Comments on: New Nissan Livina Crossover for China http://www.chinacartimes.com/2008/02/29/new-nissan-livina-crossover-for-china/ Explaining the Chinese Car Industry and Chinese Cars Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:39:35 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.2 By: Ash http://www.chinacartimes.com/2008/02/29/new-nissan-livina-crossover-for-china/#comment-69830 Ash Mon, 25 Aug 2008 14:25:10 +0000 http://www.chinacartimes.com/2008/02/29/new-nissan-livina-crossover-for-china/#comment-69830 Took my Livina out for a spin today. What an excellent little car! very light handling, powerful engine (when compared to total weight of car) and you have the ultimate little city car! Was very easy to slip in and out of traffic in that! I think ill drive it more often! Took my Livina out for a spin today. What an excellent little car!

very light handling, powerful engine (when compared to total weight of car) and you have the ultimate little city car! Was very easy to slip in and out of traffic in that! I think ill drive it more often!

]]> By: Ash http://www.chinacartimes.com/2008/02/29/new-nissan-livina-crossover-for-china/#comment-53216 Ash Sun, 13 Jul 2008 03:20:38 +0000 http://www.chinacartimes.com/2008/02/29/new-nissan-livina-crossover-for-china/#comment-53216 There is a 3 month waiting list for the Livina C-gear! There is a 3 month waiting list for the Livina C-gear!

]]> By: Ash http://www.chinacartimes.com/2008/02/29/new-nissan-livina-crossover-for-china/#comment-34603 Ash Tue, 04 Mar 2008 15:37:42 +0000 http://www.chinacartimes.com/2008/02/29/new-nissan-livina-crossover-for-china/#comment-34603 a bigger qashqai, or a bigger note? A bigger version of the Nissan Livina is the Nissan Genesis, (sometimes called the Grand Livina). I didnt buy that one originally because it doesnt have much boot space, and road tax is double for 7 seaters in China. a bigger qashqai, or a bigger note?

A bigger version of the Nissan Livina is the Nissan Genesis, (sometimes called the Grand Livina). I didnt buy that one originally because it doesnt have much boot space, and road tax is double for 7 seaters in China.

]]> By: Colin G http://www.chinacartimes.com/2008/02/29/new-nissan-livina-crossover-for-china/#comment-34581 Colin G Tue, 04 Mar 2008 08:29:50 +0000 http://www.chinacartimes.com/2008/02/29/new-nissan-livina-crossover-for-china/#comment-34581 I agree, the back end of the Qashqai is not the best. Lets hope they change it when they launch the 7 seat 'large' version later this year. I agree, the back end of the Qashqai is not the best. Lets hope they change it when they launch the 7 seat ‘large’ version later this year.

]]> By: Ash http://www.chinacartimes.com/2008/02/29/new-nissan-livina-crossover-for-china/#comment-34555 Ash Tue, 04 Mar 2008 01:53:51 +0000 http://www.chinacartimes.com/2008/02/29/new-nissan-livina-crossover-for-china/#comment-34555 I had a look at the only Qashqai in Qingdao, its not really all that much more spacious than the Livina. The Livina has a nicer rear end than the Note, and perhaps a slightly different front in terms of angles. The Livina has the 1.6 engine, same as the Micra sports in the UK, and thus is quite nippy for a small car. I had a look at the only Qashqai in Qingdao, its not really all that much more spacious than the Livina. The Livina has a nicer rear end than the Note, and perhaps a slightly different front in terms of angles. The Livina has the 1.6 engine, same as the Micra sports in the UK, and thus is quite nippy for a small car.

]]> By: Colin G http://www.chinacartimes.com/2008/02/29/new-nissan-livina-crossover-for-china/#comment-34523 Colin G Mon, 03 Mar 2008 16:31:38 +0000 http://www.chinacartimes.com/2008/02/29/new-nissan-livina-crossover-for-china/#comment-34523 The Qashqai is a good car, but don't believe all the hype. It's not better than a VW Golf or Vauxhall/Opel Astra yet because it looks chunky (and therefore manly and rugged) people buy it and pay a premium for it. It's not a massive car inside. The car here is called the Nissan Note in Europe (although I think the rear end is different), it's a much more honest car (if a little slow). So don't be too quick to write it off. The Qashqai is a good car, but don’t believe all the hype. It’s not better than a VW Golf or Vauxhall/Opel Astra yet because it looks chunky (and therefore manly and rugged) people buy it and pay a premium for it. It’s not a massive car inside. The car here is called the Nissan Note in Europe (although I think the rear end is different), it’s a much more honest car (if a little slow). So don’t be too quick to write it off.

