Nissan Latio

Bad news for all Nissan ‘Sentra’ lovers in Malaysia, as the particular range will be a thing of the past come June 2007. Yes, apparently Nissan in Malaysia will be phasing out their ‘Sentra’ models, but with the exception of their 1.6L manual transmission which will still remain in the market here. All this is in preparation for the launch of their all new Nissan Latio (pronounced LA - SHIO) expected on the 22nd of June, 2007.

Apparently the all new Latio in Malaysia would be their first locally assembled model in it’s class that has features of an all new keyless entry and also an engine start through the Nissan Intelligent Key System. Not only that but the Latio sport version will also be the only hatchback in it’s class. The all new Nissan Latio will be available in both sedan and five door hatchback form. What an improvement for all the Nissan lovers in Malaysia.

The first impression that you get out of this car is that it strikes a resemblance of a Renault Clio, if you ask me. If you were in Japan, this model would be referred to as Tiida and if you were in the United States it’s called Versa.

For our market here Edaran Tan Chong Motor Sdn Bhd (our local franchise holders for Nissan vehicles) would be releasing an all aluminium MR Series on their 1.8L series and a HR Series on the 1.6L, fully equipped with a Nissan-Renault jointly developed DOHC 4 cylinder engine. Customers would be able to have an option of a 4-speed automatic transmission or even a 5-speed manual transmission for their taking. The Latio in Malaysia will see five variants being sold; four variants on the sedan series and one variant on the hatchback series @ 1.6L auto, which will be called Latio Sport.

Price for this particular range is still uncertain at the moment but rest assured that I will post on the matter as and when it becomes known to me. My best bet, it should be hovering around the same price range of the Toyota Altis and Honda Civics @ RM80,000 to RM110,000. One thing for sure is that the new Nissan Latio Sport version will do very well in the current market especially with the individual young executive’s, given the fact of their sporty and active lifestyles.

One look at the exterior of this model, and you would definitely find it, sporty looking. Latio also offers an amazing utility storage space (467 litres) - noted to be the best in it’s class. This is achieved through it’s unique sliding rear seats which can be slid forward or backwards for that extra legroom.

Another first on the all new Nissan Latio in Malaysia is that it will be equipped with Bi-xenon headlights with automatic on and aiming control functions on it’s 94kW/176Nm, 1.8L model. The one model that will be seriously affected by this launch would be Toyota Altis as the consumers are still keeping a ‘wait and see’ attitude for it’s new model, planned to come out next year.

Nissan Malaysia Continues To Offer Attractive Hire Purchase Packages

Although Bank Negera Malaysia (BNM) raising its the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) to 3 percent recently, Edaran Tan Chong Motor Sdn Bhd (ETCM) will continue to offer special low interest hire purchase packages till 31st May 2011.

 

Throughout this promotion period, Nissan customers who purchase a Nissan Grand Livina, Sylphy or Navara (for private registration only, valid for both Peninsular and East Malaysia) will enjoy a special low interest rate starting from 0.88% per annum.  

  

Nissan Models (All Variants)	Tenure (Years)	Special Interest rate (per annum)
Grand Livina,	1 -2	0.88%
Sylphy & Navara	3-6	1.98%
	7-9	2.38%
Teana, X-Trail, Latio,	1-2	1.98%
Sentra, Serena & Urvan WV	3-5	2.38%

 

 

“This is in line with our commitment towards providing our customers with innovative, valuable, rewarding promotions such as our on going ‘test drive and win a Nissan’ and special low interest hire purchase packages that exceed their expectations,” said Dato’ Dr Ang Bon Beng, Executive Director of ETCM. For more information, visit www.nissan.com.my

2012 All-New Nissan Tiida (Latio) Revealed In Shanghai

The 2012 all-new Nissan Tiida hatchback, or known as Nissan Latio Sport in Malaysia, has been revealed at the Shanghai Motor Show. Produced at the Dongfeng Nissan Huadu plant in Guangzhou, China, the Tiida will go on sale in China in May, and will enter showrooms across 130 countries under the Versa or Latio nameplates by 2014.

Nissan hopes to build on its successful formula of offering class-leading interior room by increasing the upcoming Tiida’s width, length and wheelbase. The all-new flowing, contemporary design makes sure that the new Nissan is more visually interesting compared with its predecessor. A similar “fluid” theme is carried inside, too.

