Issue 19 - Nissan Middle East

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EDITORIAL
CARLOS GHOSN
PRESIDENT & CEO
NISSAN MOTOR CO. LTD.
First-quarter results for Nissan are good, and our recovery
is vigorous and ahead of schedule ... Challenging market
conditions persist, but our performance reflects strong
demand for Nissan's products, as well as our relentless focus
on operational efficiency. Despite uncertainty surrounding
the ongoing global economic recovery, raw material costs
and exchange rate volatility, we are confident to achieve our
FY2010 forecast.
Atsuo Kosaka
MANAGING DIRECTOR
NISSAN MIDDLE EAST FZE
We meet again this edition to speak about our major news for the past few
months. We have been busy recently launching the Nissan 370Z to all our
sports enthusiasts in the region.
The seductively styled Z® Roadster offers everything the hardtop Z®
Coupe does – and more. It delivers an exhilarating connection to the air,
wind and environment on top of the new Z® Coupe’s exceptional levels of
performance. But perhaps unexpected for a car this sporty is its greatly
enhanced refinement and quality – as seen in features such as its onetouch, auto-locking convertible top and beautifully crafted interior.
We also had a visit from our President & CEO, Mr. Carlos Ghosn, who
was visiting the United Arab Emirates for the second time this year. He
spoke at the Majlis of the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme
Commander of the UAE Armed Forced, General Sheikh Mohammed bin
Zayed al Nahyan, about the topic of Sustainability and Diversity.
Following the visit we signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with
the Kingdom of Jordan to promote zero-emission mobility, heralding the
first partnership of its kind in the Arab region.
Those were our main highlights; until we meet again… Enjoy your reading!
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NEWS
Issue 19
Sept - Nov 2010
Nissan and Jordan sign first Arab electric car deal
CONTENTS
Agreement clears the way for an electric future in the Kingdom
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issan has signed a memorandum
the 21st century mobility. It offers 160
of understanding (MOU) with the
kilometres of driving autonomy and
Jordan to promote zero-emission
superb handling without having to
mobility in the Kingdom. The deal marks
sacrifice on comfort and convenience
the first partnership of its kind in the
of modern lifestyles.”
Arab region and will see both Nissan
The MOU will focus on ensuring
and Jordan promote electric vehicles
that all the necessary conditions for
as a sustainable mobility solution,
the introduction of electric vehicles
helping Jordan address issues such as
are in place, particularly government
energy independence, CO2 emissions
incentives, charging infrastructure
and environmental conservation.
and public education. Jordan will also
The MOU was signed in Amman by
consider the purchase of up to 300
Hazam Malhas, Jordan’s minister of
Nissan LEAFs for its public sector. The
environment, and Nissan’s corporate
Government is also working to finalise
vice president Gilles Normand. Also
its electric vehicle standards.
attending the ceremony was Samir
A working group has been formed to
Rifai, Jordan’s prime minister, and
several other ministers of the cabinet,
as well as Tetsuo Shioguchi, Japan’s
ambassador to Jordan.
“I firmly believe we have an
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Murano!
Nissan's ground-breaking
urban crossover
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Nissan’s Gilles Normand (left) and minister Hazam Malhas sign the MOU in Amman
security perspective.
“In taking this bold and visionary
obligation to our future generations to
step, Jordan will position itself as a
take the necessary actions towards
leader in zero emission mobility within
a greener and better world,” said Mr
Mr Normand said Nissan applauded
vehicle pilot program. The group will
likely involve the Greater Amman
Municipality and other stakeholders.
the Kingdom for its vision and strong
The partners will also explore
commitment to sustainable mobility.
renewable energy for electric vehicle
“We are pleased that Jordan and
charging using solar energy, the use of
the Arab region. For a country that
its peoples share in our vision to make
second-life batteries, and other ideas
Malhas. “The introduction of electric
enjoys 330 days of sun per year,
zero emission mobility a reality,” he
such as car sharing. The zero emission
cars offers many advantages, not
such technology will provide
said. “With the Nissan LEAF, we have
partnership marks another milestone in
only for the environment, but also
an excellent alternative to the
an electric car with the real technology
the long history of Japan and Jordan’s
from an economic, social and national
conventional automobiles.”
to meet the needs and challenges of
strong bi-lateral relations.
24 HERITAGE
All the latest goings on from Nissan in the Middle
East and around the world
06 INTERVIEW
Nissan's President & CEO Carlos Ghosn talks about
electric cars during a visit to the UAE
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study the implementation of an electric
08 COVER STORY
T
he Murano is an urban crossover that redefines
the market
14 ROAD TEST
A Datsun collection born out of nostalgia
26 TECHNOLOGY
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he Xtronic S-CVT is an advanced transmission at the
heart of the Nissan Maxima
28 MOTORSPORT
A
look at the Japanese Super GT series - home to some
fire-breathing Nissan GT-Rs
30 ME & MY NISSAN
A doctor with a taste for customization
T
he Nissan Qashqai has been updated for 2011. We
tell you what it's like
20 Feature
A look at Nissan's vision for a Zero Emission world
of motoring
Editorial Team
Design & Production
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Legal Disclaimer
Views and opinions expressed in this magazine are not necessarily those
of Nissan Middle East FZE and the publisher. We shall not be held liable in
any manner.
Carlos Ghosn, Nissan's President & CEO, was honoured during his visit to the region by the UAE Ministry of Interior. Seen in the photo above standing beside a GT-R in Abu Dhabi Police
livery, Mr. Ghosn was honoured by UAE officials on behalf of Lieutenant General His Highness Shaikh Saif Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior.
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NEWS
www.eshiftmagazine.com
370Z takes its top off for open-air motoring
Nissan's President & CEO lectures on sustainability
The 370 Roadster has now arrived in the Middle East, offering all the thrills of the coupe in the open air.
Carlos Ghosn talks about the future to the UAE leadership in Abu Dhabi
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issan has launched the
palm rest areas for improved feel on
convertible version of the
long drives.
370Z in the Middle East. The
Standard features include 19-inch
370Z Roadster arrives less than a year
alloy wheels, Nissan Intelligent Key,
after the coupe and offers everything
push button ignition, automatic climate
that its stable mate does, and more.
control and a six CD Bose audio
It sports a soft-top roof designed
prime minister and minister of interior
delivered a lecture on the future
Lt General Sheikh Saif Bin Zayed Al
of sustainable transportation
Nahyan, other sheikhs, ministers,
during an address to the leaders of
senior state officials, academicians,
the UAE.
businessmen, diplomats and other
Mr Ghosn spoke at the Majlis of His
invitees.Mr Ghosn joined Nissan as
system, as well as Vehicle Dynamic
Highness General Sheikh Mohammed
its CEO in June 1999, became its
to provide a sleek silhouette either
Control and Nissan’s Advanced Air
bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince
president in June 2000 and was
folded or raised and to provide
Bag System.
of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme
named CEO in June 2001. His
Commander of the UAE Armed
turnaround of Nissan has gained him
celebrity status.
an enjoyable top-down driving
Power comes from a 328hp, high-
experience with reduced wind
revving 3.7-litre engine equipped
Forces during the Holy Month of
turbulence. It can be folded in around
with Variable Valve Event and Lift
Ramadan in the Al Bateen area of Abu
Dhabi, the UAE’s capital city.
