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January 18,
2006
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Urge Concept In creating the URGE concept, the designers at Nissan Design America, Inc., targeted young, first-time car buyers with a gamer's sense of adventure. URGE emerged as a minimalist sports car - pure Nissan in its look, innovative features, spirited performance and in its sports car heritage. Carlos Ghosn also provided a brief update on Nissan's continuing success in the United States market. Nissan and Infiniti combined sales passed the one million mark in calendar year 2005, with the total of 1,076,670 units representing an increase of 9.6% over calendar year 2004. Since 1999, Nissan has increased U.S. market share by over two points - from 4.0% to 6.3% - while increasing total vehicle sales by 58%. Mr. Ghosn also expanded on Nissan's commitment to the application of fuel-efficient, smooth-performance Continuously Variable Transmissions (CVTs). In North America in the near future, all of Nissan's front engine/front-wheel drive vehicles except for Quest and some Versa models will come equipped with CVTs - including 100% of Sentras, Altimas, Maximas and Muranos sold with automatic transmissions. "Clearly a SHIFT has been made, but our job is only just beginning," said Ghosn. "SHIFT means Nissan does things differently, but only for the sake of better performance." 2007 Nissan Sentra The all-new 2007 Nissan Sentra represents a revolution in the advancement of Nissan's popular compact sedan. This new, sixth generation Sentra is unlike any that has come before - with more style, space, quality, performance and interior flexibility for active lifestyles. Built on Nissan's new "C" platform, the 2007 Sentra features an all-new, standard 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine, standard 6-speed manual transmission or fuel-efficient Nissan Xtronic CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) and responsive handling. Inside the spacious cabin are thoughtful and useful innovations, including a 60/40 split double-fold rear seat, available hidden trunk storage compartment and available integrated overhead compact disc holder. The new Sentra is also available with a wide range of unexpected amenities, ranging from the luxury of leather-appointed seating to the convenience of Nissan's Intelligent Key keyless entry system. The 2007 Sentra is scheduled to go on sale in fall 2006 and is expected to have a MSRP starting at around $15,000 (nicely equipped with power door locks and windows, side-impact curtain air bags and air conditioning). (Jan 9, 2006)
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