Tata Innova and Mahindra Xylo have a keen contender in Nissan Evalia MPV which is expected to be launched in Indian markets on 25th September. Nissan showcased this upcoming vehicle at the 2012 Delhi Auto Show where viewers got to see that its interiors are more spacious and comfortable than either of its two rivals. The Nissan Evalia will be rolled out in four variants which will include Nissan Evalia XE, Nissan Evalia XE+, Nissan Evalia XL and Nissan Evalia XV. Powered by a Renault 1.5 liter K9K dCi engine will offer 85 bhp and 200 Nm torque. It possesses a 1461 cc engine which will be mated to a five speed manual transmission gearbox.
Evalia MPV will be BS4 compliant and will come with ABS, EBD, Engine immobilizer, brake assist and door ajar warning. Likely to fall in the Rs.7 to 9 lakh bracket, Evalia is already successfully launched in various countries across the globe and it is bring launched in India at a time when SUVs and MPVs are growing in importance.
To expand their reach in India, Nissan has announced the opening of a new dealership in Mumbai. Torrent Nissan has been opened at Andheri in Mumbai West. This spacious sales facility will occupy an area of 480 sq meters. Nissan has a dealer network of 68 outlets catering to Indian customer's demands. Torrent Nissan is the company's third exclusive dealership in Mumbai with two others based in Worli and Navi Mumbai. This week, Nissan Motor India Private Ltd (NMIPL) also announced Lavanya Wadgaonkar Corporate Communications Head, Nissan India.
