Nissan announced the introduction of a new model on the Chinese market - Nissan Livina C-Gear. The Nissan Livina C-Gear will be powered by a 1.6 liter engine and a four-speed automatic or a five-speed manual transmission. The Nissan Livina C-Gear was designed at the Nissan Technical Center in Atsugi, Japan and will be produced in China.
The introduction of the Nissan Livina C-Gear on the Chinese market shows the importance of this market, which is the third after Japan and the US.
Nissan Press Release:
ALL-NEW NISSAN C-GEAR DEBUTS IN CHINA
- Third variant of Livina to continue building momentum across major markets -
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd (NML) today announced the release of the all-new Livina C-Gear (called the 'X-Gear' in other markets). The introduction of this model in China underscores the importance of what is now the third largest market for Nissan after the United States and Japan.
"The Livina series is proving to be a valuable addition to the Nissan range across the world" said Colin Dodge, Nissan's Senior Vice President for Global Overseas Markets. "The C-Gear is an important addition to the range and demonstrates our commitment to the China and to other
significant global growth markets," continued Dodge.
Based on the Livina hatchback, this functional and stylish 5-seater vehicle broadens the appeal of this already popular series of cars. Inside, there's a sporty look and feel manifested through the combination of a black interior with silver finish. The Livina C-Gear has spacious front and rear seating with ample space extending to the trunk which tops its class for loading capacity up to 383 liters (VDA).
The Livina C-Gear has a 1.6-liter gasoline engine
with the choice of four-speed automatic or five-speed manual transmissions. Like other Livina models, the C-Gear comes from the design and engineering teams at Nissan Technical Center in Atsugi, Japan. The model will be produced locally at DFL's Huadu plant in Guangdong province.
Livina C-Gear
The Livina series consists of three variants: the Livina Geniss (the Grand Livina in other
markets), a multi-purpose vehicle; Livina, a hatchback; and Livina C-Gear, a sporty hatchback. The Livina series has already been introduced in Indonesia, Malaysia, Taiwan and South Africa where it has received several accolades, including "Car of the Year" in Indonesia and "Best MPV and Best Station Wagon" in South Africa.
The third variant will be introduced next in Indonesia.
