Nissan News Index

Nissan Introduces the New Cube in Global Markets
25th November, 2008
The fully redesigned Cube continues the iconic "cubic" styling of the previous generation, adding a higher level of refinement inside and out ..... more

Nissan GTR Order Book Stands At Over 100
10th November, 2008
More than 5,500 have already been sold in Japan alone since it went on sale there late last year. And remember, Nissan only builds 1,000 GT-R’s per month at the Tochigi factory ..... more

Nissan To Expand LCV Line-Up
9th November, 2008
The first of the 13 all-new products, the NP200 small utility, has already been launched in South Africa, while the second will be the NV200 ..... more

Nissan 370Z For 2009
30th October, 2008
This is the first look at the upcoming 2009 Nissan 370Z Coupe, which is planned to debut at the Los Angeles Motor Show on 21st November, 2008 ..... more

Nissan GT-R On Sale In April
2nd October, 2008
The legendary Nissan that long ago conquered Bathurst and the Nurburgring and the car so many enthusiasts have been anticipating, returns to Australia next April ..... more

Nissan Adds Diesel Torque to X-Trail Appeal
8th August, 2008
Nissan Australia is set to expand its range, by aiming new diesel variants of the X-TRAIL at active lifestyle families of all ages ..... more

Nissan sets fastest lap for fuel cell vehicle at Nurburgring
31st July, 2008
Eickholt was impressed with the X-Trail FCV which clocked in at 11:58 minutes and zero emissions ..... more

Nissan Crowns Navara Range with New King Cab
29th July, 2008
A trio of King Cab models is now available powered by a 2.5-litre turbo-diesel engine delivering 126 kW power and 403 Nm torque in 4x4 models ..... more

Nissan Announces New Vehicle For UK Plant
4th June, 2008
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. yesterday announced that it will source an all-new compact car from its Sunderland plant in England, starting in 2010 ..... more

Nissan To Expand X-Trail Line-Up With New Diesel Engines
2nd May, 2008
Nissan, following the successful launch of the diesel powered Dodge Nitro, Holden Captiva, Jeep Compass, Jeep Patriot, Kia Sportage, Kia Sorento and Suzuki Grand Vitara, will bring its first turbo diesel versions of the X-TRAIL to Australia with sales commencing from late July, 2008 ..... more

Nissan Expands Europe's Qashqai
7th April, 2008
Nissan has moved to expand its Qashqai (Dualis in Australia) crossover vehicle with a seven-seat version called Qashqai+2 ..... more

Global Sales Of Nissan's Tiida Top One Million
3rd April, 2008
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., announced yesterday that cumulative sales of the Tiida compact car (North American name: Versa), topped one million in March 2008 ..... more

Nissan’s Denki Cube Electric Vehicle Concept Debuts In New York
21st March, 2008
New York City is about to get a lesson in what happens when geography meets geometry – specifically, when the world, which is round, meets the Nissan Cube, which is essentially square ..... more

Nissan's 2009 Maxima Debuts In New York
20th March, 2008
The 2009 Nissan Maxima, which makes its world debut at the 2008 New York Motor Show this week, marks a return to more conservative 4-door sedan styling ..... more

Ageing Suits For Nissan
25th February, 2008
Nissan engineers in Japan use a special 'suit' that simulates the physical effects of ageing ..... more

Nissan GT-R Heading For Melbourne Motor Show
8th February, 2008
The all new Nissan GT-R, the legendary Nissan super car, makes its Australian debut at the 2008 Melbourne Motor Show, following its worldwide debut at the Tokyo Motor Show in October last year ..... more

Nissan Launches Updated Turbo Diesel Navara D22 Range
4th February, 2008
Nissan's popular Navara D22 'workhorse' range now has a new inter-cooled turbo diesel engine and revised model line-up ..... more

Nissan Announces The Arrival Of The Limited Edition Navara Outlaw
1st February, 2008
Powered by Nissan’s well-received YD25 diesel engine, the new Navara Outlaw is based on the ST-X model and adds 17 inch alloy wheels, chrome side steps, chrome bonnet protector, alloy nudge bar, fog lights, Bluetooth connectivity, soft tonneau cover and an Outlaw decal ..... more

