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Nissan X-Trail Diesel is Environment Friendly
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. announced that it will showcase the X-TRAIL diesel
prototype at the 2008 Integrated Exhibition of the Environment in Hokkaido*1
(June 19-21) as well at the G8 Hokkaido Toyako Summit’s International Media
Center (July 7-9). Nissan’s participation supports the focus on environmental
issues at the G8 Summit meetings.
Japan is slated to introduce its new
emission regulatory standards, referred to as ‘‘Post New Long-term
Regulations’’, by October, 2009*2. Ahead of its implementation, Nissan plans
to introduce the X-TRAIL diesel in September this year, which will meet with
the more stringent standards.
 The G8 Summit offers an ideal
platform for Nissan to showcase its latest clean diesel technology, as
delegates and members of the media will have the opportunity to test drive
the product and see related technology exhibits.
Based on the M9R diesel engine co-developed with Alliance-partner Renault,
the Nissan version on the X-TRAIL employs advanced technologies to deliver
high torque and powerful acceleration, in addition to improved fuel-economy
while meeting the demands for cleaner emission standards globally.
The clean diesel technology incorporated includes:
• Piezo-electric-controlled injectors
• Commonrail system (1600 bar)
• Variable nozzle turbos
• Diesel particulate filters (DPF)
• Lean NOx-trap catalysts
• Sophisticated control-system for precise modulation of the DPF and
catalysts in tandem with the driving conditions
Under the Nissan Green Program 2010 mid-term environmental plan, the company
aims to introduce new technologies, products and services that can lead to
real-world reductions in vehicle CO2 emissions.
*1 2008 Integrated Exhibition of the Environment is part of a series of
events related to the Hokkaido Toyako Summit
Dates: June 19-21 Venue: Sapporo Dome (1 Hitsujigaoka, Toyohira-ku,
Sapporo-shi)
The exhibition will focus on the latest environmental products and
technologies, and will feature forums from leading environmental experts,
seminars and workshops with environmental groups, corporations, universities
and research institutions.
www.do-summit.jp/kankyouten2008/
*2 The new emission regulatory standards will apply to all new vehicles
starting from October of 2009, and all replacement / imported models from
September, 2010.
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