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NIssan GT-R
Don’t mess with it!
Nissan ESFLOW Concept
Putting the spark into electric vehicles
Colour Designers
A story of delivering message through colour and materials
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EDITORIAL
CARLOS GHOSN
PRESIDENT & CEO
NISSAN MOTOR CO. LTD.
We are deeply saddened by the current situation in Japan but we assure
that our employees and their families are safe and accounted for, including those
on assignments in Japan and those traveling in the country on business… we
will still face a delay in our overall schedule.
Atsuo Kosaka
MANAGING DIRECTOR
NISSAN MIDDLE EAST FZE
First of all, we would like to extend our thanks to all for the numerous
messages of sympathy and support expressed for our Japanese colleagues and
partners after the devastating earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan recently.
There is a great sense of solidarity and teamwork, and as a group, we are working
tirelessly to overcome the challenges presented by this terrible disaster.
Back to our achievements for the past months: we are extremely proud to
announce the launch of the new luxury specification GT-R VVIP edition which
took place during a special media and customer event at Yas Marina Circuit in
Abu Dhabi. You can check out more details about the GT-R in the cover story of
the magazine.
Another milestone for Nissan Middle East was recorded with the awards
received by the Hero of All Terrain, the Nissan Patrol. Recently, the Nissan Patrol
received several important awards and you will read about some of them in this
edition of SHIFT_.
Finally, we met recently with the members of the GTZ Club during a day filled
with fun activities and driving to celebrate the club’s 2nd anniversary in the UAE.
Those are some of our main highlights; until we meet again… Enjoy your
reading!
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CONTENTS
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03 NEWS
22 HERITAGE
All the latest goings on from Nissan in the Middle East
Nissan R380-II Born to Race
and around the world.
A racing car designed and built in 1965 by the then Prince Motor Company.
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24 GENEVA MOTOR SHOW
The 2010 Nissan Patrol continues its success by
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Nissan at 2011 Geneva Motor Show.
26 TECHNOLOGY
adding many Middle East regional awards to its list.
Colour Designers, A story of delivering message through colour and
materials.
The Godzilla is back. And it is more powerful, smarter,
28 MOTORSPORT
chic and exclusive for the Middle Eastern.
14 ROAD TEST
Motorsports takes high seat in 2011.
30 ME & MY NISSAN
Nissan GT-R VVIP Road Tested.
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NISSAN ESFLOW Concept, Putting the spark into
Dharshi Gammamoila has been driving a Nissan Patrol Super Safari for over
a decade, that too, one with a manual gearbox.
electric vehicles.
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NEWS
100% Electric Nissan Leaf picks up European car of the Year
2011 Trophy
The trophy recognising the revolutionary Nissan LEAF as Europe’s Car of The Year 2011
was handed over to Nissan Motor Co.’s President and CEO Carlos Ghosn in a special
ceremony held at the Pavillion Gabriel in Paris.
To win the award, the 58 CoTY members – leading motoring journalists from 23
European countries – placed Nissan LEAF ahead of six conventional cars on the shortlist. It
is the first time in CoTY’s 47-year history that the annual award has been won by an electric
vehicle.
“I am convinced that we will see other electric cars named Car of the Year in the future.
But when we do, we must always remember that only one can be the first.
And that is why Nissan LEAF Car of the Year 2011 is – and will remain – so very special,” said
Håkan Matson, president of the CoTY jury, speaking at the ceremony.
“It is a great honour for Nissan LEAF to be recognised as the European Car of the Year
a Memorandum of Understanding to promote zero-emission mobility
– the first all-electric car to receive this distinction. Like previous Car of the Year winners,
in the Kingdom, heralding the first partnership of its kind in the Arab
Nissan LEAF is an appealing, competitive car, with no compromise on style, features,
region.
safety, performance or handling. Yet it stands apart as an innovative car that reflects a clear
Under the memorandum, Jordan and Nissan will undertake to
vision of the future of transportation – a vision of sustainable mobility,” said Ghosn after
promote electric vehicles as a sustainable mobility solution, which will
receiving the trophy.
help Jordan address the key issues of energy independence, CO2
In September 2010 the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. signed
emissions and environmental conservation.
Nissan Net Income at 80.1 Billion Yen in
Third Quarter
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., announced financial results for the third quarter
of fiscal year 2010, which ended on March 31, 2011, as well as the first nine
months. In the third quarter, the consolidated net income totaled 80.1 billion yen
(US $970 million, euro 710 million), an increase of 35.1 billion yen compared with
the same period last year.
Net revenues were 2.1028 trillion yen (US $25.43 billion, euro 18.74 billion), up
5.3% compared with a year ago. Operating profit was 114 billion yen (US $1.38
billion, euro 1.02 billion), and operating profit margin came to 5.4%. Ordinary
profit was 141.1 billion yen (US $1.71 billion, euro 1.26 billion).
“Our financial results are evidence that Nissan continues to deliver solid
performance,” said Nissan President and CEO Carlos Ghosn. “Though we
foresee risks in rising commodity prices and exchange rate volatility in the fourth
quarter, we will continue to deliver good results while remaining focused on our
strategies to pursue profitable growth.”
In the April-to-December 2010 period, Nissan’s net income after tax totaled
288.4 billion yen (US $3.32 billion, euro 2.55 billion). Net revenues were 6.4218
trillion yen (US $73.98 billion, euro 56.68 billion), up 19.4% compared with a year
The Renault-Nissan Alliance reports record
sales in 2010
ago. Operating profit was 448.9 billion yen (US $5.17 billion,
The Renault-Nissan Alliance had a record year with 7,276,398 units sold in
euro 3.96 billion), and operating profit margin came to 7.0%.
2010, a 19.6% increase over 2009 in a market that expanded by 11.8%. The
Ordinary profit was 456.2 billion yen (US $5.26 billion,
Renault-Nissan Alliance captured 10.3%* of the global market in 2010.
euro 4.03 billion).
Nissan sold 3,018,000 vehicles in the first
nine months, up 20.5% compared with
the same period last year.
