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NEW YORK — The internal battle over whether the GT-R would hit U.S. showrooms with a Nissan or Infiniti badge is over.
Carlos Ghosn, Nissan president and CEO, announced on Wednesday that the GT-R would go on sale in spring 2008 as a Nissan. The final production version of the GT-R will be introduced at the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show.
The GT-R was previewed in concept form as the GT-R PROTO at the 2005 Tokyo Motor Show.
Nissan also unveiled the 2007 Altima and 2007 Maxima at the New York auto show this week. The 2007 Maxima will be on sale in June. Enhancements include a redesigned exterior with a new front grille, hood and headlights, as well as a redesigned interior with a new instrument panel. The Maxima has a carry-over 3.5-liter DOHC V6.
The redesigned gas-engined 2007 Altima will be on sale in the fall; the hybrid model will be added in spring 2007.
The new Altima has a smaller body size with a one-inch-shorter wheelbase but the same interior dimensions. It is based on the company's new D platform, with improved body rigidity and an all-new front suspension that Nissan promises has "near-zero torque steer" — an issue that had been a complaint with the previous model. The Altima gets a new continuously variable transmission; the CVT for the V6 is adapted from the unit in the Nissan Murano , with a new controller and adaptive logic. Engine options include the upgraded 240-hp, 3.5-liter V6 with variable valve timing and a knock sensor, as well as a carry-over 2.5-liter four-cylinder. Technology features include optional "intelligent key" with push-start ignition, a Bluetooth hands-free phone system and a rearview monitor.
What this means to you: The decision is final. The GT-R will be Nissan's Corvette in North America.
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