Nissan Evalia (2015)

Nissan Evalia (2015)

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₹ 9,13,000 - ₹ 12,22,000
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QUICK FACTS & INFORMATION
Car Variant 2015 Nissan Evalia Diesel XV
Availability Status in India Discontinued
Car Type MUV
Fuel Type Diesel
Latest Price in India Nissan Evalia Diesel XV price was INR 11.21 lakh before being discontinued.
ARAI Mileage (Certified) 19.3 kmpl
Official Tagline The Joy of Space
ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
Engine cc (Displacement) 1461 cc
Maximum Power 85 Bhp @ 3750 rpm
Maximum Torque 200 Nm @ 2000 rpm
Engine Details In-line 4-cylinder
Number of Cylinders 4
PERFORMANCE & MILEAGE
Mileage (City) 14 kmpl (approx.)
Mileage (Highway) 17 kmpl (approx.)
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT
Overall Length 4400 mm
Overall Width 1700 mm
Overall Height 1860 mm
Wheelbase 2725 mm
Ground Clearance 174 mm
Kerb Weight 1446 kg
CAPACITY
Seating Capacity 7
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 litres
BRAKES & SUSPENSION
Front Brakes Front Disc
Rear Brakes Rear Drum
Front Suspension McPherson Strut Type Coil Spring
Rear Suspension Multi-Leaf
WHEELS & TYRES
Alloy Wheels
Wheels R15
Tyre Size 185/65
COMFORT & CONVENIENCE
Reading Lamp
Power Outlet
Rear AC Vents
Remote Fuel Filler
Air Conditioner Front AC + Rear AC
Keyless Entry Yes with intelligent key
Power Steering Yes (Tilt)
Rear Defogger
Rear Washer & Wiper
Rain Sensing Wipers
Power Windows Front power window with 1-touch auto down
MID (Multi Information Display) Coloured
EXTERIOR FEATURES
Body Coloured Outside Mirrors
Body Coloured Bumpers
Outside Rear-view Mirrors Both side (electric adjustment)
Tinted Glass
ACTIVE & PASSIVE SAFETY FEATURES
Airbags 2
Rear View Camera
BRAKING & TRACTION
Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Brake Assist
LOCKS & SECURITY
Engine Immobilizer Yes with intelligent key
Central Locking
INSTRUMENTATION
Trip Distance 2
Door Ajar Warning
Tachometer
LIGHTING
Front Fog Lights
ORVM Turn Indicators
INFOTAINMENT
Music System 2 DIN audio system
Number of Speakers 4
MP3 Playback
USB Compatibility
CD Player
Roof Antenna
SEATS & UPHOLSTERY
Folding Rear Seats
Rear Centre Armrest With Cup Holder
Seat Back FoldableTables
Key Features of the Car
Summary Nissan Evalia is a powerful mid-budget MUV coming from a very reliable Japanese brand. It is a mini-van body type with 7 seater capacity and 55 litres fuel tank. Nissan Evalia is powered by a 1461cc 4 cylinder diesel engine which generates a maximum power of 85 bhp @ 3750 rpm and gives out a torque of 200 Nm @ 2000 rpm. Evalia runs on a 5 speed manual transmission and on a certified mileage of 19.3 kmpl. It comes at a starting ex-showroom cost of INR 8.99 lakhs. It faces competition from Chevrolet Tavera in the segment at same price point.

Nissan Evalia (2015) Review

02 Sep, 2014 05:23 PM

Overview

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.

Exterior

One thing is for sure; Evalia looks distinct from its competitors. We are not sure if it’s going to work in its favour or not. The car looks tall; that’s it. Evalia neither looks smart or beautiful nor it’s curvy or macho, it’s just tall. The front of the car is much more appealing than its whole body. It has a big, broad bumper which has nice flowing lines over it along with fog lights and air dam fitted very low. There is huge gap between headlights and fog lights which grabs your attention instantly. It has nice angular headlights which are well mated with an innovative front grille.

