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Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today unveiled an all-new sedan model at the 8th China (Guangzhou) International Automobile Exhibition. Using the famed 'Sunny' name in China, this new model will go on sale first in China in January 2011 and then progressively across 170 countries worldwide under different vehicle brand names.

The Nissan Sunny was first introduced in China in 2003 and was significant as the first locally built model from the new Dongfeng Nissan partnership. Acclaimed by consumers for its combination of quality, space and driving performance, the Sunny quickly help establish a foundation for the Nissan brand in the passenger vehicle market in China.

A projected class leader in fuel economy, the all-new Sunny is expected to appeal to young families in their 30s looking for a medium sized sedan that combines a dynamic upscale design with the space, quality and features associated with the Sunny and Nissan brand.

Combining the proven Nissan 1.5-liter HR15DE engine with dual injectors and a new-generation Xtronic CVT with an auxiliary transmission, both of which are newly introduced in China, Sunny delivers ease in handling for city driving where there's frequent acceleration and deceleration, and superior environmental performance as a projected class leader in fuel economy.

MacPherson struts are used for the front suspension and a torsion beam for the rear suspension, making for sporty and agile driving at low speeds, and steady and stable driving at higher speeds.

The new Sunny will be produced in Dongfeng Nissan's Huadu Plant in Guangzhou and will be priced from RMB 82.8K to 112.8K (1.04 million - 1.41million yen).

Highlights at the Nissan booth:

[Teana]
Refreshed in November, the new Teana sports a modified exterior, including front grille, front bumper, rear combination lamps and wheels and detailed interior changes to areas such as the cluster and meters. Teana retains the combination of a V6 engine with X-tronic CVT. Environmental and safety features include the addition of an eco-drive support function, an emergency rescue service and CARWINGS Navigation Service.

The price ranges from RMB 190K to 370K (2.4 million 4.66 million yen).

[Nissan LEAF]
The 100 percent electric, zero-emission Nissan LEAF will be another highlight at the show. A feasibility study for Nissan LEAF is planned for China and will be conducted by Nissan and the People's Government of Wuhan for a 2011 pilot program.

Highly acclaimed by customers all over the world as new mobility for a sustainable zero-emission society, Nissan LEAF has won the European Car of the Year 2011.

Nissan LEAF is being released in Japan and the United States this month and is scheduled for release in select European markets in early 2011.

Nissan's product lineup will promote sustainable mobility through zero-emission vehicles, such as the Nissan LEAF and a range of PURE DRIVE low-emission technologies.

[Other]
Also on display at the Nissan booth will be a wide range of Nissan's product lineup, including the multi-performance super car, the Nissan GT-R and the recently introduced March compact car.