Renault and Nissan sold 2,625,796 and 4,080,588 vehicles respectively. Sales
of Lada accounted for 570,014 units, a 37.6% increase compared to previous
year. Renault’s worldwide sales increased by 14% and Nissan’s by 21.5%.
“In 2010, the Renault-Nissan Alliance achieved unprecedented global sales
and global market share. Our performance has been particularly encouraging in
growth markets where Alliance brands have continued to gain market share,”
said Carlos Ghosn, Chairman and CEO of the Renault-Nissan Alliance.
“As the most enduring partnership in the automobile industry, the 12-yearold Alliance continues to strengthen its global presence with our expanding
production capacity and competitive products,” added Ghosn.
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‘Hero of All Terrain’ returns to Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge
An agreement between Nissan Middle East FZE and the Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge 2011
was signed recently at Nissan’s regional headquarters. It will take the partnership between the
two sides to new heights.
Mohammed Ben Sulayem, FIA Vice-president, and Chairman of the Desert Challenge
Organising Committee, made the announcement. He confirmed that 2011 will see the return
of Nissan’s flagship Patrol SUV, dubbed “The Hero of All Terrain”, as the official car of Abu
Dhabi’s international cross-country rally, which is acknowledged to be one of the toughest yet
most spectacular rallies on the sporting calendar.
One of the rally’s toughest stages will be named after Nissan, and will start and finish at
the prestigious Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort, deep in the heart of Abu Dhabi emirate’s
Western Region.
Ben Sulayem said: “Nissan is a highly valued, long-term partner of the Abu Dhabi Desert
Challenge. They have been with us for eight years and their support has been invaluable in
helping us to take the great strides we have taken to make the rally the world-class event that
it now is.
“Nissan Middle East is once again delighted to be partnering with the Automobile Touring
Club of the UAE and the FIA to be a sponsor of the 2011 Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge,” said
Atsuo Kosaka, Managing Director of Nissan Middle East. “With plans for an even bigger event
this year and the attention of the international media, we are sure spectators will enjoy one of
the world’s greatest and most authentic desert rallies”.
Amazing line up of vehicles from Nissan displayed
at the 2011 Qatar Motor Show
Nissan showcased its key line up of vehicles at the Qatar Motor Show (2629th January 2011 at the Doha Exhibitions Center). The participation at the show
was under the umbrella of - Saleh Al Hamad Al Mana Company, the exclusive
distributor for Nissan in Qatar.
Taking centre stage on the Nissan stand was the ‘Hero of all Terrain’, the
new generation Nissan Patrol SUV which was displayed with its two front
bumper options (City and Off Road). The new Patrol takes the region’s signature
authentic SUV to new heights thanks to its sophisticated Hydraulic Body Motion
Control suspension system and choice of powerful DIG (Direction Injection
Gasoline) V8 engines and seven speed transmission. Accompanying the Patrol
will be the stylish Murano crossover.
Also on display were the sporty models in Nissan’s product range, the
Nissan and Playstation® team up again for
third GT Academy
Nissan in Europe and Sony will join forces once again to run a third installment
GT-R supercar was a centre of attraction as it represents the pinnacle of the
company’s engineering expertise.
Commenting on Nissan’s participation at the show, Hakam Kherallah, Senior
of the popular GT Academy in 2011. The competition unites the worlds of virtual
Manager of Corporate Communications at Nissan Middle East said: “The state of
and real racing, offering one lucky winner the chance to realize their dream of
Qatar has an extremely important market for the Nissan brand in the region and
becoming a certified racing driver. The virtual stage of GT Academy will be played
the 2011 Qatar Motor Show was an excellent opportunity for visitors to get to
out on the ultra-realistic new Gran Turismo5 game on PlayStation3 (PS3™)
know and enjoy inspecting our vehicles in an informative environment”.
The stakes are high with places at the GT Academy Race Camp to play for
and a fully-supported drive in a Nissan 370Z GT4 car in the prestigious Dubai 24
Hour International race as the ultimate prize. GT Academy in 2010 enjoyed enormous success with 1.2 million gamers taking
part. The competition found a very high-profile fan in judge, and former Formula
One team boss, Eddie Jordan, who commented: “This has been extraordinary; I
have been absolutely blown away. I could not believe that these gamers, with no
experience of racing cars, could do this. They really are great drivers, all of them,
and they can be rightly proud of what they have achieved. I know that they have all
had an amazing experience that will stay with them forever.”
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Nissan launches website
for smartphone users
Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. has
announced the launch of a mobile
version of its global corporate website
designed specifically for smartphone
users. No separate application is
required to be downloaded. All users
need to do is enter the company’s URL
(http://m.nissan-global.com/EN) in the
Six millionth car rolls off at
Nissan UK
GTZ Club Members Celebrate 2nd Anniversary
Nissan Middle East and members of the GTZ Club in the UAE met
In its 25th year of production, Nissan’s
search window of their mobile device
browser to receive access to the global
website.
The mobile version of www.nissan-
Sunderland Plant is celebrating a record year
global.com allows quick access to the
with the roll out of 6 millionth vehicle. The
media channel for easier access to
recently during a day filled with fun activities and driving to celebrate
landmark car in January 2011 was a Force Red
Nissan global press releases, images
the club’s 2nd anniversary in the UAE which took place mid of
Nissan Juke. The achievement has cemented
and videos. Product specification
January. Around Fifty loyal enthusiasts of Nissan’s eye-catching
Nissan’s status as the UK’s number one car
is currently available in the Product
luxury sports models gathered for their meeting at Jebel Hafeet area
producer.
section in addition to access to the
in Al Ain and shared each other’s love for Nissan vehicles.
The GTZ Club was launched in September 2008 by Infiniti owner
Samer Al Saleh who contacted fellow owners to join the club.
“This is a great initiative from one of our Nissan owners who
2010 was a record year of production at
Nissan Sunderland Plant with 423,262 units
manufactured, making it UK’s largest car
Craftsmanship links for details about
Nissan’s Design Quality and Technology.
