The production version of the 2013 Nissan Juke Nismo will make its world debut at the world's most famous race in the Le Mans 24 Hours alongside the innovative Nissan DeltaWing and juke-R. Previously, as a concept, shown in Tokyo in 2011 and 2012 Geneva International Motor Show is the first look at the legendary performance Nismo DNA, making the long-awaited transition to the racecourse the road in early 2013.
Nissan has been a pioneer in the compact crossover segment of the automotive market with the launch of Juke in 2010, and its leadership with the launch of its first crossover model performance continues radical - the Nismo Nissan Juke.
Nissan Nismo range of products developed by the brand and customize the Motorsport division in Japan, the uniqueness and individuality, sports-oriented management, performance and stress in the range of Nissan cars, from Juke.
The Nismo Nissan Juke Juke combines the latest radical design, with a unique blend of sports coupe and SUV styling lines, influenced by Nismo for motorsport know-how. Nismo specialists have developed a new aerodynamic kit, which the Juke an even more effective, powerful and dynamic design. The new model has the lower front and rear bumpers, fenders and side skirts and a modified grille and rear spoiler, which control the airflow. These enhancements reduce the aerodynamic side and rear lift without increasing drag and improve performance, the Nissan Nismo Juke. Stylish new alloy wheels with 18 inch wider tires offer better traction and further increase the presence on the road Juke.
The Nismo Nissan Juke is a calibrated version of its 1.6 liter direct injection turbo diesel, improving the one installed in DeltaWing inspired revolutionary Nissan Le Mans. It reinforced adjustable new suspension and steering modifications for a more sporty traction control and better management says, the new model is also available with torque vectoring, a technology that offers better grip and cornering ability.
Processing continues in the cabin NISMO, which cuts the steering wheel, pedals, gauges shift knob and the door has been redesigned to improve the feeling when driving. To further emphasize their personality, special NISMO seats sports car performance, covered in velvet with red stitching for a stronger hold in curves added.
Andy Palmer, executive vice president of global product planning, said: "The introduction of Juke Nismo our commitment to innovation and enthusiasm strengthens predict the Juke, with its radical design and future-oriented attitude, the natural choice to be one of the first Nissan model., get the mythic power and unique design by our expert Nismo treatment. "
The story began performance Nissan Juke in late 2011 with the founding of the Juke-R - which initially proposed a unique concept that is now in limited production, which has been requested.
Sit down this weekend, the newest addition to the Juke Juke-R Nismo, starting with the next chapter exciting sport compact crossover, as the Nismo badge begins his journey from street racing.
The 2013 Nissan Juke Nismo, Nissan Motor Manufacturing UK will be built at Sunderland, with other family members Juke, and sales in Europe are to begin in early January 2013. More details and specifications may be better known, for starters. Nismo Nissan Juke will be available in Japan and the United States at a later date.
Nissan Juke Shiro, a new top-of-the-range version of the hugely successful Juke, has arrived giving greater choice to customers looking for a car that's truly distinctive.
Launched at the 2012 Brussels Motor Show, Nissan Juke Shiro is aptly named. "Juke is all about individual choice. Nissan Juke Shiro, with its distinctive white accented interior, gives those buyers another opportunity to create a Juke that suits their own personal style and taste," said Gareth Dunsmore, Juke Product Manager for Europe
Nissan Juke Shiro builds on the top Tekna grade and is available with all three engine choices - 81kW (110PS) 1.5-litre dCi; 86kW (117PS) normally aspirated 1.6-litre petrol; and the turbocharged direct injection petrol 1.6-litre DIG-T which develops 140kW (190PS). Nissan Juke Shiro also benefits from a carefully selected accessory package which adds a number of useful features all designed to harmonise with Shiro's white interior features.
