Showing posts with label Nissan. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Nissan. Show all posts

Friday, May 20, 2011

Recall da Nissan Frontier LE

A Nissan está convocando os proprietários de picapes Nissan Frontier Limited Edition fabricadas na Espanha entre 2005 e 2008 para comparecer às concessionárias.

O recall é referente as rodas de liga leve que podem trincar quando usadas com carga máxima, com grave risco de ocasionar acidentes.

Os carros chamados deverão ter as cinco rodas trocadas por novas.
O recall inclui as 208 unidades do modelo vendidas no Brasil, que têm chassis entre VSKCVND4060069190 e VSKCVND4070144648. A Nissan tentará entrar em contato com os proprietários.

Maiores informações podem ser obtidas pelo telefone 0800 011-1090 ou no site Nissan.

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Nissan Tiida 2012

A Nissan apresentou a nova versão do Tiida no Salão de Xangai, na China.

O novo Tiida teve a frente toda remodelada com novos faróis. O motor tem quatro cilindros do motor 1.6 com potência 108 cv e cambio CVT-o.

Clique nas fotos para ampliar


Thursday, April 14, 2011

Cadillac Escalade 2011 vs Nissan GT-R

Parece covardia, né? Mas veja o vídeo abaixo e confira que apesar do tamanho todo o Cadillac Escalade mostra que não esta para brincadeira. O SUV tem dois turbos e 1.000 cv de potência e vai de 0 a 100 km/h em 3,3 segundos. Já o GT-R tem “apenas” 485 cavalos e vai de 0 a 100 km/h em 3,4 segundos.

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Nissan Tiida 2012

A Nissan lançou nesta segunda (11/04) a linha 2012 do Tiida nos modelos hatch e seda. O destaque ficou na opção de cor branca.

As versões para o novo Tiida são 1.8 S MT, 1.8 SL MT e 1.8 SL AT. Na versão 1.8 S MT que parte de R$ 50.990 traz de série novos modelos de rodas aro 16 polegadas, na versão 1.8 SL tem novos parachoques , saias laterais, chave I-Key, piloto automático, freios ABS a versão com câmbio manual tem preço sugerido de R$ 56.190 já na versão com cambio automático tem preço sugerido de R$ 60.290.

Os modelos de entrada trazem de série câmbio manual de seis marchas, retrovisores e vidros dianteiros e traseiros elétricos, ar condicionado manual, computador de bordo, alarme com acionamento por controle remoto (keyless), travamento automático das portas, sistema de Rádio CD Player com função MP3, quatro alto-falantes e rodas 15” com calotas integrais.



Preços da linha Tiida 2012:

Nissan Tiida 1.8 S (câmbio manual): R$ 50.990
Nissan Tiida 1.8 SL (câmbio manual): R$ 56.190
Nissan Tiida 1.8 SL (câmbio automático): R$ 60.290
Nissan Tiida Sedan 1.8 (câmbio automático): R$ 44.500

Thursday, March 17, 2011

Nissan Teana 200XE tested


I thought I had resigned myself to just judging some cars for a highly notable publication's "Car of the Year (COTY) 2011 Awards" and not writing much reviews about them. Humbly, I do admit my lack of energy in penning a few paragraphs and to followers (if any few left) of my blog, my sincere apologies. Largely due to my clinical plus other domestic commitments et al. Also the Nissan Teana in 4-pot, 2.0-litre form that I sampled more than a few weekends ago didn't seem to excite my senses very much.



Imagine my awakening today when I stumbled upon my friend's blog - a hugely popular one - which featured the MMC (minimal model change) - that's facelift to you and me - new Honda Accord. I am not here to criticise the mid-cycle refreshed Honda. After all, I was quite a Honda fan owning the last-generation 2.0 Accord for a brief spell.

Well, let's just say that I am re-energised to share with you my brief flirtation with the latest D-segment offering from Nissan in Malaysia, after reading the post by another esteemed "colleague" on the new Accord.




Looks-wise, this Nissan has on-road presence, even while Honda still holds the measuring-tape champion title to being the longest, largest, widest etc in this sub-RM180K category which encompasses the Sinatra (Oops! Sonata I meant), the Camry, Mazda6 and of course the MMC (Mitsu Motor Corp?) Accord.