The website also allows visibility
production facility for 13th consecutive year.
to Nissan’s corporate section which
decided to launch an exclusive club in the UAE. It is a purely
Figures published by the Society of Motor
includes the company’s Vision and
non-profit fun club dedicated to servicing the needs of Nissan
Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show
Mission, outline of the company and
enthusiasts. We consider the members as our partners in promoting
that Nissan Sunderland Plant accounted for
news about the Renault-Nissan Alliance.
the Nissan brand,” commented Yuta Yamazaki, Passenger Vehicle
more than one in three of all passenger cars
Brand Manager at Nissan Middle East.
produced in the UK in 2010. Nissan Sunderland
buying powerful phones and spending
Plant has now been the UK’s biggest car
more time browsing on them, we are
producer in every year since 1998.
confident that Nissan enthusiasts will be
Club members also met in the town of Kalba on the Eastern coast
of the UAE for a get-together recently.
Nissan Showcase Nine Exciting and
Innovative Models at Tokyo Auto Salon
The previous record for production at Nissan
“With growing numbers of users
able to access Nissan news and views
Sunderland Plant stood at 386,555 units in
easily and quickly. The website allows
2008, which fell in 2009 as a result of the
users from around the world to check
global financial crisis to 338,150 units. In 2010
our links in a convenient manner”, said
Nissan Motorsports International Co. Ltd. (NISMO) presented
production not only recovered but surpassed
Hakam Kherallah, Senior Manager,
nine exciting and innovative models equipped with the latest
the previous record by 36,707 units.
Corporate Communications at Nissan
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., together with AUTECH Japan and
custom and aftermarket parts at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2011 with
This record year was driven by the continuing
Middle East. The visual design of the
NAPAC (Japan Car Parts and Aftermarket Promotion Association)
success of the models produced by Nissan
website can be viewed on iPhone
which was held recently at Makuhari Messe.
Sunderland Plant, in particular the Nissan
and iPod touch and the standard web
Nissan recreated the exciting atmosphere of its participation
Qashqai, which is also sold in the Middle East.
browser for smartphones with Android
in the SUPER GT domestic racing series with a display of a race
Nissan’s Vice President for Manufacturing
vehicle, transporter and hospitality cars, along with “pit stop”
in the UK, Kevin Fitzpatrick, commented:
tire changing demonstrations, Also on display was the 100%
“2010 was a landmark year for the plant and
electric, zero-emission Nissan LEAF Aero Style Concept and
represents a superb achievement by our
Nissan’s range of standard road cars stylized with the latest
workforce.”
genuine aero body kits that complement the vehicles’ pure
forms.
Autech showcased its expertise in custom cars with three
2.1 or later versions installed.
The 2010 calendar year also saw Nissan
announce that the 100% electric Nissan LEAF,
the new European Car of the Year, would
fun, relaxing models, including “Elgrand Rider” concept. NISMO
be manufactured at Sunderland from 2013.
presented its new production race car, the Nissan NISMO
Construction work is progressing well on the
GT-R RC, which was officially announced at the Salon, and
new battery plant at Sunderland, which will
the MOTUL AUTECH GT-R racecar that competed in the 2010
produce lithium-ion batteries for the Nissan
SUPER GT series.
LEAF.
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Regional
accolades
continue for Nissan Patrol
The 2010 Nissan Patrol continues its success by
adding many Middle East regional awards to its list of accolades
since the first-ever World Premiere in the GCC by a Japan-based
automaker in February 2010.
“We are thrilled the editors at influential publications have
chosen to recognize the Nissan Patrol as the best SUV in the 4x4
class”, said Atsuo Kosaka, Managing Director of Nissan Middle
East.
Sport Auto, a leading pan Arab automotive magazine
awarded ‘SUV of the Year 2011’ to the Nissan Patrol, which
continues to garner awards from leading automotive titles in
the region. Another leading Pan Arab Magazine, Saudi Auto,
recognised the Nissan Patrol as ‘4x4 of the Year’.
Meanwhile, AutoMiddleEast.com, a leading automotive
bilingual website in the GCC and Middle East and North Africa
(MENA) region, conducted a comparative test drive for the
Nissan Patrol and one of its main competitors. The verdict by
AutoMiddleEast.com was an overall victory for the Nissan Patrol
2010.
Commenting on the award, Abdulilah Wazni, Senior Manager,
SUV Marketing, at Nissan Middle East FZE said: “The launch of
the all-new 2010 Patrol has been Nissan’s most important new
product launch in the region this year and so this recognition from
the editors at AutoMiddleEast.com is a great way to prove that the
new generation Patrol is a technological tour de force and takes
the ‘Hero of all Terrain’ to new levels of excellence.”
Evo Middle East, a British automobile magazine dedicated
to performance cars, from hot hatches to supercars, recently
recognized Nissan’s Patrol as the ‘4x4 of the year’.
It also received the ‘Best Heavy Duty Elegant SUV - 2010’
award from pan-Arab magazine and Lebanon-based Future
TV. Automobile magazine is one of the oldest and most popular
Pan-Arab automotive titles. The TV show, by the same name, on
Future TV is also widely watched by the Arab population in the
Middle East.
A year after its exclusive global premiere launch in the GCC,
the new generation Patrol has repeatedly lived up to its title as
the ‘Hero of all Terrain’. The 2010 Nissan Patrol has also been
recognized as the ‘Best SUV Award for 2010’ by another regional
automotive magazine, Car Express.
Gulf Autos magazine has recognized the Patrol and ‘Best
SUV of the Year, ’while another magazine, Middle East Car has
says Nissan’s Patrol is ‘Best in Class Full Size SUV.’
At the time of going to press, more awards for the all-new
Nissan Patrol were being announced.
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“The Nissan Patrol continues to receive
top regional automotive awards”
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Nissan GT-R
Don't mess with it!
