Nissan reveals zero-emission Terra SUV concept at Guangzhou Auto Show

Like most automakers, Nissan Motor Co used the platform of the Guangzhou Auto Show in China to reveal a range of new products aimed at addressing different consumer segments in the world’s largest passenger vehicle market.

While the Japanese carmaker officially launched its halo model – the 2017 GT-R – it took the covers off the Terra zero-emission concept SUV and also started taking pre-orders for  the Venucia T90 sports SUV.

“After achieving more than a million sales in 2015, Dongfeng Nissan, in 2016, is in the way for another outstanding year in China. The best year ever,” said Airton Cousseau, managing director of DFL-PV. ”Under the ‘Young Nissan’ strategy, we have been offering innovative and exciting products and an excellent car ownership experience for our Chinese customers who are young – or young-at-heart.”

Terra ZEV SUV concept

The Terra SUV concept, according to Nissan, is the mobility solution to the search for a balance between clean energy and usability. The debut concept is Nissan’s latest vision of zero-emission and sustainable mobility that is uncompromising in passenger comfort.

Powered by an innovative four-by-four electric powertrain and electric three-motor AWD (All Wheel Drive), the Terra has a light body, is highly aerodynamic and offers a spacious cabin.

Next-gen GT-R

Meanwhile, the latest-generation Nissan GT-R hits the Chinese market just a few months after its New York debut. Imported as a super sports car, the 2017 Nissan GT-R carries the most significant changes made to the model since it was introduced in 2007. It has been updated with a thoroughly refreshed exterior that communicates a high sense of style. The interior features superbly crafted materials, delivering an unparalleled degree of comfort, elegance and civility that one would rarely find in such a high-performance super sports car.

A leather wrapped 8-inch touch panel monitor features large icons on the display screen that allow the user to easily manage the audio system, navigation system, telephone controls and other infotainment. The 2017 Nissan GT-R is priced from RMB 1,628,000 (Rs 1.65 crore). 

Venucia T90

At the Venucia stand, DFL-PV announced the start of pre-orders for the T90, which is ushering a new ‘sporty SUV’ segment among local brands. Unveiled at Auto China 2016 in Beijing, the T90 has gained wide attention among Chinese consumers.

The unique ‘wind sculpture’ design approach to the sporty exterior of the spacious T90 is inspired by the aesthetic contrast between wind and stone. The balanced combination inside and out is expected to meet the social and mobility preferences of young Chinese consumers for vehicles designed with personality and accommodating space for social time with friends.

The T90 features the Xtronic CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) and MR 20 engine, recognised for fuel efficiency and driving performance. The new SUV integrates many advanced technologies, including Blind Spot Warning (BSW), Around View Monitor (AVM), Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Emergency Stop Signal (ESS) and Active Trace Control (ATC).

Further, T90 is connected, with the ‘IT-Commander’ control system, CarLife smartphone integration,12.3-inch high-definition touch-screen and 5-inch 3D full-colour displays, among other features. The T90 is set for start of sale before the end of 2016 in China.