The new sedan Nissan Teana was familiar model Altima

What event could raise as much as thousands of journalists? Maybe it was meeting the "Big Eight", in which the heads of state will address the most pressing international issues? Perhaps, but in this case it's not about big politics - just now, Nissan and its Chinese partner Dongfeng Motors Company gathered many journalists
at the launch of the new Nissan Teana sedan generation, third. Technical data are not enough, but we know the most important thing - the new Teana is a renamed latest generation Altima.

Initially satisfied Teana front drive, but in some markets, customers will be offered four-wheel drive as an option.

This means that the basis of the "third" is a modernized platform Teany D from its predecessor, but with a re-designed rear multilever (front - the same front McPherson). Body considerably modernized - use more high-strength steels and aluminum reduced the curb weight by 54 kg. But the sedan has increased in length (4850 to 4859 mm) and width (from 1795 to 1829 mm). Vehicle height decreased (from 1475 up to 1471 mm), the wheelbase remained the same (2775 mm).

One of the most important innovations in the cabin - the seat of a new design, which, as we promise to significantly reduce the burdens on his back. Amount of luggage - 436 liters (was - 488).

It is well known that China will go on sale Teany equipped with an optimized four-cylinder motor 2.5 QR25DE series combined in CVT Xtronic. At Altima unit gives 185 power and 244 N • m And is expected to emerge in the atmospheric model Teana improved "six" 3.5, which develops 273 "horses" and 350 N • m instead of 252 power and 335 Newton-meters (in Russia - 249 and 326 respectively). At least, Nissan Altima is equipped with this V6 and CVT Xtronic.

In photos - Nissan Altima. Fifth-generation sedan doing in the U.S. and Mexico, sold with two engines and only in front-wheel version. Prices in the U.S. - from $ 21,760 to $ 30,560.

Teany debut a new place in China without reason - in China since 2004 has sold over 700,000 sedans. Therefore, the Chinese will have a fresh model first. Production at joint factory Nissan and Dongfenga Hubei Province will start in the near future, and sales will begin in late March. Chinese car buyers will be offered in several trim levels to choose from, but no alternative power unit - the motor plus 2.5 CVT. Teana in other markets will be available during 2013.

Story

Teana model is not rich history: the current generation - the second in a row. And that was before Teany? In many markets, including Russia, TEAN preceded Maxima. This business sedan was replaced smenschitse in 2006, and today the Maxima evolved primarily on the United States. In the Old World, it is possible to sew it to the point Teany ancestry.

This story is to start in February 1977, when the market was large sedan Nissan Bluebird G6, sold in the U.S. under the name Datsun 810. It was rear wheel drive car with a six-cylinder in-line engine, but at Bluebird was a two-liter unit (122 power), and the Datsun - Engine 2.4 (126) from the coupe Datsun 240Z. Transmission - four "mechanics" or tri "automatic". The rear suspension was a semi-independent. Apart from the classic sedan and wagon are offered, and in 1979-1980 Datsun 810 was sold as coupe.

In 1980 nissanovskih references was first featured title Maxima. True, it was not yet independent model, but only a richly equipped six-cylinder Nissan Bluebird and Datsun 810 Maxima with the prefix in the name. Since 1982, the 810 replaced the word index Maxima. These cars were equipped with two in-line "six" 2.8-liter - petrol (145 hp) and diesel (80). In a couple of motors dispatched new transmissions - a five-step "mechanics» Borg-Warner and quad "machine» Jatco. Semi rear suspension on the diagonal arm gave way independent. Also, there are disc brakes on all wheels, and the system voice warn the driver of an open door or nevyklyuchennyh headlamps.

Four years later, in 1984, cars Bluebird (Series U11) / Maxima had to say goodbye to the classic layout. Sedans, built on a new platform, increased in length to 4694 mm and a maximum width - up to 1689 mm. The distance between the axles - 2550 mm. Place a retired row "Six" took 2.8 engine V6 3.0 (index VG30E), front wheel drive. Unit develops 159 "horses" and worked in tandem with the "mechanics" (five assists) or "automatic" (four steps). List of equipment, the model can be called rich, without any exaggeration - air conditioning, heating and powered front seats, leather upholstery, central locking, electronic instrument panel and even an electronically absorbers with sensors that monitor the status of the road.