]]> By: Ash http://www.chinacartimes.com/2008/02/29/new-nissan-livina-crossover-for-china/#comment-34474 Ash Mon, 03 Mar 2008 02:22:49 +0000 http://www.chinacartimes.com/2008/02/29/new-nissan-livina-crossover-for-china/#comment-34474 Which one were you testing Mr. Tucker? I want the 1.8T version in auto/manual transmission. I was told to wait until the end of the month before I can test that particular model. I had a look at the Qashqai, it is a nice car, but I wanted something with a bit more grunt and use the Livina for carrying crap. Guess I can wait for the Chinese made Hyundai Coupe for a while, Im not after a car until May/June. Which one were you testing Mr. Tucker?

I want the 1.8T version in auto/manual transmission. I was told to wait until the end of the month before I can test that particular model.

I had a look at the Qashqai, it is a nice car, but I wanted something with a bit more grunt and use the Livina for carrying crap.

Guess I can wait for the Chinese made Hyundai Coupe for a while, Im not after a car until May/June.

]]> By: dogtucker http://www.chinacartimes.com/2008/02/29/new-nissan-livina-crossover-for-china/#comment-34473 dogtucker Mon, 03 Mar 2008 01:33:00 +0000 http://www.chinacartimes.com/2008/02/29/new-nissan-livina-crossover-for-china/#comment-34473 Wait for the Qashqui, it s a far better proposition, and a far better car. The Brilliance Coupe???? - Ash have you been taking your daily tablets? Had to test drive one 2 weeks ago to find an inherent handling problem, at the first emergency brake test the whole dash assembly parted company and then all wiring shorted - walked of and left the thing in the test park-and have refused to come back until they can warrant that all are safe and roadworthy. Wait for the Qashqui, it s a far better proposition, and a far better car. The Brilliance Coupe???? - Ash have you been taking your daily tablets? Had to test drive one 2 weeks ago to find an inherent handling problem, at the first emergency brake test the whole dash assembly parted company and then all wiring shorted - walked of and left the thing in the test park-and have refused to come back until they can warrant that all are safe and roadworthy.

]]> By: Slade http://www.chinacartimes.com/2008/02/29/new-nissan-livina-crossover-for-china/#comment-34193 Slade Fri, 29 Feb 2008 09:03:27 +0000 http://www.chinacartimes.com/2008/02/29/new-nissan-livina-crossover-for-china/#comment-34193 I got the first one made in Hainan. It's an original 323 with all Japanese imported parts (as I'm told), a CKD I guess. I got the 1.8 ?X with all the "toys". It has been great. Not a lot of milage, but nothing at all besides oil changes and a battery. . Hey I just wrote on another entry (Nissan going for half million sales) that you should buy a REAL Chinese car. I don't know if the Brilliance Coupe will suffice? :) I got the first one made in Hainan. It’s an original 323 with all Japanese imported parts (as I’m told), a CKD I guess. I got the 1.8 ?X with all the “toys”. It has been great. Not a lot of milage, but nothing at all besides oil changes and a battery.
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Hey I just wrote on another entry (Nissan going for half million sales) that you should buy a REAL Chinese car. I don’t know if the Brilliance Coupe will suffice? :)

]]> By: Ash http://www.chinacartimes.com/2008/02/29/new-nissan-livina-crossover-for-china/#comment-34189 Ash Fri, 29 Feb 2008 07:57:02 +0000 http://www.chinacartimes.com/2008/02/29/new-nissan-livina-crossover-for-china/#comment-34189 I noticed the other day, the Mazda 323 came as an 'std' edition, which one do you have ;) I noticed the other day, the Mazda 323 came as an ’std’ edition, which one do you have ;)

]]> By: Ash http://www.chinacartimes.com/2008/02/29/new-nissan-livina-crossover-for-china/#comment-34186 Ash Fri, 29 Feb 2008 07:45:02 +0000 http://www.chinacartimes.com/2008/02/29/new-nissan-livina-crossover-for-china/#comment-34186 Livina has been turned over to the wife as her car, im looking to buy the Brilliance Coupe ;) I might add the plastic cladding to stop her from shredding the paint off the wheel arches every time she attempts to 'drive'. The amount of money I give to Nissan to repsray..... Livina has been turned over to the wife as her car, im looking to buy the Brilliance Coupe ;)

I might add the plastic cladding to stop her from shredding the paint off the wheel arches every time she attempts to ‘drive’. The amount of money I give to Nissan to repsray…..

]]> By: Slade http://www.chinacartimes.com/2008/02/29/new-nissan-livina-crossover-for-china/#comment-34176 Slade Fri, 29 Feb 2008 06:30:02 +0000 http://www.chinacartimes.com/2008/02/29/new-nissan-livina-crossover-for-china/#comment-34176 So, Ash, you gonna upgrade? So, Ash, you gonna upgrade?

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