I don’t get excited when concept cars are released but there is something striking about the Nissan Ellure, check it out!
“Nissan calls its Ellure concept “the sedan re-imagined,” previewing what sort of design is possible for its forthcoming four-door range. The Ellure is powered by a supercharged 2.5-liter inline-four and a 25-kilowatt electric motor, mated to the automaker’s Xtronic CVT and a front-wheel-drive layout. Nissan says…”
Catch the rest of the story and full photo galleries over on Autoblog
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This was brought to my attention earlier this week. Could this really happen? Speculation?
When it was announced that Nissan/Renault was partnering with Daimler-Benz, we didn’t have a clue as to how close this relationship would be. We’re now hearing that it will be quite close, with the two companies planning to extensively share platforms and engines. The first reports from Japan suggested that the next-generation Infiniti G sedan and coupe, as well as future M sedans, will be built on the Mercedes-Benz E-Class platform. Then came more interesting news: how this relationship would affect the 370Z.
What do you think? Read the rest of the article here
Nissan has a history of releasing anniversary Z cars the new 370z 40th Anniversary is the most current offering. The official 40th Anniversary in the United States is on October 22nd (which is why I waited until today to post this.) Happy anniversary old friend!!!
From Nissan (full lengthy press release after the read more):
About the Nissan 370Z 40th Anniversary Edition The 370Z 40th Anniversary Edition starts out as a 370Z Coupe Touring model equipped with manual transmission and Sport Package (including SynchroRev Match, front chin spoiler, rear spoiler, Nissan Sport Brakes, 19-inch Rays forged aluminum-alloy wheels and viscous limited-slip differential) and adds a premium “40th Quartz” exterior color and red leather-appointed interior.
Additional exclusive equipment includes a high-luster smoke wheel finish, red brake calipers and 40th Anniversary badges on the rear hatch and front strut tower brace. Inside, along with the red leather-appointed seats are red door panel inserts, 40th Anniversary seatback and floormat embroidery, red stitching on the center stack, shift boot and kneepads, smooth leather steering wheel with red stitching and a plaque of authenticity. Every 40th Anniversary Z also comes with a commemorative premium satin car cover.
I’ll be holding my judgment on the car until I see one in person. Sometimes these special editions are just a base model car with special badges on them and other times they are worth the $5k+ premium because they pull on your heart strings. We’ll soon see. Let me know what you think in the comments if you so desire, I’m always interested to hear from all of you.
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The new convertible looks amazing. There I said it. It is being released in conjunction with the New York International Auto Show tonight at 7pm EST, 4pm PST. Nissan North America will be hosting a web cast for those who can’t make it to the live event. The web cast will take place on www.Nissan370zNY.com for anyone interested. Check it out and enjoy the new convertible!!