Maxima sedan as an independent model debuted in 1988. The model was heard on all fronts: length 4765 mm reach, that will go to the higher grade, width - 1760 mm. On front-wheel drive sedan transversely installed two three-liter "six" with a variable-length intake tract. One was available on most versions and gave out 170 hp, while the other is equipped with phase shifters at the inlet, in the performance of the machines designed and developed SE 190 forces. Seriously upgraded and a four "automatic» Jatco - unit has two modes of operation (sport and comfort). Cars could capture customer and generously equipped, with air conditioning, ABS and front airbags. Maxim well received in Europe, and in Britain sedan is already "in the database" is equipped with "automatic". Production of the third-generation Maxima in Japan ended in 1994.

The next generation Maxima was presented in autumn 1994. The car continued to grow in size - 4768-4811 mm in length (wheelbase - 2700 mm). Body - a completely new, with revised sections of the force of impact absorption. From the independent rear suspension has become a semi-independent (from the Scott-Russell mechanism) for the sake of economy. With the index QX car has new family of V6 engines with index VQ: 2.0 (150-163 power) and 3.0 (192). In the list of options appear front side airbags, Bose audio system with six speakers. Maxima QX first officially appeared in Russia. However, in the upheaval of 90 two-liter versions (from $ 25,000) is not very interested buyers. After supplement for version 3.0 was only four thousand dollars. In the home market the car was named Cefiro, equipped with "six" 2.5, and is also produced in the station wagon.

Fifth (counting Bluebird) generation sedan Nissan Maxima QX presented to the public at the Geneva Motor Show 2000. This was the result of deep modernization of its predecessor. The car has grown by 150 mm long, 10 mm wide, and the base has increased by 50 mm. Scott-Russell mechanism is placed behind the beam, and both engines equipped with modified system intake and timing. Latest global Maxima: Since 2004 the name has disappeared from European goods, and continued development of the model only in the North American market. Still referred to as the homeland of Nissan Cefiro, the machine is delivered to the U.S. also as Infiniti I with "six" 3.0 (2000-2001) and 3.5 (2002-2004).

In most markets, Maxim replaced business sedan Nissan Teana, built on a new front-FF-L platform with McPherson struts at the front and rear multilever. From nose to tail - an impressive 4845 mm, wheelbase - 2775 mm. Curb weight - from 1455 to 1601 kg. Sales of these vehicles were launched in Japan in early 2003. The range of engines included four engines have "four" 2.0 (136-145 hp) and 2.5 (160 hp), and the "six" 2.3 (173 hp) and 3.5 (231-245 HP). Last aggregated with a continuously variable transmission Xtronic CVT, while the four-cylinder versions relied quad "machine". Restyling 2005 TEAN slightly freshened exterior and interior, and a year later, the first-generation Teana finally reached Russia. The package included such things as six airbags, stability, dual-zone climate control, bi-xenon headlights, a rearview camera, keyless access to the salon. Drawing card - the front passenger seat, ottoman with electric leg support and a built-vibrating. Release of the "first" Teany established in Japan, Thailand, South Korea (under the name of Samsung SM7) and Taiwan. In 2009, production ceased.

The car of the second generation, which is based on the platform D, has become even richer - both externally and internally. Added length of five millimeters (wheelbase has not changed), but the body panels are widened sedan though stout. And it's not just think - FWD version with a six-cylinder engine of 2.5 weighs 1512 kg. In addition to the 186-horsepower V6 (in Russia - 182) in the line of engines means "four" 2.0 (138 hp, only for the Chinese market) and 2.5 (167 forces, in conjunction with all-wheel drive), and a powerful V6 3.5 (252). All engines relied V-belt CVT. Buyers offer equipment such as heating and ventilation front and rear seats, a multimedia center with navigation, rear view camera and DVD-player, a panoramic roof. Dizzy when you begin to think of how many countries produce Teana - Japan, Taiwan, Thailand, Iran, Angola, Malaysia, China, India and Russia.