Nissan with three new cars by 2014 including Micra and Sunny automatic

Nissan will launch three new models this year. They are the Nissan Micra automatic, Nissan Sunny automatic and Nissan duster based SUV, Nissan has been in a bit tired in Indian market. So Nissan expects these new variants to boost up the sales. Nissan is one of the automotive giants of the world and by 2016 Nissan will launch ten new models in India to strengthen the base.

Nissan Micra Automatic

 

First on to Indian shores will be the new Nissan Micra automatic. Automatics just sell 5% of India's annual car sales. But now urban people are intently going towards new gen automatic cars with more fuel efficiency. The love for automatic has rides in Indians as the latest auto boxes are more responsive and easy to drive in the city.

Nissan Micra Automatic gearbox

The automatic Micra uses a Nissan's new CVT gearbox which provides good mileage and performance figures. The automatic Micra will compete against Hyundai i10 AT, Honda Brio AT, Maruthi Swift AT and Maruthi Ritz AT.

Nissan Sunny Automatic

Nissan Sunny Automatic

Nissan Sunny Autobox

Next up will be the automatic version of the Nissan Sunny sedan. Renault has recently launched the Scala automatic, It will use the same cutting edge X-tronic CVT gearbox as the Renault. Nissan will price the sunny automatic a bit lower than the Renault Scala AT to attract car buyers, The main competitors of the Sunny AT will be some strong contenders in the like Hyundai Verna, Hinda City, Volkswagen Vento,, and Skoda Rapid.

Nissan Duster based SUV

 

Nissan Duster Based SUV

Renault duster has been a huge it in Indian market. Although a five seater the Duster was taken into the hearts of Indians and was selling about 5000 units for month. Inspired by the success of the duster Nissan will launch re badged version of Renault Duster. The name is not decided yet. The car will share the same platform and mechanicals with the Duster but it will get some major tweaks to the exteriors and cabin as well.

Nissan is also planing to introduce their low cost brand Datsun in India too. Nissan will launch two new cars under Datsun brand. Both of them would be under five lakhs. They are based on the old versions of Micra.

The first one is codenamed K12 and with a price tag of 3 lakhs. It would compete directly with Maruthi Suzuki Alto. The next car is code named K11 with a price tag of 5 lakhs will compete against rivals like Maruthi Arragon and Hyundai i10.

Nissan aims to attain 10% development by 2016. They will also come with some other Datsun cars as well.