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A freshened version of the Godzilla is back. And this time, it is more
powerful, smarter, chic and exclusive for the Middle Eastern buyer. Yes,
Nissan is not just bringing the 2011 GT-R to our shores this year, but has also
developed an exclusive VVIP version of the beast for its elite clientele.
You will recall that the legend of the GT-R started back in 1969 with the
legendary Skyline which later evolved into the high performance Skyline
GT-R. The GT-R was re-born in 2007 as the accessible, daily drive supercar.
Top auto journalists, race car drivers and owners have heaped praise on
the GT-R, and the car has achieved a cult status amongst performance
enthusiasts.
The twin turbo V6 Godzilla is not just (ironically) prettier to look at, but
the 2011 model adds more power, larger exhausts pipes, modified valve
timings, greater fuel efficiency with improved dynamics and above all, a
VVIP edition for the Middle East.
Visibly the 2011 GT-R can be distinguished immediately thanks to a host
of exterior design improvement. The front bumper is newly designed with
double rectifier fins and high intensity white-colour LEDs. The new bumper
is not only aesthetically pleasing but also increases front downforce by
about 10%, while reducing air resistance inside the engine compartment
and increasing air flow to the brakes. At the rear a redesigned bumper,
extended rear diffuser, new tailpipe finisher and LED fog lamps are primary
changes on the new GT-R.
Nissan has bumped up the GT-R’s performance by a neat 45 ponies.
The 2011 GT-R’s 3.8-litre V6 engine now produces 530 horse power at 6400
rpm as against the older model’s 485, while torque is also up to 612Nm. The
revised engine now comes with a sporty red colour cover to demonstrate the
added power. The all-wheel drive 2011 GT-R has become even more rapid
and can sprint from 0-100kph in just three seconds. Despite the increase in
power, the 2011 GT-R features a host of fuel saving measures which help
increase overall fuel efficiency to 8.5kpl (Japan market measurement).
Emission levels also have been reduced and the new GT-R is greener than
its predecessor.
The GT-R now comes with a revised dual-clutch transmission with faster
shift times and a new ‘SAVE’ mode which modifies the shift schedule to
improve actual fuel economy when driving highways or open roads. To
harness the engine’s increased power the GT-R’s body has been stiffened
using lightweight materials and Nissan has also modified the suspension to
improve road holding and stability. The 2011 GT-R rides on lighter and more
rigid alloy wheels which improve the car’s responsiveness and help put all
that power down on the tarmac.
The interiors of the new GT-R have also been improved and the sports
car now comes with a revised instrument panel which is easier to use.
New materials are used for the interior ascents including carbon-fibre and
magnesium which give the GT-R’s cabin an upmarket and sporty feel. A host
of personalisation options are also available for the new GT-R thanks to the
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xxxx xxxx xxxxxx xxxxxxxx, aesthetic
xxxx and a sporty edge with a wide
range of features and technology
Gold trimmings on the body
hand stitched leather interior of the exclusive VVIP edition GT-R
“More power, larger exhausts pipes,
greater fuel efficiency with improved
dynamics and above all, a VVIP edition for
the Middle East - the GT-R ups its game”
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VVIP luxury edition which will be available to buyers in the Middle East.
Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi became GT-R VVIP’s playground when the
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an der Ruhr in Germany. The seats feature an exclusive quilted design combined
with reticular pattern.
FIA Vice President and UAE Rally legend Mohammed Ben Sulayem, select
The gold lacquer GT-R emblem on the steering is created by traditional
members of the motoring media and customers were given a special preview of
craftsman Mr. Sakae Kubota, a Ministry of Trade and Industry certified artist.
the Model Year Nissan GT-R VVIP at its launch ceremony.
Lacquer (urushi) has been an integral part of the Japanese lifestyle for over six
For those who don’t mind spending an extra bit to satisfy their tastes and
thousand years in Japan. Nissan has re-created the technique of personalizing
personalities, Nissan announced the VVIP version of the GT-R. Nissan GT-R VVIP
each GT-R emblem to its owner. True to the unseen elegance of any Maki-e
created for the Middle East market is handcrafted to the highest specifications
lacquer piece, the rich tone and luster of this creation will change and develop in
by Takumi, or ‘masters with greatest skills’, and customers can choose from 12
time, symbolizing the deep bond between the Nissan GT-R VVIP and its owner.
combinations of interior and exterior colours and tune the Bose audio system
according to their driving positions.
Developed under the theme of offering the “world’s best multi-performance
and responsive driving pleasure,” every area of the GT-R has been carefully
A black carbon fibre rear spoiler and 24 karat gold plated side panels, grill
rethought and retuned for 2011. Everyday use sports car which blends in
and all exclusive VVIP badge visually differentiates this luxurious supercar from
practicality and superb performance, a four-seater family car with luggage
its sibling. The treat does not stop here. Inside, the GT-R VVIP features hand
space for the city streets or a beast lapping up the tracks, the GT-R is ready and
created leather interiors by master craftsmen at Seton Company Inc. Muelheim
willing to be the ride of your choice.
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Luxurious interiors of the GT-R
have been improved further
The GT-R VVIP edition features
a black carbon fibre rear spoiler
and all exclusive VVIP badge
“Practicality and superb
performance come as one
bundle in the new GT-R”
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Nissan GT-R VVIP Road Tested
Three years into its life, the Godzilla is reborn.The twin turbo V6
fuel ratio, and changes on diameters of inlet/exhaust pipes has resulted in
beast is getting better and quicker with age. Ignite the 3.8-liter twin-turbo V-6
breaking the 500 horsepower barrier. Linked to an all new 6 –speed dual
and the first thing you notice is the sinister growl from its engine compartment.
clutch transmission with steering mounted shifters, the GT-R propels to a top
Then, as you continue to floor the throttle, the g force pushes you into the seat
speed of 197 mph or 317 km/h. We strongly suggest you to take our word for
taking you from 0 - 100 km/h in 3 seconds. Nothing is normal about the
this and not try it out.
