New Nissan Cars for Sale 2009 and 2010
Nissan has an exciting range of new Nissan cars, vans, 4x4's and Suv's launching in 2009 and 2010. Have a look now at our range of new cars for sale;
Nissan Leaf
NISSAN UNVEILS "LEAF" - THE WORLD'S FIRST ELECTRIC CAR DESIGNED FOR AFFORDABILTY AND REAL WORLD REQUIREMENTS
- ...will be pure electric, a customer will never have to pay for gas again!
- ...won’t have any tail-pipe emissions because it has no tail pipe.
- ...is a compelling alternative and affordable car; will be priced as a C-segment car
- ...family and friends focused and will seat 5 passengers in its roomy interior.
- ...fun to drive you can even get a speeding ticket on the motorway (though we don’t encourage it)!
- ...will charge in less time than a night’s sleep.
- ...can go 100 miles (160kms) on a single charge. About 80 % of motorists globally drive less than 100 miles (160kms) – the range of the Nissan EV – on average. Can get you where
- ...you want to go in the course of a day.
- ...Why LEAF? Leaves purify the air and LEAF purifies mobility.
And
- ...will cost less in maintenance than today’s cars do.
- ...will have IT Connectivity, premium audio, navi system, etc.
- ...will have an advanced lithium-ion battery.
- ...will be eligible for tax break in some countries, plus other potential local incentives.
- ...will have pre AC function to cool or warm interior when you unplug and drive away.
- ...can charge during off-peak times (when off-peak rates are in place) to save you even more money.
- ...will drive and handle like a C-segment vehicle.
- ...convenient, easy, and has all the amenities, comfort and safety features Nissan customers have come to expect.
Plugging In
- Home charging for our electric vehicles requires a standard 220 volt line.
- 220 volt power for EV charging is already available in most homes and businesses around the world
- Home charging will provide a “full tank” in 8 hours.
- Nissan is working to foster the development of quick-charging, which takes about 26 minutes, the average length of time spent at a fast-food restaurant.
- Electric charging offers a cost advantage of roughly 85% vs. Petrol
Zero-Emission Mobility
- Pure electric transportation is the only way to achieve zero-emission mobility.
- Nissan EVs will be on the roads late next year and will be mass marketed to consumers globally in 2012.
- The Renault-Nissan Alliance is working with communities, utility companies and all levels of government to help make zero emissions a reality around the world.
- Globally, the Renault-Nissan Alliance has announced strategic partnerships to promote EVs in Ireland, Israel, Monaco, Japan, Portugal, China, Ireland, Switzerland, France, the U.K. in total almost 30 partnerships
- Nissan and NEC have entered into a joint venture – Automotive Energy Supply Corp. – to mass produce advanced lithium-ion batteries. SOP started in Zama plant in Spring this year. Production capacity is 65 000 units a year
- EVs aren’t new to Nissan. Nissan introduced its first electric car in 1947: the Tama. In the 1990’s Nissan introduced 3 EVs: the Prairie and Altra EV some of which are still running in California; and in 2000: the Hypermini. We even had an EV test vehicle at the North Pole for 6 years from 2000.
- Nissan EV’s production will start in autumn of 2010 in Oppama plant. Production capacity will be 50K units / year
- In the US, the vehicle assembly plant in Smyrna will have the capacity to build 150,000 zero-emissions vehicles a year and the new plant will have an annual capacity of 200,000 batteries.
- EV Lithium battery production for the recently announced Sunderland and Portugal Plants has a projected capacity of 60,000 units each.
NISSAN LEAF Specs
| Dimensions |
|
| Length: |
4445 mm |
| Width: |
1770 mm |
| Height : |
1550 mm |
| Wheelbase: |
2700 mm |
| Performance |
|
| Driving range over: |
160km/100miles (US LA4 mode) |
| Max speed (km/h): |
over 140km/h (over 90mph) |
| Motor |
|
| Type: |
AC motor |
| Max power (kW): |
80kW |
| Max torque (Nm): |
280Nm |
| Battery |
|
| Type: |
laminated lithium-ion battery |
| Total capacity (kWh): |
24 |
| Power output (kW): |
over 90 |
| Energy density (Wh/kg): |
140 |
| Power density (kW/kg): |
2.5 |
| Number of modules: |
48 |
| Charging times: |
quick charger DC 50kW (0 to 80%): less than 30 min; home-use AC200V charger: less than 8 hrs |
| Battery layout: |
Under seat & floor |
Further information: www.nissan-zeroemission.com
Links to video footage for new Nissan Leaf
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAxEiecu040
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvMDj0CzPi8&feature=channel
New Nissan Murano
The all-new Murano will build on the success of the existing model by offering more style, more refinement, improved performance and greater interior comfort and space.
One of the most distinctive models on the market, the current Murano has carved itself a position as a dynamic and striking crossover which represents a real alternative to road-based SUVs.
