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NissanLeads WithTechnologyAt TokyoMotor Show
Nissan&Tan Chong elevatesafety to the next level
The ultimate pickup:
All-newNissan
NavaraVOLUME 25 ISSUE 2 / nissan.com.my
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Contents
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THE ALL-NEW NP 300 NAVARAThe latest generation o the hard-working pickup truck that embodiesNissans legacy o excellence
TECHNOLOGY THAT TRULY EXCITESNissan reaffirms its technological leadership at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show
VOLUME 25 ISSUE 2 / nissan.com.my
RIANG RAYA28
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SAFETY FIRST
HERITAGE
The Nissan Saety Campaign2015 ends on a high note
ETCM helps makedreams come true!
The Tama Electric Car
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24 Advancinggender diversityReducing the gender gapin the auto industry
Glenmarie 4S centreFirst class service and aunique retail experienceto Nissan customers
Servicing your NissanAll the importantinormation at your
fingertips
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President/Managing DirectorTan Chong & Sons
Motor Co. Sdn. BhdDato Tan Heng Chew
Executive Director of ETCMDato Dr. Ang Bon Beng
Director of Marketing& Product Planning of ETCM
Tan Keng Meng
General Managerof Sales Operations
Tay Chai Li
PublisherEdaran Tan Chong Motor Sdn. Bhd.
Editor-in-ChiefTay Chai Li
Advertising & CirculationJunie Lee
Volume 25 Issue 2Published by
Edaran Tan Chong Motor Sdn. Bhd.(230669-H)
HQ: 21, Jalan Ipoh Kecil,50350 Kuala LumpurTel: 03 4047 8788
This magazine is distributedto all Nissan customers at no
charge. The opinions and viewsexpressed in this publication
are not necessarily those of thepublisher. The publisher and
parties directly involved in theproduction of this publicationassume no responsibility forany eect arising from errors
or omissions. No portion of thismagazine may be reproduced inany form without written consent
from the publisher.All rights reserved.
Disclaimer: All price references inthis magazine are valid at the time
of print. ETCM shall not be liablefor subsequent price updates or
changes.
Technology changes lives.
The many ways which
we communicate with
amily and riends, the manner
and speed which we consume
inormation, the advances are
nothing short o amazing. But
technology never stands still,
and the next revolution will
change how we get around.
Showcased by Nissan at the2015 Tokyo Motor Show,
the IDS Concept epitomises
the uture o mobility. As
a technology powerhouse,
Nissan is already at oreront o the electric
vehicle arena with the 100% electric Lea,
selling more than 200,000 units since its global
introduction five years ago, with owners clocking
over two billion kilometers worth o zero-
emission mileage.
By leveraging on its leadership in EV production
and battery technologies, Nissan is orging ahead
with Nissan Intelligent Driving the autonomous
drive technology that will revolutionise the relationship between car and driver, and
uture mobility, according to Chairman and CEO, Carlos Ghosn at 2015 Tokyo Motor Show.
Supported by new advancements in artificial intelligence, Nissan has already begun testing a
prototype autonomous vehicle (based on the Lea) on highways and city roads in Japan with
the vision to achieve not just Zero Emission, but also Zero Fatality by eliminating human
error.
In act, the technologies that help preserve lives already exist in many current Nissan models
that you drive. Take or example the new Nissan X-Trail crossover. Apart rom active saety
eatures such as Vehicle Dynamic Control and Active Chassis Control to help you avoid anaccident, it is also fitted (as standard) with an advanced multi-camera system known as
Around View Monitor (AVM). This innovative eature offers a unique overhead view to ensure
the driver is ully aware o the surroundings, particularly the presence o pedestrians. Nissan
is the first manuacturer in the world to incorporate AVM technology in mass production.
First-in-class, cutting-edge eatures can also be ound in the all-new Nissan Navara pickup
that sets a new benchmark in the segment with LED headlamps and daytime running
lights, electronically-controlled limited slip differential, 7-speed automatic transmission,
vehicle dynamic control, hill-start assist, hill descent control and multi-link coil spring rear
suspension. In act, throughout our model line-up, Nissan and ETCM are making technology
accessible and affordable, and proving that advanced vehicle eatures are or everyone, not
just the exclusive domain o luxury brands.
Democratising technology
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Foreword
Nissan is already testing autonomous drivetechnologies on a prototype based on the Leaf
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MOTOR SHOW
TECHNOLOGY THAT
TRULY EXCITESNissan reaffirms its automotive technologicalleadership at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show
At the recent 44th Tokyo Motor
Show, Nissans President and
CEO, Carlos Ghosn, showcased
technologies that will drive the brand
orward into the next decade. Ghosns
statement that Nissan is a technology
powerhouse was exemplified by
cutting-edge concepts and models on
show that not only reiterated Nissans
commitment to class-leading saety
eatures, zero-emission electric-powered
vehicles, but also pave the way to the
eventual introduction o autonomous
drive vehicles smart enough to drive
themselves without human intervention.
According to Ghosn, Nissans orthcoming
technologies will revolutionise the
relationship between car and driver,and the uture o mobility. Afer leading
the development and expansion o
EV technology, Nissan is pushing the
boundaries o automotive technology
once again. By integrating advanced
vehicle control and saety technologies
with Artificial Intelligence (AI), Nissan is
already among the leaders at developing
practical, real-world applications o
autonomous drive technology, afer
declaring its vision in 2013 to equip
innovative autonomous drive technology
on multiple models rom 2020 onwards.
Here are the stars o the show:
Nissan IDS Concept A vision
for the near future
Sel-driving vehicles or autonomous drive
might conjure an image o transportation
lacking in satisaction and engagement.