GT-R! The Japanese car maker has gone over their Godzilla top-to-bottom to make
485 horsepower, while torque goes up from 434 lb.-ft. to 448. A new red
sure the rest of the car's performance can keep up with the added horses.
color engine cover under the hood says this GT-R engine packs enhanced
There's a long and impressive list of improvements, mainly to the chassis and
performance.
aerodynamics. The VVIP edition, special to the Middle East, that we drove
It’s all about turbo chargers. Increasing the boost pressure of turbo
chargers from 0.75 bars to 0.9 bars, tweaks to the valve timing and air/
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The sheer power of the GT-R is not the only thing that will impress you.
The 2011 Nissan GT-R now produces 530 horsepower. That’s up from
has remarkable touches.
Beginning with exterior, the body shell has been stiffened with carbon fiber
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reinforcements in front, and a new brace for the strut towers. The 2011MY GT-R
features newly designed lighter weight and more rigid forged aluminum-alloy
wheels. Made by Rays, the wheels host Dunlop run flat SP SPORT MAXX GT
600 DSST CTT tires featuring both a new compound and structure. The new
front fascia is visually distinguished by its double rectifier fins and integrated
white LED running lights. In the back, the diffuser has been extended and resculpted to improve airflow over the exhaust components. Externally, the GT-R appears little changed from its predecessors mainly
owing to functional but subtle changes. However, 24 Karat gold plated side
panels, grille and all-exclusive VVIP badge and a rear carbon spoiler visually
distinguish the VVIP edition from anything else on the roads.
Underneath its skin, the suspension geometry has been tweaked and
new shocks with lower friction installed. The all-wheel-drive system has an
electronic decoupler that disengages power to the front wheels to reduce
understeer, in those situations when the tail wants to hang out there where it
belongs. Aerodynamics have further improved and downforce increased by
about 10%, while the coefficient of drag is further reduced from 0.27 to 0.26.
The Vehicle Dynamics Control has been adjusted to provide better response
off the line.
The new GT-R is lighter by 10 kilos. More importantly, there is a reduction of
friction. “Push GT-R with just one hand and it will roll,” says Kazutoshi Mizuno,
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the chief engineer and Programme Director of Nissan’s GT-R flagship.
The GT-R is well mannered and easy to drive on the streets. A special
Bilstein DampTronic suspension system with double wishbones in the front
and multi link aluminum member in the rear provides appropriate damping
forces and helps maintain a high level of control in cornering, straight line
driving and braking. Setting the suspensions in Comfort mode turns this beast
into a smooth sailing ship.
Electronically controlled four wheel drive system comes standard and
confidently takes you through the tightest of the bends you throw at the GT-R.
Brembo full floating rotors (390mm front and 380mm rear) provide superb
braking power for this daily-drive supercar. Upgrades to the brake system
include thinner rotors that improves pedal feel and increases fade resistance
and extend brake rotor life for sporty driving.
Inside the cabin, the center console is now finished with attractive genuine
matte carbon fiber and upgraded material. A choice of 12 interior color
combinations is good to satisfy the wildest of choices. Our test car had white
leather seats with golden trims on it and an all white leather interior, giving
very chic feel inside the car. Hand crafted seats by master craftsmen at Seton
Company Inc. Muelheim an der Ruhr in Germany, are unique for a supercar –
they are luxurious and yet supportive. Whether the drive is to a night club or on
the track, a reassuring feel of the seats holding you is confidence inspiring.
In addition, the 11-speaker Bose audio system with two subwoofers,
exclusively tuned according to the driving position, throws a sea of sound waves
that surround and insulate you from anything other than what’s playing at the
time. We prefer listening to the orchestra of GT-R’s engine though. Bluetooth
phone connectivity and a navigation system with a hard drive from which you
can use up to 9.3GB for audio storage are some gimmicks designed to make
life more enjoyable inside the car.
High performance cars have a tendency to handle best only when driven
by experienced drivers, yet the GT-R has the handling, transmission, traction
and performance to enable anyone to drive this car with ease. This is what
makes the GT-R stand out from other super cars.
The lesson learnt is don’t mess with the GT-R – on road or track.
“Well mannered on the street, the elusive
GT-R is totally wild on the track”
The GT-R VVIP edition at Yas Marina Circuit
Ben Sulayem with the GT-R VVIP edition at Yas Marina Circuit
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Feature
It looks like a sports car, handles like
a sports car and performs like one too.
But ESFLOW is different. It's electric.
NISSAN ESFLOW Concept
Putting the spark into
electric vehicles
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Feature
Crisp lines convey the sporting
pedigree of the ESLOW Concept
What make it unique is that unlike many electric sports cars on the
market, the ESFLOW is not an existing conventional engine powered car that
has been adapted to run on electricity, but a sports car that's been designed
from scratch. This means that Nissan's designers had complete freedom to
place the electric motors and batteries in the best possible way to benefit the
car's handling and performance.
ESFLOW is rear-wheel drive and it runs on two motors placed above the
axis of the rear wheels. These motors independently control the left and right
wheels, and so the torque is optimised to ensure outstanding vehicle stability
and control as well as efficient power regeneration. The ESFLOW reaches a
100kph in under 5 seconds.
Power for the motors comes from the same laminated lithium-ion battery
packs used in the Nissan LEAF, but in ESFLOW the packs are located along
the axis of the front and rear wheels. This centralizes the mass of the car, and
thus its rotation point, close to the driver’s hips. These cleverly positioned
batteries enable the car to travel over 240km on one charge.
An aluminium chassis has been built around the drive train, taking
full advantage of the opportunities that Zero Emission electric propulsion
provides.
The high waistline afforded by the ESFLOW’s classic sports car
proportions allows strong, yet unobtrusive roll bars incorporated in to the
structure behind the seats to safely take the entire load of the car in the event
of a roll over, negating the need for obtrusive, thick, reinforced A-pillars and
the blind spots they inevitably create.
This almost unobstructed view ahead will not be unfamiliar to fighter
pilots, and just as such pilots speak of “strapping their planes on to their
backs”, the ESFLOW owners will also feel the car to be an extension of their
bodies, reacting to their slightest whims. The driver must be at the centre of
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the sports car both physically and metaphorically.
