निसान इवलिया एक्सएल 2012-2014

The spacious MPV, Nissan Evalia is the newest entry to join the MPV band wagon in the country. This powerfully built MPV is being expected to add more mettle to the growing fleet of Nissan India. The company has a several amazing cars in their esteemed stable and is constantly determined to bring in better and competent automobiles to boost their market share in the Indian car bazaar. Nissan India Pvt. Ltd. is the Indian subsidiary of the Japanese automobile giant, Nissan Motor Company and has been selling vehicles in the country since year, 2005. Their latest gift to the Indian population is a seven seater multipurpose vehicle, which is generating more than a few rave reviews in the car market. This charming multipurpose vehicle, Nissan Evalia Diesel is being developed at the company's massive factory, which is located off Oragadam town that is based near Chennai in Tamil Nadu. At present, Nissan India is sharing this facility with the French auto giant, Renault S.A and together they manufacture close to four lac vehicle units, apart from other components and spares as well. The Nissan Evalia XL is the mid level version in the diesel model lineup and the company is also offering a few other trims as well for the buyers to choose from. This New Nissan Evalia is being offered in some of the most refreshing and lively metallic as well as non-metallic exterior paint options such as a flamboyant red, a subtle grey, an elegant white, a classy black and a few others for the buyers to select from. This multipurpose vehicle has been loaded with quite a number of impressive comforts and some of the most essential safety features to add to the utility value of this massive MPV. Nissan India has equipped this latest MPV with a 1.5 Litre dCi (direct common rail injection) fuel supply system based power train , which has significant power and torque to take on any landscape in the country. Some of the exciting features that have been included in this New Nissan Evalia XL diesel are a commanding air conditioner unit with rear AC vents for all the rear rows, an integrated music system to enhance then in-cabin ambience, a brilliant and colorful multi information display and more than a few such alluring features. This delightful MPV, new Nissan Evalia has also been integrated with some top of the line safety features such as the highly developed anti lock braking system and electronic brake force distribution with brake assist, driver and co-passenger airbags for added protection, keyless entry and many more such features, which will certainly make an instant impression on the buyers.

Exteriors

The exteriors of this powerfully built MPV are very remarkable and charming at the same time. The frontage of this Nissan Evalia XL Diesel is done up in a classy manner and it has a neatly designed radiator grille, which has been give chrome elements that further enhances the grace of this MPV. This radiator grille has been flanked with a large head lamp cluster, which is equipped with high power halogen lamps. Below this grille is the body colored front bumper, which has the air dam in the center and provision to integrate fog lamps, if required by the user. The wide wind screen has been equipped with a pair of intermittent wipers and gives a broader view to the driver. The side profile is where there are quite a few surprising features with sliding door and the standard body colored door handles along with external rear view mirrors. The pronounced and precisely carved large wheel arches have been bestowed with a set of sturdy steel rims, which are covered with superior tubeless radial tyres for a better grip on the roads. The rear end is very plain and simple with a rear wind screen, a high mounted stop lamp along with a bright tail lamp cluster, which includes the reversing lamp as well as the side turn indicator and the large tail gate.

The overall dimensions of this extremely spacious MPV, Nissan Evalia XL Diesel can effortlessly accommodate seven passengers with ease. The total length of this New Nissan Evalia is 4400mm along with a total width of 1695mm. The overall height of this Nissan Evalia Diesel is about 1880mm along with a massive wheel base of 2725mm. The minimum ground clearance of this multipurpose vehicle is around180mm and its approximate kerb weight is close to 1426 kgs.

Interiors

The company has put in a lot of efforts to make this MPV very luxuriant from the inside. The interiors of this New Nissan Evalia are done up with élan and have gifted it with some no nonsense features. The seating arrangement of this Nissan Evalia Diesel is very comfortable with well cushioned seats that give a superior lumbar support along with back and thigh support as well. These seats are all covered with premium upholstery and are very soft, which makes it very comfortable even for long drives as well. The interiors are done up in a dapper beige trim, which is giving this well built multipurpose vehicle a first rate feel. The plastics and other inside surfaces are very smooth and the company has used all top quality materials, which is making this New Nissan Evalia look refined. There are more than a few storage spaces in this Nissan Evalia XL Diesel such as a large glove box, bottle and cup holders apart from map pockets behind the front seats as well. All the three rows of seating arrangement are spacious, while there is fair enough space in the boot compartment as well, which can easily accommodate quite a few things in it.

Engine and Performance

The all New Nissan Evalia XL diesel has been fitted with a performance packed and reputed 1.5 litre diesel power plant, which is front traverse, mounted and has the highly acclaimed dCi (direct common rail injection) technology. This turbocharged diesel power train has the capacity to displace about 1461cc and has been fitted with 4 cylinders along with a common rail fuel supply system . This power packed drive train has the ability to churn out a peak power output of 85 Bhp at 3750 Rpm in combination with a maximum torque yield of 200 Nm at 2000 Rpm. This 1.5 litre mill has been cleverly mated with a smooth five speed manual transmission gear box and is said to be extremely fuel efficient. This dominant engine is also prevalent in quite a few other vehicles, which are running on the Indian roads and has been performing well.

Braking and Handling

The New Nissan Evalia is muscular and well built, which means that it would certainly require a very capable braking and suspension system to keep it safe and secure. Nissan India has equipped this Nissan Evalia XL diesel with proficient disc brakes for the front wheels, while the rear brakes get drum brakes for enhanced braking . The company has also added this New Nissan Evalia with highly developed features such as an ABS with EBD and brake assist. The rear suspension system of this MPV is the highly acclaimed leaf spring type of mechanism, while the front axle gets the standard McPherson strut type of a mechanism for keeping this MPV stable and well balanced. All these work in tandem to make this vehicle as well as the passengers in it get a very comfortable driving experience.

Safety Features

The Nissan Evalia XL diesel is the mid level variant in this model lineup and has been fitted with some advanced safety features. The list includes driver and front side passenger airbags, a highly developed anti lock braking system with EBD and brake assist, an advanced engine immobilizer to avoid any unauthorized entry or avoid vehicle theft. This Nissan Evalia diesel also has a tilt adjustable power steering that can be customized according to the comfort of the driver and many more such crucial protective features.

Comfort Features

The long list of convenient features bestowed in this Nissan Evalia XL Diesel comprise of electrically adjustable outside rear view mirror, a brilliant multi information display in black and white that keeps the driver updated with various important functions of this MPV, remote central locking, power windows, a powerful air conditioner with rear AC vents, which cools this roomy insides of this MPV within no time even in the hot summer. The rear seats are completely foldable while the second and third row seats can also be half folded according to the need to accommodate extra luggage. A box type central console and a seat back table for added comfort of the rear occupants. This Nissan Evalia XL diesel also has been integrated with an advanced 2-din music system with a CD player along with other input options and four speakers, which ensures that the occupants get a pleasurable driving experience.

Pros

Impressive interior space with good quality features, reasonably good safety and comfort features.

Cons

Engine is good but very weak for such a big vehicle, tyres are also too small for such a huge MPV and a few more features can be added.