The new model continues that trend, thanks to its unique mix of strength, security and all-wheel drive reassurance normally found in an SUV, combined with the dynamic performance and striking appearance of a sporty passenger car.
Externally the second generation Murano shares obvious DNA with the original and the signature upswept rear side window line is retained, but taken altogether the changes are comprehensive: indeed, every body panel is different.
Inside, there is greater comfort and refinement - particularly for rear passengers - as well as more equipment and a greater sense of travelling in “business class”.
Murano continues to be powered by Nissan’s familiar 3.5-litre VQ engine which has been revised to offer improved performance. Now developing 265PS and 325Nm (240Ib ft) of torque, the 24 valve twin cam V6 provides better performance against the stop watch… and at the fuel pumps.
Improvements have also been made to the Murano’s Xtronic CVT transmission, which represents a major evolution of the technology. Extensively re-engineered with a 20 per cent reduction in friction losses, the new CVT improves fuel economy at the same time as improving shift speeds and responsiveness.
And Murano will be the first model in Nissan’s European range to be available with the company’s Scratch Shield Paint which protects the exterior from marks and scratches typically sustained in everyday life.
The paint repairs the marks thanks to a newly developed highly elastic resin that helps prevent the scratches from damaging the base layer paint.
Nissan GTR – Spring 2009
The new Nissan GT-R may well be the most accomplished and technologically advanced high performance car ever made. Like previous versions of the legendary race-winning GT-R, the latest model is a showcase for Nissan’s engineering talents
New GTR At a glance
- 3.8 litre twin turbo V6 Engine
- Maximum Power – 480 brake horse power
- Top speed – 310km / hour
- 3.5 secs to reach 100km /h
- Advanced four-wheel drive system that continuously adjusts torque front-to-rear (and vice versa) depending on dynamic needs
- Stability Traction control
- 15 inch cross drilled Brembo brake discs
- Six-speed Twin clutch sequential shift gearbox
- Multi-functional instrument display designed in tandem with the makers of Sony Playstation Gran Turismo game
- G-force meter in the instrument display, showing both lateral and transverse forces
Spring 2009 will see the introduction of the already much acclaimed vehicle to the Irish Market which will be available for sale from EP Mooney’s on the Longmile Road - Ireland’s only official Nissan GTR dealer.
Nissan 370Z: More agile, more compact, more enjoyable
– New Nissan 370Z continues the bloodline of previous Zs by offering an authentic sports car experience, with enhanced performance and handling thanks to its more compact dimensions and attention to weight-saving –
In the first full redesign of the iconic Nissan Z since its re-introduction in 2003, the new 370Z now sports a shorter wheelbase, greater use of lightweight body materials, new engine with more horsepower and a new 7-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters, as well as the world’s first synchronized down/up shift rev control system for the manual transmission.
But to get the full measure of the new model, now designated the Nissan 370Z, one need look no farther than the subtle upswept line of the new rear quarter window. Quintessentially Z, the window is reminiscent of the original 1970 240Z – a car that revolutionised the sports car world with its unique combination of performance, style and, especially, value. The new 370Z continues this philosophy, offering accessible performance, true sportscar handling and athletic, agile design.
“The fresh character of the Nissan 370Z is immediately apparent in the crisp new exterior design, which is sportier yet still immensely identifiable as a Z,” said Pierre Loing, Nissan’s European Vice President for Product Planning. “The new 370Z builds on the best features of both the first and last generations Z–cars – respectful but not retro, simple yet sophisticated, and unmistakeably Z.”
Nissan Pixo – Summer 2009
With oil prices fluctuating in a volatile global market and governments worldwide agreeing to set ever lower targets for emissions from all sources, the arrival of the PIXO underlines Nissan’s commitment to providing affordable, urban transport which is efficient in terms of consumption and emissions. Its arrival on the Nissan range complements the Micra, Note and Tiida, giving the company a strong, diverse selection of compact, spacious and efficient cars which are well equipped for the reality of modern urban driving.
New Nissan Pixo – At a glance
- Five doors, four seats
- 3.56m long, 2.36m wheelbase
- 1.0 litre three cylinder petrol engine delivering
- Band A vehicle - 103 g/km C02 emissions
- €104 annual road tax
- 4.6 litres / 100km (61.4 mpg)
- Manual & Auto Options
Nissan Cube Comes To Europe
The All-New Third Generation Cube’s Asymmetrical Design and Lounge-Style Interior Provide Unexpected Charm and Witty Functionality.
The CUBE will go on sale in the primary markets of Western Europe in late 2009. Already an icon in its home market of Japan, the new Cube has been developed as a global model and from early next year, will also go on sale in North America.
