Nissan India start pilot for export of Micra

Nissan Indian that started the state of the art facility in Chennai at a capacity of 400,000 cars at full capacity started its test for export market in Europe. The Micra on its all new V flatform is planned to be shipped to over 100 countries in Europe, Middle east, Africa and India.

According to news source PTI, The first batch of 6 cars were shipped from Ennore port with which Nissan had signed an MoU to support its export activities.

Nissan entering small car segment in India via Micra

Nissan motors that has been talking of entering Indian car market with small car in sub $5000 segment has announced in Geneva Auto show the launch of Micra model based on V-platform that would potentially produced from Chennai in southern part of India. Chennai would be one of the four global locations.

Nissan has also announced that it is talking to Ashok Leyland, the commercial vehicle maker in India to tie up for the small car production. Nissan already has a collaboration with Ashok Layland for LCV, powertrain and technology development areas with AL having 51% stake and Nissan the rest 49%.