However, the Nissan IDS Concept
promises a very different vision o
tomorrow.
Nissans forthcomingtechnologies will
revolutionise the relationshipbetween car and driver, and
the future of mobility
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n autonomous Piloted Drive mode, the
ars perormance rom accelerating
o braking to cornering imitates the
rivers own style and preerences.
While in Manual Drive mode where the
river has control, the IDS Concepts
near yet urgent acceleration and
ornering are pure and exhilarating,
with the electronics and sensors working
eamlessly in the background to provide
ssistance and assurance o saety. In the
vent o imminent danger, the car will
ssist the driver in taking evasive action.
n addition to learning, the Nissan
DS Concepts artificial intelligence
ommunicates like an attentive partner.
rom inormation concerning traffic
onditions to the drivers personal
chedule, the IDS Concept is capable o
driving experience that is rewarding,
omortable and sae. Powered by
60KWh battery pack (about three
mes the size o a Nissan Leas) and
upported by lightweight construction
nd efficient aerodynamics, the IDS
oncept is able to travel long distances
n a ull charge o electricity delivered
ia wireless charging.
Teatro for Dayz A car for
the share generation
Nissan describes the generation that
went straight rom the cradle to digital
technology as share natives. This
generation will reach driving age in a ew
years, but with little interest in cars. What
kind o cars will move them? Will they even
want to drive? Nissan has a solution.
The name is derived rom the Italian word
or theatre applied to Nissans popular
mini kei-car in Japan. The concept
eatures an innovative design which
enables share natives to create and share
experiences immediately with riends
on-board and online. Designed under the
concept o a clean canvas, its key eature
is its smooth white interior which allows
the instrument panel, seats and even door
trim to serve as canvas or expression.
Built on Nissans EV technology, Teatro
or Dayz is as much a giant mobile battery
as a our-wheel transportation. To a share
native, cars should also unction as a
mobile device or creating, connecting
and sharing in ways solely dictated by the
occupants themselves.
MOTOR SHOW
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MOTOR SHOW
issan Gripz Concept EV-based
eries hybrid sports crossover
he Nissan Gripz Concept was conceived
y designers in both Europe and Japan, it
ims to blend the ability and practicality o
compact crossover with the excitement
nd perormance o a sports car.
he external design o the Nissan Gripz
oncept is based on the emotional
eometry body sculpting concept that
epicts strong contrasts through the
ynamic, high-tension, edgy surace, with
ever throwbacks to Nissans legendary
ally cars o the 70s. The interior has a
gliding wing instrument panel inspired
y road bicycle elements, showcasing
lightweight rame design that exudes
trength with simplicity.
owered by an EV-technology-based
eries hybrid system Pure Drive
-Power the Nissan Gripz Concept
elivers a smooth, refined yet exhilarating
riving experience with outstanding uel
fficiency, eaturing an ultra-efficient
etrol engine and the electric motor ound
n the Nissan Lea.
Nissan Concept 2020
Vision Gran Turismo
Nissan Concept 2020 Vision Gran
Turismo is a concept supercar developed
in conjunction with Polyphony Digital
Inc., the creators o the racing video
game Gran Turismo or PlayStation.
Originally unveiled at the Goodwood
Festival o Speed 2014 in England, the
supercar concept was given a new coat
o paint Fire Knight red and eatures
a new variation o Nissans signature
V-Motion grille. The Vision GranTurismo is a real-world embodiment
o a virtual car that gamers around the
world have been experiencing Nissans
dynamic perormance and innovation,
perhaps it will became a reality as the
next GT-R?
New and improved Nissan Leaf
Since the Nissan Leas introduction
in the late 2010, the worlds first mass
production electric vehicle has sold
close to 200,000 units worldwide,
making it also the worlds best-selling
EV. For 2016, the Lea will be capable
o a single-charge driving range o up
to 280 km (b ased on Nissans Japanese
driving conditions) as well as Forward
Emergency Braking designed to help
drivers avoid or mitigate the impact o
rontal collisions and Lane Departure
Warning. The most popular EV in the
world keeps on getting better.
The Nissan Gripz Conceptblend the ability and
practicality of a compactcrossover with the
excitement and performanceof a sports car.
Nissan at the 2015Tokyo Motor Show
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NISSAN IDS CONCEPT:THE FUTURE OF DRIVING
FEATURE
Imagine a future with zero accidents, zero emissions and maximum fun behind the wheel
called the PD Commander. This is t he
only control the driver can physically
operate when the car is in Piloted Drive.
Exterior design confidence
and harmony
Through its innovative communication
capabilities, the Nissan IDS Concept
promotes confidence and a sense o
harmony or those outside the car as
well. Various exterior lights and displays
convey the cars awareness o its
surroundings and signals its intentions.
The cars side body line, or example,
is actually an LED that Nissan calls the
Intention Indicator. When pedestrians
or cyclists are nearby, the strip shines
white, signalling that the car is aware o
their presence. An electronic display on
the dashboard can also flash messages
alerting pedestrians. This natural,
harmonious system o communication
signals a new uture with cars.
Advanced aerodynamic
performance
According to Morita, by the time
Nissan Intelligent Driving technology
goes to production, EVs will be able to
go great distances on a single charge.
Getting to this point will require the
urther evolution o batteries as well
as aerodynamic perormance. The IDS
Concept showcase the most advanced
aerodynamic technologies rom Nissan.
The height o the carbon fibre body
was constrained to 1,380 mm, sharply
minimizing aerodynamic drag, while
positioning the wheels close to the
corners o the body enables a wrap-
around cabin design. Nissan selected
large-diameter wheels or high-
perormance and sportiness, but with
narrow 175mm wide tires to minimize
air and roll resistance. The wheels have alayered design with thin fins that create
tiny vortexes o air flow on the wheels
surace, contributing to smooth air flow.
