Nissan Evalia (2015)

Multi-purpose vehicle is a segment of cars in India which is totally dominated by Innova from Toyota. Ever since its launch it’s the undisputed champion of its segment. Initially this was not a popular segment of cars in India but now consumers and manufacturers both are rushing towards it. Recently we have seen new competitors of Innova including Ertiga from Maruti Suzuki, face-lifted Xylo from Mahindra and now Nissan Evalia. Yes, Nissan has entered this segment of market with their MPV known as Evalia. Till now Nissan is widely known for its cars like Micra and Sunny in India. With Evalia, Nissan targets those looking for an alternative of Innova for both family and commercial use.

Majority of cars in this segment faces the problem of identity crisis. Either they are given the identity of a car which is just suitable for family or they are known as taxi which is more appropriate for commercial usage. No owner would like his personal car to be taunted as a taxi. Innova has managed it brilliantly. It has won hearts of many families despite being a successful commercial vehicle. Its space, comfort with premium quality made it a huge hit in the market. Nissan knows it perfectly as they have seen Xylo being tagged as a taxi while only families are opting for Ertiga. It will be a tough task for Evalia to carry two successful images with two colored number plates.

Nissan India unveiled the 'Evalia' in India at the 2012 Auto Expo in New Delhi. The Indian version of NV200 would be more luxurious and feature-rich in comparison to the Evalias (NV200) sold all over the world. Nissan Evalia is a proper seven-seater multi-utility vehicle and will compete against the likes of Toyota Innova, Tata Aria, Chevrolet Tavera and to some extent with ICML Rhino. On 8th August Nissan India unveiled all the technical specifications and features of Evalia to the online media persons. It is available in four variants: XE, XE+, XL and top-of-the-line XV. All the variants are powered by Nissan K9K diesel engine which is mated to five-speed manual gearbox. It generates maximum power of 85 bhp at 3750 rpm with maximum torque of 200 nm at 2000 rpm. In terms of looks, Nissan Evalia has commercial van-type designing with sliding doors to access the rear seats. It has to be seen that if private owners will prefer Evalia over Innova for routine day-to-day use. Nissan has kept the design very neat and simple.

The interiors of Nissan Evalia are very spacious with sufficient head-room and leg-room for all seven passengers. The top-of-the-line XV variant will come fully loaded with features like body coloured bumpers, body coloured outside rear-view mirrors, Electrically adjustable outside rear-view mirrors, front fog lamps, alloy wheels, tachometer, trip meter, 12V power outlet, multi-information display, 2DIN music system with 4 speakers, key-less entry, central locking system, tilt-adjustable power steering, power windows, seat back table, rear-monitor camera with display, air conditioner with rear AC vents, reclining seats, passenger plus driver airbag, ABS+EBD with brake assist, immobilizer and door ajar warning.

The Nissan Evalia is designed for perfection. Ample amount of cargo space, first-class functionality and the latest automotive technology make it stand apart from the crowd. Nissan exhibits a high performance on the road with its excellent diesel engine option. The interior is a showcase of comfort and the true sporty nature of the car. They are provided with lumber support, folding options in the passenger seats and Thermoplastic Polyolefin front row covering. The remote keyless entry system, central console with controls, front map lights, Rear Glass defogger, bottle holders and passenger side rear cargo door all enhance the comfort of the car. The Nissan Evalia is facilitated with 2-Din AM/FM/CD with four speakers. Nissan India has launched the Evalia today (25th September, 2012) in Indian market. The base variant of Evalia is priced at Rs. 8.49 lakhs and Rs. 9.99 lakhs for the top model.