20 seconds.
The rest of the 370Z’s design
eight exterior colors in the GCC:
Roadster-exclusive seats for both
Control (VVEL) and a choice of a
Vibrant Red, Pearl White, Magnetic
driver and passenger with heating
seven speed automatic transmission,
shares much with the coupe, including
Black, Brilliant Silver, Blade Silver,
and cooling functions ideal for the
which can be operated by paddle
heavily on the use of biofuel and
its long nose, vertical door handles
Monterey Blue, Grey Metallic and
open air. The design apes that of
shifters behind the wheel, or a six-
lowering carbon dioxide emissions
and distinctive head and tail lights.
Black Rose.
the Coupe. The steering wheel is a
speed manual, which comes with
and biofuels for both Nissan and its
new oval three spoke design with
SynchroRev Match technology.
The 370Z Roadster is offered in
The interior is driver-centric, with
Portugal’s PM drives LEAF Nissan and Budget
at first charging station
Rent A Car team up
N
issan sponsored the annual
for Nissan to show its latest product
Budge Rent A Car EMEA
range to Budget.
event in the Dubai for the
fourth consecutive year recently.
The event at the Fairmont hotel
“We see our fleet customers as
partners and value their trust in Nissan
products,” said Ibrahim Abou Samra,
T
he country’s prime minister,
José Sócrates, charged the
world’s first mass-market
Mr Ghosn outlined plans that focus
When he joined the company,
it had debts of $20 billion and
praising the country’s forthcoming
The lecture was also attended
only three of its 48 models were
by the Ruler's Representative in the
generating a profit. Ghosn was
Western Region, His Highness Sheikh
viewed as an outsider by the media
transportation was electric cars and
Hamdan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, as well
and parts of Nissan. He promised to
Alliance partner Renault. He spoke
said such vehicles will spread fast
as Sheikh Suroor Bin Mohammed
resign if the company did not reach
in his lecture on the future of the
both in the East and the West. He also
Al Nahyan, national security advisor
profitability by the end of the year.
sustainable transportation across the
stressed the need for sustainability
Sheikh Hazza Bin Zayed Al Nahyan,
In one year, Nissan's net profit
world, lauding the UAE's efforts in the
without depleting natural resources in
Ruler's Representative H.H Sheikh
climbed to $2.7 billion from a loss of
field of developing clean energy and
order to protect the earth.
Saeed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, deputy
$6.1 billion in the previous year.
‘green’ Masdar City project.
Ghosn said the future of
NISMO 370Z tuning parts take centre stage at Barbican Turbo show
Factory approved tuning parts for Nissan’s 370Z Coupe will be on display at
a dedicated stand at Abu Dhabi’s Barbican Turbo tuning show in October.
N
issan will be showing off its
Nissan’s regular warranty, have been
factory-approved NISMO
made to the same standards as regular
tuning parts for the 370Z at
Nissan parts and can be ordered and
coincided with the Arab Travel
Nissan Middle East’s fleet sales senior
Market Conference and saw 20
manager. “We are confident that this
Budget franchise owners and their
partnership can only grow from strength
general managers from across the
to strength through our dealers and
region attend together with Nissan
Budget franchises in the region and our
Middle East management. The
plan is to enhance this partnership and
events for fans of modified cars in
but is functional too. The components
event was designed to help continue
increase our current share with Budget
the Middle East and will see NISMO
have been tested in a wind tunnel
the strong business relationship
Rental A Car to 30 percent over the
host a dedicated stand during
to improve the car’s aerodynamics,
between the two companies and
next year in the region.”
October at the ADNEC venue. A fully
increasing downforce and enhancing
increased horsepower and a great
30 to October 2. The show itself runs
accessorised 370Z Coupe will be on
high speed handling.
look. It features larger diameter pipes
from October 7 to 9. You can visit the
for higher gas flow while still complying
NISMO stall at stand B35 in Hall 1.
Portuguese prime minister José
Sócrates charges a Nissan LEAF
this year’s Barbican Turbo show in
Abu Dhabi.
The show is one of the largest
display at the show, which will also
by summer 2011.
The charging network is part of
the definitive agreement signed by
fitted by Nissan dealers.
The range of parts available not
only enhances the looks of the 370Z,
The complete NISMO Aero Kit for
feature some Nissan GT-Rs in the
the 370Z Coupe includes a front chin
event’s D1 Drifting demonstration by
spoiler, side sill protector, rear deck
the Japanese Team Orange.
lid spoiler and rear bumper under
the five spoke, 19-inch Rays wheels,
as we believe it’s the right platform
protector. For even sportier handling,
made from a forged aluminium alloy,
to showcase our official NISMO
NISMO, short for Nissan
with international noise level standard.
To complete the full NISMO look,
“We are excited to be partnering
with this year’s Barbican Turbo event
production electric car before driving
the Renault-Nissan Alliance and the
Motorsports Internation, is Nissan’s
owners can specify the NISMO S-tune
are significantly lighter than standard
accessory parts for the iconic new
it a few kilometres as part of the
Portuguese Government in 2008 to
racing division, dedicated to the design
sports suspension system. This
wheels and so offer improved braking
370Z sports car,” said Yuta Yamazaki,
inauguration ceremony to the charging
establish the basic conditions for the
and development of race and rally cars.
includes a specially developed spring
response. As part of the build up to the
Nissan Middle East’s marketing
station in Lisbon.
implementation of a zero-emissions
It also produces performance parts and
and shock absorber package and new
Barbican Turbo show, a road show will
manager. “We hope to talk to many
mobility program in Portugal
vehicles to customers, derived from
front and rear anti-roll bars. It reduces
hit Dubai featuring some sporty Nissan
Nissan Z fans during the show and get
the state-of-the-art knowledge gleaned
the height of the car by 10mm.
models. The tour will be at JBR Walk
their feedback on this initial range of
in the Dubai Marina from September
parts we are offering for the first time in
23 to 25 and again from September
the region.”