The icicle pattern on the Nissan IDS
Concepts grille symbolizes purity
and cleanliness, shaped like a stack o
ice blocks, the grille pattern appears
transparent, while the cars bluish
satin silver body colour heightens the
impression o a comortable and secure
cabin space.
The Nissan IDS Concept embodies
Nissans concept o autonomous
drive technology and represents
what Nissan believes next-generation
ehicles should be. The technology that
s central to the IDS Concept Nissan
ntelligent Driving improves a drivers
bility to see, think and react. It is also
ble to compensate or human error
hat causes more than 90 percent o all
ar accidents, yet offers a zero-emissionriving experience thats also un or its
river and occupants.
Design Together, we ride
A key point behind the Nissan IDS
Concept is communication. For
utonomous drive to become reality, as
society we have to consider not only
ommunication between car and driver
ut also between cars and people. The
Nissan IDS Concepts design represents
Nissans vision o autonomous drive as
expressed in the phrase Together, We
Ride, says Mitsunori Morita, Design
Director.
Two different ways to
enjoy the experience
Together, We Ride is clearly
demonstrated in the interior design.
The Nissan IDS Concept has different
interiors depending on whether
the driver opts or Piloted Drive(autonomous mode) or Manual Drive.
This was something that we thought was
absolutely necessary to express our idea
o autonomous drive, says Morita.
Even though it is a hatchback, the
Nissan IDS Concepts long wheelbase
enables comortable seating space or
our adults. But the cabin becomes even
more spacious when the driver selects
Piloted Drive. In this mode, the steering
wheel recedes into the centre o the
instrument panel and a large flat screen
emerges. Driving-related operations
are then handled through artificial
intelligence, with voice and gestures
rom the driver. All our seats would
also rotate slightly inward acilitating
conversation, like relaxing in a living
room.
When the driver selects Manual Drive,
the roomy interior transorms to putthe driver in control, with all seats
acing orward. The steering wheel
appears along with instrument meters
and a heads-up display o key driving
inormation. Interior lighting changes to
stimulate concentration. Nissans use o
hollow-structure A-pillars helps ensure
excellent visibility by reducing blind
spots and also contributes to the eeling
o open space. The transormation to
Manual Drive can be carried out with
ease via a switch between the ront seats
Extended EV technology
The Nissan IDS Concept is fitted with a
high-capacity 60 kWh battery, and thanks
to its outstanding aerodynamics and
lightweight ull-carbon-fibre body, the
vehicle is designed or long distance travel
on a single charge. Other technologies on
the Nissan IDS Concept include Piloted
Park that can be operated by smartphone
or tablet, and wireless charging.
Nissan targets zero fatalities,
zero emissionsIn order or our auto-centric society
to be sustainable, complex issues such
as sustainable energy, climate change,
pollution and traffic saety must be
addressed. At Nissan, the dreams o
realising zero emissions and zero
atalities on the road are pursued
relentlessly to achieve true sustainable
mobility. Nissan believes that the Nissan
IDS Concept will evolve into a leading
innovation or next generation mobility
and make the two zeroes a reality.
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FEATURE
Nissan redefines the pickup truck segment once again with the all-new NP300 Navara
THE ULTIMATE PICKUP
The all-new Nissan NP300 Navara
is the latest generation o thehard-working pickup truck that
embodies Nissans legacy o excellence
n this segment. Redesigned and
engineered with new levels o comort,
convenience and advanced technologies,
and backed by 80 years o truck know-
how and legendary reliability, the
NP300 Navara meets and exceeds truck
owners expectations.
Styled to perfection
Even though the design o pickups
Like its predecessor, the NP300 sets the
benchmark once again with the highest
output in its class 190PS and 450Nm
or the flagship VL grade, and 163PS and
403Nm or the other variants (all 4WD),
including the Single Cab 4WD variant
which is now the most powerul in its
class.
Channeling power o the NP300 Navaras
to the wheels is a new 7-speed automatic
typically ollows unction, Nissan gave
the NP300 a sportier, more emotionalappeal, while maintaining its distinctive
DNA. This can be seen rom the dynamic
side profile o the NP300 Navara, with
highly sculptured suraces on the doors
expressing strength and character.
At the ront, Nissans signature V-motion
moti flows rom the grille to the bonnet,
and all the way through to the enders.
This is urther enhanced by boomerang-
shaped LED daytime running lights that
exude sophistication, complemented
transmission the first in the segment to
offer more than six orward gears. Having
a wide ratio range helps the Navara to
not only better uel efficiency, but also
driving control and refinement. An
updated 6-speed manual transmission is
available as well.
Built on a strong foundation
For uncompromised comort and
perormance on or off the road, the
by chrome waist line moldings and turn
indicators on the wing mirrors.
Masterfully engineered
It may be more powerul, but the
new Nissan NP300 Navara actually
achieves lower running costs through
enhancements in powertrain, weight
reduction and improved aerodynamics
(first in the segment to offer a rear deck-lid
spoiler), on top o having higher ground
clearance as well as a larger cargo bed. As a
result, the NP300 is 11% more uel efficient
than the previous generation D40 Navara.
NP300 is built on a tough yet lightened
rame chassis eaturing independent
double wishbones at the ront, and a first-
in-class multi-link suspension supported
by coil springs and dampers at the rear.
Unlike traditional lea springs and
torsion beam set ups, the NP300s multi-
link system is capable o unparalleled
ride comort or passengers sitting in the
back, with greater suspension control and
articulation when tackling rough terrain.
Nissan gave the NP300 asportier, more emotionalappeal, while maintaining
its distinctive DNA.