The familiar HR16DE engine will be called back into service, though it is a new 1.6-litre turbocharged engine with 190 hp and 240 Nm that will catch the most attention when the all-new Tiida goes on sale. A manual gearbox and Nissan’s Xtronic CVT will be available with either engine.

Nissan Tiida Hatchback Sedan 2011

Nissan Tiida – one of the most interesting cars in the most “mass” class C. He has attracted the attention of buyers do not design refinements and technical twists and soundly kitting, comfortable lounge and adequate driving performance.

photo nissan Thiede 2010Vypuskaetsya Nissan Tiida in 2004, built on a global platform group Renault-Nissan, and its soplatformennikami are Nissan Note and Renault Modus. For sale car in most of the markets has been chosen the name Nissan Tiida (which translates as the dawn of a new day), for the countries of North America – Nissan Versa, for South-East Asia – Nissan Latio, and for Japan’s car in the back of a hatchback called the Tiida, in the sedan – Tiida Latio. In the Russian market the car was launched in 2007, that is a little late.

Anticipating a review updates Nissan Thiede in 2010, passing on the main faces strong car dorestaylingovoy version. This model was not conceived as a brilliant representative of the European class C, its main advantage is realized in principle a good car for little money. Discreet design, roomy cabin (one of the largest in class), powerful economical engines. All this and so are their customers, but marketing science implies a cyclical change. And for the second year of life, the model has undergone a slight restyling.

In fairness, we note that the update Nissan Tiida 2010 can not be considered significant, most likely from the manufacturer have a budget beyond which the updated model was not supposed to go to continue to hold their price niche. Changes in external and internal view (the main, this is perhaps a new kind of radiator grille and new upholstery seats) – purely cosmetic, in technical terms is not changed at all.
Exterior new Nissan Tiida is printed Japanese automobile design traditions – the slanting lights front lighting, “calm” false radiator grille. Some “sparkle” appearance of the car gives an asymmetric (smooth front and rear broken line), the upper line of the roof and door frames. But everything else was talking about balance, straight line of the body aimed at organizing the perfect car interior.

Interiors Nissan Tiida demonstrates a combination of sequenced ergonomics, efficiency and comfort. Devices are available in three separate wells, as a result of modernization have received an orange light. Architecture of the front panel, as well as the overall concept car embodies practicality. The front seats are comfortable and functional, but do not possess adequate lateral support, which indicates that their purpose for power and measured drive in the metropolis.
Rear seats – literally a royal room, as for a car of this class. In the back of a hatchback, they are able to move in a longitudinal direction depending on the current needs of a large lounge or in a large trunk. The luggage compartment Nissan Tiida hatchback ranges from 272 to 463 liters. In the sedan Tiida – fixed size of cargo space, its capacity – 467 liters.

Test-drive Nissan Tiida demonstrates adequate and comfortable his behavior on the road. Steering – acute, combined with the excellent rest time of the trajectory and persistence of feedback. Chassis (front MacPherson rack, rear torsion beam) provides a good smooth ride, successfully smooths out bumps and prevents excessive vibration in the cabin and breakdowns of the suspension on bad road surfaces. Deserves separate praise soundproofing the car, which is considered one of the best in class.

On the technical characteristics of the Nissan Tiida. On the Russian market the car comes with two engines: a 4-cylinder gasoline 1.6-liter (110 hp..) And 1,8-liter (126 hp..). The motor is mounted on the 1.6-liter with 5-speed mechanics, or 4-speed automatic, the 1.8 liter – exclusively with the mechanics of the 6 steps. The engines have good traction at low revs, which provides a sufficient level of movement in urban traffic jams.

Apart from the two body variants Nissan Tiida (Sedan and Hatchback), the Russians offered three options for a complete set: Comfort, Elegance and Tekna. Price Nissan Tiida 2011 starts from 545 rubles (sedan “in the database” – air conditioning, 15-inch steel wheels with hubcaps, a proprietary sound system, airbags, ABS). Hatchback Nissan Thiede similar configuration in 2011, costs for 10,000 more. Available for extra charge: climate control, trip computer, keyless access system, rain sensor, alloy wheels, multifunction steering wheel, a light sensor, electric and heated mirrors. In the maximum configuration value of the car Nissan Thiede 2011 comes to 699 thousand rubles.