Nissan Unveils New Global Sedan

At the 8th China International Automobile Exhibition, Nissan Motor Co. Ltd has taken the wraps off their all new Global Sedan which is also destined for India.

  

To be built on Nissan’s 'V' platform, the new sedan is set to go on sale in India by the second half of 2011. As of now, Nissan hasn't given the car a name for the Indian market, however in China the car will be badged as the 'Sunny' a popular Nissan entry level sedan name that has a strong brand association with the company. Incidentally the global sedan will be sold in across 170 countries.

The Indian version of the global sedan will be manufactured at Nissan's Indian facility located at  Oragadam near Chennai. Nissan has already stated that India is an important market for the company and they are looking at delivering products across categories. The Nissan Micra is doing well and has been well accepted in the most cutthroat segment and now with the sedan, Nissan is bullish about capturing a fair marketshare in the entry level family sedan category as well.

 

Speaking about the new car, Mr. Kiminobu Tokuyama, Managing Director & CEO, Nissan Motor India Pvt. Ltd. (NMIPL) adds, "Following the success of our first locally made car –the Nissan Micra, we are happy to reveal the first visuals of the second car to be produced in India. We are confident that the "New Global Sedan", which is also based on the versatile 'V' platform, will delight the discerning Indian customers. The model will be launched in India in the second half of 2011."

Though the company has been tightlipped about the Indian version of the sedan, we don't expect it to be too different from the Chinese version.  The Sunny is a versatile family sedan that offers space, dynamic styling and class leading fuel efficiency.  A strong focus has been given to occupant comfort and it is said that this is the car of choice for many young families. Engine specifications are expected to be different and India might even get a diesel offering, but for confirmation of those details, it is going to be a wait and watch game.