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FEATURE
On top o having a drivetrain with the
bility to shif-on-the-fly, the NP300 also
tilises an electronically controlled 4x4
ystem that reacts quicker in slippery
onditions compared to mechanical
ystems. The NP300s Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) system works hand-in-
hand with Active Brake Limited Slip
ABLS) or optimum 4x4 perormance,
upported by Hill Start Assist (HSA) and
Hill Descent Control (HDC) eatures
sually ound in premium SUVs.
Exceeding expectations
Nissan designers wanted the NP300
interior to represent a new benchmark
in the segment. From the ull-colour
Advanced Drive Assist Display, high
quality accent trim on the sculptured
dashboard, automatic climate control
with digital display, to the fine stitching
on the leather seats, the NP300s
interior is simply classy.
Apart rom the premium experience,
the NP300s cabin also does the basic
things right, with ingress, egress, seat
comort (Zero Gravity seats upront,
reclined seat angle at the back) and
visibility improved. And in what is
yet another class-leading eature, rear
air-con ventilation is standard. So
when its not in business mode, the
NP300 Navara is happy doubling up as
premium transportation or amily and
riends.
Clearly, a modern pickup truck needs
to be multi-talented. It has to balance
the comort and quality o a passenger
car with the robustness and durability
o a 4x4, while looking attractive doing
all o that. The all-new Nissan NP300
Navara is one such vehicle it is indeed
the ultimate pickup truck.
NISSAN NP300 NAVARA 2.5L TURBO
Engine: 2.5-litre, 4-cyl, Common-rail turbo
Output: 163PS-190PS@ 3,600rpm,
403Nm-450Nm@2,000rpm
Drive system: Electronically controlled 4WD system
(2H, 4H & 4L)
Transmission: 7-sp automatic or 6-sp manual
Suspension: Double-wishbone (Front), Multi-link (Rear)
Safety: Dual ront airbags, VDC, HSA, HDC
Warranty: 3-year or 100,000km
SPECIFICATIONS
The roots o Nissan pick-ups
dates back to the original DatsunTruck the first proper commer-
cial model that was launched in
1935. Afer millions o hard miles
and satisfied customers, the basic
Nissan workhorse evolved over
decades and many generations to
become the D22 (known as either
the Frontier or Navara depend-
ing on markets) o the late 1990s,
and subsequently the D40 o the
new millennium, both models
renowned or their poweruldiesel engines with class-leading
output and unmatched dura-
bility. While the usage patterns
o pick-up trucks have evolved
over the recent years, Nissan has
always remained at the oreront
o pick-up truck design and tech-
nology, with the NP300 Navara
representing the best o what a
modern pick-up should be.
80 years, 180 countries, 140 million owners
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Held at the brand new ETCM
Glenmarie 4S Centre, the all-
new 12th generation Nissan
P300 Navara was successully launched
n November, 2015 by Dato Seri Ong
a Chuan, the International Trade and
ndustry Minister II, who was accompanied
y the President o Tan Chong Motor
oldings, Dato Tan Heng Chew and Mr.
enji Naito, Senior Vice President o
issan Motor Asia Pacific Co. Ltd.
peaking at the launch event, Executive
Director o ETCM, Dato Dr. Ang Bon
eng said that new NP300 Navara is
ngineered to meet the challenges o
ny terrain. We named the NP300
Navara The Ultimate Pickup, as it has
he flexibility, sturdiness and reliability
or work, yet comortable and spacious
or the weekend. Since ETCM began pre-
rders in mid-October, we have collected
over 1,000 bookings o the all-new
Nisan NP300 Navara. Such enthusiastic
response only serves to strengthen our
resolve to work even harder to ensure
that The Ultimate Pickup seals its place
as a top contender in Malaysias pickup
segment - and ultimately become the
pickup o choice or Malaysians, added
Dato Dr Ang.
Tan Keng Meng, ETCMs Director o
Marketing and Product Planning, revealed
a total o six variants o the NP300
Navara, ranging rom the 163PS/403Nm
2.5-litre 4WD Single Cab workhorse to the
top-o-the-line, 190PS/450Nm 2.5-litre
4WD VL Double Cab.
Media drive
Upon the conclusion o the launch,
members o the media adjourned to a
hal-day test drive o the all-new NP300
Navara. The test route passed through
urban highways that eventually led to
the sprawling Malaysia Argo Exposition
Park at Serdang (MAEPS). The activity at
MAEPS saw the NP300 take on a tough
off-road hill course that was made even
more challenging by the heavy rain which
ell overnight over MAEPS.
Suffice to say, every NP300 and its
occupants not only made it through
the slippery path with aplomb, but also
enjoyed a smoother-than-usual ride
courtesy o the multi-link coil spring rear
suspension. Members o the media were
able to make ull use o the electronically-
controlled 4WD system o the NP300 by
shifing into 4x4 mode on-the-fly via its
dashboard-mounted rotary switch.
With the system set at 4L mode (50:50
torque distribution between ront and
rear axles), the NP300 showed exemplary
traction and composure on suraces
with deep mud, aided by the immediate
response o the Active Brake Limited
Slip control (ABLS). And when it came
to descending steep slopes, the NP300s
electronic Hill Descent Control (HDC)
automatically regulated vehicle speed to
ensure sae passage with the driver ully
ocused on steering.
For good measure, the skies opened up
on the return journey back to ETCM
Glenmarie 4S Centre. It is over this stretch
that the members o the media were able
to urther sample the sureooted handling
o the NP300 on wet roads, and experience
the driving refinement o the 7-speed
automatic as well as the eeling o security
offered by its premium quality cabin.
