Nissan Invitation Due in 2014 to Take on Focus and Golf

Nissan'sNissanJapan, 1932 > present159 models
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InvitationNissan InvitationJapan, 2012 > 201226 photos
concept has been displayed at auto shows for over a year, and enthusiasts will have to watch it for another year before it goes on sale. Nissan plans to launch the five-door, GolfVolkswagen Volkswagen Golf Gen.7 [VII]Germany, 2012 > present363 versions
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-fighting hatchback in 2014. 

In Invitation will be Nissan’s first attempt at a five-door family hatchback in Europe since the AlmeraNissan Almera Gen.3Japan, 2006 > 2012. Since then, it has tried to offer the QashqaiNissan QashqaiJapan, 2006 > 2014305 versions
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to cover that market.

While the Qashqai is not going anywhere, Nissan wants to offer the Invitation to family buyers who do not want a truck-like vehicle. The Invitation will share a platform with the Qashqai to keep costs down. It will only be offered as a five-door. 

The engines for the Invitation will likely include Renault diesels, and Nissan's upcoming three-cylinder, 1.2-liter supercharged engine DIG-S engine.

Nissan had better give this car everything they can. The new Golf has received rave reviews, and the FocusFord Focus Gen.3 [III]United States of America, 2012 > present10 versions
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is still quite new and well liked too. Plus, ToyotaToyotaJapan, 1937 > present155 models
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says that it wants the next AurisToyota Toyota Auris Gen.3Japan, 2012 > present78 versions
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to pick up traction in the five-door hatch market. On top of those major entries, MercedesMercedes-BenzGermany, 1924 > present197 models
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and BMWBMWGermany, 1918 > present87 models
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both offer five-door hatches now with the upcoming A-ClassMercedes-Benz A-Class Gen.3 [W 176]Germany, 2012 > present33 versions
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and new 1 SeriesBMW 1 Series Gen.2 [F20] Germany, 2011 > present130 versions
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, respectively. 

Source: Autocar