Nissan has revealed details of a new modification of the compact model Micra, which is called DIG-S Turbo. The car is powered by a turbocharged version of the standard 1.2-liter three-cylinder engine, which also offers a model. The unit is equipped with supercharger and direct injection system, as power is 98k.s. and the maximum torque is 142Nm. Actually it is the characteristics of the 1.5-liter engine. The new 1.2-liter turbocharged engine is mated to a five-speed manual transmission and start / stop system. It Micra DIG-S Turbo a speed of 180 km/h, while spending an average of only 4.1l/100km. and emits only 95 gr/km CO2 emissions. The premiere of the Nissan Micra DIG-S Turbo will be held on the upcoming Geneva Motor Show, but sales in Europe will start this summer. Pipsqueak will be available only in version with five doors and three trim levels.

About the exhibition in Geneva in March, Nissan have prepared a very interesting concept two-seater sports car. She was named ESFLOW and is equipped with the same powertrain as electric Leaf. The impressive two-seater with aggressive design and all aluminum chassis is able to accelerate from 0-100 km/h for less than 5 sec and distance traveled with fully charged batteries is over 240 km/h. The concept is equipped with two electric motors, energy which is supplied by a set of lithium-ion batteries. From Nissan say they are optimized torque and not use its full potential to ensure stability and control of the car. More details on Nissan Esflow Concept will be announced after its official premiere in Geneva is currently no mention of production.

The compact crossover Nissan Rogue, which was introduced on the market in 2007, went through the obligatory facelift in the middle of its life cycle. The model is obtained as cosmetic changes and improved comfort and more extensive equipment. Rogue Facelift with new grille, more aggressive bumpers, revised front and rear spoiler and chrome strips on both sides of the cabin. Other tweaks are new wheels and additional protection under the bumpers. The crossover will continue to offer performance levels in S and SV, but add to it and the special S Krom Edition, which adds a sporty car. At last there are different front grille, rear bumper ends of the exhaust system and rims. The engine of the Nissan Rogue remains the same 2.5-liter power 170 h.p., it is combined with a gearbox Xtronic CVT. It was through the latter and the presence of low resistance tires, the model boasts lower fuel consumption and harmful emissions.

The Austrian tuning firm Koenigseder presented a new styling and a performance package for the Nissan GT-R, giving more and more extravagant transmission power of the car. Under the hood of the Nissan GT-R is modified ECU-it and air filter was replaced with sports and the exhaust system is entirely new to Akrapovic. These changes have led to increased power of 3.8-liter V6 engine to 580 h.p. under the standard 485 h.p. The increased productivity has improved quite normal dynamics of the GT-R, as in Koenigseder not disclosed how many seconds the car accelerates from 0-100 km/h and what maximum speed development, but argue that shoots from 0-200 km/h for 9.8 sec. The bodykit, which Koenigseder made for Nissan GT-R includes an additional front spoiler bumper, modified aprons and a new rear diffuser. Austrians also offer a model of the KW suspension and 21-inch wheels, tires dressed with Yokohama Advan Sport.

The colleagues from Autoblog.com had advance information about the model of the 2012 Nissan GT-R, according to which the vehicle will have a standard with 500 h.p. and torque of its engine will be increased to 600Nm. For now, however it is not known nothing about GT-R 2012, but according to experts, 3.8-liter V6 engine will be replaced, but it will be made many improvements that will lead to increase its productivity. From Autoblog.com also argue that the Nurburgring in Germany is already conducting tests with a prototype Nissan GT-R 2012 and the disclosure of more details about the model is expected in early 2011.

Spread information from Nissan, in September that the company will introduce the European market diesel models modification of Murano, which will join this gasoline, relying on 3.5-liter V6 engine with 253 h.p. Contrary to expectations, however, diesel Murano will be powered by a new engine of Renault-Nissan, which is trilitrov and as already revealed will be used by some models of Infiniti and updates Pathfinder and Navara. Diesel Nissan Murano will be equipped with an improved version of the 2.5-liter dCi engine company that has received many modern technologies and meet the environmental standards Euro5. The engine generates power 190 h.p. and its maximum torque of 450 Nm achieved.

By the Japanese company Nissan released first teaser of their new compact crossover, Juke, which is developed on the concept Qazana, presented at last year’s exhibition in Geneva. Information from the media, distributed by Nissan, it is clear that the vehicle will be fully disclosed on February 10, his debut before the general public is scheduled for March, during the exhibition in Geneva, and its sales in Europe will start in autumn. According to the British edition in CAR Magazine, Nissan Juke will initially be offered only with front-wheel drive to, but at a later stage will appear and version 4×4. The production model will be carried out even in the company’s British plant in Sunderland, where he assembled Qashqai and Note. It is certain that the compact crossover will be equipped with all-new 1.5-liter turbodiesel engine that will be offered with different capacities, but by Nissan has confirmed rumors that in 2013. will be introduced and fully electric version of the Juke.

With its concept V2G, the Japanese company Nissan has managed to win the prestigious competition Design Challenge, held during the motor show in Los Angeles. The theme of this year’s competition was “Youthmobile 2030, the remaining five contenders for the trophy – Audi eOra / eSpira, GM Car Hero, Mazda Sauga, Honda Helix and Toyota LINK. The jury, which involved experts from different areas of the design industry, chose the winner Nissan V2G, as the concept is the most innovative and yet offers the real solution for the design of the future. The design is quite extravagant and very interesting, and got all eyes on it. Really the car will not enter in serial production soon, or never, but this is really one different point of vie for Japanese company.

Exactly 40 years ago, on October 22, 1969 th, the light of day appear first Z-model of Nissan, which was sold under the brand name Datsun. 240Z bearing, relying on 2.4-liter engine with a power 150 h.p. To commemorate the anniversary, the company will release a special version of the last heir to the Datsun 240Z – Nissan 370Z. The car is equipped with a sport package, more powerful brakes, unique 19-inch wheels and limited slip differential. The interior of the vehicle is the anniversary with red leather seats and interior panels of the doors the same color, inscriptions “40th Anniversary” and armchairs in pads and a center console, steering wheel and gear lever are hand lined with red thread. The engine of the Nissan 370Z 40th Anniversary is the standard model – 3.7-liter V6. In Japan the price of the car jubilee will begin on 4 483 500 yen which is around 33 400 euros.

Nissan accounted for a number of impressive sports models bearing, Z. Each of them has a rear-wheel drive, has a modern design and performance of the road. The new Nissan 370Z is also such a model. It is equipped with 3.7-liter VQ37HR V6 engine with a power of 332 hp It is equipped with six-speed transmission. The standard version of two-seater looks practically perfect in every respect. Eibach tuning specialists are of the opinion, however, always be better and therefore be addressed by adjustments to the new Nissan 370Z. They create a package that can improve the dynamics of the car. Eibach is currently one of the companies that are authorized to construct components for racing cars in Formula 1. Her team applied the same technology and the production of cars from its own catalog. This is true for the new Nissan 370Z. By Eibach suspension have improved the car. Are equipped with springs so Pro-Kit Performance, that lower center of gravity of the model, which in turn optimizes its management.
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