There is big Nissan logo in center with a nice finish of chrome on the last layer of grille. The bonnet sits high above on this front grille which is not that big in size. Overall its face looks very aerodynamic. Its side view makes it look like any other, cargo van. It has long vertical front doors with sliding doors at the back. Yes, it has sliding doors which won’t take you long to compare it with much cheaper Maruti’s van like Omni or Eeco. It has body colored front door handles and big side mirrors. It has nice wheel arches but its 14 inch alloys spoils the party. Its side profile with small size of tyres looks very boxy and bland. Rear of the car makes it worse. Its rear gate makes it a typical van. Its rear bumper is the most irritating thing that you can notice. It has a tall rear gate which has extremely low fitted tail lamps. When companies are trying to make their MPVs as stylish as possible, we wonder why Nissan has chosen this typical van design for its car. Looking at its competitor’s design and style, Evalia looks like a thing of the past.

Interior

Things get better inside Evalia. It uses beige and grey colors inside. Seats and door panels are of beige colour which makes it look up market. The car features clear and easily readable instrument dials. It has familiar three spoke steering wheel with a big Nissan logo over it. The upward placement of gear knob may remind you of i10’s AC vents, gear knob and center console are surrounded with metallic colour finish. The quality of plastic material and buttons used inside are just fine as they are not that soft to touch. If we compare it with its rivals like Xylo than it surely has an upper hand as the total arrangement inside with fit and finish is far better. It also has a Multi information display which provides important information to driver.

Comfort

Evalia is available as a seven-seater multi-purpose vehicle. Basic function of MPVs is to provide extra space and that’s the USP of this car. Nissan has made it very spacious and even with full seating; luggage of a full size family can fit into its boot. Front seats are very comfy and there is enough legroom and headroom available in the front. People who are six feet plus may find a bit cramped knee room in the front, otherwise headroom is no issue. There are front power windows and rear wiper and defogger. Its power steering is available with tilt option. Driver seat is manually adjustable. Driving position will again realize you that it is more like a van as you lack that confidence in driving position. Seating in second row is also very comfortable.

There is ample amount of headroom and legroom. Under thigh support is just enough. It has non sliding seats in its 2nd row. Sliding doors and almost flat floor makes it convenient to use these rows. The tall structure of Evalia allows the passengers in third room to get fair amount of headroom. The under thigh support could have been better. There is rear AC vent for 3rd row, we are not sure about 2nd row if it will have AC ducting or not. It also features electrically adjustable but not retractable outside mirrors and rear parking camera with display. The car has a smart key with function of auto lock/unlock with the help of sensors.

Dashboard

Its long dashboard uses dual tone colors. It has in-built glove box with bottle holders on either side. That’s the only storage space this dashboard offers. The center console is fitted with Multi information display which fits in well with the dashboard and looks sophisticated. It has round and rectangular shaped AC vents. Overall appearance and quality of dashboard is satisfactory. The car has no lockable storage space to keep essential or private documents. It also has cup holder in rear center armrest. The car has first in its class tray table on the back of front seats just like a plane. To get more storage, the rear seats folds down and allow you to carry enormous amount of luggage.

Music System

Nissan Evalia is equipped with double din music system fitted in center console. It has radio and CD player coupled with four speakers. There is no audio control switches mounted on its steering wheel. The car also lacks Bluetooth connectivity. It features a 12v power outlet at front.

Engine

The familiar Renault’s 1.5 K9K common rail diesel engine powers this car. The maximum power produced by this engine is of 85 bhp which comes at 3750 rpm. It churns out a maximum torque output 200 Nm available at 2000 rpm. Nissan is already using this engine in its Micra and Sunny. This diesel unit is specially tuned for Indian Evalia. It’s mated with 5-speed manual gearbox. This engine is less powerful than most of its competitors.

Performance

Those numbers seem to be very less on papers for a vehicle of this segment but drive it on road and you will find it completely different. As per Nissan, Evalia reaches 100km/hr mark faster than any of its competitors. It’s hard to believe but yes it does. The car feels very light and fast. Once you pass 2000 rpm mark it is fun to drive this vehicle. It suffers a major turbo lag, especially with full seating you will continuously have to work on its gear shifting. It also gets noisy if rev hard otherwise it’s a nice performer. It can’t match the performance and drivability of Innova but it is better than what we get in Xylo. Its lightweight helps it to manage the power to weight ratio better than others. Its tall gear ratios can be irritating in city traffic as you can avail torque only after 2000 rpm. It has smooth gear transition which is very handy in city traffic and its gear ratios are well proportioned.

