Nissan: 2008 Tokyo Auto Salon Exhibits

Nissan has released a photo gallery of its 2008 Tokyo Auto Salon offerings. In all, the Japanese carmaker will show off seven models including four concept versions, the Skyline Coupe Aerosports, the X-TRAIL "X-TREMER Package" Stretched, the Skyline Aero Package and the Dualis Premium (known in Europe as the Qasqhai) and two race cars, the XANAVI NISMO Z SUPER GT2007 and the ENDLESS ADVAN Z. Finally Nissan’s stand will also host the CARAVAN Rider. As usual, we'll have to wait for the Tokyo Auto Salon opening in January to get details on the cars. -Image gallery after the jump

Via: Le Blog Auto , Source: Nissan

Nissan: 2008 Tokyo Auto Salon Exhibits

Nissan has released a photo gallery of its 2008 Tokyo Auto Salon offerings. In all, the Japanese carmaker will show off seven models including four concept versions, the Skyline Coupe Aerosports, the X-TRAIL "X-TREMER Package" Stretched, the Skyline Aero Package and the Dualis Premium (known in Europe as the Qasqhai) and two race cars, the XANAVI NISMO Z SUPER GT2007 and the ENDLESS ADVAN Z. Finally Nissan’s stand will also host the CARAVAN Rider. As usual, we'll have to wait for the Tokyo Auto Salon opening in January to get details on the cars. -Image gallery after the jump

Via: Le Blog Auto , Source: Nissan

Nissan X-Trail Arctix Sports Adventure

With winter showing its dark side in many countries, Nissan is marketing a new edition of the X-Trail in Great Britain, dubbed as the ‘ARCTIX Sports Adventure’. Based on the 2.0dCi X-TRAIL, the special version is offered either with a 6-speed automatic gearbox in which case, the diesel unit has an output of 150 PS or a 5-speed manual with a higher powered 173PS 2.0dCi unit. Despite the flashy name, the ‘ARCTIX Sports Adventure’ is simply an X-Trail with additional standard equipment including eXtreme roof rails and lamps with snowstorm side steps. -Continued

Trim and equipment details for the ‘ARCTIX Sports Adventure’ are similar to the X-Trail SPORT grade with 17 inch alloy wheels, panoramic sunroof, privacy glass, CD autochanger with 6 speakers, Bluetooth phone integration, climate control air conditioning, automatic headlamps and rain sensing wipers. Upholstery is a charcoal colored cloth weave whilst the exterior can be selected within a choice of six paint colors: Pearl White, Thundercloud, Twilight Grey, Ebisu Black, Atlas Blue and Chilli Pepper Red. Vehicles will be available in showrooms from 2 January 2008 with prices starting off at £21,995.

Nissan X-Trail Arctix Sports Adventure

With winter showing its dark side in many countries, Nissan is marketing a new edition of the X-Trail in Great Britain, dubbed as the ‘ARCTIX Sports Adventure’. Based on the 2.0dCi X-TRAIL, the special version is offered either with a 6-speed automatic gearbox in which case, the diesel unit has an output of 150 PS or a 5-speed manual with a higher powered 173PS 2.0dCi unit. Despite the flashy name, the ‘ARCTIX Sports Adventure’ is simply an X-Trail with additional standard equipment including eXtreme roof rails and lamps with snowstorm side steps. -Continued

Trim and equipment details for the ‘ARCTIX Sports Adventure’ are similar to the X-Trail SPORT grade with 17 inch alloy wheels, panoramic sunroof, privacy glass, CD autochanger with 6 speakers, Bluetooth phone integration, climate control air conditioning, automatic headlamps and rain sensing wipers. Upholstery is a charcoal colored cloth weave whilst the exterior can be selected within a choice of six paint colors: Pearl White, Thundercloud, Twilight Grey, Ebisu Black, Atlas Blue and Chilli Pepper Red. Vehicles will be available in showrooms from 2 January 2008 with prices starting off at £21,995.

EuroNCAP: 2008 Nissan X-Trail Receives 4 Start Rating

Nissan’s second generation X-Trail SUV (details here) was awarded four stars out of a maximum five for adult, as well as child, occupant protection by the European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP. According to EuroNCAP, while the X-Trail scored maximum points in the side impact and pole tests, in the front impact protection of the driver's neck was rated as 'weak' because of the extent to which it was bent backwards in the test. Also, structures in the dashboard presented a risk of injury to the knees and femurs of the driver and passenger. -Continued

In terms of pedestrian safety, the X-Trail received a mediocre two out of four stars. Euroncap notes that the front edge of the bonnet scored no points for its protection of pedestrians' legs while the bonnet offered predominantly poor protection to adults' heads.

It may come as a surspise, but in the compact SUV category, the majority of vehicles (2007 Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV-4, Suzuki Grand Vitara, Mitsubishi Outlander etc) have been awarded with four stars. The only models that have managed to get a five star rating are the 2007 Land Rover Freelander and the new Volkswagen Tiguan.

EuroNCAP: 2008 Nissan X-Trail Receives 4 Start Rating

Nissan’s second generation X-Trail SUV (details here) was awarded four stars out of a maximum five for adult, as well as child, occupant protection by the European New Car Assessment Programme (Euro NCAP. According to EuroNCAP, while the X-Trail scored maximum points in the side impact and pole tests, in the front impact protection of the driver's neck was rated as 'weak' because of the extent to which it was bent backwards in the test. Also, structures in the dashboard presented a risk of injury to the knees and femurs of the driver and passenger. -Continued

In terms of pedestrian safety, the X-Trail received a mediocre two out of four stars. Euroncap notes that the front edge of the bonnet scored no points for its protection of pedestrians' legs while the bonnet offered predominantly poor protection to adults' heads.

It may come as a surspise, but in the compact SUV category, the majority of vehicles (2007 Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV-4, Suzuki Grand Vitara, Mitsubishi Outlander etc) have been awarded with four stars. The only models that have managed to get a five star rating are the 2007 Land Rover Freelander and the new Volkswagen Tiguan.