The Ultimate Pickup is successfully launched,members of media put it to the test
ETCM welcomesthe all-new Nissan
NP300 Navara
MEDIA LAUNCH
(From left) Tan Keng Meng, Director of Marketing & Product Planning (ETCM), KenjiNaito, Senior Vice President, Nissan Motor Asia Pacific, Dato Dr. Ang Bon Beng , ExecutiveDirector (ETCM), Dato Seri Ong Ka Chuan, Minister II of International Trade and Industry,Dato Tan Heng Chew, President, Tan Chong Motor Holdings Bhd, and Madam Wang Shu Erh
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First, we introduced you to the Mother Trucker. Now, meet its next-generationsuccessor, the All-New NP300 Navara. Its bold exterior, enhanced by LED Headlampswith LED Daytime Running Lightsand striking 18 Alloy Wheels, takes you from thecity to the most challenging terrains seamlessly. Featuring the Shift-On-The-Fly4x4 to take on any terrain in total condence and ultimate comfort with ZeroGravity Inspired Seatsand Rear Air Conditioning Vents. Scan to watch
The Ultimate Escap
Experience the superiority of the All-New NP300 Navara now at your nearest Nissan showroom.
HillStart
Assist(HSA)
HillDescent
Control(HDC)
Vehicle Dynamic
Control(VDC)
7Multimedia Navi
withSmartphone
Connectivity
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4-Wheel
Active Brake
Limited Slip
7-Speed Auto
Transmissionwith
ManualMode
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Multi-link Rear
Suspension
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Max Power
3,600rpm
190psMax Torque
2,000rpm
450Nm
3-year/100,000km warranty,
whichever comesrst.Termsand conditionsapply.
The
PERFORMANCE INNOVATION ENDURANCE
The
PERFORMANCE INNOVATION ENDURANCE
ALL-NEW
*The 1st Japanese pickup with Multi-link Rear Suspension in Malaysia. **Available as an optioActual car specications may vary from model shown. Terms and conditions app
2.5L VL Turbocharged 4WD | Max Power 190ps / 3,600rpm | Max Torque 450Nm / 2,000rp2.5L V, SE, E, S/C Turbocharged 4WD | Max Power 163ps / 3,600rpm | Max Torque 403Nm / 2,000rp
www.np300navara.com.my or call 1800 88 383
NissanMalays
The Teana is the first ever Nissan
model to offer this innovative
driving assistance technology
that not only enhances saety, but also
driving pleasure. When negotiatinga corner at speed or under load,
passenger cars have a natural tendency
to understeer when the ront tyres
begin to lose adhesion, the result is
that the car can end up running wide
and off its intended path. Active
Understeer Control (AUC) is able to
sense understeer and applies subtle
braking to the inside wheel to help the
car achieve sharper turn-in and greater
steering control when cornering. AUC is
a standard eature on all Teana models.
Active Understeer
Control
TECHNOLOGY
Around View
Monitor
Did you know that Nissan was the
pioneer o this technology back in
2007? Around View Monitor (AVM)
was a worlds first when it was introduced in
he second-generation Elgrand flagship MPV.
s its name suggests, the technology offers an
verhead birds eye view o the surroundings
y collating real-time image captured through our
ltra-wide angle (180 degrees) cameras mounted on
he ront, rear and sides o the vehicle. The live view ishen shown on a display usually mounted on the centre
onsole. AVM is particularly useul when parking in
ght spaces where minute adjustments are required,
nd is fitted as standard on all X-Trail models.
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Infiniti Malaysia recently showcased
the ull array o pioneering
innovations that exist in its range o
uxury models to invited guests. Held
t the exclusive township o Desa Park
ity, Infiniti Drive Malaysia entailed
hal-day driving programme or
ustomers to experience worlds firstechnologies that separate Infiniti
ehicles rom the rest.
he event saw participants putting
he worlds astest accelerating hybrid
edan, the Q50S Hybrid, through
arious disciplines including ull-bore
tanding starts and emergency stops, to
xperience the accelerative orce o the
lectrically-assisted 364hp sports sedan,
s well as the Q50s ully-automated
orward Emergency Braking eature,
where drivers were asked to trust the
cars ability to sense a rontal object and
come to a complete stop without any
human intervention.
Paired with proessional driving
instructors, participants were also able
to test the Q50s Direct Adaptive Steering(DAS) the worlds first electronically-
controlled steer-by-wire steering system
through a tight obstacle course to
better understand how DAS is able to
isolate unwanted steering kickback over
bumps while offering a customisable
steering response and weightage desired
by the driver.
Upon completion o the on-track
exercises, participants were then given
the opportunity to test the ull range o
Infiniti models over a specially-devised
road course. The models included the
QX50 and QX70 sports crossovers, the
ultra-luxurious QX80 SUV that can
seat up to eight passengers in comort,
the Q50 and Q70 luxury sedans. Here
the drivers were able to trial the sporty
perormance o the Infiniti models aswell as put innovative eatures such as
Lane Departure Prevention, Intelligent
Cruise Control and Active Lane Control
to the test in real-world conditions.
Participants who successully completed
all the disciplines were awarded
certificates while the select ew who
topped their respective groups in the
Q50S Hybrid braking test took home the
prize o an Infiniti Red Bull Formula1
scale model or Infiniti Red Bull jacket.
Infiniti guests experience pioneering technologies and true luxury performance
DRIVING TECHNOLOGY
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TECHNOLOGY
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ADVANCINGGENDER DIVERSITY
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GLOBAL NEWS
Nissan is an industry benchmark in Japan, thenumber of its women managers are more than triplethe national average for large manufacturers.
The Renault-Nissan Alliance ismaking strong progress in its
commitment to narrow thegender gap that exists within the auto
industry. The percentage o womenemployees at both Renault and
Nissan has increased rom a year ago,
particularly in managerial positions.
