Press Release
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., today announced the domestic launch of the Tiida Latio.
With its refined interior and fresh, modern design, the Tiida Latio is a compact sedan that creates a new standard for small sedans. The Tiida Latio is the sedan version of the Tiida compact hatchback released on Sept. 30.Highlights of the new Tiida Latio:
- A modern, premium-quality interior
- Best-in-class interior roominess
- Impressive driving performance from all-new 1.5-liter HR15DE engine
The Tiida Latio offers a modern, premium-quality interior that surpasses the standard for its class, thanks to the meticulous attention paid to fit-and-finish quality and the addition of thoughtful details and refinements.
To give the interior a sense of luxury, soft-feel materials are used on the instrument panel padding, door trim fabric and tricot mesh headliner. Materials with a soft feel are also used for the door and center console armrests.
Distinctive woodgrain trim is used for the dashboard paneling, shift lever knob and power window switch finishers. The appearance reproduces the fine, wavy grain pattern of high-quality horse chestnut wood to create a modern, elegant ambience. The woodgrain trim is standard on the 15G, 15M and 15M FOUR and is a dealer-installed option on the 15S and 15S FOUR.
The metal rings around the meters and the door handles are trimmed with a silver finish to complement the interior with a smart, clean look.
The interior themes are "comfort" and modern," and the exterior design has been executed around the themes of "spacious" and "modern." Advanced body proportions and the sedan form are blended through the treatment of modern styling details.
The long roof and cabin-forward position hint at the generous length of the interior. Designed with a classical horizontal motif, the front mask accentuates the impression of the car's width. At the rear, the solid shapes of the fenders on either side of the car and the trunk together create a dynamic, three-dimensional form.
The wide opening of the trunk lid allows exceptional ease of use.
The Tiida Latio's paint quality is equal to that of upscale luxury models.
Best-in-class interior roominess
The Tiida Latio's interior length, measured from the accelerator to the rear-seat hip point, is on par with the Cima luxury sedan, enabling both front- and rear-seat passengers to stretch out their legs in relaxed comfort. The interior also has ample headroom and shoulder room.
The large trunk has a class-leading capacity of 467 liters (VDA).
The pass-through in the rear center armrest on the 15M, 15G and 15M FOUR has a large opening for added convenience when taking out or putting items in the trunk from the rear seat.
Impressive driving performance
The Tiida Latio is fitted with a front-intake/rear-exhaust, all-new 1.5-liter HR15DE engine. Steps were taken to reduce friction, improve thermal efficiency and boost charging efficiency, enabling the all-aluminum engine to deliver greater torque at low to medium speeds, operate more quietly and reduce fuel consumption.
A Tiida Latio model fitted with a newly developed 1.8-liter, in-line four-cylinder engine is scheduled to be released in early 2005.
The 15M and 15G models are also equipped with Nissan's XTRONIC CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) that provides quick vehicle response, smooth acceleration and improved fuel economy.
At the front, the Tiida Latio has a strut suspension system, and an H-shaped torsion beam system is used at the rear. The suspension system incorporates rebound springs, ripple-control shock absorbers and other advanced features to deliver outstanding handling and stability combined with superb ride comfort.