The ESFLOW is undoubtedly an attractive car. Crisp, clean lines not only
convey the purity of its sporting potential, but suggest the clarity of electric
power. The colour scheme chosen for the concept car is inspired by glaciers
- highly reflective solidified liquid with blue tints in its shadows. Like its ZEV
concept forebears and contemporary stable mate the ESFLOW’s headlights
and Nissan emblem are tinted cool blue. The six spoke wheels contain blue
carbon inserts while the same material adorns the side sill, roof mounted lip
spoiler and lower rear bumper.
Blue LEDs accentuate the futuristic lights slashed into the bodywork both
front and rear. Where the Nissan LEAF’s protrusive headlights are used to
guide airflow around the door mirrors, this is not needed on ESFLOW as the
mirrors have been replaced with minute rear view cameras at the base of its
A-pillars. The ESFLOW’s front lights do protect a secret of their own flip out
charging points built in to the air ducts beneath.
Ecological minimalism need not come at the expense of luxury. The cabin
of the ESFLOW is clean and open and weight saving has been a priority
throughout its design, but it is still a comfortable and pleasant place to sit. By
far the heaviest components in modern cars’ interiors are the steel framed,
thickly upholstered and increasingly motorized seats. In ESFLOW the seats
are sculpted into the rear bulkhead of the car, negating the need for a heavy
frame. The fly-by-wire steering and pedals adjust electrically to the best spot
to suit each individual driver’s size and preferred driving position.
With hints of classic and contemporary Nissan sports car abound, the
ESFLOW is evidently a dramatic two-seater concept car created from the
ground up as a pure electric vehicle.
“A dramatic two-seater sports car, the
ESFLOW Concept is designed from ground
up as an electric vehicle ”
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HERITAGE
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Nissan R380-II
A racing car designed and built in 1965 by the then Prince Motor
circuit became the record setting turf where a R380 driven by Yukio Sugita on
Company, born with a single aim of winning the Japanese Grand Prix, the Prince
October 6, 1965 set new international speed records, one after another, in four
R380 was a seed that Nissan acquired following the merger with Prince Motor
categories over distances ranging from 50 to 200km. However, at that time the
Company in 1966.
Yatabe course had not obtained FIA approval, so the 6 new records were valid
The Nissan R380-II (also known as the R380 Mk.II), with a completely
as Japanese records but not world records.
redesigned bodyworks and more powerful engine, was built in 1966. The
Two years later on October 8, 1967, it was the turn of T. Yokoyama of the
custom built race car was used to test land speed records in addition to racing
Nissan Racing Team. Following the Nissan-Prince merger in the previous year,
on the circuits. On separate occasions, the through bred race car set out to
the vehicle had been renamed “Nissan R380-II”. There were high expectations
break multiple international speed records.
riding on the R380, which had beaten its old rival Porsche in the 3rd Japan GP.
The Japanese GP of 1965 was postponed to 1966. The R380, consequentially,
was pitted against a range of international speed records. Yatabe high-speed
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And this time, with FIA approval, it set new world records in the 7 prescribed
events (50km, 50 miles, 100km, 100 miles, 200km, 200 miles, 1 hour).
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“The custom built race car from
Nissan set multiple international
speed records in mid-60's”
Born to Race
International speed records set by Prince R380 (Oct. 6, 1965)
International speed records set by Nissan R380 (Oct. 8, 1967)
*2nd attempt at 50km took place on Oct. 14.
Distance/time
Time
elapsed
Average
speed (km/h)
Previous
record (km/h)
Distance/time
Time
elapsed
Average
speed (km/h)
Previous
record (km/h)
50km
12'51"44
233.33
230.51
50km
11'42"88
256.09
230.51
50km*
12'35"82
238.15
230.51
50 miles
18'54"38
255.37
237.21
50 miles
20'35"85
234.40
237.21
100km
23'33"60
254.67
239.35
100km
25'33"97
234.69
239.35
100 miles
38'15"09
252.44
229.36
100 miles
41'06"67
234.88
229.36
200km
47'37"20
251.99
229.18
200km
51'04"68
234.93
229.18
200 miles
1:16'52"35
251.22
228.54
1 hour
-
235.06
229.23
1 hour
-
250.98
229.23
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Nissan at 2011 Geneva Motor Show
Nissan unveiled the ESFLOW concept at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show
where it shared the Nissan stand with a number of other innovative and exciting
newcomers - but with one major difference: these are production ready.
selling segment-busting crossovers - Juke, QASHQAI and Murano - as well as
city cars Note and Pixo and the X-TRAIL, Pathfinder and Navara 4x4s.
ESFLOW has been created from the ground up as a pure electric vehicle,
Zero and low emission mobility is represented by Nissan LEAF, the 2011
to give an idea how a Zero Emission sports car of the future might look.
European Car of The Year and the first pure electric CoTY winner, and the
Living ecologically has often been seen as an act of austerity - to save one’s
advanced 2012 Micra DIG-S. The latest version of Nissan’s definitive city car is
environmental conscience sacrifices must be made. ESFLOW is here to address
powered by a supercharged 1.2-litre direct injection petrol three-cylinder engine
that misconception.
which produces just 95 g/km CO2.
While Nissan Townpod has been created with the world’s entrepreneurs
Sports car excitement is reflected in the latest version of the GT-R supercar
in mind, its appeal is likely to go beyond these to families building their first
and a special version of its baby brother, the 370Z GT Edition. Underlining the
home or retiress turning a hobby into a business. In other words, anybody who
breadth and depth of the Nissan range, the exhibit also featured Nissan’s best
appreciates the customisable utility of its van-like abilities coupled with a chic
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“Nissan unveiled the production ready
ESFLOW Concept Electric sports car at the
2011 Geneva Motor Show”
and stylish cockpit designed with the future and not just today in mind.
