc petrol engine delivering a power of 80PS as well as the 1.4L, 1386cc petrol engine with 88PS of power.

Nissan outstandingly designed with revolutionary expertise and superior features has dual tone interiors, dual tone dashboard as well as highly developed instrument panel, thus making it a very classy car.

The Micra would also offer other superior features as well as the safety features often seen in finest sedan models. The safety features offered are Dual Front Airbags, Antilock Brake System with Electronic Brake-Force Distribution, Anti-Skid System and more.

Nissan Petrol Variant

The 1.2L, 1240cc petrol engine featuring MPFI (Multi Point Fuel Injection) system and manual transmission gearbox delivers fine performance and acceleration. The car is expected to go beyond the 100kmph mark in only 13.5 seconds, providing a top speed of 167kmph.

The car offers mileage of approximately 13.5kmpl in city and 18.6kmpl mileage on highway. It also generates a maximum power of 80PS at 5200rpm with 110Nm of maximum torque at 3600rpm.

Then again the other variant equipped with the same engine featuring automatic transmission gearbox will offer a mileage of12kmpl for the city and 16.5kmpl mileage on highway. It will also deliver lower acceleration, with the car overcoming the 100kmph mark in 17.9 seconds to reach the estimated premium speed of 145kmph.

Nissan Micra, a small hatchback stylish to look at have elegant front and stylish headlamps and fog lamps positioned alongside its grille in the front. It also features body colour bumper, Body-colour door mirrors, Sporty Bumpers, Alloy Wheels, Silver finish Door Handles, Tinted Front Headlamps Covers or more.

The car can easily accommodate five people. The exterior dimensions of Nissan Micra are –length 3,719mm, width 1,660mm, height 1,580mm, claiming a wheelbase of 2430mm. Meanwhile, each and every four wheels of this car will be filled with puncture resistant tubeless radial tyres with size of 165/70R14 and 185/50R16.

The interior features of the vehicle that offer the much required ease also include power windows, power steering, leather covered gear knob, Digital Clock, Tachometer, Front and Rear Door Pockets, Front and Rear Cup Holders as well as Leather Upholstery.

The different variants of Nissan Micra petrol models are Nissan Micra XE, Nissan Micra XE Plus, Nissan Micra XL and Nissan Micra XV.

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The classy and luxurious Nissan Teana XL comes in a royal shape and moves smoothly delivering good speed. The vehicle was assembled in Japan.

The model equipped with 2.5L 179.6bhp V6, VQ engine delivers maximum power of 182 PS @ 6,000 rpm as well as maximum torque at 23.2 kgm@ 4,400rpm.

The 2496cc engine features 6 cylinders with 4 valves per cylinder. The Fuel supply system for the engine is EFI- Electronic Fuel Injection. The petrol engine featuring a 70 litre fuel tank reports a mileage of 5.8 kmpl in the city, while that in highway is estimated 8.5kmpl.

It also claims a manual suspension system. It features Independent strut suspension in the front and Multi – link independent suspension at the rear. Meanwhile, the power steering featured is also fitted with an Electronic Assisted Rack and Pinion gear. The turning radius or wheel base is said to be 5.4m.

The front brake comes in Ventilated Discs type, while the rear brakes are Disc type. Compliant with Emission Norm Euro IV, Nissan Teana XL has 16 inch Alloy wheel, estimating a 16X 6.5J wheel size.

Having four doors, the car can accommodate 5 people. Other offered interior functions include Air Conditioner/ Heater, Adjustable Steering Column, Tachometer, Electronic Multi-Trip meter, Fabric upholstery, Leather Steering Wheel, Glove Compartment, Digital Clock, Outside Temperature Display, Cigarette Lighter as well as digital odometer.

The model does not concede on safety. It offers first-rate safety features such as Child Safety locks, Anti-Theft Alarm, Driver/ Passenger Airbag, Day & Night as well as Passenger Side Rear View Mirror, Halogen Headlamps, Seat Belt Warning and Door Ajar Warning.

Other safety features provided are keyless entry, tyre pressure monitor, Engine Immobiliser, crash sensor, Side Impact/ Front Impact Beams, Traction control and Adjustable seats.

The vehicle also comes fitted with numerous exterior features. They are Adjustable Headlights, Fog Lights-front and rear, Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirrors, Electric folding rear view mirror, Rear Sensing Wiper, Rear Window Wiper, Rear Window Washer and Rear Window Defogger.

The car also accommodates Alloy Wheels, Tinted Glass, Rear Spoiler, Sun Roof, Moon Roof as well as Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicators.

Finally, not to forget are the awesome entertainment features fitted in the Nissan Teana. They range from CD player, Radio to Audio System Remote Control and Speakers-both front and rear.

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