The station is the first of 1,300
charging posts which MOBI.E -the
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issan's President & CEO
The LEAF goes on sale in Europe, the
Portuguese charging station consortium
US and Japan from the end of this year
- will install in 25 cities across the country
and by 2012 will be marketed globally.
from motorsport activities. The NISMO
Nissan and Budget representatives at the Fairmont Hotel in Dubai
parts for the 370Z are all covered by
The NISMO sports tuned exhaust
system gives a sportier sound,
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INTERVIEW
Carlos
Ghosn
Promising future for Electric cars
C
ould the Middle East soon run electric
Korea progression
However, there are no plans for further
cars? That was one of the burning
Mr Ghosn also talked about the decision to
production facilities in the Middle East itself,
questions aimed at Nissan's President
increase Nissan’s production capacity in Korea as
because of a lack of free trade agreements
& CEO Carlos Ghosn talks about electric cars
it looks to offset extra cost caused by the strong
between Arab countries.
during a visit to the UAE capital of Abu Dhabi
Japanese yen. The Busan facility, run by Nissan’s
in August.
Carlos Ghosn, along with corporate vice
president Gilles Normand, was a guest of Abu
“As long as we don’t have a free trade it’s going
Alliance partner, will dedicate a larger proportion
to be very difficult to go and make an investment
of its time to making Nissan cars for export.
in large capacity if you can’t sell in a seamless
“We needed capacity from Korea,” Mr Ghosn
way in the Arab countries,” Mr Ghosn explained.
Dhabi’s Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme
explained. “With the strengthening of the yen
Commander of the UAE Armed Forces,, His
and the competitiveness of the [Korean currency]
A global overview
Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al
won, those who have capacity in Korea today
“The year is going to be a record year for the
Nahyan. The trip was his second to the UAE and
have a plus. We have every interest as a car
global market,” Mr Ghosn revealed when asked
his fourth to the region in 2010.
manufacturer to protect ourselves by multiplying
about the 2010 outlook for the worldwide car
Although the primary purpose of his visit was to
industry. “It doesn’t mean that it’s going to be a
address the UAE leadership team about his views
record year for all the markets but when you add
on diversity and sustainability, he also found time
up forecasts for all the main markets in the world
to speak to the media, including SHIFT_, about a
there is no doubt that 2010 will end up being the
range of subjects including when the region might
highest year in terms of total global car sales.
expect the electric car, sales in the Middle East
“We never thought that this recovery would be
and the global car market.
linear, we thought it would be a little bit bumpy
and that’s exactly what we’re seeing. But we’re still
An electric future in the Middle East
reasonably optimistic that 2010 will be a record
Mr Ghosn revealed that discussions were
year for the industry. China is still going very
underway with GCC governments about
strong. Russia is coming back also very strong.
infrastructure to support the introduction of
Some of the Middle East markets also are doing
electric cars, although he would not be drawn on
very well.”
which countries were involved. The company’s
Gilles Normand, who has overall responsibility
first volume electric car, the LEAF, is due to launch
in select markets at the end of 2010.
“We are in talks with governments in the Gulf
region,” he said. “We’ve been very vocal about
the new technology, the zero emission push
the sourcing of our cars so that if something
we’ll see the market in the GCC growing by
happens in exchange rates you don’t find yourself
around 12 percent.
with all your eggs in the same basket.”
Mr Ghosn said Japanese manufacturers’
In the GCC Nissan and Infiniti we’ll sell 130,000
units plus according to our latest forecasts for
and all the investment. Everybody knows we
market share in the Middle East was not growing
the fiscal year 2010/2011, a slight decrease
have this technology so governments or cities
as strongly as in previous years because of the
over last year in line with the market decrease.
that are interested get in touch with us and we
current strength of the yen.
Fundamentally we hope to keep our market share
usually send a team of people to come up with
an agreement.”
Electric car can be commercially successful
“In the battle for export, the currency is
an important element. And who is winning or
and increase it slightly.
“For the MENA (Middle East and North Africa)
losing is a perfect map for what currencies
region we are selling more than 200,000 units. To
in the Gulf, he assured the local and
are strengthening and what currencies are
put that in perspective, this month our sales are
international media.
weakening. We have introduced a lot of products
growing 27 percent against last year.
“The electric car will be successful in the US,
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at Nissan for the Middle East, added: “This year
and most of them are doing very well, but on the
“We are not yet at the pre-crisis levels but it will
Japan and Europe because the governments
other side the guys in the region are saying ‘can
be close. We estimate in the GCC that the market
have decided to support the consumer in order
you get me more cars from India, China or Korea
will be 10 percent below the record year we had
to jump-start the sales,” he said. “This logic is
because I can’t compete with the cost of the cars
in 2008. Some months however are quite close to
absolutely fundamental. If it doesn’t exist there
coming from Japan’. Our competitors face the
those levels.”
is no way the technology will spread.”
same problem.”
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Back in 2003 no-one had
seen anything quite like
the Murano. Then as now
it was a ground-breaking
and innovative new type
of vehicle. In fact, Nissan’s
engineers created a whole
new market segment with
their reinterpretation of what
an urban crossover should
look like.
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he timing for the first generation Murano
a definite evolution of the first generation. The most
was perfect with a buying public hungry
obvious genetic inheritance is the wedge-shaped
efficiency and noise reduction. In development,
for a functional, powerful and dynamic
dynamic profile enhanced visually by the signature
carried out beneath the car as well to reduce
all-rounder that would look and perform just as
upswept rearside window line. This is the ‘tail’ to a
under-floor turbulence and therefore make the
comfortably in the city as out in the wilderness.
sharply styled greenhouse area that, along with the
cabin more serene. Sound absorption material
More than 123,000 sales in 131 countries later, the
flared and subtly muscular arches and six-spoke
has also been integrated into the floorboards to
new Murano has taken over the baton and is still at
chrome alloy rims, presents onlookers with a very
keep the cabin quiet.
the head of the race.
sporty road presence.
The Murano uses an advanced Xtronic CVT
for example, careful aerodynamic work was
Even though the first generation Murano set a
The key elements that made the original Murano
This impression is no less when you see the
new standard in the crossover market with regard
such a runaway success have been retained
Murano in your rear-view mirror. The double-wing
to comfort levels and cabin ambience, Nissan
– the brawny looks of an SUV but the driving
shaped chrome-effect grille that flows into the
engineers have pushed the envelope even further
dynamics and refinement of a saloon car. Now,
compact HID headlamp clusters is the perfect
with the new Murano. To say the interior is now
nearly eight years later, you’ll find more advanced
balance between aggressive sports saloon and
luxurious is no exaggeration; from the redesign of
technology, integrated equipment, design flair and
rugged off-roader. Meanwhile at the rear the
the instruments and the build quality of the seating,
sophistication without compromising on everyday
all-new LED taillights emphasise the enhanced
to the quality of the materials used on all surfaces,
comfort and all-round functionality.
aerodynamics – an area that Nissan engineers
From a design perspective, the new Murano is
have gone to great pains to improve both for fuel
The cabin is stylish and serene
not just those you touch.
Double-stitched leather trim wraps door panels
and grips while aluminium inserts add a pleasant
contrast of materials and create an experience you
would expect more from a premium luxury sedan
Even though the first generation Murano set a new
standard in the crossover market, Nissan engineers have
pushed the envelope even further with the new Murano.
than a SUV. Take, for example, the interior lighting
that is created to complement the stylish instrument
cluster and is specially focused to highlight all of
the Murano’s elegant touches.
