Nissan is at a crossroads, but that hasn’t
stopped the company from teasing a new crossover for India. The company is
keeping details under wraps, but the teaser image shows the compact crossover
will have a short hood, bulging fenders and sweptback headlights. We can also
see a prominent shoulder line, a rakish windscreen and a gently sloping roof.
Other notable highlights include an angular rear window, a thick rear pillar
and an expansive greenhouse.
According to Nissan, the B-SUV will be a
“feature-rich premium offering” that is “designed for tomorrow’s journey.”
That’s pretty vague, but the company said the model will build on their
crossover heritage and feature a “strong and dynamic road presence” as well as
the latest technology.
The model was made for the Indian market
and will apparently be built there. Nissan didn’t go in specifics, but said the
crossover will be their “first made for India compact SUV on the philosophy of
‘Make in India, Make for the World.’” While Nissan is playing coy, Autocar
India reports the model will be introduced this fall and measure less than 4000 mm long. This suggests the crossover will battle the Ford
EcoSport and Hyundai Venue as well as local entries such as the Tata Nexon and
Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza.
Specifications remains unconfirmed, but
the publication says the model will ride on the CMF-A platform and be twinned
with an upcoming crossover from Renault. Power will reportedly be provided by a
turbocharged 1.0-liter three-cylinder petrol engine which can be paired to
either a five-speed manual or an automated manual transmission.