Over the past decade, the Nissan Altima has been one of our most popular midsize sedan. The reasons are many, but especially the Altima has a lot of practice with driving pleasure "that is often lacking in this segment of vehicles provided. However, the current generation has already quite old in comparison with the costs of Hyundai models, Toyota and Volkswagen. As such, the 2013 Nissan Altimawill be completely renovated, with updates scheduled for style, performance and fuel economy. The new Altima would be a little sharper still, enough to transmit the dynamic sweep of rivals Hyundai and Kia, without alienating loyal buyers. Nissan probably get a little more performance "of the base 2.5-liter four-cylinder, which currently produces 175 horsepower and 180 lb-ft of torque. Given the trends Altima sport, we expect four-cylinder with manual six-speed. The 3.5-liter V6 is probably still intact, it is already one of the highest in its class. More importantly, we expect to achieve Nissan, a couple of mpg highway for the Altima extraction based limousine or exceed above others. Development of an additional engine for the four-cylinder engine - possibly direct - and a more efficient transmission CVT, the Altima mpg rating base should take at least once with the Camry 2012 Toyota, which is estimated at 35 mpg highway. Currently there are no words, if Nissan Altima Coupe will offer next-generation cars. And while the Altima Hybrid was discontinued at the end of the 2011 model year, we would not see again the rule in 2014, this time (with the current Altima Hybrid Toyota) with its own hybrid system and, more importantly, 50 - state of readiness. Expect the 2013 Nissan Altima from the fall of 2012. Come back later for more news and driving impressions as they become available.
The Nissan LEAF Nismo. We’d expect the LEAF to be the last car Nissan would add Nismo bits to. Standing proud and butch on Nissan’s Tokyo Motor Show stand is a Nismo worked-over version of the LEAF, Nissan’s electric car for the masses.
Nissan are calling the LEAF Nismo a concept, but it seems pretty clear they intend putting it in to production. Sitting inside Nissan's Smart House perched above the automaker's booth here at the Tokyo Motor Show was a fitting setting to talk about Nissan's plans for future electric vehicles.
Nissan is committed to a zero-emissions future. Carlos Ghosn, Nissan's President and CEO, maintains that 10 percent of the global automotive market will be comprised of electric vehicles in 10 years. So seeing a Nismo version of the Leaf sharing the stage with Ghosn implies that Nissan is at least exploring the possibility of a sports-oriented EV. Once that happens, Nissan can justify production of an electron-powered sports car.
“Nismo adds even more excitement and innovation to Nissan products. In 2011, Nismo-developed Nissan GT-R racecars won the Drivers’ and Team titles in Japan’s SUPER GT championship and also took the Drivers’ title in the FIA GT1 World Championship.
Nismo-developed engines won their class in the Le Mans 24 Hours and the company has also developed the remarkable trail-blazing LEAF Nismo RC, the world’s first all-electric racing car. “Nismo has carved out an enviable reputation in motor racing,” said Carlos Ghosn, Nissan President and CEO.
About Nismo Nissan Motorsports International Co., Ltd (Nismo) was established in 1984 primarily to look after Nissan’s motor sport activities. In 2011, Nismo-developed Nissan GT-R racecars won the driver’s and team titles in SUPER GT and the drivers’ title in the FIA GT1 World Championship, while Nismo-developed engines won LMP2 class at the Le Mans 24 Hours, and took LMP2 class titles in the ILMC and Le Mans Series.
Tokyo, Japan (29 November 2011)- Nissan Motor Co,. Ltd reveales a bold new future for its Nismo performance arm. Aimed at a car-loving audience looking for a car that reflects an edgy personality, 2011 Nissan Juke Nismo Concept magnifies the standard car's. unequaled mix of compact car agility, coupé-like responses and SUV strength.
done in signature Nismo colours of pearl white with red highlights, the Juke Nismo Concept wears a body kit created by Nismo's. aerodynamic specialists whose skill has been honed perfecting racecar bodywork.
"As the Concept shows, Nismo brings new levels of individuality to mainstream Nissan cars like Juke.
Aimed at a car-loving audience looking for a car that reflects an edgy personality, Nissan Juke Nismo Concept magnifies the standard car's. unequaled mix of compact car agility, coupé-like responses and SUV strength done in signature Nismo colours of pearl white with red highlights, the Nissan Juke Nismo Concept wears a body kit created by Nismo's. aerodynamic specialists whose skill has been honed perfecting racecar bodywork.