Nothing spells luxury in any vehicle more
than the level of comfort you experience as you
drive. That’s why the second generation Murano
features new, high quality leather covered power
seats that provide greater support and comfort
with eight-way adjustment and a memory function
on the driver’s side and four-way adjustment for
the front passenger. Second row passengers are
just as well catered for in bolstered leather seats
that can be instantly flattened if extra storage
space is required. A press of a remote control
button in the dash or rear compartment raises the
seats again so you don’t have to reach in and pull
them up yourself.
Such integration of modern technologies was
vital to make the new Murano as appealing as
its predecessor was, so Nissan engineers have
pulled out all the stops. You can now enjoy the
proximity sensing intelligent key allowing you to
unlock the vehicle without having to insert the
key in the door lock. And for extras security, the
Murano automatically locks itself if you move too
far away. You don’t need to turn the key in the
ignition any more: simply keep the intelligent key
in your pocket and press the integrated start/stop
button in the dash.
A power-assisted tailgate can be opened and
closed by remote control, either via a button on the
key fob, the dashboard or on the tailgate, and an
anti-pinch sensor prevents the tailgate closing if
anything is accidentally in the way.
Also mounted on the tailgate is the rear view
camera to assist your reversing manoeuvres.
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Nissan has been one of the pioneers in this area
Power Steering) delivers a progressively heavier
Stability Program (ESP) is a yaw rate control that
and the Murano uses some of the world’s best
and direct steering response at higher speeds
helps to avoid understeer and oversteer, giving you
camera technology, including advanced infrared
while still offering plenty of feedback to the driver,
greater directional control at all times.
LED lighting so you can use the camera in the
yet it is also light and easy to turn at lower speeds
dark as well.
making the Murano a breeze to park.
Nowhere is technology more important than
in terms of personal safety, which is why the new
Accessible technology has also been an
But you don’t need to feel limited to smooth
Murano features disc brakes front and rear with a
important aspect of the in-car infotainment
asphalt. Equipped with the advanced ALL MODE
tie rod to the brake servo to provide that additional
systems as well to make the Murano a consistently
4x4-i all wheel drive system, the Murano is a
brake force. Emergency stopping power is
welcoming and fun environment. Audio and
versatile and competent all-rounder. Under typical
provided by ABS with EBD and Brake Assist, all of
telephone controls are ergonomically integrated
low demand driving – such as the daily commute
which come as standard.
into the steering wheel while a seven-inch screen
or jaunts to the supermarket – the system allows
mounted on the upper dash houses the latest
the vehicle to run as a normal front wheel drive car,
safety equipment in the shape of front, side and
satellite navigation system and infotainment display
but depending on the terrain and low grip levels,
curtain airbags and low friction seat belts, which
on high quality LCD screen. To accompany your
inboard sensors can seamlessly allocate as much
allow greater comfort and movement without
driving you can listen to your favourite tunes on CD
as 50 percent of the drive to the rear wheels. Also
compromising on their function as a vital first line
using the six-disc changer or from MP3 through the
integrated into this system with the Electronic
of safety.
standard high-quality six-speaker, 160-Watt sound
The Murano's smooth lines are both
beautiful and functional
Also
of
primary
importance
are
passive
system. For an even more dynamic experience
choose the 11-speaker, 288-Watt Bose system
with a separate 10-channel amplifier.
The new Murano is as sophisticated under
the skin as it is inside the airy cabin with its fulllength panoramic sunroof. Constructed using the
US-market Nissan Altima platform, the Murano
has an astounding 45 percent stiffer chassis than
its predecessor. This results in better all-round
Accessible technology is an important aspect
of the in-car infotainment systems to make the Murano
a consistently welcoming and fun environment.
stability, control, cornering ability and ride quality.
Lateral stiffness has been improved by 95 percent,
while tests show that vibrations have been reduced
by 75 percent, which means a more serene cabin.
With these solid underpinnings, the Murano
is far more capable of capitalising on the raw
power of the 264bhp, 3.5-litre V6, which has been
voted the best engine in the world many times
over by independent observers. Now Nissan
engine designers have improved efficiency and
performance even more, boosting the power
output by 25bhp and increasing the torque by
7Nm, improving the top speed by a further 10kph.
This is due in part to the fact that the V6 is mated
to the latest generation Xtronic CVT transmission
system, which has been extensively re-engineered
to reduce frictional losses by 20 percent. The new
transmission switches ratios much more quickly
and is capable of changing its shift pattern in
tune with the driving style, ultimately helping you
to improve your fuel efficiency without having to
sacrifice the joys of dynamic driving, whether you
are on tarmac or heading off the beaten track.
The Murano’s sporty sedan-style road-holding
and comfort levels come courtesy of multi-link rear
suspension and a McPherson strut-type system up
front. Add to that anti-roll bars front and rear and
performance dual-flow dampers, and you have
an SUV that is incredibly stable and dynamic at
speed. Meanwhile Nissan’s TOPS (Twin Orifice
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More for your
The Nissan Qashqai has been upgraded,
offering even better value in a crossover.
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T
he Qashqai has proved a hit since its
and indicator lights, while the brake and taillights
there’s a feeling of quality to the touch. Although
need to take the fob from your pocket – just twist
introduction in the Middle East 2007 and
now use 12 high-intensity LEDs for a modern,
the Qashqai offers a value-for-money price,
the switch under the steering wheel and the 2.0-
for the 2011 model year, it’s had a facelift.
distinctive look.
the sensation is of a car much higher up the
litre, four-cylinder engine fires up. The new car
Nissan’s urban crossover vehicle takes the best
As well as giving the car a cooler look than the
premium ladder. The seating position is akin to
is noticeably quieter than the original Qashqai,
elements of the SUV and the regular hatchback
original design, the new features have the added
that of an SUV, with a wide windscreen and high
thanks to improved insulation against road and
to create a car that offers the commanding
bonus of reducing drag. The 2011 Qashqai has
seat offering a dominant view.
engine noise due to Nissan’s fitting of a multi-
driving position and practicality of a big 4x4 but
a drag coefficient of just 0.33, compared to 0.34
with the drivability and fuel economy of a smaller
for the original model.
machine, equally at home in the city or on the
level alloys are stylish five-spoke 16-inch rims,
The changes for the 2011 model aren’t
while more luxurious models get either 17 or 18-
major, but they are noticeable. The front end
headlights, bonnet, front bumper, wings and
inch options.
