Nissan has always had three pillar models in the Chinese market: the Sylphy, Qashqai and X-Trail. However, as the latter two gradually withdraw from the mainstream competition due to facelifts or other problems, it seems that Nissan's pillar is left alone.
Although Dongfeng Nissan has accelerated the layout of the new energy market in recent years, it has not been able to completely abandon the fuel market because Nissan's pure electric vehicles have not been able to open up the market situation. The gradual decline of Qashqai and X-Trail also put Nissan in a difficult situation.
In this case, Nissan thought of making up for its long-term absence in the domestic flagship market, and the model it chose was the Pathfinder, which has been on sale since 1987, and the name after the domestic production was Nissan Tanlu. The Tanlu is the fifth generation of the product, but the design of the concept car exhibited at this year's Shanghai Auto Show is very different from the overseas version.
However, the final production version was produced directly from the concept car. The design of this car is quite sci-fi, completely weakening the sense of boundary between the headlights, grille and center grille, this fusion design is similar to the Volkswagen arteon, but the Nissan Exploration is more natural and bold.
From the side and rear, the Nissan Tanlu's floating roof is eye-catching, while the taillights that are completely blackened and finished give it the feel of a luxury SUV. The car's line structure and detailing are also very stylish, while the design of the low-drag wheels will give the illusion of a high-end smart electric vehicle.
At the same time, Nissan Tanlu has also adapted to the Chinese market, and the body size has been stretched, reaching a length of 5130 1981 1767mm, which is 109mm longer than the overseas version, but the wheelbase remains at 2900mm.
In addition, Nissan Tanlu also offers a choice of 6 or 7-seat seats, continuing the "large sofa" design, using Nappa leather covered seats, and has a suction system that can only be found in luxury SUVs, a wide range of heating, and a one-button entry and exit function in the third row. A brand new SUV is about to hit the market, and it's the Nissan Tanlu.
It's a true flagship model, with not only a powerful powertrain, but also the all-new Nissan Connect system, as well as the 123-inch dual screen, 12-tone BOSE hi-fi and other configurations, showing the perfect combination of luxury and practicality.
In addition, it is equipped with ProPilot 20 driver assistance system, including lane keeping assist, lane centering and other functions, as well as blind spot monitoring, automatic emergency braking and other active and passive safety systems, can be described as fully functional.
In terms of power, the Tanlu series is equipped with Nissan's excellent VC-Turbo 2The 0T variable compression ratio turbocharged engine adopts a 9AT automatic manual transmission with a dense gear ratio, and an optional four-wheel drive system can reach a top speed of 190km h while maintaining 865L 100km WLTC combined fuel consumption.
The interior layout of this SUV is closer to that of pure electric products such as the Ariya in the family, showing Nissan's emphasis on functionality and practicality, and the sense of luxury can also support the vehicle's flagship status. However, in the case of many high-end smart electric SUVs entering the market, whether Tanlu can occupy a place in the market, pricing will be a key factor.
Still, we have reason to expect this SUV to perform.