“As the Concept shows, Nismo brings new levels of individuality to mainstream Nissan cars like Juke. The future for Nismo is to develop premium sports designs for an ever-widening range of customers,” told Nismo President, Shoichi Miyatani.
Dubbed the world's. fastest crossover, 2011 Nissan Juke-R Concept is a unequaled concept car that combines the power, speed and handling of Nissan's. flagship GT-R sports car with the bold, exciting design of the Juke crossover model.
The car's. unique, impactful styling places Juke's. curves and lines above GT-R's. 38-litre. engine, drivetrain and suspension, making Nissan Juke-R the most testosterone-packed compact crossover in the world.
Nissan had ambitious plans for the Juke-R’s bodywork, which had to portray the car as “innovative, exciting and dynamic.” Fastening them to the Juke’s existing body appears to be another story, since RML affixed the body panels to the Juke shell using the same adhesive that bonds the chassis panels in Formula 1 cars together.
Dubbed the world’s fastest crossover, Juke-R is a unequaled concept car that combines the power, speed and handling of Nissan’s flagship GT-R sports car with the bold, exciting design of the Juke crossover model.
The car’s unique, impactful styling places Juke’s curves and lines above GT-R’s 38-litre. engine, drivetrain and suspension, making Juke-R the most testosterone-packed compact crossover in the world. GT-R steering wheel, pedals, dials and 7-inch touch-screen display are built into a modified version of Juke’s dashboard.
Remember Nissan’s quirky Pivo 2 concept from 2007? Or how about the original Pivo from 2005? The Pivo 3 is actually Nissan’s eight electric car concept, and highlights yet again the Japanese automaker’s dedication to zero emission driving.
This small size, plus a pair of in-wheel motors enable an extremely small turning radius with zero turn gap and allows the Pivo 3 to park in very tight confines.
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., presents the Nissan PIVO 3 Concept car at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show.
Automated Valet Parking (AVP) enables Nissan PIVO 3 to automatically drive, locate a parking space and park without driver assistance in the infrastructure equipped parking lots envisioned for the future.
We've already driven the 2012 Nissan GT-R, but only now has Nissan released official details. The engine's efficiency has been improved too, with fuel economy rising from 23.5mpg to 24mpg.
At this stage there's still no figures for 0-62mph, top speed or CO2 emissions as the car is still undergoing performance testing, but expect a 0-62mph time in around three seconds and a top speed nudging 200mph.
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. announced the launch of the 2012 Nissan GT-R. Significant improvements to the engine, chassis and transmission, plus a new lightweight "For TRACK PACK" version (currently available in some market such as Japan, UK), which accentuates the pure performance potential of the Nissan GT-R are the key changes to Nissan's flagship model for the 2012 model year.
As well as more power, the 2012 Nissan GT-R has a newly developed asymmetric suspension which compensates for greater weight on the driver's side in RHD models, enhanced transmission 'feel' and a stronger body for extra rigidity and ever better handling.
Engine Improved intake efficiency Improved exhaust emissions efficiency and enhanced control Reduced air flow resistance thanks to a more compact under floor catalyzer which improves emissions efficiency and reduces weight Improved exhaust valve cooling performance by the adoption of a newly-designed metallic sodium-filled valve. At the same time, valve control timing, the air mixture ratio and ignition timing have been improved Suspension and brakes Accounting for the added weight of the driver in a right-hand drive vehicle coupled to the fact that the propeller shaft for front wheels is located on the right side of the vehicle; the Nissan GT-R's suspension in RHD versions has been set asymmetrically. NCCB (Nissan Carbon Ceramic Brakes) are available as a factory-installed option for the Nissan GT-R Premium Edition and EGOIST grade.
We have good news and bad news. The good news is that Nissan has just announced pricing for the 2012 edition of the popular Murano crossover.
At the top of the line sits the 2012 Murano LE with all-wheel drive, which rings in at $39,900. In-between those two, you'll find six other models: the Murano S AWD, Murano SV FWD, Murano SV AWD, Murano SL FWD, Murano SL AWD, and Murano LE FWD. Both the 2012 Nissan Murano and the 2012 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet are now available at dealers nationwide.