The Qashqai's interior
is airy and spacious
On the inside, the instrument panel has been
redesigned with a new drive computer between
grille all in place to give a more dynamic and
updated dials that shows fuel, mileage and
sophisticated appearance.
cruise control information instantly via a crystal
At the back, the shape of the rear lights
clear LCD screen. Nissan’s engineers have also
remains the same, but a new aerodynamic
installed some mood lighting in the front foot
feature has been included to reduce drag and
wells, which give the car a warmer ambience in
a more transparent lens design adopted. The
the dark.
top of the cluster is now clear, for the reversing
layer insulation material on the front bulkhead.
New alloy wheels are available – the entry-
open road.
has the most striking makeover, with brand new
Thanks to Nissan’s Intelligent Key, there’s no
Climb into the slightly raised cabin and
The instrument panel has been redesigned for 2011
As well as giving the car a cooler look than
the original design, the new features have
the added bonus of reducing drag.
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Additionally, the window seals have been
doesn’t scrimp on safety. As well as large
changed to reduce wind noise around the
diameter brakes with ABS and EBD, to
A-pillar. The result, at standstill and out on
ensure stability when slowing, the new
the road, is a quiet, refined experience with
model features dual airbags as standard in
minimal noise intrusion into the cabin.
all models, along with pretensioner front seat
Slide the gear lever into D, push the
belts and active head restraints. In the event
accelerator and the Qashqai moves away
of a rear impact, the headrests move forward
effortlessly. The 142bhp engine is mated to
to reduce the risk of a whiplash injury.
a continuously variable transmission (CVT)
The latest generation of ESP (electronic
rather than a traditional automatic gearbox,
stability programme) works with the All Mode
which uses an adjustable pulley system to
4x4 system to keep the car on course, even
ensure that the maximum power from the
when making emergency manoeuvres.
engine is instantly available to the driver. It
Both the front and rear lights have been upgraded
Slide the gear lever
into D, push the accelerator
and the Qashqai moves
away effortlessly.
The 2011 Qashqai is a sensible but
works well, constantly adjusting to the input of
effective
the right foot and providing smooth progress
predecessor. Nissan has kept the best
evolution
of
its
successful
with no drama and seemingly minimal effort.
features of the original car, but made subtle
Around town, the Qashqai proves its
and effective tweaks and improved the looks.
practicality. High driving position aside, it
It remains hugely practical and comfortable
really is like driving a hatchback, with quick
and amazingly easy to drive, and now turns
and nimble handling through traffic and
heads more than ever before. Don’t be
side streets. The 2011 model has had its
surprised to see plenty on the roads near
suspension tuned to further improve both
you soon.
ride comfort and responsiveness, and the
changes show.
The All Mode 4x4 system on the Qashqai
is not designed for dune bashing – rather, it’s
aimed at those for whom the vast majority of
their driving will be done on the road, but who
want the safety and stability of a four-wheel
drive and the ability to tackle light off-road
terrain. There are three settings selected via
the controller behind the gear lever. For fuel
saving, the Qashqai can be left in front wheel
drive only mode, while the Auto setting uses
sensors to send power to the rear wheels
when the system detects the fronts losing
grip. The Lock setting enables full time fourwheel drive for surfaces such as gravel.
There’s plenty of room inside for five in
the Qashqai, with the rear seats folding
down in a 60:40 split to enlarge the already
spacious boot (which houses a handy cargo
organiser). We drove a mid-range car with a
new design of fabric for the 2011 model year,
but the top-level models come with beautifully
soft leather upholstery.
The latest model Qashqai sports a dashmounted auxiliary in socket for MP3 player
compatibility, giving you all the music you could
want on the car’s six-speaker audio system.
Other useful features available include an
electric sunshade to keep out the worst of the
Arabian weather, dual zone air conditioning in
a panoramic sunroof. 2011 brings three new
colour choices – Titanium silver, Magnetic
Red and Gun Metallic.
Despite its affordable price, the Qashqai
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N
issan has a long established philosophy
eschewing the combustion engine. This goal
of reducing its environmental impact,
has attracted worldwide attention thanks to the
both from its business operations and
imminent arrival in Europe, the US and Japan of
from the vehicles it produces.
the first volume production electric vehicle (EV)
As part of its Green Program initiative, the
in the world, the Nissan LEAF. But the LEAF is
latest version of which promises to reduce carbon
only a small part of the story. Nissan wants it to
dioxide and other polluting emissions from all
be the first of an entire line-up of zero-emission
Nissan vehicles, the company strives to keep its
cars. It’s a huge task and one that has required
footprint on our world as small as possible.
Nissan to go into partnership with dozens of
The ultimate goal is to produce a range
firms, governments and service companies
of vehicles that emit no pollutants into the
around the world.
atmosphere from their exhausts – zero emission
One of the stumbling blocks of introducing zero-
vehicles
that
run
on
electricity,
emission electric cars on a
Target
Zero
The forthcoming Nissan
LEAF is the first car in a
planned range of vehicles
that emit no pollutants at all.
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Nissan’s vision of life
running an electric vehicle is
simplicity itself.
has shown that it is at the forefront of a greener,
developed its first electric vehicle back in 1947. The
historic LEAF was finally shown to the public and
cleaner future.
van-like Tama electric vehicle was released into a
announced for full production.
post-war world where oil was scarce but electricity
THE LEAF
wasn’t. Powered by lead batteries, it had a range of
LIFE WITH AN EV
The LEAF is due to launch in Europe, the US and
96km and a top speed of 35.2kph.
Nissan’s vision of life running an electric vehicle is
Japan at the end of 2010 and into 2011. It’s the
Two years later, the Tama Senior was
world’s first volume-production electric passenger
introduced – a car that offered an alternative to
car and represents a huge step for zero-emission
the gasoline engine with a 200km range. It found
overnight.
vehicles, being introduced in such numbers and
particular favour as a taxi.
automatically sent to your mobile phone. When
globe, Nissan has strived to ensure that the streets
it’s
charged
an
email
is
In 1970 the concept of an electric car
you’re ready to head out, you can use your phone
to turn on the air conditioning before you get into
batteries that generate an output of 90kW and an
concept shown at the Tokyo Motor Show. The
the car – especially useful on those hot summer
80kW electric motor that also delivers 280Nm of
ELECTRIC EV-4, unveiled in 1976, was a two-
days. After starting the car, you drive off in near
torque. The batteries can be charged completely
person van concept powered by both lead-acid
silence – no noisy combustion engine to disturb
in eight hours overnight, or given a quick 80
and zinc-air batteries. It had a range of almost
those around you – and excess energy caused by
percent charge in just 40 minutes.