Mileage

Nissan claims Evalia to be the most fuel efficient car in its segment. As per ARAI certification, it manages to return 19km/ltr. When tested the car returns a mileage of around 13-15km/ltr in city conditions while on highways you can expect anything around 15-17km/ltr. These numbers are surely better than its competitors like Innova and Xylo. There are two reasons which undoubtedly make it the most fuel efficient car in its segment. First it’s lightweight due to its monocoque design which is very lighter in comparison to its competitors as it weighs around 1.4 tonnes and secondly it’s relatively taller gear ratios.

Brakes and Suspension

Nissan Evalia has ventilated disk brake at its front while drum brakes are used at its back. Brakes respond very accurately and sometime they stop this car way before than what you expect.

Variants

Nissan Evalia is available in four variants with one diesel engine. These variants are XE, XE+, XL and top variant XV.

Warranty

Nissan gives a warranty of 24months/50000kms on its new vehicles so we expect the same for Evalia.

Safety Features

Top model of this car will also carry features like ABS with EBD and brake assist which will make its braking more precise. Though it lacks ESP but you will hardly miss it. Nissan has tried to make it a safe vehicle that’s why ABS and driver side air bag is a standard feature while the top model will also feature airbag for front passenger.

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User Comments
Rajasekhar Gade
10 years ago

large look,I think it's so comforts.

arvind
10 years ago

good collection

Raja Midas
10 years ago

nice car!!!!!

Daeshim Wazir
10 years ago

nice family car!!!!!

arun
10 years ago

interior is good
exterior like innova
what a car

amarnathsipun00
10 years ago

Its a Good Car

Sachin M
11 years ago

interior is good........

Jack Addison
11 years ago

post office vehicle

Arvind Surana
11 years ago

What A Caarrr..

daljeetsingh
11 years ago

what abt the mileage

Ganesh Mundhra
11 years ago

would love to go for a ride

Ashish Rastogi
11 years ago

This car colour is very nice

Sahil Maqbool
11 years ago

why there is 1 airbag and 2 seats in front ? driver is safe but no the man sitting beside the driver.

chiru
11 years ago

very good car.................

praveen
11 years ago

very comfortable

Guest
11 years ago

Looks like a bit of innova

praveen sharma
11 years ago

aah looks like van and price is not so gud tata safaristrome is much beeter than this car

Sonia Arora
11 years ago

wonderful car

soni
11 years ago

are bhai india me khidiyon ki kitni ahamiyat hoti hai jante he ki nahi piche ki khidiyon ko kholo aur bikri badha o

Shoba
11 years ago

How come so much mileage...

Muthu
11 years ago

Price is good, but not good design...

Azhar
11 years ago

not so good... compared to other MUVs

govind singh
11 years ago

look like ambulance

manav
11 years ago

Great Caaaar Again

Rohit Goyal
11 years ago

not looking like a family van, it will be used in transport only.

Hinal Desai
11 years ago

Good affordable MPV from world class brand......must go for it.

rahul
11 years ago

bakwas car

shivanshu
11 years ago

very ugly look
in road peoples will think it comeercial vehical
instead good to buy bollaro
much nice than this box

Jinoy
11 years ago

it does not even have roll down windows in 2nd row !!!

Geogi-Abu Dhabi
11 years ago

comfortble but look like post office vehicle. Fuel consumption also question mark

GAUTAM
11 years ago

NISSAN EVALIA IS AN AWARD WINNING JAPANESE MUV THAT HAS RECEIVED BEST INTERNATIONAL VAN OF THE YEAR 2010 AWARD. WE ARE WAITING FOR ITS LAUNCH. THE NEXT LAUNCH AFTER EVALIA MIGHT BE THE SYLPHY SEDAN D SEGMENT, JUKE SUV , QASHQAI SUV, GTR SPORTS CAR , OR THE NISSAN MURANO SUV. ALL NISSAN UPCOMING GLOBAL CARS ARE VERY VERY GOOD ,


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