Nissan displayed three vehicles at this year's Geneva International Motor Show. The cars are testimony to Nissan's commitment to performance, design, innovation and technology.

GT-R
The highly anticipated Nissan GT-R provides exceptional performance due to its new 3.8 V6 twin-turbo engine, producing 353kW (480PS) and 588Nm. With a driver adjustable suspension, gearbox and stability control settings, the GT-R can be aligned to a preferred style of driving. This adaptability restates the pivotal philosophy behind the GT-R. An interesting insight into the sporting credentials of the GT-R is the fact that it ran a lap Nurburgring circuit in Germany, in 7m38s.

The GT-R will be available starting March 2009.

Pivo 2
Pivo 2 can be termed as a friendly, innovative and a design oriented car. It aims at a creating new and innovative solutions for next generation motorists.

Pivo 2 is a zero-emission vehicle powered by advanced Super-Thin Lithium Ion batteries. Each wheel can move upto 90 degrees making parking manoeuvres easy.

A single front mouthed door, is the entrance to the cabin. It also houses the major controls. The operation is made possible with the 'X by Wire' technology. This implies that the steering and other mechanical links are substituted by electronic signals to operate the Pivo 2's drive systems.

New Murano
The new Murano builds on the success of its existing model and offers more élan, ab improved performance and ample interior space.

The new Murano is a dynamic and impressive crossover which represents an alternative to other SUVs. (View the Nissan Murano video)

The exterior of the Murano is similar to that of its predecessor, but overall, the changes are comprehensive, as every body panel is different. The increased space is noticeable for the rear passenger seats.

Murano also is powered by the Nissan's revised 3.5-litre VQ engine, and offers improved performance. A 265PS and 325Nm of torque, and the 24-valve twin cam V6, provide superior time and fuel performance.

Murano will be Nissan's first model in the European range. It will also carry the company's Scratch Shield Paint that protects the exterior from scratches occurring in everyday life. The paint repairs the marks, with the credit going to a newly developed highly elastic resin.

The sales of the new Murano will begin in Europe in October.

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