500km and preceded a flood of concept and small
braking on your way to work will be recovered by
This technology ensures a driving experience
volume production cars powered by electricity –
the car and stored for use in driving the car.
in keeping with what consumers have come to
the March EV (1983), EV Resort (1985), EV-II (1987)
Once you return home, your EV can be set to
expect from traditional vehicles. This cutting-edge
and the 1988 Garbage Collecting Truck sold to the
charge at set times to ensure you take advantage
technology is housed inside a distinctive design
Japanese government.
of the cheapest electricity rates. Just plug it in and
1991’s President EV was a convertible designed
forget about it until the next time you want to drive.
for leading motorcades, while the Cedric EV had air
Should you wish to go for a longer drive on a
The LEAF has a range of more than 160km
conditioning and power steering but a short range.
weekend, you can input your destination into the
on a single charge and is priced competitively
Also in 1991, the FEV concept car was shown at
satellite navigation and the car will tell you how much
against traditional rivals around the world.
the Tokyo Motor Show, while the rest of the 90s
charge you have and what its range will be once
Extensive consumer research shows that this
saw the Avenir sold to electric power companies,
you arrive. It’ll also let you know where the nearest
range satisfies the daily driving requirements
the FEV II concept appear at the Tokyo show and
public charging stations are. If you’re heading to a
of more than 80 percent of the world's car-
the Prairie Joy become the world’s first electric car
shopping mall, it may well have dedicated electric
driving consumers.
with a lithium-ion battery. In 1998, Nissan released
car parking spaces where you can plug the EV in to
the R’nessa EV in Japan, followed by the compact
charge while you shop. Again, a mail will be sent to
Hyper Mini in 2000.
your phone to let you know when it’s fully charged.
friendly and comfortable.
By working with regional organisations around the
When
resurfaced and Nissan produced the City, a
with an interior that should be instantly user-
grand scale is the required supporting infrastructure.
Your car charges from the mains supply
The LEAF gets its power from lithium-ion
at an affordable price.
The LEAF is the world's first
volume production electric
passenger car
simplicity itself.
HISTORY
Although zero-emission motoring has only started
From 2005 to 2009, Nissan showcased seven
to come to the public attention recently, Nissan
electric concept and test vehicles, before the
You can pay for the electricity used by credit card.
Another email will show you the bill.
Nissan's electric
flagship is lined up
for launch in the US,
Europe and Japan
are ready for the LEAF when it launches.
A massive amount of research work is also
required to ensure that the vehicles will operate
perfectly under everyday conditions. Customers
used to decades of combustion engine evolution
will not be happy for reliability or quality to drop in
their new electric car. By working with its partners,
Nissan has been able to undertake myriad studies
and tests to ensure that everything goes smoothly
when the LEAF launches at the end of 2010.
The LEAF is only the first of a planned range of zero emission
vehicles from Nissan
The benefits of an EV are many. As well as not
emitting pollutants, they are also quieter and more
efficient than combustion engine-powered cars
and can be charged at home, rather than having
to go to fuel stations. Running costs are expected
to be about a fifth of the cost of operating a regular
vehicle. The road to a zero-emission world is a
long one, but with the number of partnerships
and initiatives set up around the world, and the
incredible step of launching the LEAF, Nissan
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The LEAF's battery will
recharge completely overnight
The interior of the LEAF will be
to familiar with anyone that's
driven a petrol-engined car
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HERITAGE
A collection
Nissan fan Mohammed Al Romaithi’s garage is filled with cars from his and Nissan’s past.
M
ohammed Al Romaithi is not your ordinary
of nostalgia
Datsun 120Y
The iconic Datsun 280ZX
car collector. In a part of the world where
big and brash is best, Mohammed’s
collection is a breath of fresh air. A Nissan devotee,
virtually his entire collection wears either a Nissan
or a Datsun badge, and aside from a new Patrol
and a rare, special edition GT-R, all were selected
not for exclusivity or image, but because they
remind him of his childhood.
“I used to drive many brands of cars including
luxury cars but I always look back to the old days,”
explains the Emirati, who was born and raised in
dual carbs. People were buying a lot of them in
Abu Dhabi. “Nissan has a reputation in our country
Abu Dhabi when I was young.”
and especially in Abu Dhabi, because in the old
Although this car was originally from Germany,
days the Datsun name was a name that meant
Mohammed picked it up in Kuwait, which would
quality in everything.”
seem to be a good place to find old Datsuns. “This
In Mohammed’s rapidly expanding garage is
car has been stored for more than 25 years in a
a growing collection of cars from the 1970s and
garage and it was renovated in Kuwait before I
‘80s, representing a nostalgic look back at the cars
bought it.”
of his childhood. “I like to go back to the old days
Such is Mohammed’s interest in Nissan that he
and cars I never tried at the time,” he says. “People
was invited for consultation during the development
wonder why, but it’s nostalgia.”
of the new Patrol, which was built with the Middle
The collection began with a classic sports
coupe – a 1983 280ZX bought three years ago.
The 280ZX is the second generation of the Z car
East firmly in mind. “It’s like the falcon: a tradition
Mohammed Al Romaithi
chooses cars for his
collection that reflect his past
of the UAE,” he says of the iconic SUV. “I’m very
pleased with it. It’s powerful and very comfortable.”
lineage that continues to this day with the 370Z
As a very important customer of Nissan, he also
The Datsun 180SSS and the 120Y
“I bought it because it’s a sporty car and no
took delivery of one of the first Nissan GT-Rs in the
one here in the UAE has one,” Mohammed says.
region – a special edition version with LED running
“I saw quite a few in Qatar and Kuwait and most
I like to go back to
the old days and cars I
never tried at the time.
People wonder why,
but it’s nostalgia.
were not in good condition. They weren’t original.”
In the end he found one in the South Carolina
in the US which had been well-maintained and
he had it shipped over from the US. “Mine was
a little rusted, but I did some touch ups and
rust-proofing for the weather here, he adds. “It’s
low mileage and the way the interior looks give
From a high-end sports car to a very different
car, a legend,” he continues. “I didn’t expect Nissan
to deliver such a powerful car that can match and
beat the Porsche 911.”
Mohammed’s Datsun/Nissan collection is
far from finished and he has at least one more
classic in mind for his next purchase. “From
the age of eight I saw my older brothers own a
Skyline GT-R, a very high quality car at the time.
you the impression that it’s not been an every
day car.”
lights and gold interior trim. “It’s really a very nice
I fell in love and decided to buy it. I called my
It’s the car I’ve always wanted in my collection
friend in the US and I bought it for $5,000.”
and I’m looking for one now – a 1977 version.”
type of coupe: “The Datsun 120Y was very popular
Next to the 120Y is a 1975 Datsun 200L Laurel,
as an Abu Dhabi taxi in the mid-1970s and ‘80s,”
which joined Mohammed’s growing collection two
Mohammed recalls. “And I thought ‘why not add
years ago. “I heard from The Netherlands that a
Last among the classics is a 1974 180B SSS,
so they’re right hand drive cars changed to left
one to the collection?’” So 18 month ago, he did.
car was coming to Kuwait,” he says. “I made some
or Super Sports Sedan. The SSS was a special
hand drive, and in my view it’s not suitable, not
Once again he found the 1976 120Y in the
calls and found out that the owner was trying to
edition equipped with twin carburettors and extra
real. I need something untouched.”
