2010 Geneva: Nissan Press Conference

Nissan press conference from the 2010 Geneva Motor Show

Transcript

00:00 The success of Qashqai inspired us to stretch the boundaries of what crossover means with

00:12 a new addition to our line-up, the Nissan Juke.

00:16 Nissan is bringing the industry's first small crossover in the small car market.

00:23 Juke combines the toughness of a sport utility vehicle with the driving pleasure and stylish

00:29 good looks of a sports car.

00:32 We estimate that 80% of Juke buyers will be new to Nissan and Juke will give them all

00:38 a positive introduction to our brand.

00:41 A pioneer in an entirely fresh direction is the Nissan LEAF, the innovative zero-emission

00:46 vehicle making its first European appearance.

00:51 The five-passenger Nissan LEAF is the first model in a complete line-up of all electric

00:56 cars that the Renault-Nissan alliance is designing to be mass marketed.

01:02 For consumers, that translates into affordable appeal since the LEAF's total ownership costs

01:07 will be similar to a comparable diesel compact car.

01:11 The LEAF will rewrite the rulebook on mobility.

01:15 Soon owners can communicate with their cars, with their cell phones, with overnight charging

01:21 at home, they can bypass trips to the oil or fuel station forever.

01:26 Most importantly, they can enjoy the full benefits of zero, with zero emissions, zero

01:32 noise, zero oil, zero hassle.

01:36 I'm pleased to introduce the first of Nissan's global V-platform vehicles, the all-new Nissan

01:43 Micra.

01:44 Combined 25 years experience of designing compact cars for city driving, with a totally

02:01 new versatile platform and Nissan production know-how, and the result is modern, simple,

02:09 and destined to be a serious competitor on the world stage.

02:13 Most importantly, Micra's new engine makes eco-friendliness accessible to everyone.

02:20 The engine will emit only 115 grams of CO2.

02:25 Within six months of its launch, a high-tech derivative will emit 95 grams per kilometer,

02:31 an outstanding level that no other affordable petrol car in its class can match.

02:38 This car will set a new standard for fuel efficiency worldwide, including Japan and

02:44 Thailand.

02:45 In Europe, the new Nissan Micra will go on sale in November 2010.

02:51 At full ramp up in 2013, we expect annual sales of our global compact cars to top one

02:57 million units.

02:58 You can expect the best from Nissan.

03:01 Thank you.

03:03 [Music]