2013 Nissan GT-R
With the 2013 GT-R, Nissan is exhibiting a car that has become synonymous with outstanding sports car design, high performance and innovative technology. For model year 2013, Nissan’s flagship supercar receives numerous engine and suspension enhancements, all designed to enhance its already legendary performance.
The major refinements to the GT-R’s renowned engine include improved intake efficiency, reduced air flow resistance, including an enlarged air intake duct for the intercooler, and improved exhaust emissions efficiency and enhanced control. The 3.8-litre twin-turbo V6 is hand-assembled in a special clean room, similar to racing engine construction. Horsepower is now rated at 545 horsepower, an increase of 15 hp over the 2012 GT-R. Similarly, torque has been increased to 463 pound-feet from 448 lb-ft. The 2013 GT-R is offered in two models — the new GT-R Premium and the GT-R Black Edition, which sports special lightweight black aluminum forged RAYS wheels, unique red-and-black interior, Recaro leather-appointed seats and new dry carbon-fibre rear spoiler.
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Based on the popular NV200 multi-usage vehicle, which is available in Japan, Europe and China, the e-NV200 Concept previews a near-future production version of a full electric vehicle.
Nissan e-NV200 Concept
Following the success of the Leaf, which Nissan claims is the world’s best-selling electric car, the automaker is unveiling an all-electric van concept — the innovative e-NV200 Concept. Based on the popular NV200 multi-usage vehicle, which is available in Japan, Europe and China, the e-NV200 Concept previews a near-future production version of a full electric vehicle. It is designed to provide businesses with flexible, roomy interior space while achieving a dramatic CO2 footprint reduction.
The e-NV200 combines a driving range similar to that of the Leaf, with payload and cargo space similar to that of the NV200. The production version will be targeted primarily at businesses, but it will also be sold for private use in major regions. The e-NV200 Concept shares its major drivetrain components with the 2012 Leaf. Silent, zero-emissions power is supplied by a lithium ion battery composed of 48 compact modules and a high-response 80-kW AC synchronous motor that generates 207 lb-ft of torque. Like the Leaf, the e-NV200 Concept offers a highly responsive, fun-to-drive experience that is in keeping with what consumers have come to expect from traditional, gasoline-powered vehicles, Nissan says.
Infiniti Etherea Concept
The Etherea Concept is a compact luxury model that previews how a future entry-level Infiniti could look. The Etherea is a segment-redefining blend of coupé, sedan, hatchback and even crossover in one highly sculpted form.
Offering high performance and fuel efficiency, the Etherea is powered by a supercharged 2.5L four-cylinder engine that delivers 245 horsepower, while an electric motor provides silent, emissions-free driving at low speeds. The spacious four-seat cabin offers all the luxury consumers have come to expect from Infiniti, plus the unrivalled ease of access provided by four wide-opening, rear-hinged doors and the absence of a B-pillar, the automaker says.
As an exploration of a future entry-level Infiniti production model, the Etherea can be summed up as a four-door coupe with five-door practicality — a hatchback that doesn’t look like a hatchback.
Infiniti JX
The new 2013 JX is the latest addition to the Infiniti lineup and goes on sale in the spring. The JX is a bold offering in the luxury crossover segment, designed, says Nissan, to excel in the areas that luxury crossover buyers demand most — interior flexibility and roominess as well as safety and anticipatory features. Inspired by versatility and convenience, the JX offers real third-row utility with easy access thanks to a forward-sliding second row.
Loaded with safety technology, the JX’s All-around Safety Shield includes Lane Departure Warning and Lane Departure Prevention as well as Backup Collision Intervention — a world’s first, says Nissan. With this technology, when the transmission is in reverse, the JX will help the driver detect crossing objects behind the vehicle and, if necessary, the system will automatically engage the brakes to help avoid a collision.
The all-wheel-drive JX addresses the growing desire among luxury crossover drivers to have both responsive performance and good fuel efficiency. The standard 265-hp 3.5L DOHC V6 is mated to a sport-tuned continuously variable transmission (CVT) to provide high responsiveness and a seamless, efficient shifting feel.