So popular is Nissan Murano in Russia that the country has three model grades on offer, while the majority of Western Europe countries concentrate on the most luxurious version only.
Nissan Murano is the third string to Nissan's Crossover bow, providing a range-topping model above Juke and Qashqai. Refined and comfortable, Nissan Murano is noted for its high levels of equipment. For the vast majority of markets this means 20-inch alloy wheels, power tailgate and colour rear and kerbside cameras all fitted as standard.
Murano also features Nissan Connect Premium satellite navigation system with 7-inch touch screen, HDD 9.3 Gb music server, iPod, Bluetooth and aux connectivity combined with premium 11 speaker BOSE system and the option of a rear seat DVD entertainment system.
The 2012 Murano is priced $800 more than last year's model, but the open-top version drops down $1,840.
With all-wheel drive, the prices climbs to $31,700. Murano S FWD $30,100 Murano SV FWD $33,670 Murano SL FWD $37,210 Murano LE FWD $39,110 Murano S AWD $31,700 Murano SV AWD $35,270 Murano SL AWD $38,810 Murano LE AWD $40,710
The 2012 nissan qashqai have been as an addendum to the Nissan Qashqai. Nissan Qashqai has embellished famous British vehicles.
The reality is that there is absolutely no difference between the Nissan Qashqai and Qashqai +2. LEAF Review of 2012 Nissan cars and electrical specifications.
Fantastic news from Nissan about developing and building the next generation Qashqai in the UK. The new car will be shaped by Nissan Design Europe out of Paddington (that’s London for our non-UK readers) and engineered at Nissan’s tech centre in Cranfield (that’s Bedfordshire, somewhere near London).
As part of this strategy Nissan is introducing a new Pure Drive version of the top selling Nissan Qashqai equipped with a new state-of-the-art 1.6 dCi engine.
The new Pure Drive 1.6 dCi Nissan Qashqai, especially with innovative features like Stop / Start System and the Around View Monitor, will cement our leadership of the Crossover segment," he added.
The new engine and Stop / Start System has been a joint development between Europe and Japan with Alliance Partner Renault concentrating on the engine and Nissan perfecting the automatic cut off system. As a result, Nissan Qashqai models built between now and December and powered by the new engine will not have Stop / Start.
Nissan's Pure Drive champion is, naturally, the zero emission 100% electric Nissan LEAF but the recently introduced Nissan Micra DIG-S heads the conventionally-powered cars. Available on both Nissan Qashqai and Qashqai +2 models, the new dCi engine has been jointly developed with Alliance partner Renault.
Its arrival in Qashqai is in line with Nissan's policy of 'penalty-free' engine downsizing: the 1.6-litre direct injection diesel engine gives the fuel economy and emissions expected from an engine of its size, but with power and torque figures anticipated from a 2.0-litre engine.
The 1.6 dCi features Stop / Start System. More power, lower fuel consumption and lower emissions.
It provides the dynamic driving performance expected of a 2.0-litre diesel yet produces fuel consumption and emission figures better than the 1.5-litre dCi unit," said Jerry Hardcastle, Vice President, Vehicle Design and Development, Nissan Europe. The latest generation of Nissan developed continuously variable transmission will be introduced on 117PS 1.6-litre petrol-powered Nissan Qashqai models early 2012. The CVT version will increase Qashqai's market coverage.
Since its launch in March 2007, the Nissan Qashqai has redefined Europe's mid-size hatchback market.
The 2007 Nissan Quest gets a midcycle refresh. The Quest's controversial pillar-style center stack has been retired, with its gauges and controls finding a somewhat more traditional home on the minivan's instrument panel. Nissan has also improved the center-stack design, expanded storage capability and added auto-folding headrests to the third-row seat. Overall, the changes to the 2007 Nissan Quest are welcome.
Body Styles, Trim Levels, and Options The 2007 Nissan Quest minivan is available in four trims: 3.5 base, 3.5 S, 3.5 SL and 3.5 SE. The top-of-the-line 3.5 SE trim includes 17-inch alloy wheels, foglights, power-sliding doors on both sides, a sunroof, heated leather seats, a power front-passenger seat, a backup camera, and an upgraded 265-watt, 10-speaker Bose audio system. Major options, depending on the trim level, include a Seat Package with a third-row flat-folding third-row bench seat and second-row captain's chairs; a fixed front-row center console; satellite radio; Bluetooth connectivity; a navigation system; and a rear DVD entertainment system.
