Nissan Motor has launched the redesigned ‘commercial traveller’-focused AD and Expert which go on sale in the Japanese market (only) on 19 January with a monthly sales target of 3,200 units.
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The current lineup of 4WD models will be continued until late 2008 when they will be replaced by new 4WD models. Nissan will also carry over the previous 1.5-litre manual-transmission models and the compressed natural gas version.
Designed specifically for business use (Japanese private buyers shun ‘station wagon’-like vehicles, seeing them as tradesmen’s cars), the new AD and AD Expert cockpit area has numerous storage places and innovative features, including a folding table that facilitates the use of a laptop PC in the cabin. Loading and unloading of cargo is also made easy by the wide and high back door opening and low floor height.
With class-leading cargo compartment length, height and width between the wheel housings, the AD and AD Expert are versatile load carriers.
Engine choices include 1.5- and 1.8-litre units.
Models fitted with the CR12DE engine or the HR15DE engine are certified as Super Ultra-Low Emission Vehicles (SU-LEVs) because they emit 75% less exhaust emissions than Japan’s 2005 exhaust emission regulations. MR18DE-engine models are certified as U-LEVs, emitting 50% fewer emissions than the 2005 exhaust emission standards. Models fitted with the CR12DE engine or the MR18DE engine are 10% more fuel efficient than Japan’s 2010 fuel economy standards, and those equipped with the HR15DE engine over achieve the standards by 20%, thereby qualifying for tax incentives under Japan’s Green Tax programme.
All GX and VX grade models come with a driver’s side SRS airbag as standard.
Exports are not planned.