At Renault, women accounted or18.4% o all employees globally, up
rom 17.6% in 2013 (it was 10% in2000), with 18.3% holding manager-
level positions globally in 2014, up
rom 17% in 2013.
Renault is also a leader in the industryin terms o women holding senior
ranks, accounting or two o the
11-person executive committee;Mouna Sepehri, Executive VicePresident o the Office o the CEO;
and Marie-Franoise Damesin,
Executive Vice President or Human
Resources.
Renault targets women to account
or 30% o engineering or technicalpositions, and 50% o sales positions
worldwide by 2016. Renault also aimsto have women account or 25% o its
key global positions by next year.
Nissan leads in Japan
At Nissan, women accounted or 11.7%
o manager-level positions globally
in 2014, up rom 10.6% in fiscal year2013. In Japan, women at Nissan hold
8.2% o such positions, up rom 7.1% inthe previous year, and more than five
times higher than in 2004.
Nissan is an industry benchmark
in Japan, the number o its womenmanagers are more than triple
the national average or largemanuacturers. Nissans goal is to
have women represent 10% o all
managers, and 14% o all managementpositions globally by 2017.
In Japan, Nissan is also continuing toexpand the first-o-its-kind Ladies
First retail program. Ladies Firstdealerships are managed and staffed
mostly by women, and eatures stylishyet comortable decors, with emphasis
on looking afer the needs o womenand first time car buyers. According to
Nissans internal data, more than 50%o global car purchasing decisions aremade by women.
Even as ar back as the 1960s, Nissan
was already a pioneer in expandingand advancing the role o women at
sales outlets in Japan by equipping itsambassadors (called Miss Fairlady)
with extensive product knowledge
so they are able to engage customersmore effectively.
The Renault-Nissan Alliance forges ahead in reducing the gender gap in the auto industry
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SAFETY MESSAGESUCCESSFULLY DELIVERED
EVENTS
The Nissan Safety Driving Experience is the fitting finaleto ETCMs year-long campaign in promoting safety
Edaran Tan Chong Motor
Sdn Bhd (ETCM) concluded
its Nissan Saety Campaign 2015
on a high note with the Nissan Saety
Driving Experience, held at the Malaysia
Agro Exposition Park Serdang (MAEPS).
The one-day event comprising o theory
and practical sessions saw 60 Nissan
owners and members o media receiving
first-hand tutoring rom proessional
instructors on proper car control, as well as
how to ully leverage on the various saety
eatures ound on Nissan vehicles.
The Nissan Saety Driving Experience
was also the final programme under
ETCMs sustained effort during 2015 to
promote various aspects o saety or
the benefit o its customers. Dubbedthe Nissan Saety Campaign 2015, it
was kicked off in April at LEGOLAND
Malaysia with the Kids Saety Carnival
a programme designed to help
children cultivate the awareness and
appreciation o sae practices, and
how to react in emergencies. In total,
seven saety-related events were held
nationwide or the benefit o thousands
o Nissan owners, including those in
East Malaysia. On top o that, specially
illustrated road saety tips were also
shared via social media channels or a
wider reach.
We received overwhelming response
or both our Kids Saety Carnival and
Saety Driving Experience rom our
customers this year, with a total o 1,300
enthusiastic participants. To know that
Nissan owners are constantly looking to
improve the quality o saety is a great
encouragement or us, we look orward
to plan many more un and educational
programmes in the uture, said Dato
Dr. Ang Bon Beng, Executive Director
o ETCM, in bringing the Nissan Saety
Campaign 2015 to a conclusion.
In conjunction with this years Nissan
Saety Campaign, ETCM also introducedan ownership rewards programme
called NISCARE, developed exclusively
or Nissan owners. For only RM30
(beore GST) a year, NISCARE members
enjoy privileges that include 24-hour
Roadside Assistance, five percent
savings on Nissan parts and labour
services, priority seats or Nissan
Customer Events and many other
benefits including LEGOLAND perks
such as discounts on admission tickets
and ood and beverages.
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SUHAILA BT. SALEH
CELEBRATING
OUR FUTURESemenyih, Kajang was the location o a joyous Aqiqah ceremony held in
celebration o Cik Suhailas newborn baby. A grand total o 500 amily
members and riends, including orphans rom a nearby orphanage were
invited. Every guest received Frozen and Ultraman themed door gifs
and easted on a delicious buffet spread with five roasted
lambs as the main course. The event was completed
with a Marhaban prayer.
NEWS
DREAMS CAN
Six lucky Nissan owners celebrated their milestones courtesy of ETCM
The Riang Raya Campaign that was run
over the months o June and July 2015 in
conjunction with the Ramadhan and Syawal
estive months was unlike any ETCM had ever
eld. Upholding Nissans ethos o Innovation
hat Excites, the Riang Raya Campaign ocused
n rewarding six lucky Nissan car buyers with
heir choice o a celebration party worth up to
M50,000, complete with the services o an
vent organizer, decorations, venue rental, sound
ystem, F&B, door gifs, and many others.
We are always looking or innovative ways to
reward our customers, and we believe that the
concept o this Riang Raya Campaign has never
been done beore here, said Mr. Tan Keng Meng,
Director o Marketing and Product Planning,
ETCM. Being able to plan their celebration is a
way o us at ETCM to be closer to our customers,
and playing a part in creating a wonderul
moment or them to share with riends and
loved ones. This is something we are extremely
honoured to be part o.
So heres how some o the winners made
use o their winnings.
