{"id":157,"date":"2011-02-15T18:45:53","date_gmt":"2011-02-15T22:45:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.fredericknissan.com\/blogs\/52\/?p=157"},"modified":"2011-02-15T18:45:53","modified_gmt":"2011-02-15T22:45:53","slug":"nissan-moco-minicar-photos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.youngernissan.com\/blogs\/52\/uncategorized\/nissan-moco-minicar-photos\/","title":{"rendered":"Nissan Motor Announces the Launch of the All-New Moco Minicar"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>All-New Nissan Minicar &#8211; The Moco<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.nissanusa.com\">Nissan Motor<\/a> Co., Ltd. today announced the launch of the all-new Moco  minicar, which is on sale now at Nissan dealers nationwide in Japan.<\/p>\n<p>The new, third-generation Moco builds on the strong reputation of  previous models. Both the first-generation Moco, launched in April 2002,  and the second-generation model that followed in February 2006, have  been praised by customers for their stylish, elegant exterior and  interior qualities. The latest Moco carries on the tradition with an  added sense of style and interior openness.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.fredericknissan.com\/blogs\/52\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/nissan-minicar-moco-landscape.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-158\" title=\"nissan minicar moco landscape\" src=\"http:\/\/www.fredericknissan.com\/blogs\/52\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/02\/nissan-minicar-moco-landscape.jpg\" alt=\"nissan minicar moco landscape\" width=\"461\" height=\"263\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The more refined exterior styling features distinctively shaped  headlights that are unique to Moco, with the bold front bumper design  providing a feeling of soundness and solidity. The interior, created  under the concept of a &#8220;high-quality, comfortable new space for myself,&#8221;  delivers a high-quality feel with its glossy, piano-black center  cluster finisher and an advanced-design AM\/FM radio and CD player with  touch-panel display.<\/p>\n<p><!--more-->With a renewed engine, CVT and platform, the Moco 2WD model, equipped  with a R06A engine, achieves best-in-class fuel economy of 25.5 km\/l*1.  Furthermore, including models equipped with a turbocharged engine, the  new Moco achieves both a 25% improvement in fuel economy over 2010  standards (20% improvement for the 4WD model with a turbocharged engine)  and SU-LEV certification, emitting 75% fewer exhaust emissions than  2005 standards. This qualifies all grades of the Moco for the tax  exemption for environmentally friendly vehicles*2, providing reductions  in both new vehicle acquisition and weight taxes.<\/p>\n<p>Moco is supplied to Nissan by Suzuki Motor Corporation on an OEM basis.<\/p>\n<p>Key features of the new Moco are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Refined interior design<\/li>\n<li>Comfortable interior space with increased openness<\/li>\n<li>Best-in-class fuel economy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Overview of the New Moco<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Moco Design<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The new Moco&#8217;s exterior maintains the key features of its previous  generations, while enhancing interior openness and visibility. The front  end includes sharp and stylish headlights, and a new solid-looking wide  grille and front bumper. The large windshield and front door windows  offer improved openness to the interior, while in the rear, the iconic  ?ark line accented combination lights add a high-quality feel. Four of  the Moco&#8217;s six exterior colors are new for this generation, including  Moco Berry pearl metallic, which expresses elegance and gorgeousness.<\/p>\n<p>The interior offers an uplifting design with a high-quality feel. A  bright piano-black finisher is applied to a wide area of the  instrumental panel, offering a refined appearance. The Fine Vision Meter  adds to the high quality feel with a colorful and luminous light, with  its meter and pointer illuminated to improve visibility. The AM\/FM  radio\/CD player with a 4.3-inch color display is designed in accordance  with the instrumental panel. Operated by a touch panel, it is compatible  with portable audio players including iPod\u00ae*3. Moco is also equipped  with RearView Monitor (optional on X\/X FOUR and G\/G FOUR models). Chic,  brown houndstooth-check seat material, coordinated with the modern  interior space, completes the sense of style and openness.<\/p>\n<p><br class=\"spacer_\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Moco Packaging<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Another strong element of the new Moco design is its packaging, which  offers a comfortable interior space with enhanced openness. Moco&#8217;s new  platform, with a wheelbase longer than the previous generations,  increases interior length by up to 180mm*4. With significantly increased  head clearance and rear knee room, a spacious and comfortable interior  space is realized. The comfortable front bench seat and rear seat with  sliding function*4 provide more room for passengers. A total of six  seating configurations are possible, enabling passengers to make the  most of the spacious interior cabin.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Moco Mechanism<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>For the S\/S FOUR and X\/X FOUR models, the newly-developed R06A engine  achieves excellent fuel economy and improved torque at low and medium  speed ranges through both the utilization of Continuous Valve Timing  Control on both exhaust and intake sides and a longer engine stroke. The  turbo version of the new R06A turbo engine, adopted on the G\/G FOUR  model, delivers both powerful acceleration and strong environmental  performance, realized by use of Continuous Valve Timing Control on the  intake side.