The Nissan LEAF is the world’s first 100-percent electric, zero-emission
car designed for mass market. With its advanced power train, Nissan LEAF
will provide a totally new driving experience, such as smooth and responsive
acceleration, stable handling, and quietness. In its 4th generation, the new Micra advances it’s “user friendly” DNA - with
increased drivability and driving pleasure and best-in-class fuel economy,
continuing the legacy which won it global acclaim when its first debuted in 1982.
With its ease and reliability, the vehicle has sold 5.65 million units to date.
The Nissan GT-R is a multi-dimensional performance machine that lives up
to the concept of “the ultimate supercar that can be driven by anyone, anytime,
anywhere.
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“Body colour is where we can embody
our image. We can picture our dream
easily there. But, interior designing
is a more realistic work,”
says Ayaka Go, Colour Designer.
Colour design at Nissan starts with what the Colour Designers call “Design
Taste Boxes.” Once a vehicle’s product concept has been fixed, Colour
Designers look at every aspect of the target customers’ lives – age, gender,
taste, hobbies, activities and values – and put together a bunch of things that
the target customer uses in their daily lives in wooden “Design Taste Boxes.”
Next, they make computer graphics of the new model based on the
collection of things in the Taset Boxes. The idea is to keep exterior and interior
design consistent with what the target customer is comfortable with in their
Colour Designers
A story of delivering message
through colour and materials
daily lives.
Colour designers also have to consider how different colours are seen and
perceived in different regions and cultures. For instance, the quality of natural
light in Japan differs from that in the Middle Eastern countries – which affects
how colours are seen. There are also differences in how various cultures
perceive colours.
“In China, the popularity of black sedans remains deep-rooted, though
some younger buyers are moving to SUVs and more colourful exteriors. In the
Middle East, customers prefer glittering body colours and interiors and rich
The art and science of making cars has come a long way from
decorations,” explains Kei Yoshitomi, Associate Chief Designer “ Taking the
the historic quote by an automotive pioneer, who once said, "Any customer
regional influences of taste and culture must always be part of our consideration
can have a car painted any colour that he wants so long as it is black." Nissan
in choosing exterior and interior colours.”
understands the importance of colours and materials and has assigned the job
“Body colour is where we can embody our image. We can picture our
of choosing these for their cars to a specialized group of people called ‘Colour
dream easily there. But, interior designing is a more realistic work,” says Ayaka
Designers,’ a part of Nissan's deisgn department.
Go, Colour Designer. “Unlike body colour, we select not only colours but also
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materials in interior colour design.” There are many parts inside the car that
customers touch or operate, such as the steering wheel and controls, seats
and glove box etc. These pieces have to be practical and, at the same time,
meet various design requirements, including durability, luminosity (reflection),
productivity (expansion and contraction), discolouration and flame resistance.
This is why Go calls it “realistic work.” Though challenged by these various
restrictions, Nissan colour designers keep pushing the envelope, proposing
new designs and new ideas.
The interior texture in the new Z is a great example. For the new Z, Nissan’s
newly developed material called “Sofilez” is applied on the center cluster
individually by hand. This new material was created to provide a sense of
“human touch,” derived from the analysis of “softness” which people prefer.
Balancing soft touch with durability, “Sofilez” provides added comfort in the
cabin and an improved interior texture.
When deciding a colour variation, it is important to draw up a strategy
considering the role of each colour. For instance, the compact Nissan Micra
has a variation of 12 colours and each colour has a different role.
Since almost every car has a standard range of white, gray, black or red,
if a car has no colour variations, customers may exclude the car from their
options. Comparing this to a soccer formation, white, gray, black and red are
the equivalent of the defenders or goalkeepers.
On the other hand, “character colours” play the role of a midfielder or
a forward – strongly promoting a car’s unique design characteristics or
personality. For March, each character colour has a theme, such as fruit,
dessert, cocktail or the four seasons in Japan. Associating those themes with
the car, Nissan has been able to promote the March in new ways, which have
been highly appreciated. Micra has received a number of awards in the Auto
Colour Awards hosted by Japan Fashion Colour Authority (JAFCA).
“At Nissan, we are challenged to propose unconventional colours that have
not been seen before. Within Nissan, colour is recognized as one of the values
of a car and that’s why we can create new colours where a car’s characteristics
are brought out, without sticking to stereotypes,” says Yoshitomi.
“Thinking Outside the Box Begins
Inside the Boxes”
“Each car’s characteristics
need to be carefully
considered and
expressed by
body colour,”
says Keiko Kitagawa,
Colour Designer.
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Motorsports takes high seat in 2011
Riding on a successful 2010 season, Nissan is ready to
challenge the global motorsports scene once again in 2011.
Nissan GT-Rs in the FIA GT1 World Championship in its second year.
Nissan’s GT-R racecars will compete against rivals in the GT500
Promoting grass root activities and encouraging budding local
class of the Japanese Super GT Series, the most competitive motor
drivers is at the heart of Nissan’s motorsports initiative. A driver
sport activity in the country.
scholarship program and support for private teams will be on the
In addition, NISMO, Nissan’s performance arm, will continue to
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provide technical support to private teams, competing with a total of 4
agenda for 2011 as well.
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370Z tackling
a corner on an
international race
circuit
Japanese SUPER GT Series – a sneak preview
The 2011 Nissan GT-R will pack more horsepower and increased torque from its
re-engineered VRH34A engine. Improvements in the body design resulting in better
downforce make the R35 model GT-R racecar a fierce competitor in the coming
race season.
A total of 4 Nissan GT-Rs driven by four different teams - NISMO, TEAM IMPUL,
KONDO RACING and a newcomer, MOLA; will participate in the 2011 season.
While Kunihiko Kakimoto will continue as the general director of the teams driving
Nissan cars, a new crop of top class drivers is expected to get behind the wheel s
of these GT-Rs this season.
NISMO will develop the cars and provide technical support for participating
teams.
FIA GT1 World Championship
In line with FIA GT1 technical regulations, which does not allow for any significant
changes to the vehicle specifications, the 2011 GT-R features a lighter weight body
and modified front bumper for improved aerodynamics.
