Nissan Launches Thailand’s First Eco Car

Siam Nissan Automobile Co (SNA) has launched Thailand’s frst locally produced eco car, the Nissan March. SNA president Toru Hasegawa said Nissan March is a small vehicle with a 1,200 cc three-cylinder engine with carbon dioxide emissions less than 120 grammes and able to use fuel more effcienty by up to 20 kilometres per litre.

Customers can now order the new model at Nissan’s sales showrooms. The cars’ frst lot with a 5-speed manual transmission will be delivered to buyers within 2-3 weeks, while models of the Xtronic CVT technology, whose gear ratio can expand from its lowest to highest range, can be delivered from June.

Buyers in Thailand can purchase Nissan March starting at 375,000 baht.

-TN