Distinctive yet uniquely Nissan
Nissan vehicles have long prided on the tradition of good and clever designs. Ingenious works of art and technology that stir passion and evoke emotion from the driver to the passenger to the bystander. Vehicle design was to be the key to the global turnaround of the Nissan brand, a vision and a dream embodied perfectly by the iconic 350Z. This quest of establishing a power brand through world leading design has given birth to vehicles distinctive in its category but all bearing trademark considerations that make each model undeniably and uniquely Nissan.
Nissan Motor Philippines, Inc. (NMPI) as it celebrates its 25th year in the Philippine automotive industry takes honor in bringing ashore such vehicles that thrill and inspire.
Launched last March 2006, the Murano is power wrapped beautifully in a glass-like sculpted exterior. Sports-car like handling, plush ride and even plushier interior it prowls the urban jungle with elegance, precision and agility. Powered by a 3.5-liter VQ engine, one of the finest engines to be produced by Nissan, and equipped with a computer-linked Continuously Variable-valve Timing Control (CVTC) and Nissan Induction Control System (NICS), the Murano provides seamless shifting as compared to a conventional automatic transmission. Heralded as the "Best In Over-All Design" at the 2006 Car of the Year Awards, it is a testament to the vehicle that "blends both beauty and ergonomics in one seamless and well-though of package."
Latest addition to NMPI' s vehicle line-up, the Nissan Teana is luxury living on four wheels. Designed to realize a new level of relaxing satisfaction based on a commitment to quality, the Teana luxury sedan began the series of products that features distinctive and high-quality interiors. The Modern Living Concept which stresses advanced thinking in cabin design was first introduced with the Teana. Its beautifully balanced exterior creates a distinct sense of dynamism while hinting at the exceptional roominess and comfort found inside. The Teana shares the heritage of the award winning VQ engine family, its VQ23DE 6 cylinder engine can deliver power of 173 PS at 6,000 rpm and torque of 22.9 kg-m at 4,400 rpm, a very satisfying power band, which is very competitive versus the other Japanese luxury sedans in the market.
By 2008, NMPI will introduce a luxurious 7-seater Multi-Purpose Vehicle, the first in a series of global cars designed by Nissan. The Grand Livina is set to be the active lifestyle vehicle for the new generation Filipino family. Both compact and flexible the Grand Livina is a true marriage of car comfort, van versatility and and SUV spaciousness. Powered by Nissan's latest generation gasoline engine, the MR-18 powerhouse of the Grand Livina is capable of quick acceleration albeit good fuel economy. Its presence in the country will open up a whole new market for NMPI.
"It is our commitment to provide customers with an experience that exceeds their expectations that continues to inspire us to deliver bold new products to the market. With that in mind you may expect more to come from NMPI in the coming years, " says Allen Chen President and CEO of NMPI.
(NMPI News Service)
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