Nissan India has announced that it will be launching its iconic GT-R sportscar and new X-Trail Hybrid crossover to India in the 2016 financial year.
Nissan India has announced that it will be launching its iconic GT-R sportscar and new X-Trail Hybrid crossover to India in the 2016 financial year. The GT-R will storm Indian shores in September 2016, while the new X-Trail Hybrid will follow before the end of the financial year. India will be the fourth market in the world after Japan, Thailand and Indonesia where Nissan will have introduced the X-Trail Hybrid. The current Nissan GT-R is powered by a 3.8-litre V6 petrol engine that develops 550PS of max power and 632Nm of max torque. With a drag coefficient of 0.26 and an advanced all wheel drive system, this car has gained a reputation as the ultimate everyday sportscar.
The new Nissan X-Trail Hybrid will come to India as the market’s first ever full hybrid SUV and brings Nissan’s latest hybrid vehicle technology to India for the first time. The car comes equipped with the 2.0-litre MR20 DD petrol engine twinned with an advanced 31kW electric motor that enables both driving and environmental performance. Both these cars will be imported into India as CBUs. Guillaume Sicard, President, Nissan India Operations, commented, “Bringing these two standout models to India shows Nissan is a brand going places. Nissan GT-R and X-Trail Hybrid each have their own strengths as great examples of Nissan engineering and technological expertise and embody our brand promise of ‘Innovation and Excitement’.
The Japanese car maker also launched two new limited edition models at the 2016 Auto Expo. Given its association with the upcoming ICC World Twenty20, the company has launched limited edition ICC Micra Active and ICC Terrano. Nissan has signed an eight year partnership agreement with the ICC and is sponsoring worldwide tournaments which include the ICC Cricket World Cup, ICC Champions Trophy and ICC World Twenty20, along with the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup tournament and ICC Women’s World Cup.
Nissan GT-R and X-Trail Unveil at 2016 Auto Expo Photo Gallery: