Nissan Suv-370Z Sportscar Model Confirmed for Tokyo

Wow, I like it!

Nissan has revealed their intention to bring a new sportscar placed under the 370Z model, later at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show.

On an interview with GoAuto, Nissans’ executive vice-president Andy Palmer said that the company plans to extend their sportcar model range beyond the Z and the GT-R current offerings. The new model will be based on the previous Esflow concept, presented about two years ago.

“We think that there is room below that for something very special. And for that we will see you at Tokyo.” said Andy. When asked about what type of power train will be used in the new model he said that it is room for both hybrid and pure electric, thou he seemed to prefer the EV over the hybrid.

“The beauty of pure electric is that there is oodles of torque and power instantaneously. So for a car that is really fun to drive, electric presents with us an opportunity,” Palmer added

Nissan was scarce with other information on the upcoming sportscar, and it still remains to be see what will they bring to Tokyo this year, another Esflow derived concept or a ready-to-go production car.

Source;
http://www.autoevolution.com/news/nissan-suv-370z-sportscar-model-confirmed-for-tokyo-57777.html

The New 2011 Nissan Quest--Revealed!!

This would definately be one that will have to grow on me....
In Japan at least...

The 2011 Nissan Quest is not officially supposed to be revealed to the American public until November at the LA Auto Show but the vehicle that it will be rebadged from made its debut in Japan today.

Under the name Elgrand the pictures are near identical to those of the "teaser" shots seen on Nissan USA's official home page of the Quest. I don't think there is any question that this is what the Quest will be when it arrives here next year. The info on the Elgrand/Quest is interesting. It will be available with either a 3.5 VQ35DE or a 2.5 QR25DE engine, will have an optional AWD system and be available in a 7 and 8 passenger configuration.

The Elgrand/Quest will also be available with the "Around View Monitor" system recently seen on the new QX56/Patrol and a host of other gee-whiz systems designed to increase safety and decrease fuel usage.

The Elgrand itself has been available in other markets around the world in various forms for years and this simple rebadging of a vehicle that was being updated anyways is an easy and cost effective way for Nissan to re-enter the Minivan market. Given that Nissan likely doesn't know how this vehicle will be received in the U.S. and is already planning on producing it elsewhere for non-U.S. markets in which the model is already accepted/popular, I would anticipate that it will be built in Japan and shipped here and not produced domestically.

Exact details of the Elgrand can be found here: Elgrand reveal...

The last three pictures below are of the "Quest" from the Nissan USA home page while the first six below are from Nissan Japan in connection with today's reveal of the Elgrand...

Source (via autoblog);
http://nismostuff.blogspot.com/2010/08/new-2011-nissan-quest-revealed.html