(MENAFN- Muscat Daily) Muscat- Nissan Oman, from the house of Suhail Bahwan Automobiles (SBA), has announced the introduction of 2018 models of its popular range of vehicles including Sunny, Altima, Kicks, X-Trail and Patrol Y62 in its showrooms. These models are available for display and test drive across its facilities.
An official from Nissan Oman said, 'We are delighted to announce the availability of 2018 models of some of our most popular range of vehicles. We are certain that Nissan fans would be pleased with this news. These vehicles have been performing particularly well as they have been delivering high-quality performance with exciting new technologies that meet the needs of our customers. Nissan Oman is committed to offering our customers the best cars and customer service.'
Nissan has built up its reputation through innovative technology and a broad product line-up. In Oman, people have increasingly opted for Nissan models because they come with class-leading features and great performance, ideally suited to the local conditions and offer great value for money besides being among the safest cars on the road.
Nissan Sunny 2018
Nissan Sunny utilises Nissan's global lightweight 'V' platform and is powered by a 1.5l HR16DE four-cylinder engine rated at 99hp at 6,000rpm and 107 lb-ft of torque at 4,400rpm. The engine features a range of fuel efficiency enhancing technologies, including a dual injector system that allows a wider injection of fuel than a traditional single-injection system. The smaller nozzles deliver a finer spray to help achieve stable combustion.
Nissan Sunny offers five-passenger practicality with a high degree of comfort and refinement, which is the perfect combination for commuting on weekdays, running errands on weekends and transporting family and friends all week long.
Other enhancements include a new centre stack shape, a revised metre display with white LED display (previously orange illumination colour) and a new, more substantial, steering wheel with standard audio and Bluetooth Hands-free Phone System controls. The Sunny features a wide AM/FM/CD audio system with standard auxiliary-in and Radio Data System (RDS), standard assist grips, a passenger-side vanity mirror and new seat fabric.
The Sunny also adds an outside temperature display, USB/iPod controls, upgraded fabric headliner, map light with key-linked illuminated entry and silver finishers on the centre instrument panel cluster. SL models include Nissan Intelligent Key with Push Button Ignition and an AM/FM/CD/USB-iPod audio system with a five-inch display and NissanConnect with Mobile Apps. Other available interior features include trip computer with outside temperature display, power windows with driver's one-touch down, speed-sensing auto door locks and remote trunk release lever.
The 2018MY range includes Sunny 1.5S and SV Variants.
Nissan Altima 2018
Nissan Altima attracts a wider audience with its contemporary good looks, eye-catching exterior colour range, spacious and fashionable interior, in addition to a powerful high performance engine and a range of other options to make city driving easier.
With the potent, yet efficient, 182hp, four-cylinder engine, you will get innovative engineering and maximum power delivery. Along with the revised appearance, The X-Tronic D-Step CVT equipped in the new Nissan Altima is among the quietest in its segment. Altima has also improved in its coefficient of drag – to 0.26 Cd from the previous 0.29 Cd (currently similar to the GT-R).
The changes come from the addition of an active grille shutter (three per cent gain), under floor aero cover additions (three per cent) and the new front and rear fascia and windshield designs (four per cent).
Altima comes with a fresh new appearance including the 'Energetic Flow' exterior styling theme and 'Gliding Wing' interior layout, 'Class Leading Fuel Economy' and 'Improved Driving Dynamics and Safety Technology'.
The front end of the Altima offers the most dramatic change with its energetic flow design, since all panels and pieces forward of the A-pillars are new: Fascia, bumper, fenders, hood and lights. Two key elements are the redesigned V-Motion grille and boomerang-shaped headlights, similar to those found on the Maxima. The look is dramatically different from the previous Altima design, with a wide, deeply sculpted lower bumper, integrated fog lights (2.5SV and 2.5SL models) and prominent chrome-trimmed grille. The rear of the new Altima is marked by a new sculpted bumper with a dark lower accent, a new trunk lid and lower, wider boomerang-shaped combination lights that help provide a more expressive, higher quality appearance when approaching the vehicle from behind.
The four-piece combination lights incorporate the tail and stop lights, turn lamps and backup lights. The Altima have stepped up the safety technology by adding its First in Class Predictive Forward Collision Warning (PFCW), the Blind Spot Warning (BSW), Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA). The new steering has been reshaped and tuned to provide real time road input and precision (available only on SL grades). The 2018MY range includes Altima 2.5S and SV Variants.
Nissan Kicks
Nissan Kicks was developed with the aim of delivering the most innovative, stylish and functional crossover in its class. Nissan Kicks has class-leading fuel efficiency thanks to its advanced 1.6l engine and lightweight platform. Power is rated at 88kW (118hp) and torque of 149Nm.
The car's advanced chassis control technology allows it to deal with the rough and tumble of the urban jungle while the drivers will love the ease of parking thanks to the Around View Monitor and the amazing functionality of the seven-inch colour touchscreen. The newcomer is aimed squarely at urban driving environments and combines a robust exterior and elevated driving position with compact dimensions for agile performance and manoeuvrable. The body features an advanced aerodynamic design, which optimises fuel consumption and minimises noise.