Come True
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NEWS
FASEHA BT JELANI
BLISSFULMATRIMONY
Our winner rom Muar, Johor, Puan Faseha utilized her prize to organize
an unorgettable wedding or her daughter and son-in-law. The 2,000invited guests comprising amily members and rie nds who travelled rom
all corners o Malaysia were greeted by a wedding ceremony noted or its
beautiul and classy decorations, as well as colourul door gifs.
THENG SOON YEW
TAN YOKE LEONG
SPREADING
THE JOYSHOW OF
APPRECIATIONMr. Theng, the winner rom Penang, took the opportunity to organize
a trip to Legoland or a group o 20 comprising amily members and
riends, which also two orphans and their guardian rom
a local orphanage. The party o 20 flew rom Penang and
stayed two nights at Legoland with accommodation,
transportation, ood and gifs.
As a show o appreciation to donors and devotees o the Nalanda
Buddhist Society, Mr. Tan invited guests which also included
orphans rom a local orphanage at the Marco Polo Restaurant
in Kuala Lumpur. The dinner eatured a speech by the
ounder and president o the Nalanda Buddhist Society
and perormances by its students.
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New Nissan owners get to fly for free thanks to the ETCM Millionaire Drive Campaign
PERFECT TIMINGNissan owners win Tag Heuer timepieces worth RM19,500 each!
Dato Dr. Ang Bon Beng, Executive Director (ETCM) withthe winners and regional representative
NEWS NEWS
In conjunction with the nations
58th Merdeka celebration whichcoincided with Tan Chong Motors
58-year existence in Malaysia, andin collaboration with Tag Heuer
and Cortina Watch, customers who
purchased their Nissan vehicles overthe month o August and September
stood the chance to win a TAG HeuerCarrera NISMO Calibre 16 Day-
Date Chronograph special editiontimepiece a watch that was specially
conceived to commemorate Nissansreturn to the 24-hour Le Mans
endurance race in 2015.
The six lucky winners were announced
in November 2015, and they wereLai Chee Shyan (Grand Livina 1.6L
A/T), Tan Choong Boon (Almera 1.5E
A/T), Pushpa A/P Veeran (X-Trail 2.0L
CVT), Nurkamaliah Binti Mohd Asrah(Almera 1.5E A/T), Mastura Binti
Mohamad Amin (Grand Livina 1.6LA/T) and Nurnadia Binti Nasrudin
(X-Trail 2.0L CVT ).
30-year old Nurkamaliah Binti Mohd
Asrah, who works in the bankingindustry, said, I did not
believe that I won and wasextremely delighted when I
heard the news. As a first-time Nissan owner, I eel
honoured to be accepting thisgif and I will be sharing this
happiness with my husband.
I would like to thank EdaranTan Chong Motor or this
special gif.
As the first grand prize winner
o t he ETCM Millionaire Drive
Campaign (October) and now
with 300,000 BIG Points to her name,
he Zainun Tun Binti Mohammed is
ow in an enviable position to redeem
he equivalent o five return flights to
okyo, Sydney, Beijing, Seoul or other
ttractive destinations. Che Zainun,
who purchased a Nissan Almera 1.5E AT
t ETCM Kota Bharu, received her prize
n a ceremony held between Edaran
an Chong Motor and AirAsia BIG, the
oyalty programme o AirAsia airline.
n line with the positive response to theampaign, ETCM not only extended
he promotion till end o 2015, but also
nnounced that the collaboration will
ontinue into 2016. According to ETCM
xecutive Director Dato Dr Ang, the
ollaboration marks a milestone or
TCM. We are proud to partner with
irAsia BIG. Like Tan Chong, AirAsia is
true Malaysian icon a homegrown
ompany that has grown tenold to
ecome the orce that it is now. We have
xciting plans in the works to continue
working together well into 2016, and
we look orward to a strong alliance
that will benefit both parties and our
customers.
Partnering Edaran Tan Chong Motor
is a meaningul way or AirAsia BIG
to make possible or holiday goers
to travel to their avourite holiday
destinations. Customers dont just
get to enjoy an adventurous drive on
the road with their Nissan vehicles,
but also the rewarding experience o
travelling by air or ree with their BIG
Points. Being an AirAsia BIG Member
also opens doors to exclusive priorityaccess or AirAsia flight sales, and ree
AirAsia flight redemptions to over 100
destinations rom as low as 500 BI G
Points, said Alice Goh, CEO o AirAsia
BIG.
In addition to the Grand Prize, 14 other
Consolation Prize winners also pocketed
50,000 BIG Points that could see them
travel to various local destinations, or
redeem two return flights to Siem Reap,
Yangon, Bangkok or Chiang Mai.
As a curtain raiser to the eventual staging
o an official leg o the V8 Supercar
Championship in 2016, a five-car
exhibition race was held on the 3.2km street
circuit o the KL City Grand Prix in August.
Featuring representatives rom the main
manuacturers that compete in the V8 Supercar
Championship, namely Holden, Ford, Volvo,
Mercedes-Benz AMG and Nissan, the teams
and their drivers lit up the tight street circuit
and vowed race ans over the weekend with
some close racing action.
The Nissan Altima race car piloted by veteran
campaigner Todd Kelly is powered by a race-
prepped 5.0-litre V8 with an output in excess o
635bhp, capable o completing the 0-100km/h
sprint in 3.4 seconds and a top speed close
to 300km/h. Kelly took victory in the final
challenge race, finishing ahead o Volvos
Scott McLaughlin and Mercedes-AMGs Will
Davidson.
V8 Supercar exhibition race vows
KL fans; Nissan Motorsports
wins final challenge race.
