Full press release of the all new Nissan Teana

During the launch of the all new Nissan Teana, Edaran Tan Chong Motor has released a full press statement of detailed product information which explains the full features of the new Teana. Please read the full press statement below to get more ideas and further immense yourself if you do fancy the all new Nissan Teana. Personally I think based on the static appearance of the car, the Nissan Teana does have its own appeal, and with the quality material and good tight fitting of the material, the current introductory price is worh the money. How does it drives, well that is another set of question that needs to be answered. Stay tune for more updates later on when Edaran Tan Chong organized a full media test drive for the car. Head after the jump for the full press release.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

THE ALL-NEW NISSAN TEANA MARKS THE DAWN OF A NEW LUXURY

KUALA LUMPUR (23 November 2010) – Edaran Tan Chong Motor Sdn Bhd (ETCM) today launched the all-new NISSAN TEANA luxury sedan. The launch of this flagship sedan marks the long awaited return for Nissan and Tan Chong Motor to the executive luxury sedan segment in the Malaysian automotive market. At the heart of the all-new NISSAN TEANA is the concept of offering customers a dynamic and superior sedan with an attractive modern luxurious styling.

The all-new NISSAN TEANA reflects Nissan/ETCM’s commitment to constantly offer high quality products that maximize the pleasure of driving and the pride of owning a NISSAN. The all-new NISSAN TEANA is available in 3 variants - the 2.0L and 2.5L V6 that are assembled in Tan Chong Motor’s state-of-the-art Serendah Plant, and the TEANA 3.5L V6 that is fully imported from Japan.

Coined from the Native American word meaning “dawn”, the name TEANA denotes the beginning of an all-new modern luxury sedan.

With its modern styling, impressive ride comfort and thoughtful appointments, the all-new NISSAN TEANA is designed and engineered to provide lasting value in a luxury sedan reflecting a new dimension of hospitality, superb comfort and quiet, roomy interior.

Modern Luxury Appearance

The all-new NISSAN TEANA comes with a meticulously executed exterior design to present a modern, artistic form. This is defined by its bold yet elegant character line to form a sweeping arc extending from the front to the rear of the vehicle to express the dynamic confidence and elegant manner which this vehicle performs.

To project its modern luxury appearance, the all-new NISSAN TEANA’s exterior design style is highlighted by:

• A grille based on a horizontal bar arrangement to impart a 3-D look with elegant fins that appear to have been sculpted from a sphere.

• Headlamps designed with a vertical motif finished with a 3-dimensional jewel-like brilliance.

• Side body treatment that showcases the character line that is complemented with side mouldings executed in a sword motif to impart a sense of fine quality.

• Elegant window lines to emphasize the luxurious space of the interior.

• Rear combination LED lights that are sculpted to project outward from the body creating an impressive and wide-looking rear.

The all-new NISSAN TEANA has an artistic interior with wave-like design themes to further accentuate the modern luxury appearance with an emphasis on comfort, relaxation and sensuality. Key features of the all-new NISSAN TEANA’s interior are:

• Dashboard that “float” on top of a large wood panel to create a sense of being gently enveloped in high quality

• Elegant floor console design with curved wood panel

• Understated chrome finishing that creates a modern yet luxurious appearance

• Door grip handle which is based on artistic yet ergonomic principles incorporating a wave-like line for a distinctly fresh look

• Double-stitched leather door trim to showcase fine craftsmanship

• Voluminous arm-rest offers sofa-like comfort

Relaxing Comfort

The all-new NISSAN TEANA sits on the newly developed NISSAN D-platform optimised for class-leading ride comfort, superior Noise, Vibration & Harshness (NVH), outstanding stability and superb handling. The driver will take pleasure in fatigueless driving while maintaining concentration; passengers will feel true relaxation and enjoy an amazingly quiet and smooth ride.

The key features of this new D-Platform are:

• Driving comfort and stability from a new, fully independent Front Strut and Rear Multi-link suspension system

• Quietness and refinement from dramatic reduction of noise through the extensive use of sound absorbing materials over the entire body of the vehicle

• Safety from extensive use of high tensile steel in Zone Body construction

Powering the all-new TEANA are Nissan’s award-winning 3.5L VQ35DE V6 engine (252PS at 6000rpm; 326Nm at 4400rpm) and 2.5L VQ25DE V6 engine (182PS at 6000rpm; 228Nm at 4400rpm), plus the refined yet efficient all-aluminium 2.0L MR20DE engine (136PS at 5600rpm; 190Nm at 4400rpm). These engines are mated to Nissan’s Xtronic CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) with Adaptive Shift Control (ASC). The technologies combine to offer responsive acceleration and class-leading fuel economy while allowing passengers to enjoy a comfortable ride with no shift shock at all vehicle speeds.