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, the new Moco is equipped with a CVT (Continuously Variable  Transmission) with a sub-transmission that increases gear ratios and  achieves both strength at low speeds and fuel efficiency at high speeds.<\/p>\n<p>A lightweight body with an effective use of high-tension steel has also  been adopted for the new Moco. Vehicle weight is reduced by 30  kilograms*5 compared to the previous model, helping contribute to fuel  efficiency.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, Moco&#8217;s eco-drive support function includes instant and average  fuel efficiency readings displayed on the Fine Vision meter. A special  ECO Indicator also turns on during eco-driving.<\/p>\n<p>Other Key Safety and Environmental Technologies:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Multi-reflector halogen headlights (manual control) with optimum light distribution<\/li>\n<li>Electric retractable remote control body-colored door mirrors  with integrated LED side turn lamps (Standard on X\/X FOUR, G\/G FOUR)<\/li>\n<li>LED High-Mount Stop Lamp<\/li>\n<li>ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), EBD (Electronic Brake force Distribution) and Brake Assist<\/li>\n<li>SRS air bag system for driver and front passenger<\/li>\n<li>2-stage load limiter equipped double pretensioner seat belt for driver<\/li>\n<li>2-stage load limiter equipped pretensioner seat belt for front passenger<\/li>\n<li>Body construction for pedestrian protection<\/li>\n<li>Car alarm<\/li>\n<li>Tire Pressure Warning Light (Standard on G\/G FOUR)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Sales target: 4,000 units\/month<\/p>\n<p>Price range: 1,079,400yen to 1,510,950yen, including consumption tax<\/p>\n<p>Sales launch events: February 19 (Sat.) &#8211; 20 (Sun.), 26 (Sat.) &#8211; 27 (Sun.), 2011<\/p>\n<p>1. *1: Fuel consumption rate on 10-15 mode driving (Judged by MLIT)<\/p>\n<p>2. *2: By achieving both SU-LEV certification by emitting 75% fewer  exhaust emissions than 2005 standards and 25% improvement in fuel  economy over 2010 standards, automobile acquisition tax for new vehicles  registered until March 31st 2012 will receive a 75% reduction.<\/p>\n<p>Automobile weight tax for new vehicles registered until April 30th 2012 will receive a 75% reduction.<\/p>\n<p>By achieving both SU-LEV certification by emitting 75% fewer exhaust  emissions than 2005 standards and 15% improvement in fuel economy over  2010 standards, automobile acquisition tax for new vehicles registered  until March 31st 2012 will receive a 50% reduction.<\/p>\n<p>Automobile weight tax for new vehicles registered until April 30th 2012 will receive a 50% reduction.<\/p>\n<p>Nissan promotes environmentally friendly vehicles that meet government  tax incentives under its Nissan ECO (NECO) series. Currently there are  24 models as of February 15, 2011. Models are : Moco, Otti, Roox, March,  Note, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fredericknissan.com\/searchnew.aspx?make=Nissan&amp;model=cube\">Nissan Cube<\/a>, Tiida, Tiida Latio, Wingroad, Serena, Elgrand, Juke,  Dualis, X-TRAIL, Lafesta, Teana, Skyline Sedan, Fuga, Fuga Hybrid, AD\/AD  Expert, Caravan, NV200 Vanette, Atlas F24 and Atlas H43.<\/p>\n<p>3. *3: iPod is a registered trademark of Apple Inc in the United States and in other countries.<br \/>\n iPod is allowed to use for individuals for the purpose of copying or  playing materials without copyright or materials which are legally  permitted to be copied or played, on a private basis. Copyright  infringement is legally prohibited.<\/p>\n<p>4. *4: Excluding S\/S FOUR models<\/p>\n<p>5. *5: Comparison to the previous generation model, S (2WD\/4-speed AT).<\/p>\n<p>6. *6: Car alarm can be disabled.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>All-New Nissan Minicar &#8211; The Moco Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced the launch of the all-new Moco minicar, which is on sale now at Nissan dealers nationwide in Japan. The new, third-generation Moco builds on the strong reputation of previous models. Both the first-generation Moco, launched in April 2002, and the second-generation model that [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0},"categories":[1],"tags":[26,27,29],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.youngernissan.com\/blogs\/52\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/157"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.youngernissan.com\/blogs\/52\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.youngernissan.com\/blogs\/52\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.youngernissan.com\/blogs\/52\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.youngernissan.com\/blogs\/52\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=157"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.youngernissan.com\/blogs\/52\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/157\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.youngernissan.com\/blogs\/52\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=157"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.youngernissan.com\/blogs\/52\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=157"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.youngernissan.com\/blogs\/52\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=157"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}