Nissan Intelligent Mobility uses smart, relevant technology to make the driver's life easier while also making advances towards Nissan's long-term goal of zero emission and zero fatality motoring. The Intelligent Mobility technology present in Kicks aims to reduce stress for drivers through innovations such as the Around View Monitor (AVM) and the Moving Object Detection system (MOD). Using four cameras, placed at the front and rear of the car and in both door mirrors, AVM creates a bird's eye 360-degree view of the car, which can be displayed on the central monitor and used as a parking aid. When the MOD system detects a moving object, a pedestrian, for example, a warning is sounded to alert the driver to the hazard and prevent a potential accident. The 2018MY range includes Kicks 1.6S, SV+Navi and SL Variants.
All-new Nissan X-Trail 2018
The Nissan X-Trail, the world's best-selling SUV, has launched its new 2018 model and is now available with a range of upgrades, which further enhance its quality and refinement. The changes include a distinctive and robust redesign of the exterior, a higher-quality interior with new features, additional practicality for owners and innovative technologies to make life on the road more enjoyable and safer.
Globally, Nissan has sold over 835,000 units in FY16, making X-Trail the highest-selling SUV worldwide and a customer favourite. Nissan X-Trail gives young families and adventure-seekers more premium style options and features to enhance the driving experience. Customers can choose from the five or seven-seat version of the new Nissan X-Trail as well as five new vibrant exterior vehicle shades, while still indulging in the unrivalled space and comfort.
Nissan Intelligent Mobility is the name for the brand's strategy which make its cars more desirable by redefining how they are driven, powered and integrated into the society. Powered by a range of Nissan's Intelligent Mobility technologies, the new X-Trail is equipped with three new driver-friendly innovative features for the first time: Intelligent Rear View Mirror, Intelligent Emergency Brakes and Intelligent Cruise Control. The goal is to make Nissan drivers feel more confident, excited and connected, while also enhancing road and passenger safety.
New Technology
The new Nissan X-Trail continues to offer countless confidence-inspiring innovative safety technologies, including Intelligent Around View Monitor, Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Blind Spot Warning technology. These advanced technologies amplify Nissan's Intelligent Mobility philosophy and provide Intelligent Power, Intelligent Driving and Intelligent Integration to increase a driver's confidence and trust in their new Nissan X-Trail.
New Exterior Design
The Nissan X-Trail has always been known for its sculpted and muscular styling, with chiselled lines, high wheel arches and elegant curves on the bonnet. All of those characteristics remain, and are now showcased through a distinctive and robust redesign of the front end, adding new dynamism and more premium styling cues.
Enhanced Practicality
The new Nissan X-Trail is a spacious five or seven-seat crossover aimed at adventure-loving families. As with all Nissan vehicles, every upgrade, no matter how large or small, has been undertaken with the customer in mind.
The Nissan X-Trail 2018 delivers best-in-class front head room and the supreme comfort of fatigue-reducing Zero Gravity front seats. There's a second row that slides and reclines, providing Easy Flex Seating, so you can adjust for maximum legroom, more cargo space or anywhere in between.
Nissan Patrol Y62
The Nissan Patrol legacy began in 1951 when it ruled the roads as one of the most reliable, rugged and versatile 4X4s available, and continues today as the recognised King of the Off-Road. Nissan Patrol has evolved into one of the world's toughest off-road vehicles that can deliver eight passengers through city streets, desert roads and sand dunes alike.
The 5.6l V8 engine offers the ultimate power trip. Variable Valve Event and Lift (VVEL) and Direct Injection Gasoline (DIG) technologies improve efficiency, power and torque with lower emissions. The seven-speed VVEL automatic transmission with manual mode offers seamless acceleration with 298kW of power and 560Nm of torque that delivers a drive of unmatched performance and dynamic control.
The Nissan Patrol comes with refreshed styling enhancements that add more style to its already impressive 'go anywhere' versatility, technology and comfort. The Nissan Patrol features the Worlds-first Variable 4x4 Mode select switch, which allows drivers to effortlessly switch between sand, on-road and rock drive modes. The Patrol is remarkably capable in sand mode, enabling safe driving options, quickly and skillfully, as compared to professional rally drivers.
The Patrol also employs the world's first Advanced Hydraulic body motion control system (HBMC) with four-wheel independent suspension. Along with a new chassis and body frame, it gives the vehicle superb stability on rugged arid sandy terrain, while delivering a comfortable ride in the city. The Vehicle Dynamic Control automatically prevents the Patrol from sliding sideways on slippery road surfaces when changing lanes or negotiating a curve.
The Traction Control System senses when a front wheel slips and responds by instantly reducing throttle to help restore grip. Lastly, the Locking Rear Differential allows drivers to pull out of mud or loose sand easily by distributing torque evenly to the rear wheels. The 2018MY range includes Patrol XE and SE Platinum City Variants.
Awards for Nissan
By strengthening its presence in the hearts and minds of the Oman customers, Nissan has won multiple honours with the consumers naming it the 'most trusted' and the 'most popular' brand in Oman in the calendar year of 2016.
While Nissan was awarded the significant 'Most Popular Car brand in Oman' at the Oman Auto Excellence Awards 2016 organised by OmanExpo, the brand was adjudged the 'Most Trusted Brand' in the automotive category in an online survey conducted by Muscat Daily.
Significantly, both the awards were decided based on the results of an online public voting process where consumers voted for their preferred brands.
SBA commitment
SBA is largely committed to supporting Nissan's growth in the sultanate through major emphasis on customer satisfaction and by providing world-class after-sales services in Oman.
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