Welcoming Hospitality

The all-new NISSAN TEANA comes with premium features to pamper both driver and passengers with welcoming hospitality. Some of these key premium features are:

• Engine Start/Stop Button

• Dual-zone auto air-conditioning system

• 6-CD changer with 6 speaker audio, AUX-in and MP3

• Interior mood lighting

• Triple meter cluster with integrated Multi Information Display

• Audio/cruise control steering buttons

• Rear sunshade*

• Memory function for driver’s seat*

• Powered front seats; 8-way adjustable driver’s seat and 4-way adjustable for front passenger’s seat.*

• Intelligent Key (i-Key) for keyless operation*

• Ventilated seats for the driver and front passenger **

• Ottoman-style legrest support for the front passenger **

• Panoramic sunroof**

*Only for 2.5L V6 and 3.5L V6; ** Only for 3.5L V6

Apart from the above-mentioned premium features, the all-new NISSAN TEANA also provides the best-in-class trunk space with a capacity of 506L plus a flat trunk hinge that does not intrude into luggage room while a low bumper height makes loading large items easy.

Advanced Safety Technologies

The all-new NISSAN TEANA delivers a full complement of safety features such as SRS airbags, active front headrests, ABS, EBD and Brake Assist. VDC with traction control and Xenon headlights with auto levelizer are standard on the TEANA 2.5L V6 and 3.5L V6 variants. All these features contribute to the TEANA achieving the top safety rating of 6-star in the Japan New Car Assessment Program (JNCAP).

Since it global launch, the all-new NISSAN TEANA has received tremendous response across numerous markets around the world. The TEANA’s luxurious appeal has won over many customers and is currently the best-selling vehicle in its class in China. Nissan/ETCM is confident that the all-new NISSAN TEANA will be equally well received in Malaysia with its competitive price.

“I’m very happy to reveal that our showrooms across Malaysia have received bookings of more than 1,000 units for the all-new NISSAN TEANA. We are confident that TEANA will contribute positively to Nissan’s market share growth in Malaysia,” said Dato’ Tan Heng Chew, Executive Deputy Chairman of Tan Chong Motor Holdings Berhad.

The all-new NISSAN TEANA was launched by Dato’ Seri Kong Cho Ha, Minister of Transport Malaysia, Dato’ Tan Heng Chew, Executive Deputy Chairman of TCMH, Mr. Yukihiko Kamitoh, Deputy Managing Director of Nissan Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. and Dato’ Dr Ang Bon Beng, Executive Director of ETCM.

The all-new NISSAN TEANA is offered with a choice of eight attractive exterior colours: Deep Amethyst Grey, Tungsten Silver, Sapphire Black, Chardonnay Gold and Brilliant White, while Pearl White, Bordeaux Red and Luna Blue are exclusive for the TEANA 3.5L V6 only. On-the-road prices (inclusive of insurance, road tax, registration fee and ownership claim fee) for Peninsular Malaysia will be as follows:

Nissan TEANA 2.0L Comfort: RM138,000, the 2.0L Luxury: RM142,000, the 2.5L V6 Premium: RM168,000 and the fully-imported, Japan CBU 3.5L V6 Exquisite will retail for RM248,500.

The warranty period for the new TEANA is 3-years or 100,000 km (whichever comes first). For more information, please contact our product adviser, Mr. Alex Yaul, at 012-723 2323 or visit http://www.nissan.com.my/.

Awards and accolades:

Since its debut in Japan, the all-new NISSAN TEANA luxury sedan has received many awards and accolades, some of which are:

Award By Country

"“King of Comfort” China" (No. 1 in the segment of more than 100k units sold in 2009) China

"Best Mid-size Sedan under 2,500 cc" Grand Prix International Co., Ltd. Thailand

"Grand Prix at the Business Class Category" “Za rulem” automotive magazine Russia

"Indonesian Car of the Year"   Mobilmotor magazine Indonesia

"Editor's Choice 2009" Automobile magazine Hong Kong

About Tan Chong Motor Holdings Berhad

Edaran Tan Chong Motor Sdn Bhd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tan Chong Motor Holdings Berhad (TCMH), is the sales and marketing arm of Nissan vehicles in Malaysia. In 1957, Tan Chong Motors was appointed the franchise holder of Nissan/Datsun vehicles in Malaysia and Nissan/Datsun became the best selling brand in the country in 1970. TCMH was listed on the Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad in 1974. The group is principally involved in the assembly and distribution of automobiles. To complement TCMH’s auto business, TCMH provides a wide range of services such as vehicle after sales, hire purchase financing, leasing, insurance and personal loans to TCMH’s valued ASEAN customers