Characterised by its rounded-off squared dimensions, it’s easy to see how Cube got its name. Boasting bags of character, Cube also sports an asymmetric rear design, with a wrap-around window at the rear on the passenger side, and a pillar on the driver’s side, giving a distinctive, striking design signature which is carried over from the previous generation of Cube.
More than just unique geometry, however, the new 2009 Nissan Cube is also conceived as a totally different take on an automobile – a car that doesn’t want to be defined as a car. “Combining unique design with true spaciousness and a warm personality, Cube will have a unique place on the market,” said Simon Thomas, Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing for Nissan in Europe. “Cube is a vehicle that people of all ages can fall in love with, even if they’re not normally interested in cars.”
Nissan GT-R Proto
The spiritual successor to the legendary Skyline GT-R. Successive generations of the GT-R
have consistently pursued this vision of ultimate driving pleasure. The design language of
the GT-R PROTO is expressed by a distinctive body-style that communicates pure performance
and functionality. The form of the GT-R PROTO instantly expresses its purpose and potiential,
but in a way that is unique to this iconic car.
Nissan Zaroot
Nissan's vision of how sporty SUVs could look in the future. It combines traditional SUV values
- and a serious off-road ability - with futuristic, sporty, stylying that marks it out as something different.
Two new concept vehicles for Europe
Nissan Europe presented two bold and innovative concept cars at the 2006 Geneva Motor Show.
The Geneva Motor Show saw the world premiere of the Nissan Terranaut, a 4x4 vehicle which is intended
for explorers and those customers with a spirit of adventure who want to travel to the extreme corners
of the globe. While, at the other extreme is the Pivo battery-powered city car, first seen at the Tokyo
Motor Show in October 2005, which has been designed to serve customers who want freedom and mobility
in the busiest of urban environments.
The Terranaut was conceived to serve as a mobile working environment for scientists, geologists,
archaeologists or other adventurers who travel to the most challenging environments on the planet
either for their work - or pleasure.
The Nissan Terranaut
Its cabin is designed to accommodate three people - a driver, a passenger and, in the rear, where
a scientist or specialist is well served with a computer console, as well as communication and
analysis equipment to support them in their work.
A creation of London-based Nissan Design Europe, the overriding theme behind the concept is one of
function. Project leader Felipe Roo Clefas, Assistant Chief Designer, NDE, says: �Terranaut has been
designed for observation and communication in all four corners of the world.�
To accommodate the laboratory area within the cabin, the co-pilot's side of the car has just one door,
while the other side has a pair of swing doors and no central B-pillar. By hinging the doors at the
front and rear respectively, ingress and egress is made easy.
Nineteen-inch wheels are covered by tyres specially constructed for Terranaut by Goodyear. Puncture
proof, they function as conventional road tyres when the vehicle is being driven on metalled roads but,
by changing air pressure, transform themselves into chunky off-road tyres.
Inside the vehicle, the spherical science laboratory dominates the entire cabin area behind the two
front seats. A single revolving seat with an integrated computer keyboard is situated beneath the glass
roof dome and gives the scientist complete 360-degree access to the various workstations found in Terranaut.
At the other end of the scale, the Pivo examines the future potential of the electric vehicle in a city
environment. It is powered by a Nissan-developed high performance Compact Lithium-ion battery and Nissan's
own electric Super Motor.
Nissan's design team in Japan has been able to develop an extremely compact body to give Pivo the perfect
footprint for the city. Although just 2,700mm from bumper to bumper, Pivo will seat three in comfort, with
the driver placed centrally and ahead of the two passengers in the rear of the cabin. Thanks to its narrow
width - just 1,600 mm - it can be squeezed down busy streets and parked almost anywhere with ease.
The Nissan Pivo
But Pivo's pi�ce de r�sistance lies in its cabin which, as its names implies, pivots through 360 degrees
and means you'll never have to reverse again: Pivo can be driven straight into a parking slot and, once
the body has been swivelled around to face the opposite direction, driven straight out again.
The egg-shaped revolving body has other benefits. The tall, electrically-powered sliding doors, for example,
make ingress and egress easy with little or no chance for bumped heads while �see-through' pillars and
Nissan's Around View Monitor mean that blind spots are all but eliminated.
Cameras mounted on the outside of each A-pillar relay an accurate picture of the surroundings to screens
within the pillars turning them into virtual windows. More cameras mounted at both ends and on both sides
of the car allows the Around View Monitor to generate a 360-degree view of the car's surroundings on a
dashboard monitor. An innovative image processing technique converts these images into a single bird's-eye view.
�When creating these two concepts, our objective was to explore the ultimate diversity of consumer needs.
And, in common with the entire Nissan range, they have been created to provide drivers with an experience
that goes beyond mere transportation. Both are built on Nissan's key strengths: the capability to scrutinise
specific consumer needs and the power to deliver the best of technology,�
said Carlos Tavares, Executive Vice President, Product Planning and Corporate Strategy, Nissan Motor Limited.