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2010年12月19日
Nissan Teana heading to UAE?
Nissan's Teana (ティアナ) is a large sedan available in Japan (basis of Mitsuoka's Galue) and some South Asian markets, e.g. Thailand and Malaysia, and a number of them have been spotted in UAE (photo at the top) being transported to Nissan's Jebel Ali HQ.
The specific cars are powered by a 2.0 L engine, producing 136 hp and coupled to a CVT gearbox. Now, it remains unknown whether Nissan plans to sell Teana in UAE or they are just conducting hot weather testing.
The specific cars are powered by a 2.0 L engine, producing 136 hp and coupled to a CVT gearbox. Now, it remains unknown whether Nissan plans to sell Teana in UAE or they are just conducting hot weather testing.
[Source: Car Middle East]
Toyota at 2011 Tokyo Auto Salon
The 2011 Tokyo Auto Salon is going to take place in January, opening on January 14, and we have the first info on what Toyota will display.
Toyota will display the Auris GT Concept (an Auris with TRD parts), as well as MODELLISTA options for the FJ Cruiser and the Ractis (aka Verso-S). Subaru will also exhibit an STi version of its own version of the latter one, the Trezia.
Additionally, the Toyota Sports EV-Twin will be there, an FR sports concept developed in-house voluntary by TES (Toyota Engineering Society).
The Gazoo Racing Lexus LFA that won its class in the 2010 Nurburgring 24 hours race will be displayed, as well as TOM'S version of LS460.
[Source: Response]