Nissan Aiming for Launch of Golf Rival in Late 2014

NissanNissanJapan, 1932 > present159 models
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wants to take on the market leading Volkswagen GolfVolkswagen Volkswagen Golf Gen.7 [VII]Germany, 2012 > present363 versions
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in Europe. It is a brash move given the Golf’s position and the weakness of the European market. Nissan plans to have the five-door hatchback revealed by late next year.

The still unnamed model features Nissan’s V-shaped chrome frontend and styling with sharp creases. It will be one step up in size from the NoteNissan Note 2Japan, 2012 > present24 versions
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. The engine range will include Nissan’s 1.2-liter turbo petrol engine and a diesel option. Nissan is putting an emphasis on interior quality for the new car and wants it to be better than the Golf. It will have features like gloss black trim, a touchscreen infotainment system, Bluetooth and Nissan’s camera-based safety systems.

Later, a Nismo high performance version is likely to directly take on the GTI.

Source: Auto Express