Nissan Teana to be launched in March!! - Page 2 - Team-BHP

Equus · 20th January 2007, 04:06

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Originally Posted by 1Day

Dude competition for Corolla is Sentra and not really Altima, but I agree Maxima as in its present state is awesome..

Right. The 2002 Altima changed the game.

Mpower · 21st January 2007, 04:04

Spy Shots: ’07 Nissan Teana - The Car Connection

amit · 21st January 2007, 15:12

This news sounds unbelievable. Neither ACI or OD have reported on the possible launch of this car in their "new cars for 2007" list. Let's see if this news is correct. It will be awesome to see the Maxima on our roads. The current generation Maxima has fantastic road presence, better then the Accord, Camry, Acura TSX and even the Avalon!

Why are they naming the car Teana? Sounds very oriental/Japanese. Maxima sounds more international, why not just retain that name?

subbarp · 21st January 2007, 16:16

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Originally Posted by prasadee

Exactly!
First of all the news is from TOI - tabloid of India. They mention the news is not from Nissan, but from their "market sources"... gee I wonder who that is.
With all the launches we have seen, launching a maxima is very much possible, and it could very well be true. I do not see any mass market for CBUs. Without a mass market, Nissan being a household name - is far from true.

ofcourse it will make it a household name! it doesn't have to be bought by everybody for it to be a household name.
It will be advertised on television, it will be on half page advertisements on newspapers, it will be discussed on television auto shows, it will be on auto magazines, it is being discussed here (I don't intend or can afford Teana) and there you go, its becoming a household name!

Steeroid · 21st January 2007, 16:16

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Originally Posted by Equus

How successful Nissan will be in India will hugely depend on the dealer and service network they will build.

At those price points, dealer and service network do not matter as much as they down the order.

On the contrary, it gives people a sort of (false, maybe but its there all the same) ego boost to say that they have to 'send' their cars somewhere to get it serviced.

I remember my Nigerian neighbour, one of those Miltary Rule 'General's (they are a dime a dozen) proudly stating that he has to send his cars to London (from Lagos) to get them serviced (a Daimler and a Rolls).

subbarp · 21st January 2007, 16:17

I like the name cefiro followed by maxima. Both sound powerful names. Teana sounds so tame and lifeless.

ajmat · 21st January 2007, 16:54

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Originally Posted by subbarp

Teana sounds so tame and lifeless.

hmmm, slight spelling and pronuounciation variation but here's a variation of the name

TINA..Turner as in Mad Max 2

Equus · 22nd January 2007, 09:46

I heard it sells as the Teana in Japan. Maxima was a dumb name I thought!

tushky · 5th March 2007, 18:37

Here are the spy pics of Teana. Launch month is April 2007. Price will be around 25 lakhs. Automatic gearbox.

Steeroid · 5th March 2007, 20:31

This is the Altima sold here with 2.5 ltr and 3.5 ltr engines, though the headlamps and grille are slightly different.

sajo · 5th March 2007, 20:44

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Originally Posted by Steeroid

This is the Altima sold here with 2.5 ltr and 3.5 ltr engines, though the headlamps and grille are slightly different.

You probably get the American versions there.

car_crazy1400 · 5th March 2007, 20:48

Where do you live/ move around Tushar? you seem to have the scoop pics for every car to be launched

!

Thanx for the pics.
And I don't think selling the teana will help nissan in any way in the indian market besides adding another car to their portfolio.
You should take a look at their spare price list for the x-trail in an earlier ACI edition, some parts were more exorbiant than eeven the Porsche cayenne!

Unless they make a serious commitment to our market and start production here, they are not gonna make a head way.

tushky · 6th March 2007, 07:26

thats the secret place my friend..
ok. the teana is bit costly i think. people will buy Audi a4 or C-class in this money. nissan should launch small car in india. atleast the car in the range of 10 to 15 lakhs.

srishiva · 6th March 2007, 08:31

Nissan will surely have tough time selling this car. Altima would have been more appropriate for India. 2007 Altima is a much better car than Maxima. Nissan has always messed up Maxima and to start in India with such a car is not a wise thing. The car cant be positioned along Accord (pricewise) or upper luxury segment.

thalavoy · 6th March 2007, 10:50

Though I was able to afford a Maxima in USA, I cant do it here :-(

:-S

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amit Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 2,149	This news sounds unbelievable. Neither ACI or OD have reported on the possible launch of this car in their "new cars for 2007" list. Let's see if this news is correct. It will be awesome to see the Maxima on our roads. The current generation Maxima has fantastic road presence, better then the Accord, Camry, Acura TSX and even the Avalon! Why are they naming the car Teana? Sounds very oriental/Japanese. Maxima sounds more international, why not just retain that name? __________________ Some people drive cars. I drive the Palio. Last edited by amit : 21st January 2007 at 15:20.

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tushky BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 427 View My Garage	Here are the spy pics of Teana. Launch month is April 2007. Price will be around 25 lakhs. Automatic gearbox. __________________ Nobody Is Perfect, I Am Nobody......

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Steeroid Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: DXB Posts: 5,478 View My Garage	This is the Altima sold here with 2.5 ltr and 3.5 ltr engines, though the headlamps and grille are slightly different. __________________ Cheers Steer Back in Touch - lost the i, became a Pro!

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car_crazy1400 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: New Delhi Posts: 105	Where do you live/ move around Tushar? you seem to have the scoop pics for every car to be launched! Thanx for the pics. And I don't think selling the teana will help nissan in any way in the indian market besides adding another car to their portfolio. You should take a look at their spare price list for the x-trail in an earlier ACI edition, some parts were more exorbiant than eeven the Porsche cayenne! Unless they make a serious commitment to our market and start production here, they are not gonna make a head way.

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subbarp BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 142	I like the name cefiro followed by maxima. Both sound powerful names. Teana sounds so tame and lifeless.

22nd January 2007, 09:46	#23 (permalink)
Equus BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 293	I heard it sells as the Teana in Japan. Maxima was a dumb name I thought!

6th March 2007, 07:26	#28 (permalink)
tushky BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 427 View My Garage	thats the secret place my friend.. ok. the teana is bit costly i think. people will buy Audi a4 or C-class in this money. nissan should launch small car in india. atleast the car in the range of 10 to 15 lakhs. __________________ Nobody Is Perfect, I Am Nobody......

6th March 2007, 08:31	#29 (permalink)
srishiva BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 708	Nissan will surely have tough time selling this car. Altima would have been more appropriate for India. 2007 Altima is a much better car than Maxima. Nissan has always messed up Maxima and to start in India with such a car is not a wise thing. The car cant be positioned along Accord (pricewise) or upper luxury segment.

6th March 2007, 10:50	#30 (permalink)
thalavoy BHPian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 131 View My Garage	Though I was able to afford a Maxima in USA, I cant do it here :-( :-S

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