Nissan unveils its two new vehicles

Teana is the first Nissan model in Indian market which utilises the fully developed ‘D’ platform to provide comfortable ride to passengers. It is also first in its class to feature stylish glass roofs extending open airy feeling of interior to rear seat area.

Fitted with 2.5-litre 6-cylinder VQ engine with new XTRONIC continuous variable transmission (CVT) the X-Trail is a fully redesigned sports utility vehicle with all-weather capability. Teana is available in two variants — Teana 2.5XL priced at Rs 21.03 lakh (ex-showroom in Delhi) and Teana 2.5XV at Rs 25.40 lakh. The X-Trail has three variants — X-Trail LE (priced at Rs 20.81 lakh, ex-showroom, Delhi), X-Trail SLX (Rs 23.18 lakh) and X-Trail SLX AT (Rs 25.08 lakh).

Briefing reporters, Nissan Motor India Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director Kiminobu Tokuyama admitted that there is a fierce competition in the luxury car market in India with the arrival of a number of players. The penetration of Nissan cars in Indian market will be more vigorous after its manufacturing facility in Chennai becomes fully operational by May 2010, he added.