Two private teams will drive 2 R35 Nissan GT-R cars each in the 2011 FIA GT1
World Championship races across the globe. SUMO POWER GT, which won one
race last year, will continue to compete in the championship and JR MOTORSPORTS
(JRM) will join the race this year with the NISSAN GT-R. NISMO will supply the cars
and provide technical support.
NISSAN Driver Development Programme (NDDP)
Nissan’s driver development programme, aimed at educating young drivers and
enabling them to compete worldwide, will continue to support Formula Challenge
Japan (FCJ).
Three young drivers have been chosen as Nissan Advance Scholarship drivers.
Among them, two will take part in the National (N) Class of the All-Japan F3
Championship and one will receive support to run in Formula 3 Euro Series . Three
additional individuals have been selected as Nissan Scholarship drivers and support
to run in FCJ. • NDDP Advance Scholarship Drivers:
All-Japan F3 Championship (N Class): Katsumasa Chiyo(23), Daiki Sasaki(19)
Formula 3 Euro Series: Kimiya Sato(21) • NDDP FCJ Scholarship Drivers:
Tsubasa Kondo(21), Daiwei Zhu(20), Mitsunori Takaboshi(18) Customer Programme
NISMO offers its VK45DE engine, which is specially made for racing and complies
with 2011 ACO LMP2 regulations. NISMO will also provide technical support to
customer teams taking part in ILM (Intercontinental Le Mans Cup), the 24 Hours of
Le Mans and LMS (Le Mans Series). A Nissan GT-R FIA GT3 specification vehicle is currently under development
and will be offered to customer teams beginning 2012 based on experimental
participation in several races to be held in Europe and Japan in 2011.
Technical support to RJN Motorsports, based in the United Kingdom, which
participates in GT4 European Cup with the Nissan 370Z and customer teams
participating in the Super Taikyu series in Japan will also dot Nissan’s motorsports
initiatives in 2011.
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Strong bonds with Nissan
Dharshi Gammamoila has been driving a Nissan Patrol Super Safari for over a decade, that too, one
with a manual gearbox. She loves to travel, bake and being lady – shop naturally. We caught up with this
homemaker and talked a bit about Nissan.
What do you drive, for how long and what was your set of wheels before this?
I am driving a Nissan Petrol super safari since 2005. Since the time I came
to UAE, my husband has had Nissan vehicles and I really enjoyed driving the
Nissan’s. We have owned a Nissan Sunny, a Nissan coupe and currently he
drives a Nissan Altima. So, when it came to me buying a vehicle I choose Nissan
too. My first car in Dubai was a Nissan Pathfinder full option but manual gear
and then I moved to the Nissan Patrol also a full option but manual gear. I enjoy
driving manual over automatic.
Your take on Patrol and experiences of owning/driving it…
Good after sales service, past experience, reliability, comfort and powerful airconditioning were the factors which influenced me when buying my own car.
When I did the test drive on other similar category 4 wheel vehicles, Nissan
Petrol was the best. Since we had Nissan vehicles all long including my previous
Nissan Pathfinder, I went for it and no regrets. The best experience is driving
the Nissan petrol in the desert. It has monster power and its performance in the
desert is amazing.
Where do you mostly use your Patrol? Do you take it off road?
I drive my kids to their school everyday, and weekends in winter months call for
driving in the dunes.
Why manual gearbox and not automatic?
I always drove manual gear vehicles and will continue to drive manual gear
vehicles as this gives pleasure in driving.
Did you consider anything else when you were buying the Patrol? I was evaluating the Nissan Petrol and one of its main competitors.
What’s on your stereo?
Mainly Gospel music, radio and mix of CD music
What’s your dream drive?
Drive on traffic free M25 in London.
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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
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: info@nissan.com.sa
Website: www.nissan.com.sa
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: nissan@babtain.com.kw
Website: www.nissankuwait.com
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
E-Mail: aaco@al-rostamani.co.ae
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
E-mail: nissan@suhailbahwangroup.com
Website: www.suhailbahwangroup.com
Qatar
Saleh Alhamad Almana Co.
P.O. Box: 91, Doha, Qatar
Tel No.: +974 4441334
Fax No.: +974 4441337
E-Mail: marketing@shalmana.com
Website: www.shalmana.com
Bahrain
Y. K. Almoayyed & Sons BSC(C)
Tel No.: +973 17 211211
Fax No.: +973 17 731206
E-Mail: almoayyed@almoayyed.com
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
E-mail: abdo.sweidan@rymco.com
charbel.abighanem@rymco.com
fayez.rasamny@rymco.com
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
E-Mail: imad@nissan.com.jo
shireen@nissan.com.jo
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
E-Mail: info@nissan-sy.com
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
E-Mail: dmauto@tehama.com.ye
ramprasad@tehama.com.ye
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
E-Mail: sefiane.hasnaoui@groupehasnaoui.com
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
E-Mail: nicolas.beguin@nissan.ma
laila.boussag@nissan.ma
Tunisia
ADEV
39, Av. Khireddine Pacha B.P.33,
1002 Tunis, Tunisia
Tel No.: +216 71 783443
Fax No.: +216 71 841100
E-Mail: samir-landoulsi@adev-nissan.com
haifa-el-ouni@adev-nissan.com
Sudan
Bashir Motors
El Nefeidi Group Building, Parlman Street East
P.O. Box 1222
Khartoum - Sudan
Tel No.: +249 183 762031, 780500, 785074
E-Mail: wail@elnefeidigroup.com
michelle@nissan-sd.com
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: jamil@nurgun.co-az.net
rauf@nurgun-az
Kamran@nurgun.co-az.net
Armenia
Muran LLC
47 Komitas ave., Yerevan, Armenia
Tel No.: +37410 280350
E-Mail: marketing@autogroup.am
Uzbekistan
Premium Auto
10A Tuena Street
Tashkent 100147, Uzbekistan
Tel No.: +998 71 295 8877 Fax: +998 71 295 8880
E-Mail: olga.em@pa.uz
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