Standard on all Quest minivans are front-seat active head restraints, side curtain airbags for all three rows, traction control, a tire-pressure monitor and antilock brakes with brake assist.
Driving Impressions The 2007 Nissan Quest is an enthusiast-oriented option in the minivan category; the van is acquiescent around corners and offers sharp steering.
A journalist neighbor called and asked if I wanted to drive the Nissan GT-R that had just been dropped in his driveway. The GT-R’s interior is not very impressive. Some cars are rapiers, others a broadsword. The GT-R is a battleax. The GT-R rides hard, like a track ready Viper.
The Nissan’s four wheel-drive system works to put all the power to the ground… sort like a lightning bolt. Not fast like your “chipped” turbo car. Fast like a liter-class superbike. Unlike many cars, the four wheel-drive system in the GT-R does not dampen the fun. With the huge resources on tap, it makes the car civilized. Even in this worst case scenario, the GT-R’s engineering integrity reigned supreme.
The car tracked predictably, up until the low (frozen tire) limits of adhesion. The traction control system stepped in a femtosecond after the car reached its limits of adhesion. The GT-R’s transmission and driveline had a steady whine, and the front airdam was adventurous (read low) for a production car. The GT-R’s rumbling exhaust note projects the same uber-tuner car feel. Nissan’s decision to make this a limited production halo car is completely correct. It’s Unobtanium, unlike a Porsche GT3 or AMG Black Series.
The 2010 Nissan GT-R's launch control system has been reprogrammed to reduce transaxle stress. The 2010 Nissan GT-R marks the second year of production for Nissan's iconic supercar. One of the secrets to the 2009 GT-R's eye-popping numbers was its launch control system, but it put undue stress on the car's rear-mounted transaxle. Despite the car's sizable cabin and trunk space, this ride quality issue can make road trips in the GT-R less appealing. All said, the 2010 GT-R easily retains its title as the most accessible exotic sports car on the planet.
Body Styles, Trim Levels, and Options The 2010 Nissan GT-R is a high-performance sports car available only in coupe form with a 2+2 seating layout. The Premium model adds higher-performance tires, heated fronts seats and an 11-speaker Bose audio system with two subwoofers.
The 2010 Nissan GT-R is powered by a 3.8-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engine that generates 485 hp and 434 pound-feet of torque. A six-speed dual-clutch automated manual transmission routes this power to the ground via an advanced all-wheel-drive system. In testing, we've timed the GT-R (with the transmission reprogramming) from zero to 60 mph in 3.6 seconds.
Standard safety features on the 2010 Nissan GT-R include massive antilock Brembo brakes, stability control and traction control. Front-seat side airbags and full-length side curtain airbags are standard on all GT-R models for 2010. The 2010 Nissan GT-R's interior is a somber but appropriately driver-centric environment in which to make haste. The GT-R also features a trick multifunction performance monitor that offers 11 different informational displays.
Driving Impressions The Nissan GTR'S employs a V6 in place of the iconic inline-6 from the old Skyline GT-Rs, the new car's spiritual ancestors.
A new GT-R Black Edition debuts. Where high technology meets high performance, you find some serious automobiles. As an example, look no further than the 2012 Nissan GT-R. As the representative of Nissan's latest technology, the GT-R packs some pretty serious hardware, including a fire-breathing twin-turbo V6, a dual-clutch automated manual transmission, an advanced all-wheel-drive system and a sport-focused suspension with adaptive dampers. The GT-R's performance numbers push it into supercar category, yet the Nissan maintains a significantly lower price point.
This year the Nissan GT-R expands its performance envelope even farther. The 2012 Nissan GT-R is a high-performance sport coupe with a 2+2 seating layout that is offered only in the Premium trim level.
Standard features include 20-inch alloy wheels with high-performance tires, automatic xenon headlights, LED running lights, Brembo brakes, an electronically adjustable suspension, leather/faux-suede upholstery, heated power-adjustable front seats, keyless ignition/entry, dual-zone automatic climate control and an 11-speaker Bose CD/MP3 audio system with two subwoofers, satellite radio, iPod connectivity and Bluetooth phone and streaming audio. A new GT-R Black Edition adds lightweight black wheels, a unique black and red interior and leather Recaro seats.
Powertrains and Performance The 2012 Nissan GT-R is powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.8-liter V6 engine that generates 530 hp and 488 lb-ft of torque. Standard safety features on the GT-R include antilock Brembo brakes, stability control and traction control. In Edmunds brake testing of a previous GT-R, we've recorded a best 60-0-mph stopping distance of 98 feet, which ranks among the shortest distances we've ever seen. The rather austere cabin of the 2012 Nissan GT-R is meant to convey an impression of performance and technology.
Driving Impressions The 2012 Nissan GT-R achieves an impressive level of performance by utilizing technology rather than brute force. Road noise can be intrusive at times, but we think it's a small price to pay for the 2012 Nissan GT-R's otherworldly performance.
Like other vehicles in this growing segment, the Versa combines excellent fuel economy, solid build quality and space-efficient interior design while remaining very affordable. The four-door Versa also distinguishes itself with many upmarket features and the choice of an inexpensive 1.6-liter engine or a relatively peppy 1.8-liter.
Current Nissan Versa The Nissan Versa economy car comes in two body styles: a four-door hatchback and a four-door sedan. Both body styles share the Versa's distinctive high bulbous roof line, which allows for a huge amount of interior space. The Nissan Versa is available in four trim levels: 1.6 Base, 1.6, 1.8 S and 1.8 SL. Standard features on the 1.8 S include air-conditioning, power mirrors and a six-disc CD changer. A five-speed or six-speed manual transmission is standard on most trims, with a four-speed automatic being optional.
Used Nissan Versa Models The Nissan Versa was new for 2007.
The 2012 Nissan Versa is a tale of two cars. The Versa sedan has been completely redesigned for 2012. The Versa hatchback, however, soldiers on in its previous guise with only standard feature upgrades on which to hang its hat. In terms of exterior size, the new 2012 Versa sedan is largely unchanged. Fuel economy is up, and when equipped with the revised continuously variable automatic transmission, the Versa sedan achieves an impressive 33 mpg combined EPA estimate. The sedan's also between 3 and 6 mpg better than the hatchback depending on transmission.
Inevitably, though, your choice is more complicated than simply Versa versus Versa. The 2012 Nissan Versa is available in sedan and hatchback body styles, but each represents different vehicle generations. The Versa sedan comes in three trim levels: S, SV and SL. Stepping up to the Versa SV sedan adds the Cruise Control package, full power accessories, keyless entry, upgraded upholstery and upgraded gauges.
The Versa SL sedan gets 15-inch alloy wheels, foglights, a 60/40-split-folding rear seat and the contents of the SV Convenience package. The Versa hatchback is available in S and SL trim levels. The Convenience package adds the Plus package, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, Bluetooth, steering wheel audio controls and an iPod interface. The 2012 Nissan Versa sedan is powered by a 1.6-liter four-cylinder that produces 109 hp and 107 pound-feet of torque.
In Edmunds performance testing, a manual-equipped Versa hatchback went from zero to 60 mph in 9.4 seconds. EPA-estimated fuel economy is 26 mpg city/31 mpg highway and 28 mpg combined with the manual and 24/32/27 with the automatic. The Versa hatchback SL comes standard with a CVT, which brings fuel economy up to 28/34/30.
Regardless of body style, the 2012 Nissan Versa comes standard with antilock brakes (front disc, rear drum), brake assist, traction and stability control, front seat side airbags and side curtain airbags.
While the interiors of the Versa sedan and hatchback differ in design, their basic virtues are similar.
