<div>Nissan Motor India launched its much awaited seven-seater multi utility vehicle (MUV) new Nissan Evalia on 25 September in Delhi. It has been priced between Rs 8,49,000 and Rs 9,99,000 (ex-showroom price).<br /><br />The Evalia will be available in four versions and all four will run on diesel only. "The Nissan Evalia is the first MUV that packs drivability and fuel efficiency up to 19.33 km," according to G.M. Singh, vice chairman & managing director, Hover Automotive India (HAI).<br /><br />Evalia is designed in Japan but has key contributions from Nissan's European RD and design facilities. Evalia is built alongside NV200 at Nissan's Barcelona manufacturing plant in Spain.<br /><br />Powered by the K9K straight-4 turbocharged diesel from Renault Nissan’s engine family, Evalia can churn out 85 PS of power at 3750 rpm and a maximum torque of 200 Nm at 2000 rpm. With a smooth-shifting five speed manual transmission, the Evalia delivers a fuel efficiency of 19.3 kmpl of diesel (ARAI certified).<br /> <br /> Nissan will target to produce between 2,000 and 2,500 Evalia models in a month. "We are now working on how to cope with the existing manufacturing plant. We are enhancing the capacity in our existing plant. If necessary, to expand manufacturing capcaity, we will invest in a new plant", said Takayuki Ishida, managing director and chief executive officer, Nissan Motors India.<br /> <br /> Under Nissan Power 88 plan, Nissan will launch 10 new variants by 2016. They will try to launch at least two models in a year. "All the 10 new models will come under Nissan only. In future, some model could be shared with Renault but it will vary from model to model".<br /> </div><table width="550" cellspacing="9" cellpadding="9" border="2" align="center"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><strong>SPECIFICATIONS</strong></td></tr><tr><td><ul><li>1.5 L 4 cylinder engine, with intercooler and a 5 speed gearbox, engineered to enhance the emission performance and fuel efficiency</li><li>ABS+EBD, Electric controlled ORVM & Follow me headlamps as standard in all variants</li><li>An ultra short turning radius of 5.2m to ensure easy maneuverability and convenient parking into the tight city spaces</li><li>Reverse parking camera with colour monitor in instrument panel</li><li> </li><li>Ergonomically placed gear lever on dash</li><li>Fold-down tables with built-in cup holders</li><li>Less than 1.9m high allowing easy entry to most multi-storey and height-restricted car parks</li><li>Wide frontal visibility and high driving position </li><li>Sliding doors with entry step and grab handles, providing easy entry and exit</li><li>Attractive and easy-to-clean seat fabric</li><li>A 12V electric outlet to plug in games or laptops</li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table><div><br />poonam(dot)kumar(at)abp(dot)in<br /><br /> </div>