States – and by coincidence it was also in South
sell it. I went personally to Kuwait, met with the guy,
power over the standard car. “This was a really
So if you have a 1977 Skyline GT-R that you
Carolina. “I was surfing the internet and saw the
saw the car and bought it. It has very luxurious
sporty car like the Z and ZX range,” Mohammed
want to go to a good home, you can be assured
car in the USA. It had only two previous owners.
options: the original clock is still ticking, it’s got
enthuses. “It has fully independent suspension
it will be in illustrious company in Mohammed’s
The current owner was restoring the vehicle and
leather seats with a Laurel emblem embroidered
front and rear and very good torque thanks to the
impressive garage.
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But he is very particular about his Skyline being
and a wooden dash.”
an original. “Some cars here are Australian-built
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TECHNOLOGY
Harnessing the performance of Maxima’s state-of-the-art
Xtronic S-CVT.
I
t’s very easy to think of an automatic
transmission merely as “not a manual”. But
there’s a lot more to it than that. Nissan’s latest
model Maxima has one of the most advanced
automatic transmissions available – the Xtronic
S-CVT (right). But to explain why it’s so good, we’ll
have to have a quick technology lesson.
The CVT, or continuously variable transmission,
is unlike a standard automatic gearbox because
it does away with separate cogs for each gear in
favour of a high-tensile steel belt attached to two
pulleys: the first is the ‘drive pulley’ which delivers
torque force generated by the engine, while the
sport) electronic logic control mode. This serves
second is the ‘driven pulley’ which sends that
to increase the sporty feel of the car under
torque force to the car’s wheels. The diameters
acceleration by keeping the engine speed higher
of both pulleys are continually adjusted to ensure
and also maintains the engine speed during
the optimum gear ratio for the conditions. This is
cornering to keep the car more stable, balanced
done smoothly, so you avoid the ‘shift-shock’ or
and therefore predictable. It also allows for
lurching associated with regular automatics or
automatic engine braking, which means that
manual gearboxes.
whether upshifting or downshifting, the Ds mode
So what makes the Xtronic S-CVT superior?
Well, it’s been specially tuned by Nissan’s
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p
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driver’s intended acceleration.
engineers to match the Maxima’s sporty driving
Adaptive Shift Control (ASC) adds a further
character, and compared to a regular CVT, it shifts
dynamic layer to the spirited driving nature of the
to the optimum ratio faster when the accelerator
Maxima. This feature adapts the shift patterns
is pressed. The Shift Control unit also allows the
of the transmission to suit the situation so, for
engine speed to rise naturally as the vehicle
example, if you are driving through a winding
accelerates, while regular CVTs keep the engine
road the ASC retains the most suitable gear to
speed constant. The result with the powerful 3.5-
ensure efficient engine response and vehicle
litre Maxima is smooth and powerful acceleration
stability. It also helps on hills, choosing the best
from any speed.
gear to engine power ratio depending on the
standard
steepness of the incline. The transmission will
automotive transmission, which usually has
also stay in a lower gear when descending a hill
between four and seven fixed speeds, is that the
to utilise engine braking and keep the speed of
Xtronic S-CVT can always ensure that the 290bhp
the car easily controllable against gravity and low
V6 engine is at its optimum power and efficiency
traction surfaces.
Another
y
t
r
can match the vehicle and engine speed with the
advantage
over
a
range, so there’s no need to spend time dropping
From an environmental point of view, the
down gears for quick acceleration or overtaking.
Xtronic S-CVT delivers a better fuel economy
The cumulative effect is that, with an Xtronic
over
S-CVT, you’re in the right gear at the right time,
automatics, thanks to ASC choosing the best
all the time.
and most efficient shift pattern for the driving
standard
torque
converter-equipped
But there is yet another function of the
conditions. Customers get the best of both
S-CVT to further enhance the Maxima’s exciting
worlds: the high performance and fuel efficiency
character. Nissan has incorporated a Ds (drive
of a manual transmission as well as the ease of
use of an automatic.
The Xtronic S-CVT has
been specially tuned by Nissan’s
engineers to match the Maxima’s
sporty driving character
One final benefit is when it comes to servicing
as there are no fluid changes required for CVT
gearboxes, so you save time and money.
The Xtronic S-CVT is standard in Maximas
on sale in the Middle East and ensures that the
driver gets the thrills he or she expects from
Nissan’s first premium 4-door sports sedan,
while retaining the practicality and comfort that
the company is famous for.
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MOTORSPORTS
The power and
Nissan fields its hardcore racing GT-Rs and Fairlady Zs in Japan’s most
popular motorsports series.
W
hile Nissan has been
round championship lasts for two
start with victory for the HIS Kondo
Quintarelli winning from the factory
fighting
international
days, with practice and qualifying on
Racing car of Joao Paulo de Oliveira
Nismo car of Satoshi Motoyama and
competition on racetracks
Saturday and the race on Sunday.
and Hironobu Yasuda at Suzuka.
Benoit Treluyer.
across the globe, some of its most
Races must be at least 250 kilometres
Since then the Nissan cars have
The task of beating competitor
spectacular racing still takes place
long but no more than 1000km. The
continued to score regular points,
teams from Toyota, Honda and Lexus is
on
most
team and drivers with the most points
and in the Malaysian race at Sepang
made harder by a weighting handicap
popular racing series, the Super GT
its
doorstep.
Japan’s
at the end of the season will take
they notched up a stunning one-two
system that gives successful cars extra
endurance touring car championship,
the championship, and Nissan have
finish, with the Team Calsonic Impul
weight to carry depending on their
draws 500,000 spectators each year
already got off to the best possible
car of Tsugio Matsuda and Ronnie
grid position after qualifying and their
at the country’s best circuits as well as
place in the overall championship. This
at the Sepang track in Malaysia.
results in racing that is extremely close
Nissan
has
three
spectacular
the glory
Nissan drivers are regulars on the
podium
The action is fast and furious
and exciting throughout the season.
versions of its flagship GT-R supercar
The final event of the season will be
entered into the top-level GT500
a special race at the famous Twin Ring
class of the championship, each
Motegi circuit and the Nissan teams
capable of beating the best that other
fully expect to be in with a shout of the
manufacturers and teams can offer.
overall title.
Although the cars are based on
the road-going GT-R, they are proper
racing cars at heart pushing out
around 500bhp (hence the ‘500’ of the
class title), and each with two drivers
that swap over during the race. The
cockpit shape, headlights, tail lights
Even the safety car is a Nissan
and grille are the same as the vehicle
on sale to the public, but other parts
have been beefed up or stripped
of around 500kgs of weight to make
the car as light and fast as possible.
According to regulations for 2010 they
have also had to strip the cars of their
ABS systems, traction control and
have been modified from standard
four-wheel drive to rear-wheel drive.
