On September 30, Dongfeng Nissan’s new Teana was officially launched, priced at RMB 179,800-239,800. As a mid-term facelift model, the new Teana has been adjusted in terms of styling details, and its configuration has been fully upgraded to enhance product competitiveness. The power part continues to be equipped with 2.0L and 2.0T engines, matched with CVT gearbox.
A quick overview of Dongfeng Nissan’s new Teana new car
The seventh-generation mid-term facelift model incorporates the latest fashionable design elements into its styling
The interior details are optimized, a new brown interior is added, and the door panels and seats on both sides adopt new patterns
The configuration has been significantly improved, the central control screen has been upgraded to 12.3 inches, wireless charging and 64-color ambient lighting have been added
The powertrain remains unchanged and continues to be equipped with 2.0L and 2.0T engines, matched with CVT gearbox
Equipped with an enhanced version of ProPILOT super smart driving L2 level driving assistance system
The front face has changed significantly/the shape is more refined
As a mid-term facelift model, the new Teana does not adopt the same styling as the North American version, but after the domestic exclusive upgrade, it still shows enough new ideas in styling. The new car adopts a brand-new V-Motion front face design. Although it is still an inverted trapezoidal large-size front grille, the family's iconic V-shaped chrome trim strips inside have been blackened, and multiple chrome strips have been added to the interior of the grille. Embellishment and replacement of the front surround with a new shape.
The new car has also upgraded its lighting system, with three-stage LED daytime running lights inside the boomerang-style headlight set. The LED turn signals can create a flowing dynamic effect. The taillights adopt a new 3D suspended shape and contain 56 three-dimensional dot matrix LED lights. Together with the blackened lampshades, they are highly recognizable when lit.
In addition, the new Teana has added 19-inch multi-spoke wheels, the tail shape has been optimized, and the Altima letter logo has been added below the brand logo. The chrome-plated exhaust enhances the sophistication of the rear of the car.
Interior details optimized/configuration significantly improved
The shape of the center console of the new Teana has not been adjusted. More changes come from the upgrade of details and the improvement of configuration levels. Specifically, a brown interior is added to the car, and embroidery technology is added to the door panels on both sides. The chair has been upgraded with a new three-dimensional quilted perforated pattern.
More changes in the car come from the upgrade of the configuration, including the upgrade of the floating central control screen size to 12.3 inches, the addition of 64-color intelligent interactive ambient lighting with 4 interactive modes and 5 scene modes, and the maximum support 15w power output mobile phone wireless charging areadomain.
The 12.3-inch central control screen integrates the upgraded NISSAN Connect 2.0 Plus car networking system with 14 functions, including AR real-view navigation, remote control of new vehicle seat ventilation, voice control of new vehicle ambient lights, sunroofs, and seats. Chair massage/universal and in-vehicle online services have added functions such as car home interconnection.
The main driver's seat has been upgraded to a 12-way adjustment, including a new 4-way electric lumbar support, which can easily adjust the lumbar support position and height, and has 4 major comfort functions, with the "comfort entry" function and "one-button" function. "Rest" mode (seat half-reclining, massage activated), thus bringing a more comfortable riding experience.
The powertrain remains unchanged/equipped with an enhanced version of ProPILOT super smart driving
In terms of power, the new Teana continues to be equipped with a 2.0L naturally aspirated and 2.0T variable compression ratio turbocharged engine. The former has a maximum power of 115kW and a peak torque of 197N·m. The latter has a maximum power of 179kW and a peak torque of 371N·m. The transmission part is matched with a CVT gearbox.
In addition, the new car is also equipped with an enhanced version of the ProPILOT super-intelligent driving L2 level driving assistance system, with 5 new functional upgrades, including softer braking: optimized braking logic and smoother deceleration; More accurate recognition: can identify stationary vehicles ahead; smoother steering: can reduce steering wheel swing; more proactive avoidance: always maintain a safe lateral distance from side cars, actively avoid large vehicles, pay attention to other vehicles' blind spots, and reduce driving risks; grade change Constant speed: Intelligently adjust the vehicle speed on downhill sections to maintain a constant speed downhill.
After nearly four years, the seventh-generation Teana, which was launched in December 2018, has launched its mid-term refresh model. The new Teana has also been officially dubbed the "quasi-eighth generation". Compared with the sixth-generation Teana, the current Teana has completed the transformation from a middle-aged greasy man to a young handsome guy, and its style is much more fashionable and avant-garde. On the new Teana, the official tried to add more popular elements to enhance the sophistication and luxurious atmosphere of the vehicle, which can be regarded as completely different from the "large Sylphy" image.
In addition, the new Teana has also focused on upgrading its configuration, adding a wireless charging area for mobile phones, 64-color ambient lighting, front seat ventilation and other configurations that are not equipped by its major competitors. The 12.3-inch mid-range The addition of control screen and 12-way electrically adjustable driver's seat adds a lot of points to it.
In the current joint venture mid-size car market, Teana has always been stable in the fourth to fifth place, and there is a large sales gap between the top two Accord and Camry. In fact, compared with Accord and Camry, which have gasoline-electric hybrid models, Teana, which mainly promotes 2.0L models, can only walk on one leg. Although the upgrades in all aspects of this new Teana are very outstanding, in this writingAccording to the reporter, the implementation of e-POWER technology can truly enable Teana to compete on the same level as the two Japanese giants. The good news is that X-Trail is about to launch an e-POWER model in China. I wonder if the next model equipped with this technology will be Teana?
According to data from Bitauto App's "Mid-size Car Sales List", Dongfeng Nissan Teana sold a total of 14,176 units in August, ranking fourth. If you need more data, please go to Bitauto App to view.
Editor: Qin Qingbao