Nissan Dualis: Two Cars In One
28th January, 2008
The two cars in one approach means Dualis merges the look of a contemporary hatch with SUV-style wheel arches, an elevated ride height and purposeful stance. Dualis has an easy-going yet assertive style. It is no aggressive SUV ..... more

Nissan Qashqai Hits 100,000 European Sales
14th December, 2007
Nissan’s compact crossover, the Qashqai, which will be released locally as the Dualis soon, has hit the landmark of 100,000 sales in Europe ..... more

Nissan Micra Released Locally
11th December, 2007
The emergence of the unusual 'face' of the new Nissan Micra will have nondescript look-alike rivals scurrying to the design studio for a make-over ..... more

New X-Trail Builds On Nissan SUV Legacy
30th November, 2007
Nissan Australia's X-TRAIL - already among the compact SUV segment leaders - is enjoying a major lift in dealer enquiry since the new, better equipped model arrived in showrooms last month ..... more

Nissan Dualis Aided By Wind Farm
18th November, 2007
The new Dualis is being sourced from Nissan Motor Co’s Sunderland plant in the UK where six wind-powered turbines currently produce five percent of the factory’s total power needs ..... more

New Nissan Murano Debuts In Los Angeles
15th November, 2007
Making its world debut at the Los Angeles Motor Show, the new Murano, elevates its unique position in the marketplace through a evolution of the original design. The all-new Murano features new exterior and interior designs, enhanced technology and a new premium driving feel ..... more

Nissan Launches Limited Edition Patrol ‘Walkabout’
12th November, 2007
On top of the Patrol DX’s standard features, the ‘Walkabout’ adds 16-inch alloy wheels, a six-disc in-dash CD player, alloy side steps, snorkel, cargo barrier, alloy bullbar, towbar and $2,000 worth of camping and outdoor equipment ..... more

Nissan Dualis Arrives Next Month
7th November, 2007
The entry-level ST comes standard with dual front airbags, anti-lock brakes, power windows and mirrors, in-dash single CD player, remote central locking, cruise control and air conditioning and is priced from $28,990* for the six-speed manual and $30,990* for the CVT equipped model ..... more

Nissan GT-R Shakedown In Suzuka
31st October, 2007
Nissan's GT-R race car for the GT500 class of Japan’s SUPER GT series underwent a shakedown at the renowned Suzuka Circuit on 29th-30th October supervised by NISMO (Nissan Motorsports International Co., Ltd) ..... more

Ashok Leyland and Nissan Sign Agreement for LCV Partnership
31st October, 2007
India's Hinduja Group flagship company, Ashok Leyland and Japan's Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., have this week signed a binding Master Co-Operation Agreement (MCA) for the formation of three joint venture companies supporting the Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) business ..... more

Nissan Qashqai Scoops Diesel Category Win At Scottish Car Of The Year Awards
28th October, 2007
The Nissan Qashqai (Dualis in Australia) has been named Scottish Diesel Car of the Year 2007, its second award in as many months and its third since it went on sale in March ..... more

New Nissan GT-R
25th October, 2007
The Nissan GT-R was developed with a understanding and appreciation of the forces which are an integral component of creation – gravity, inertial force and aerodynamics – and translates those forces into a completely new design, maximising tyre grip and airflow ..... more

Nissan's Youth-Oriented Compact Convertible Concept - Round Box
24th October, 2007
The Nissan Round Box, with its compact convertible design, represents a new take on open-air motoring, providing exhilaration for all passengers - not just the driver ..... more

Nissan NV200 - A Revolution For The Commercial Van Market
19th October, 2007
A typical small van is little more than an empty box on wheels: functional, certainly, but seldom innovative or smart. But designers from Nissan Design Centre (NDC) in Japan and Nissan Design Europe in the UK had other ideas ..... more

Nissan Micra Arrives Locally (Again)
18th October, 2007
With a zippy and economical 1.4-litre engine matched to a standard four-speed automatic the new five-door Micra competes in the light car segment with a remarkable entry price of just $14,990 (RRP) ..... more

