Nissan North America has announced pricing on the 2010 Nissan Altima, which features fresh exterior styling, refined interior treatments and a host of technology enhancements to its navigation and entertainment systems. The 2010 Nissan Altima is available in a choice of three modes – Nisan Altima Sedan, Nissan Altima Coupe and Nissan Altima Hybrid, and a choice of two gas power plants – the 175 hp 2.5-liter inline 4-cylinder and 270 hp 3.5-liter V6 engine, as well as the 198 hp hybrid powertrain that mates a specialized version of Nissan’s QR25 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine and standard electronically controlled CVT with an advanced electric drive motor/generator.
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Nissan North America has announced pricing for the 2010 Nissan Murano crossover SUV, which is currently on sale at Nissan dealers nationwide. The 2010 Nissan Murano is available in a choice of front-wheel drive or with an Intuitive All-Wheel Drive system and in a choice of three trim levels – S, SL and LE. All models feature Nissan’s proven 265 hp 3.5-liter V6 engine and Nissan’s Xtronic CVT™ (Continuously Variable Transmission). A new Nissan Murano LE FWD model is added to the lineup, while all models include new standard equipment and features.
Nissan Vice-President, Colin Dodge, has announced plans t introduce nine new models in India by 2012 to secure its market share in India. The first three new models are to arrive in 2009 and will supplement the current two imported models, the Nissan X-Trail SUV and the Nissan Teana sedan.
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) has named the 2010 Nissan Versa with the optional stability control as a 2009 Top Safety Pick along with the 2010 Buick LaCrosse as they have achieved the highest rating in the IIHS frontal-offset, side-impact, and rear crash tests. To qualify, the vehicle must have electronic stability control, which is optional on the Nissan Versa.
Nissan North America has announced pricing for the 2010 Nissan Titan pickup, which is currently on sale at Nissan retailers nationwide. The Nissan Titan is available in King Cab and Crew Cab body styles with a choice of 4×4 and 4×2 drive configurations and in four trim levels – XE, SE, PRO-4X and LE. All models come equipped with a 317-hp 5.6-liter V8 engine and 5-speed automatic transmission. The 2010 Nissan Titan is also available as a Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) designed to run on E85 Ethanol.
Nissan North America has announced pricing for the 2010 Nissan Rogue crossover SUV, which is currently on sale at Nissan dealers nationwide. The 2010 Nissan Rogue is available in two model variants – the Nissan Rogue S and Nissan Rogue SL – each available in front-wheel drive (FWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD). All models are powered by 170 hp 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine, and featuring Nissan’s advanced Xtronic CVT™ (Continuously Variable Transmission) system, Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC), 4-wheel disc brakes with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), and six air bags.
Owner and driver John Bradshaw has produced Project Zed, a Nissan 350Z Pro Class drag race car that does 0 to 60 mph in 1.2 seconds and 0 to 168 mph in just 4.1 seconds! Project Zed is powered by a 1,900 bhp 3.5-liter VQ V6 engine and is the first ever Pro Class 350Z dragster in Europe. The dragster will compete at the FIA European Finals at Santa Pod, September 10th to 13th 2009, where it will be the only Japanese engined car competing against American V8 powered cars.