Nissan Serena's A-pillar design

Not really rocket science, but in any case I think it's a neat feature. The A-pillar design of the Nissan Serena not only features triangular windows for better visibility, but also the trim on the rear side is different between the left and right side. As you can easily understand, this is in order to provide maximum visibility from the driver's side.

[Source: Response]

New Suzuki Landy introduced in Japan

This is basically Suzuki's version of the new Nissan Serena (related posts), called Landy, coming almost one month after the launch of the latter.

グレード	2.0S	2.0G
駆動方式	FF	4WD
トランスミッション	CVT
全長×全幅×全高(mm)	4685×1695×1865	4685×1695×1875
ホイールベース(mm)	2860
車両重量(kg)	1600	1720
乗車定員(人)	8
エンジン種類	直4DOHC
総排気量(cc)	1997
最高出力[ｋＷ(ps)rpm]	108（147）/5600	106（144）/5600
最大トルク[N・m(kg-m)/rpm]	210（21.4）/4400	207（21.1）/4400
10･15モード燃費(km/L)	14.4
ガソリン種類／容量(L)	レギュラー／60
車両本体価格(万円)	222.075	291.9

Nissan at 2011 Tokyo Auto Salon

Nissan will showcase in total nine models at 2011 Tokyo Auto Salon. Photo of the Leaf concept has already been posted (earlier post) and those are some new photos of all the models to be displayed.

• Leaf Aero Style Concept 
• JUKE Sporty Package (with dealer installed exterior accessories designed for the European and North American markets)
• Elgrand Rider Premium Concept (specifically tuned up for a higher level of driving performance)
• Serena Rider
• March Bolero
• Nissan NISMO GT-R RC (specially developed for circuit driving)
• NISMO Version FAIRLADY Z (engine output is increased to 261kW (355PS), a higher level of sporty handling is realized through special body and suspension tuning and modification of the power steering characteristics. For the exterior, excellent aerodynamic performance is achieved through use of special body components providing greater downforce and reduced air resistance)
• Elgrand S-tune 
• MOTUL AUTECH GT-R

Hybrid version of Nissan Serena not in the cards... yet

The new Nissan Serena was presented in Japan a few days ago (earlier post) and apparently, an interesting question was raised by Reponse. Is there going to be a hybrid version?

Well, according to Satoshi Akira, chief of product planning, a hybrid version is not considered for the near future, but as you can imagine, those are decisions that can change at any time...

[Source: Response]

New Nissan Serena (C26) officially released

The new Nissan Serena (earlier post) was officially released and sales start on 29th November. It is equipped with a newly developed direct-injection engine with Xtronic CVT and a Stop/Start system. 

You can read the complete press release here.

New Nissan Serena (JDM)

This is the upcoming Nissan Serena (C26), which will be revealed officially on 29th November.