Nissan To Introduce World’s First Around View Monitor
14th October, 2007
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd will introduce the world’s first Around View Monitor, which offers the driver a bird’s eye view of the vehicle and its surroundings in real-time ..... more

Nissan X-Trail For 2008 Arrives
12th October, 2007
The X-TRAIL continues the styling themes set by the highly successful original, but is now larger in all dimensions ..... more

Nissan Pivo 2 Concept
12th October, 2007
Nissan has released details on the Pivo 2, an advanced electric concept car that will debut at the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show ..... more

Qashqai Boosts Nissan's UK Plant
27th September, 2007
As a result of the on-going sales success of the Nissan Qashqai, Nissan's Sunderland Plant in England is offering 180 new permanent posts to help meet worldwide demand for its latest model ..... more

Nissan Updates Patrol Cab Chassis
25th September, 2007
Nissan’s heavy duty ute – the Patrol Cab Chassis - will be launched in October 2007, with a new look exterior design and Nissan’s ZD30 3.0-litre inter-cooled turbo diesel engine ..... more

Nissan Micra for 2008
16th September, 2007
One of the best known small cars in the UK market is the British- built Nissan Micra hatchback. For 2008, it is undergoing a revamp with changes to the styling and additions to the equipment list adding even further to Micra’s appeal, ahead of its late-2007 Australian release ..... more

Nissan Shows Mixim At Frankfurt Motor Show 2007
9th September, 2007
Nissan will be showing an all new concept car, partly inspired by a futuristic crash helmet design, at the 62nd Frankfurt Motor Show ..... more

Nissan Dualis Demand Soaring In Japan
10th July, 2007
The new, British-built, Nissan Dualis continues to attract buyers in the Japanese market with more than 10,000 orders placed after just 1.5 months on sale. Original projections for Dualis were to sell 2,000 a month .... more

Nissan Shows new GT-R Prototype at Goodwood
28th June, 2007
Nissan chose to test a prototype of its forthcoming new sports car at last weekend's Goodwood Festival of Speed in England. The production version of this new model is due to be unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show in October 2007 .... more

Nissan UK Ships Second Model to Japan
3rd June, 2007
Nissan's Sunderland Plant in northern England, has commenced exporting its second model to Japan ..... more

Nissan's New Advanced Technology Centre
27th May, 2007
Nissan Motor Co. Ltd., has inaugurated the Nissan Advanced Technology Centre (NATC), its latest state-of-the-art R&D facility, located in Kanagawa prefecture, Japan. NATC will spearhead innovations in environmental and safety technologies, allowing Nissan’s vehicle development engineers to work more effectively in one centralised facility ..... more

Nissan Dualis Awarded Five Stars By EuroNCAP
24th May, 2007
The Nissan Dualis, a new compact crossover vehicle, has been awarded the maximum five-star rating for adult occupant protection from the European New Car Assessment Programme (EuroNCAP), with the highest ever recorded score for any vehicle ..... more

Nissan Updates The 350Z
8th May, 2007
At the heart of the 2007 model year 350Z is Nissan’s award winning next generation engine - designated VQ35HR - with nearly 80 percent of major parts redesigned it provides improved acceleration and overall power for enhanced driving pleasure ..... more

Nissan's Commercial Vehicles Sales Soar
17th April, 2007
With total sales in March exceeding 5,800 units - a 46 percent increase on March 2006 - Nissan's biggest sellers were the Navara and Tiida ..... more

New Nissan X-Trail For 2008
12th March, 2007
The new Nissan X-Trail was unveiled at the 2007 Geneva Motor Show last week. It goes on sale across Europe in a few months, whilst the Australian debut is planned for the 2007 Sydney Motor Show ..... more

Nissan at the 2007 Melbourne Motor Show
2nd March, 2007
A busy time for Nissan Australia is planned for 2007 with a new Patrol, new 350Z, new Micra and the new Dualis due this year ..... more

Nissan Pioneers Fuel-Cell Limo
23rd February, 2007
Nissan delivered to Kanagawa Toshi Kotsu the latest version of the X-Trail fuel-cell vehicle powered by hydrogen fuel cells to be used as part of their chauffeur-driven hire-car fleet ..... more