There are also Nissans Fairlady Zs
running in the less powerful GT300
class. Both classes race at the same
time,
which
makes
for
gripping
action on track as 40 cars battle for
supremacy. This also means that the
GT500 drivers must focus on lapping
the lower class cars as well as racing
each other for victory.
Each race weekend in the nine-
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Nissan has three spectacular versions of its flagship GT-R
supercar entered into the championship, each capable of beating
the best that other manufacturers and teams can offer
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ME & MY NISSAN
A Passion for Personalisation
A fan of performance cars since he started driving, Dr Aamir Ali Khan bought a 2009 Nissan 370Z, attracted by
its style and its potential for customisation.
What’s your car history like?
What kind of music do you play through it?
There have been lots of cars. I’ve been driving since 1995
Mostly alternative rock like Pearl Jam and U2.
Nissan Middle East FZE
Jebel Ali Freezone
P.O. Box 61111
United Arab Emirates
Tel No.: +971 4 881 7500
Fax No.: +971 4 881 7497
Website: www.nissan-me.com
and must have had 20 or 25 cars in that time. I spent some
time in the UK and drove a lot of hot hatches and several
Are you finished tweaking the car?
sporty sedans and coupes before I got the 370Z.
Probably not. I might get the engine tuned – there will
Saudi Arabia
Alhamrani United Company
Madinah Road
P.O. Box 701 Jeddah 21421
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Tel No.: +966 2 6696690
TLX:
601556 AFAF SJ
Fax No.: +966 2 6673658
E-Mail: [email protected]
Website: www.nissan.com.sa
be more, maybe on the interior, but I’ll wait for now. I’ve
What made you choose the 370Z?
always liked customisation and everyone in the US
I bought the car in March. The main reason to go for this was
and Japan makes parts for the 370Z, there is a huge
the aftermarket parts available - I like to customise my cars.
amount to choose from considering the car has only been
Also as a coupe it is lighter and newer than my other sedan
out for a year.
Kuwait
Abdulmohsen Abdulaziz Al-Babtain Company
4th Ring Road, Al-Rai
P.O. Box 2198, SAFAT 13022, Kuwait
Tel No.: +965 4737977
Freephone: 804888
Fax No.: +965 4723677
Email: General Enquiries: [email protected]
Website: www.nissankuwait.com
car and the driving experience is much better too. The
370Z is lighter than the 350Z and the engine revs very high,
Where do you like to drive it?
which I really like.
I love the road from Sharjah to Kalba in the UAE. I’ve not
taken this car there yet; it’s something I must do.
What have you added to the car since you got it?
There’s a big list! I’ve added a custom exhaust and air
intake, lowered suspension and stiffer sway bars, as well
as the body kit and new 20-inch alloys, replacing the 19inch wheels that came with the car.
I’ve painted bits of it too, including inside the headlight
clusters and had a Swiss Audio sound system installed in
the boot.
I also love the back roads from around Manchester up
to Aberdeen in the UK from when I used to live there.
Name Aamir Ali Khan Job Project
Manager at the UAE Ministry of Health
Where from Pakistan Hobbies Cars,
driving, family
U.A.E
Abu Dhabi & Al Ain
Al Masaood Automobiles
P.O. Box 322
Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
Tel No.: +971 2 6811118
Fax No.: +971 2 6776689
E-Mail: almasood@masaood .com
Website: www.masaood.com
Dubai & Northern Emirates
Arabian Automobiles Co.
P.O. Box 2128
Dubai - United Arab Emirates
Tel No.: +971 4 2952222/2699770
Fax No.: +971 4 2952828
Website: www.arabianautomobiles.com
Oman
Suhail Bahwan Automobiles LLC
P.O. Box 156, Muscat, Postal Code 112,
Sultanate of Oman
Tel No.: +968 24560111
Fax No.: +968 24560101
Website: www.suhailbahwangroup.com
Qatar
Saleh Alhamad Almana Co.
P.O. Box: 91, Doha, Qatar
Tel No.: +974 4441334
Fax No.: +974 4441337
Website: www.shalmana.com
Bahrain
Y. K. Almoayyed & Sons BSC(C)
Tel No.: +973 17 211211
Fax No.: +973 17 731206
Website: www.almoayyed.com
Lebanon
Rasamny Younis Motor Company S.A.L.
BLVD, Chiyah, P.O. Box 11-2737
Beirut - Lebanon
Tel No.: +9611 273 333
Fax No.: +9611 274188
[email protected]
[email protected]
Website: www.rymco.com
Jordan
Bustami & Saheb Trading Co.LTD
Opp. King Abdullah Bldg.
Gardens, P.O. Box 8182
Amman 11121 Jordan
Tel No.: +9626 553 2456
[email protected]
Egypt
Nissan Motor Egypt
6 October City, 3rd Industrial Zone
Area 6,7, Egypt
Tel No.: +2 02 8340920
Fax No.: +2 02 8340930
Mobile +2 010 60 74 788
Syria
Rakha Shallah & Hboubati Co.
P.O. Box: 33661
Harasta -Homs Highway, Damascus, Syria
Tel No.: +963 11 532 99 35 (Lines, 6-7-8-9)
Fax No.: +963 11 532 99 40
Yemen
The Tehama Trading Company
P.O. Box 4422 Shamsan Street,
Hodeidah,
Republic of Yemen
Tel No.: +967 3 228496 /7/8/9
Fax No.: +967 3 228385
[email protected]
Algeria
Nissan Algerie S.A.R.L.
6 Boulevard Colonel Amirouche
Alger - Algerie
Tel No.: +213 21 63 56 55
Fax No.: +213 21 63 58 42
rania.sifi@ groupehasnaoui.com
Morocco
Siab, 44 Rue Khalid Ibnou Walid Ain Sbaa
Casablanca - Morocco
Tel No.: +212 5 224 091 67 / 68
Fax No.: +212 5 22 244422
[email protected]
Tunisia
ADEV
39, Av. Khireddine Pacha B.P.33,
1002 Tunis, Tunisia
Tel No.: +216 71 783443
Fax No.: +216 71 841100
[email protected]
Sudan
Bashir Motors
El Nefeidi Group Building, Parlman Street East
P.O. Box 1222
Khartoum - Sudan
Tel No.: +249 183 762031, 780500, 785074
[email protected]
Azerbaijan
Nurgun Motors
2054 Block, M.Narimanov Street, Baku.
Azerbaijan Republic
Tel No.: +994 12 496 6600, +994 12 479 569
E-Mail: E-Mail: [email protected]
rauf@nurgun-az
[email protected]
Armenia
Muran LLC
47 Komitas ave., Yerevan, Armenia
Tel No.: +37410 280350
Uzbekistan
Premium Auto
10A Tuena Street
Tashkent 100147, Uzbekistan
Tel No.: +998 71 295 8877 Fax: +998 71 295 8880
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