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Nissan Launches Qashqai in China
Nissan announced the launch of the Qashqai in China where it will bear the name “Xiaokeâ€, which means “nomad†in Chinese. The compact crossover will be manufactured at the Huadu plant of Dongfeng Motor (DFL), Nissan's local partner in China which also manufactures the Livina Geniss, Livina, Sylphy, Tiida sedan and hatchback. In order to meet Chinese customer needs, some modifications from the European Qashqai were made for this market. Among them are an interior color change from black to beige, modification of the sunroof design and the addition of a chrome strip on the side body panel. Power will come from a 2.0L engine delivering 137 PS and the Xiaoke will be available with either a CVT or 6-speed manual transmission and 2WD or 4WD.
Prices in China start at RMB 167,800 (USD: 23,600) for the 2.0L 2WD Manual Transmission, while the 2.0L 4WD CVT Premium Grade is priced at RMB 219,800 (USD: 30,100). Nissan projects sales of more than 3,000 units monthly in China.
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New Volvo S80l With Long-wheelbase Introduced In China
European automakers are doing their best to fulfill the 'procrustean fantasies' of Chinese buyers who seem to find the executive-feeling of a long-wheelbase sedan completely irresistible. Following Audi and its LWB A4 sedan, Volvo presented the...
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Audi Presents A4 Long-wheelbase Version For China
In general, automakers limit the availability of long-wheelbase (LWB) variants to large sedans like the BMW 7-Series and the Audi A8. But not in China where consumers seem to be advocates of the saying "the bigger the better". After the introduction of...
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Infiniti M35 Luxury Sedan Launched In China
Following the M35’s debut at the recent 5th China Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition, Infiniti announced that its luxury mid-sized sedan is now available for sale in China. The Japanese carmaker’s Chinese range now comprises of...
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Nissan Launches Interactive Web Site For Its 2007 Qashqai Crossover
More and more carmakers are creating interactive web sites lately in order to promote their new models. Nissan on it's part launched a new site for its 2007 Qashqai which allows you not only to design your Qashqai but also the scene around it. You...
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2007 Nissan Qashqai - Us May See It In The Near Future
Yesterday, Nissan presented its all new compact crossover the Qashqai which will attempt to capture the imagination of 100.000 European buyers annually. According to Nissan, the Qashqai's clientele will spring from a variety of segments, including...
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