Nissan’s Trio of New Models
22nd February, 2007
Nissan will unveil three new models (Dualis, Micra and 350Z) at next month’s Melbourne Motor Show ..... more

Revised Nissan 350Z Coming
13th February, 2007
Nissan will be showing, at the 2007 Geneva Motor Show, the updated 350Z which will reinforce its credentials as a pure sports car with thrilling, involving performance ..... more

Nissan Tiida for 2007
27th December, 2006
The 2007 model year Tiida compact sedan and hatch will go on sale from 1st January, 2007, with a new recommended retail price of $17,990* ..... more

Nissan Qashqai Coming To Australia
6th December, 2006
Around 80% of Qashqai production will be exported, the majority for sale within Europe. The car will also be shipped to numerous overseas markets such as the Middle East, Australia, South Africa as well as Japan ..... more

Nissan Tiida to be sourced from Thailand in 2007
24th October, 2006
Nissan Australia announced today that the new Tiida sedan and hatch will be sourced from its Thailand plant in 2007 ..... more

Nissan Foria Concept Car Coming To Sydney
17th October, 2006
Nissan’s international Foria concept vehicle, designed to provide premium performance, quality and elegance, will feature as the highlight on the Nissan stand at Sydney's 2006 Australian International Motor Show ..... more

British Car Industry Accelerates
1st October, 2006
Three good news stories show it's not all doom and gloom in British manufacturing. Nissan, Mini and Honda announced investment in the UK, bringing an additional 2,000 jobs in car making ..... more

Nissan Adds Patrol Ti 3.0-Litre Turbo Diesel to Its Range
27th September, 2006
Nissan Australia has announced a new addition to the legendary Patrol range – the Patrol Ti 3.0-litre turbo diesel featuring an all-new satellite navigation and reversing camera system – available from October 2006 ..... more

Nissan to Test Intelligent Transportation System
25th September, 2006
Nissan has announced it would begin testing a newly developed intelligent transportation system which allows vehicle-to-infrastructure communication to help reduce traffic accidents and ease congestion ..... more

World Premiere of Nissan Qashqai
11th September, 2006
Inspired by the concept car of the same name that was presented at the 2004 Geneva Motor Show, the Qashqai is a new vehicle for Nissan in Europe ..... more

Dual Airbags for the Nissan Patrol DX wagon
28th August, 2006
Nissan Australia has announced another safety upgrade for its rugged Patrol four-wheel drive range – the addition of standard dual airbags to the Patrol DX wagon - available from October 2006 ..... more

Nissan's Campaign for Fully Loaded Tiida
11th August, 2006
With savings of up to $2,250, the retail campaign makes all Tiida hatch and sedan variants outstanding value propositions ..... more

Nissan's New Global Light Truck Platform
28th July, 2006
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd, has developed a new global platform for light duty trucks (LDTs) on which the new Cabstar will be built ..... more

100 Million Nissans
24th July, 2006
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., today announced it reached a new milestone in June with the production of its 100 millionth vehicle ..... more

Nissan to Introduce New Family of Global Cars
14th July, 2006
Nissan has announced it would release a new family of global cars over the next two years with sales of the first variant to start in China in late 2006 ..... more

Nissan’s Weekend Warrior
30th June, 2006
A small team of British Nissan development engineers working in their spare time have transformed a 350Z into a highly tuned ‘Saturday Special’. Called the GT-S, the supercharged super coupé is a performance-focused version of Nissan’s acclaimed ‘Z-‘car’ ..... more

Nissan Adds Dual Airbags to Patrol Cab/Chassis Range
12th May, 2006
Nissan will add dual airbags to models in the Patrol Cab Chassis range from October. This additional safety feature upgrades the Patrol Cab Chassis to a specification standard its main competitors can’t match ..... more

Nissan Reports Record Results for FY05
27th April, 2006
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., has announced consolidated net income of 518.1 billion yen (AU $6.03 billion), for the fiscal year ended 31st March, 2006, a new record ..... more