In a nutshell the new Teana is huge, soft-riding, comfy and looks the part of a towkay (big-boss) saloon. With its CVT drivetrain, it may be a bit disconcerting when you roll fast into corner but what the heck...it's a comfort-biased executive sedan not a BMW 5-series. The way I look at it, it's for fans of Camry's soft plush damping who don't want a Toyota and couldn't stand Accord's harder riding suspension settings. And a Mazda won't cut it because they don't want a brand that makes the world's sole rotary-powered sportscar.

Despite its bulk and size, the Teana's brakes are good and reassuring. Its interior looks and feel Infiniti-esque, though I suspect the V6s versions with more cow-leather plastered interiors and some steering control button/switches splattering would make this executive sedan feel decidedly more upmarket. It's so silent on the move that it makes you wonder whether there are low-pressure-near-vacuum-stretches on highway - almost devoid of wind noise - when you are doing, say 160 km/h.




So there you have it, another popular D-segment sedan for you to consider in Malaysia, apart from the perennial favourites of Camrys or Accords. Oh by the way, has Honda Malaysia solved the Accords (and likely Civics) brake judder issues due to premature-warping of front rotors? I hope these huge Nissans don't have such quality issues, not when it comes to brakes.




Admittedly, the Teana could do better with its instruments detailing though, because this isn't a Sunny, Latio or Sylphy for that matter. The rear end detailing, however - no need to buy Eagle-Eyes brand Taiwan-made aftermarket LED rear lights - is great though. In my strictly personal and humble opinion, the clean-design execution by Nissan here even leaves the new Mercedes-Benz W212 E-class' arse for dead. You can't win (or have) 'em all I suppose.




Friday, July 16, 2010

Nissan Tiida Sedan

A Nissan lança mais um modelo para o Tiida, a versão seda. Ele será fabricado no México.

Uma das vantagens em relação ao hatch é que ele é mais barato. Ele tem preso e versão única de R$ 44.500.

O motor é o mesmo 1,8-litro flex do hatch, que gera 126 cv de potência. Cambio manual de seis marchas, porta-malas, com capacidade para 467 litros de bagagem, ar-condicionado, direção com assistência elétrica, vidros, travas e retrovisores com acionamento elétrico, travamento automático das portas com o carro em movimento, computador de bordo, sistema de áudio com rádio AM/FM CD Player com MP3 e entrada auxiliar para iPod.

Para ter o preço reduzido foram retirados do pacote as rodas de liga e itens de segurança como ABS e airbags. Estes itens podem ser comprados separados nas lojas.



Thursday, April 22, 2010

Shell faz um Nissan 370Z transparente

Para mostrar por onde passa o lubrificante Shell mostra um Nissan 370Z transparente.
Veja o vídeo comercial abaixo e também o making of um pouco mais abaixo.

Thursday, February 18, 2010

Vídeo: Nissan GT-R vs Bentley Continental Supersports

Apesar do Bentley Continental Supersports ser mais pesado que o Nissan GT-R a briga é boa, pois seu peso é compensado pelo motor V12 bi-turbo com 621 cv de potencia contra 485 cv do GT-R.

Confira no vídeo quem leva a melhor:


Friday, February 12, 2010

Juke o Crossover da Nissan

Saíram as primeiras imagens do novo crossover Juke da Nissan. Com visual bem diferente, eu diria até bem estranho, ele foi baseado no protótipo Qazana e tem a mesma plataforma do Nissan Tiida.

O Juke será oferecido com três opções de motorização, sendo duas movidas a gasolina (1.6 aspirado de 117 cv e 1.6 turbo com 190 cv) e a outra abastecida com diesel (1.5 de 110 cv). O modelo deve ser vendido na Europa, Japão e Estados Unidos, mas, por enquanto, não há previsão de importação para o Brasil.



Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Nissan 370Z Black Edition comemorando 40 anos da série Z

Para comemorar os 40 anos da série Z, a Nissan criou uma série especial para o 370Z denominada Black Edition. A série será bem limitada, tendo apenas 370 unidades.

O 370Z Black Edition vem somente na cor Quartz Dark Grey (cinza escuro quartzo). E tem rodas 19” escurecidas, pinças de freio pintadas de vermelho e logotipo da linha na parte traseira. No interior os bancos e os acabamentos vem em vermelho.

O motor continua o mesmo, um 3.7 V6 com 336 cv e vai de 0 a 100 km/h em 5s9 com velocidade máxima de 250 km/h.

