Nissan Teana
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| Manufacturer | Nissan |
| Also called | Nissan Maxima Nissan Cefiro |
| Production | 2003–present |
| Predecessor | Nissan Cefiro |
| Class | Mid-size/Full-size |
| Body style(s) | 4-door sedan |
| Related | Nissan Altima Nissan Maxima Nissan Murano Nissan Quest Samsung SM7 |
The Nissan Teana is a front wheel drive mid-size automobile produced by Nissan of Japan, introduced in 2003. It is exported as the Nissan Maxima and Nissan Cefiro to certain markets eg Pakistan,Malaysia,Singapore, not to be confused with the Nissan Maxima sold in North America. It shares a platform with the North American Nissan Maxima and Nissan Altima, as well as the Japanese market Presage.
Powering the Teana is either 2.3 or 3.5 liter engine which matches to the automatic transmission. Trim levels are 230JK, 230JM, 230JS, and 350JS.
The Renault Samsung Motors SM7 of South Korea is built on the Teana platform. In January 2005, Renault Samsung announced a lower-specification version of the Teana which it will sell as the SM5.
In the People's Republic of China, the Teana is manufactured by the Dongfeng Motor Company, a joint venture with Nissan. In the neighbouring country of Pakistan, the Teana is still known as Cefiro and is assembeled in Karachi. In Taiwan it is manufactured by Yulon Motor. Additionally, it is sold in India, Russia, Ukraine as well as in New Zealand and Australia where it competes with the locally produced Mitsubishi 380 and Toyota Aurion under the Maxima badge.
[edit] Second Generation
Nissan revealed the new, redesigned Teana at the 2008 Bejing Auto Show.
The new Teana is based on the Nissan "D" platform also used by the new North American Maxima and Altima. Engine choices include a 3.5 liter V6, and a 2.5 liter and 2.0 liter 4-Cylinder all with a CVT transmission.
It is unknown if the new Teana will continue to be sold as the 'Nissan Maxima' in some markets outside of North America.
[edit] External links
- (Japanese) Official Japanese site
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