Nissan shows electric NUVU in Shanghai

Shanghai, April 23 (Gasgoo.com) Nissan Motor Co., Ltd is showcasing its complete lineup including the NUVU electric concept at the 13th International Automobile Industry Exhibition in Pudong, Shanghai.

The NUVU features unique 2+1 seating and measures just three meters in length. It is powered by advanced lithium-ion batteries and is fully zero-emission.

Nissan Nuvu. Nissan's electric concept car.

Nissan Motor, which is developing the cars with Renault, said at the Shanghai Motor Show that it plans to sell an all-electric car in China by 2011.

Nissan Nuvu.

Other Nissan highlights at the show were the new Nissan Sylphy with a manual transmission. The new model features a newly designed black interior and improved fuel economy.

Upgraded Nissan Sylphy

The Nissan booth is complemented by the GT-R, NV200, Teana sedan, Tiida sedan and hatchback, Livina series, Qashqai compact crossover and X-Trail SUV.

Infiniti FX50 luxury crossover

Infiniti displays FX50 luxury crossover, which is equipped with a newly developed 5.0-liter V8 engine and 7-speed automatic transmission. Joining it at the show are Infiniti G37 Coupe, M35 sedan and EX35 crossover.

Nissan's sales in the first quarter of 2009 totaled 144,603 units, up 9% over the same period last year and the company hopes to boost sales in China to 570,000 units this year.

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