Thursday, September 25, 2008
Nissan Targets LCV for growth
As part of its plan to introduce 13 new products in the period leading up to 2012, Nissan will introduce a small van globally in 2009.The vehicle, based on the NV200 Concept first presented at the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show, will launch in Japan next spring and reach European dealerships in the second half of 2009. The new model will be called the NV200.Nissan also announced its ongoing development of a mass-market hybrid-powered LCV to be launched by the end of 2012.The Hybrid Cabstar prototype was presented at this year's Hannover Motor Show and Nissan has estimated that its reductions in CO2 and fuel consumption will amount to up to 30 per cent."We have not yet reached our full potential," said Andy Palmer, corporate vice president, LCV business unit. "We aim to expand out business much further with smart new products and services that meet the needs of our customers, both in Europe and around the world."
DATED: 25.09.08
FEED: MT
DATED: 25.09.08
FEED: MT