NISSAN RULES KL CITY STREETS
NOW YOU CAN FLYWITH NISSAN
(From left ) Vincent Chong, General Manager,WCT Malls, Alice Goh, CEO, AirAsia BIG, Dato Dr.Ang Bon Beng, Executive Director (ETCM) withthe winner
(From left) Christopher Tan, Executive Director,
Tan Chong Motor Holdings Bhd, Amelia Sillard,Vice President, TAG Heuer SEA, Tay Liam Khoon,
Managing Director, Cortina Watch Malaysia
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ETCM opens flagship 4S CentreGlenmarie 4S Centre offers first class service and a unique retail experience to Nissan customers
While Nissan vehicles are
renowned or their reliability
and durability, there are
mes when the unpredictable can
appen when youre on t he road.
Whether the incident is minor or
erious in nature, NISCARE can provide
ou a peace o mind throughout your
wnership o a Nissan vehicle.
or a highly affordable annual
ubscription ee o only RM30
excluding 6% GST), NISCARE members
ave access to:
NISCARE Vehicle Breakdown
& Accident Assistance: Around-
he-clock, 24-hour, 365 days vehicle
reakdown and roadside assistance,
ncluding towing, minor on-the-spot
epairs and related services
NISCARE Home Assistance:
lumbing repairs, electrical repairs, air-
on maintenance and locksmith services
NISCARE Lifestyle & Concierge
ervices: Preerential rates or car
rental, hotel bookings, gol tee-off
reservations, flower deliveries
NISCARE Savings To You:5% discount
on genuine Nissan spare parts and
labour charges
But over and above a peace o mind
whether on the road or at home, a
NISCARE subscriber also enjoys
privileges such as priority seating
during exclusive Nissan customer events
and are also first on the list o invitees to
new Nissan model previews.
And in a special tie-up with LEGOLAND
MALAYSIA RESORT or the benefit
o NISCARE subscribers Malaysias
premiere children theme park
members also get a 35% discount on
LEGOLAND admission tickets, 20%
off on ood and beverages, 10% off
on merchandise and a urther 20%
reduction on the price o the customised
Driving License upon completion the
Nissan Driving School at LEGOLAND.
Terms & Conditions apply
Peace of Mind
with NISCARESubscribe to NISCARE and let us take good care of you
To sign up,please visit the nearestETCM showroom or
service centre, or call1-800-88-3838.
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(From left) Dato Dr. Ang Bon Beng, Executive Director (ETCM),Madam Wang Shu Erh, Dato Tan Heng Chew, President, Tan Chong
Motor Holdings Bhd, Dato Sri Liow Tiong Lai, Minister of Transportation,Malaysia, Dato Rosie Tan, Executive Vice President, Tan Chong Motor
Holdings Bhd, Dato Abdul Samah Mat, Ketua Polis Selangor, Kenji Naito,Senior Vice President, Nissan Motor Asia Pacific
USTOMER CARE NEWS
Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM)
reaffirmed its commitment to
customer service with the opening
o the flagship 4S Centre located in
Glenmarie, Selangor the fifh major
acility within a span o 14 months,
ollowing Kuching, Tawau, Johor Jaya and
Taiping.
Officiated by Dato Sri Liow Tiong Lai,
Minister o Transportation Malaysia, the
five-storey, 165,318-sq. eet Glenmarie 4S
Centre caters to vehicle sales, servicing,
spare parts and body repair and paint
respray. On top o that, customers can
also browse through certified pre-owned
vehicles by MUV at a display area as well
as access to hire purchase and insurance
services. In offering a unique retail
experience that is above and beyond
expectations, the Glenmarie 4S Centre
also houses dedicated outlets including
a motorsports boutique showcasing
original NISMO and Impul accessories,
a V-Kool tinting and car care speciality
shop and a Zen Lounge with luxurious
massage chairs.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, ETCM
Executive Director Dato Dr Ang said,
We stand by our philosophy to provide
quality products and services to our
customers across our network. Be it at a
1S or a 3S Centre, customer satisaction
comes first rom the moment they step
through the door. With a total investment
o about RM20 million, this new flagship
4S Centre is the epitome o services that
we envision to provide to our customers
in ETCM and Nissan. Its strategic location
right in the heart o the established
automotive industrial hub in Glenmarie
makes it extremely convenient and
accessible or our customers.
The Glenmarie 4S Centre is able to
display up to 15 vehicles, with 27 service
bays and the capacity to handle up to
100 cars per day, or an average o 3,000
vehicles a month.
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The Tama Electric CarDid you know that Nissans irst electric car dates back to 1947?
Motor output: 4.5hp (DC series-wound)
Batteries: Lead acid (40V/162Ah)
Range: 65km
Top speed: 35km/h
Seating: 4 persons
Kerb weight: 1,100kg
Wheelbase: 2,000mm
Length: 3,035mm
Width: 1,230mm
Height: 1,630mm
SPECIFICATIONS
HERITAGE
In post-war Japan, oil was a scarce
commodity, however, the supply
o electricity was plentiul. Due
to the shortage o petroleum, the
Japanese government promoted the
manuacture o electric vehicles, and
it was against this backdrop that the
Tama electric car Nissans first ever
EV was conceived in 1947.
The Tama was well ahead o its
time, it was designed with battery
compartments (on each side o
the car) that rested on rollers so
that battery packs can be swapped
easily. In tests conducted by the
Ministry o Commerce and Industry,
the prototype vehicle exceeded its
perormance specifications with a
cruising range o 96.3km and a top
speed o 35.2km/h. Due to the Tamas
usable electric range, it was deployed
mainly as taxis and undertook
passenger-carrying duties until 1950.
Sixty years later in December 2010,
Nissan launched the Lea, the worlds
first mass-produced electric car,
and by ar the best-selling zero-
emission vehicle. In 2012, Edaran Tan
Chong Motor kick-started the Lea
pilot programme, with actual sales
commencing in 2013
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