Nissan Pathfinder Ti Now With Diesel
12th April, 2006
Nissan has broadened its Pathfinder range with the addition of a luxury Pathfinder Ti diesel ..... more

Nissan Develops Distance Control Assist System
19th March, 2006
In its ongoing efforts to improve traffic safety, Nissan has announced the development of Distance Control Assist System, an electronic system that helps drivers control the distance between themselves and the vehicle in front ..... more

NISMO 350Z at the Melbourne International Motor Show
12th February, 2006
Nissan unveils the NISMO 350Z sports coupe fitted with racing and styling parts designed by Nissan’s famed motorsport arm ..... more

Nissan At The Geneva Motor Show
2nd February, 2006
The Geneva Motor Show represents the world premiere of the Nissan Terranaut, a 4x4 vehicle which is intended for explorers and those customers with a spirit of adventure who want to travel to the extreme corners of the globe ..... more

Nissan X-Trail For 2006
31st January, 2006
Nissan will release a special edition X-Trail to celebrate 40 years of Nissan in Australia ..... more

Nissan Maxima For 2006
29th January, 2006
The 2006 model year Nissan Maxima will be available with a new continuously variable transmission and an updated exterior and interior design ..... more

Nissan Tiida Arrives Next Week
27th January, 2006
Nissan’s Pulsar replacement, the all-new Tiida compact sedan and hatch, arrives in Australia on 1st February, 2006 ..... more

Nissan Urge Concept Car
16th December, 2005
Set to make its world debut in early January 2006 at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit is the dynamic Nissan Urge concept ..... more

Nissan Releases the 2006 350Z
11th December, 2005
Nissan's iconic 36-year-old flagship sports car, the 350Z, has been released with new features including a more powerful engine and enhancements to its exterior and interior ..... more

Nissan Launches D40 Navara Dual Cab Range
28th November, 2005
Nissan’s Navara line-up of utilities gains a new look dual cab range with the release of the D40 Navara ..... more

Nissan Tiida To Replace Pulsar
21st October, 2005
Nissan is showing its Pulsar replacement, the all-new Tiida compact sedan and hatch, at Sydney's 2005 Australian International Motor Show ..... more

Nissan Unveils the GT-R PROTO
20th October, 2005
With the launch of the production model just two years away, the development of the new GT-R has moved ahead again with the revealing of the GT-R PROTO ..... more

Nissan Show-Cases All-New Navara Dual Cab
19th October, 2005
Nissan's popular Navara line-up of practical and rugged utilities gains a new look dual cab range with the soon-to-be released D40 Navara ..... more

Nissan Previews 2006 350Z Roadster in Sydney
14th October, 2005
Nissan's iconic 36-year-old flagship sports car, the 350Z, goes on show at the Australian Motor Show with new features ..... more

Nissan Sport Concept Coming To Sydney
3rd October, 2005
The Nissan Sport Concept, which will make its Australian debut at the 2005 Australian International Motor Show, is the latest in a series of dynamic performance/youth concept vehicles ..... more

Nissan Patrol Wins NRMA Award
9th September, 2005
New South Wales motoring organisation NRMA has released the results of their annual Vehicle Operating Costs Survey, awarding the Nissan Patrol DX 3.0 litre turbo-diesel manual wagon the lowest operating costs in its segment - SUV (4WD) Large ..... more

Nissan at the 2005 IAA Frankfurt Motor Show
17th August, 2005
With the debut of Nissan Note, an innovative new small family car, the Nissan Micra C+C, a chic coupé/convertible and the new sporting Nissan Micra 160SR, Nissan is using the Frankfurt Motor Show to showcase its strengthened range of small cars ..... more

Nissan's Murano Arrives in Australia
15th August, 2005
Nissan's all-new all-wheel drive Murano cross-over vehicle, featuring distinctive sculpted styling, powerful 172kW performance and excellent handling and dynamics has arrived in Australia ..... more

Nissan Releases The New Pathfinder
6th July, 2005
Nissan Australia has announced the release of the all-new 2005 Pathfinder, a go-anywhere four-wheel drive wagon which now offers both petrol and diesel engines, handsome design cues and a flexible 7-seat interior ..... more

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