A apresentação será no Salão de Genebra, em março e as primeiras unidades custando cerca de 33.645 libras cerca de R$ 99.000.




Thursday, November 12, 2009

Recall do Nissan Sentra 2008

A Nissan anunciou nesta quinta-feira, 12 de novembro, a convocação de um recall para verificação e eventual substituição do cilindro mestre dos freios dos modelos Sentra fabricados em 2008.

De acordo com a montadora, o equipamento pode apresentar vazamento de fluído, que é informado ao condutor por meio de uma luz no painel. Caso o veículo continue sendo utilizado nestas condições, haverá um aumento no curso do pedal de freio e, consequente, a perda progressiva da capacidade de frenagem.

A inspeção leva aproximadamente uma hora e pode ser agendada em qualquer uma das revendas da marca. Caso a substituição da peça seja necessária, o reparo leva cerca de duas horas e não tem custo para o cliente.

Para maiores informações, a Nissan disponibiliza o telefone 0800 011 1090 ou o site oficial da empresa.

Confira os números dos chassis envolvidos no reparo:

Nissan Sentra (fabricados entre 23 de fevereiro e 18 de abril de 2008)
3N1AB61D28L703250 a 3N1AB61D68L705261
3N1AB61E99L600000 a 3N1AB61D09L602144

Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Freakin' Awesome Drive: the new Nissan 370Z Coupe!






I totally had automotive nirvana driving this gem of a sportscar that redefines the Nissan brand at 'just' RM370k whereabouts (on-the-road with insurance).

Alright, so what if it doesn't make the right (as opposed to politically correct) sporty soundtrack or have the badge of its Stuttgart arch-nemesis of which it is benchmarked against. In the UK, most auto mags have face-off this latest Z-car with the Cayman 2.9 with PDK. Forget that, in Malaysia, none of that matters since a brand-new Cayman S (3.4 with DFI + PDK) with some of the 'right' options ticked will cost almost double the Nissan 370Z!!!

At one point, I was driving 2.5 hours non-stop in the Z through a set of twisties and highway sweeping corners I got morphed into the car. I was at one-with-the-car. Serious. I thought that the Audi TT coupe was great in the way your buttock could 'feel' the road. This is even better! I was doing faster corners I had never thought I was capable of. Relaxed and composed.


The chassis balance was superb while suspension set-up was just right. Makes daily drive livable and comfy, yet poisely planted. The 370Z tracks corners brilliantly with the rear axle following incisively and faithfully. The way its steering whispers back to you into a bend is a finesse in its own Japo way, which the large "Z" emblem constantly reminds you. Yet in its entirety, it is all more Conti-esque in weighting and feel. The rack may not have the talkativeness of a Porsche's but I would say it's more than adequate. The rear donuts may step out a little bit should you push them near their limits, but it's all natural (even with stability programme on by default at all times), unlike the more robotic and 'synthetic' R35 GT-R.


I liked the way the gear knob vibrates too, as you caress it in your left palm. A sense of connectivity, reminiscent of my dad's Datsun 120Y of the late 70s, but in a different kind of way (that it doesn't oscillates on idling!) On the off side, the few gripes I have with the new 370z is the metallic gnashing sound of the clutch upon initial take -off, the often louder-than-desired noises (of water splashing, pebbles 'denting' sound of metallic knocks and rolling tyres) through the rear wheels arches. Looking quite tacky are fuel & coolant LEDs orange 'blips' and digital multi display info, residing within the left-most instrument cluster pod. Rest assured for all its cons here, the superb Bose sound system more than made up for them, especially the part about annoying decibels seeping through rear wheel arches.


Needless to say, Nissan's pioneering Synchro Rev worked flawlessly, much like a twin clutch 'box (which affords uninterrupted torque transfer upon swapping cogs), only here blipping of revs minimises torque dip as you downshift. Worked great for me since I never got the hang of this heel-and-toe shifting. As a result, you could actually feel more instantaneous traction as you drop a gear or two into corners.


At the end of my test period, I had wanted to 'carjack' the tester and not return it to ETCM. It also made me wanna trade my Cayman 2.7 for the new 370z...any demo unit in red or yellow going for a song? For me at least, I think it badly needs a Nismo muffler with a more 'show-off' soundtrack, or HKS or whatever aftermarket tuners have to offer to dump waste gases at the rear more emphatically!