Although Nissan has not become a market segment leader like Honda, Toyota, and Volkswagen, its unique homely and pragmatic style has attracted many people. Even though today's passenger car market has shifted to young people, Nissan still retains a focused family car style, if you don't believe it, you can just look at the Nissan Teana 2.0L SV Black Gold Edition.
The Nissan Teana itself does not have a long history, it was first born in 2003, but if we want to say that the real origin of this car can be traced back to the release of the Duke 30 in 1960. Talking about the Duke of Nissan, this car was originally used by the Japanese imperial family, and it was really exported abroad in 1972. The most impressive model we remember is the second-generation Teana, which debuted at the 2008 Beijing Auto Show, bringing 2.5-liter and 3.5-liter VQ V6 engines, and the rear axle has been changed to an aluminium alloy H-arm structure for enhanced comfort. At the same time, it was also in that year that Nissan added the "Duke of Teana" model, and the exterior and interior, as well as the body size were improved, making it more dignified and atmospheric. It is worth noting here that the name "Duke" is only borrowed, not resurrected in the true sense of the word.
Later, in the process of the development of the domestic automobile market, the joint venture brands started the process of localization in order to reduce the cost of car manufacturing, but Nissan Teana did not give up its comfort genes. Until today's protagonist 2024 2.0L SV Black and Gold Edition, its driving comfort is still praised by people.
As a consumer who is highly concerned about driving comfort, the Nissan Teana can be said to be fully in line with my car purchase needs. The first time I sat on this bike, I was fascinated by it, with wide, thick leather seats, soft padding and good leg support. On the black and gold version of the car, a new front seat heating/ventilation function has been added, which can provide better travel comfort for family users. The only thing that didn't please me was that the second-row seats didn't support angle adjustment, and for my height of 1.77m, the headroom wasn't quite large.
In terms of appearance, the Nissan Teana 2.0L SV Black and Gold Edition seems to want to say goodbye to its past self. The vehicle is painted in conventional black, with gold trim on the front lip and a blackened grille, which unifies the sporty atmosphere emphasized by the exterior design. But judging from the multi-spoke wheels, chrome door handles, and window lines, the car still retains a business-oriented tone. At the rear of the car, the tail mark uses a gold label design, this style seems familiar, it was once a Japanese car used to reflect the noble elements of the model, but now it is placed on this family car with only 2.0L displacement, it is indeed a bit "overkill". But I have to say that the two-sided two-outlet exhaust layout is a very eye-catching design even today, but it would be better if it was upgraded to a 2.0T displacement.
Compared to the exterior, I personally think that the interior design of the Ethereal 2.0L SV Black and Gold Edition is more successful. The first time you sit in the car, you will find that the designer has added exclusive gold trim on the steering wheel, air conditioning vent decoration, door panel armrest trim, and seats, so that the classic black interior is no longer monotonous. In addition, the upper edge of the instrument panel is also embellished with a delicate mica pattern trim plate, which forms a harmonious texture with the gold trim, which looks very high-grade. At the same time, it is worth noting that the interior is covered with soft materials in many places, the central control screen retains the design of the wide screen and narrow edges, the functionality is good, and there are classic physical air conditioning button knobs below, for friends who care about driving comfort, this interior deserves a high score.
In terms of configuration, the configuration of the Ethereal 2.0L SV Black and Gold Edition is not rich, but it is practical enough. Specifically, the new car provides 17-inch wheels, side curtains, rear parking radar, reversing image, segmented openable panoramic sunroof, leather steering wheel, 7-inch non-full LCD instrument, front keyless entry, built-in dash cam, front seat electric adjustment/heating/ventilation, 12.3-inch central control screen, AR real-world navigation, 4G car networking, 6-speaker audio, front multi-layer soundproof glass, automatic dual-zone air conditioning and other configurations.
At the power level, it is still a familiar taste. The 2.0L SV Black Gold Edition is equipped with the classic MR20 naturally aspirated engine with a maximum output of 151 horsepower, matched with a CVT gearbox, and this set of power matching can be said to be an "old partner". In the Chinese market, this powertrain is mature and stable, which has attracted many Nissan fans. But today, the performance of this set of power is indeed a little stretched, not even as good as the opponent's 1.5T power performance, but fortunately, the fuel economy is good, WLTC comprehensive fuel consumption is as low as 6.41L/100km, and more importantly, the ride is very good, and it can ensure a silky and comfortable driving experience under most working conditions, which is more friendly to family users.
epilogue
In this era when new energy technology is about to replace traditional fuel technology, economy and fuel saving are the prerequisites for many people to buy a car, followed by comfort, reliability and intelligence. In the market of 15-200,000 yuan, there are indeed many models for young consumers to choose from, but it is rare to see a new car like the Nissan Teana 2.0L SV black gold version that gives a "discount of up to 70,000 yuan for the replacement of old cars", referring to the guide price of 191,200 yuan for new cars, and the price after the discount is about 121,200 yuan (the discount of the new car is for reference only, the actual price is subject to the quotation of local dealers), this price is very attractive for ordinary wage earners.