Press Release
Performance that provides driving comfort
The Dualis' newly developed front strut suspension and rear multi-link suspension provide outstanding handling performance combined with a smooth, comfortable ride. Shock absorbers with high-speed damping control have been adopted to enhance both handling and comfort, with rebound springs which to maintain a flat body position during cornering. The vehicle-speed-sensitive electric power steering system varies steering feel characteristics according to driving speed. This system allows a light steering effort at low speed and provides a direct, reassuring steering feel at high speeds. In addition, the use of an electric motor for power assistance helps to reduce fuel consumption. The car's highly rigid body achieves class-leading body stiffness. Extra effort was made to increase rear body stiffness, which is one area where the bodies of wagon-type vehicles tend to undergo large deformation. Powering the Dualis is Nissan's MR20DE engine, renowned for its high torque at low-to-medium speeds and quiet operation. Further improvements were made to the engine to increase its power output in the practical speed range of everyday driving. All Dualis models are fitted with Nissan's newly developed XTRONIC CVT-M6, a continuously variable transmission with a six-speed manual shift mode. A newly adopted Adaptive Shift Control (ASC) function adjusts shift timing according to the driver's personal driving style and driving environment, optimizing both performance and fuel economy. The combination of the MR20DE engine with improved torque in the low-to-medium speed range and the new XTRONIC CVT enables Dualis to deliver class-leading response in both city and suburban driving. The car provides progressive acceleration performance comparable to that of larger 2.4-liter class vehicles. Dualis also comes with an Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) system that achieves excellent braking capacity by optimally distributing brake force to the front and rear wheels according to the number of passengers and cargo on board. Summer tires are standard on all models for superior handling and stability. Four-wheel drive Dualis models utilize the advanced All-Mode 4x4 system also featured on the popular Nissan X-TRAIL. This system can be switched among a 2WD mode, an AUTO mode and a LOCK mode according to driving conditions. It delivers stable, sporty driving performance and sure-footed traction on various surfaces, from on-road driving to off-road travel - even on snow-covered roads. Dualis has minimum ground clearance of 205 mm. A Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system is available as a factory-installed option to provide stable driving performance by automatically controlling brake force and engine output. This system is activated when sideslip or another unstable vehicle behavior is detected, based on various information input, including steering angle, amount of brake pedal depression and wheel velocity sensor signals. Among midsize SUVs, Dualis achieves best-in-class fuel economy of 14.2 km/L (2WD models) under Japan's 10-15 test mode. It also boasts class-leading fuel economy under real-world driving conditions.Safety and Environmental Features
Among Dualis' safety and environmental features as Xenon headlamps with automatic lighting functionality (standard on 20G and 20G FOUR), LED high-mounted stop lamp, heated outside mirrors, flat blade wipers, Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) and Anti-lock braking system (ABS), with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) system and Brake Assist. Other systems include High-strength Zone Body construction for high safety, impact-energy-absorbing body structure for mitigating pedestrian injuries, front-seat Active Head Restraints, Dual SRS airbag systems for the driver and front passenger, SRS curtain airbag systems*, SRS side airbag systems for the driver and front passenger*, double pretensioner seatbelt with two-stage load limiter for the driver, pretensioner seatbelt with load limiter for the front passenger, separate rear-seat head restraints (middle-row seats only*), three-point rear seatbelts (middle-row seats only*). Dualis' brake pedal construction prevents rearward pedal movement and includes an impact-absorbing pad. Dualis also has a collapsible steering column. Dualis has been granted SU-LEV certification for all models (75% fewer emissions than Japan's 2005 exhaust emission standards). It also has met Japan's 2010 fuel economy standards, actually exceeding them by 5 percent. Also, volatile organic compounds (VOC) have been reduced from the interior materials. Dualis' clean interior environment features were developed from the three perspectives of clean air, human skin friendly and sanitary/clean. *Available in a set as a factory-installed option.Sales Target and Origin of the Dualis Name
The name Dualis expresses the concept of a car that allows users to enjoy enriched dual lifestyles that they can switch between as they please. Sales are targeted at 2,000 units/month.Sales launch events: Saturday and Sunday, May 26-27 and Saturday and Sunday, June 2-3, 2007
Price range:1,953,000 yen to 2,430,750 yen