Nissan GT-R fanatics will also be pleased to know that the iconic blue paint option has been reintroduced into the range named Aurora Flare Blue Pearl along with a revised black called Nebula Opal Black. A new wheel option has also been made available in the form of Rays forged aluminium wheel which cut 3kg off the new GT-R’s unsprung weight at each corner for a total weight saving of 12kg – finished in either a Hyper Blue Black or Hyper Titanium colour
Perhaps you remember the original Nissan GT-R as easy to drive but uninvolving. Anyone who's still singing that tune, Mizuno thinks, hasn't driven this car. Because, in this case, there's nothing bland about the GT-R. You see, even in this business, where 500-hp cars come along every few weeks, the speed and control that accompany the 2012 Nissan GT-R driving experience are rare. Because control, friends, kicks ass. There's more than enough power here to balance the GT-R's chassis with the throttle, and understeer is noticeably reduced at lower speeds while stability remains high in triple-digit corners. There's the same heavyweight steering — even at low speed. By the Numbers According to our test equipment, 2012 Nissan GT-R is both quicker and faster than the car it replaces. We've tested multiple GT-Rs in the three years since the car's introduction and the best acceleration we've recorded to date came from our long-term test car with the VDC switched off. It hit 60 mph in 3.6 seconds (3.3 seconds with a 1-foot rollout) and completed the quarter-mile in 11.6 seconds at 118.9 mph. Handling numbers are similarly improved. Porsche's GT3 and GT3 RS hold the record at 75.3 mph. Dunlop developed the GT-R's proprietary tire — the SP Sport Maxx GT600 (255/40ZRF20 front, 285/35ZRF20 rear) — with Nissan. Caster is increased from 5 to 6 degrees to improve high-speed stability. Even the stock wheels — now 10-spokers — are 20 percent stiffer and 6.6 pounds (per car, not per wheel) lighter. The Rays six-spoke wheels that come as part of the Black Edition scrub another 3.5 pounds (per car). R-Mode Start, or Nissan's name for launch control, remains functionally the same as in 2011 GT-Rs. Bump the transmission and VDC setup switches into the R position (the suspension switch can remain in the "normal" position), then pin the brake, wood the throttle and release the brake. There's another change, too: 2012 GT-Rs are limited to four launches in a row before the system requires a 1.5-mile cool-down drive. The Critical Test That the 2012 GT-R is insanely, stupidly fast is evident. City fuel economy jumps from 15 mpg to 16 mpg, while both highway and combined numbers see a 2-mpg increase (21 to 23 mpg and 17 to 19 mpg, respectively). A Premium GT-R (there is no base model) costs $90,950 — about $5,900 more than a 2011 Premium model.
Nissan announced pricing on Friday for the 2012 Altima sedan and coupe, which is on sale now.
Nissan Announces U.S. Pricing for 2012 Altima Sedan and Coupe Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today announced U.S. pricing for the 2012 Nissan Altima Sedan and Coupe, which are on sale now at Nissan dealers nationwide. Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Prices* (MSRP) for the 2012 Nissan Altima Sedan
include: Altima Sedan 2.5 CVT $20,410 USD Altima Sedan 2.5 S CVT $22,570 USD Altima Sedan 3.5 SR CVT $25,430 USD Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Prices* (MSRP) for the 2012 Nissan Altima Coupe
include: Altima Coupe 2.5 S 6MT $23,600 USD Altima Coupe 2.5 S CVT $24,100 USD Altima Coupe 3.5 SR 6MT $30,760 USD Altima Coupe 3.5 SR CVT $28,430 USD About the 2012 Altima Sedan and Altima Coupe The 2012 Altima Sedan is available in three well-equipped models - the 2.5 CVT and 2.5 S CVT featuring a 175-horsepower 2.5-liter inline 4-cylinder and the 3.5 SR CVT with a standard 270-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 engine. The 2-door Nissan Altima Coupe, like its 4-door Altima Sedan stablemate, offers high quality and high value - while adding an extra touch of aggressive coupe styling for Altima customers seeking a more personal expression of individuality and sporty appearance. "The 2012 Altima" Coupe is available in 2.5 S and 3.5 SR trim levels, equipped with 2.5-liter inline 4-cylinder and 3.5-liter V6 engines, respectively. 2012 Nissan Altima Sedan and Coupe are manufactured in the United States.
