Nissan Evalia Vs Suzuki APV maybe not so much reviewed by the automotive media and observers, but both this car has its own uniqueness and advantages until quite interesting to follow. Down on the same segment of the multifunction van or often also referred to as a low multi-purpose vehicle, the mainstay Suzuki Indomobil Sales and whiz Nissan Motor Indonesia that have similarities in their physical appearance that is the same - the same semi modeled bonnet.
SIS or NMI is quite brave to bring the family car nosed being in the middle class because the real models were usually found on premium or luxury MPV models call it Alphard from Toyota Astra Motor, Volkswagen Caravelle and two compatriots Evalia the New Serena and Elgrand Nissan.
In terms of sales, Suzuki APV or Nissan Evalia also received quite well in the society homeland mainly of middle-family consumers. Attractive and unique design, reliable performance, passenger capacity is large enough compared to vehicle family in general and a friendly price is the main factor making both cars tersebuttetap exist amid the dominance of LMPV full bonnet like the Grand Livina, Suzuki Ertiga, Chevrolet Spin, Honda Mobilio to duet Avanza - Xenia of Astra Group, where as is known to master the national automotive market today.
Spring bonnet family vehicle market is still highly segmented in our automotive industry, in addition to Evalia or APV perhaps there is only one name that can survive in the vanguard of this segment of the Daihatsu Luxio. However, the presence of Evalia, APV and Luxio felt could bring the feel fresher once more diversified choice for consumers, especially consumer income families.
Let's see more clearly the comparison or comparisons between Nissan Evalia vs Suzuki APV is worth looking far backward to the start of origin - the origin or history of the presence of both MPV spring bonnet it beforehand.
APV can indeed be called a pioneer of the presence of small box MPV in Indonesia, SIS has presented the first generation of the car called the All Purpose Van or Asian Purpose Vehicle that since the year 2004. MPV is only produced in the country through the facilities belonging to SIS region Tambun, Bekasi. First launched in two types ie GA and GE has now Suzuki has launched a variant thereon named Arena and Luxury.
Compared to its rivals, the NMI was a little too late to bring the champion ketengah families in the homeland, but if we trail travels, Evalia has a pretty impressive track record at international level. Tokyo Motor Show in 2007, Nissan Motor Corp. introduced a concept model called the NV200, a prototype that would become the embryo of Evalia later marketed as a production model for mass consumption began May 21, 2009 in Japan followed the European launch in the autumn of that year.
For the global market, Evalia is marketed in the name plate NV200 Vanette where NV is an abbreviation of a New Generation Vehicle, Nissan is claiming its new flagship as a new generation of cars or cars of the future thanks to its technological sophistication. While in the country, the new NMI yesterday's launch in 2012, the latest variant was present in 2014 under the name New Evalia facelift.
As well as APV, Evalia worth mentioning as a national car because this car is assembled in the homeland through Nissan's factory in the region Cikampek, West Java, NMI even use local component content of up to 75 percent for the low MPV her. In addition to lower production costs, it also gives pride for the people of Indonesia in using the products of the nation itself.
From the visual display, although the same - the same take on the theme of spring bonnet, but the exterior of the Nissan Evalia looks more exclusive than the other rivals in its class. Aerodynamic body silhouette sporty urban style with a combination of pull line and curve of aesthetic became the signature line of MPV belonging to this NMI, Evalia also one - the only product that uses functional MPV models sliding door / sliding door, the usual features found in premium class vehicles Alphard MPV genre or Elgrand.
Another advantage of the Evalia is roomy interior and relief to provide maximum comfort for every passenger in it. Ergonomic layout layout or become a central theme Evalia car interior, while the feel of luxury is also presented complete with the selection of high quality leather material with the dominant color beige black also nan lure.
Comfort for passengers are also getting better thanks to the wide application of advanced technologies in the form of the features - features like entertainment features, integrated MID system, armrest with cup holder and console box and a folding table in the second-row passenger seat, the ceiling above the center there is also a 10-inch monitor dimension passengers will spoil the whole way through quality entertainment.
Well the main advantages of Nissan Evalia is located on the side of performance, despite using the kitchen runway capacity 1,493 cc as well APV and Luxio, but configured 4-cylinder DOHC engine that is able to issue a similar energy boom 109dk far more powerful than the APV (105dk) or Luxio (97dk) so does the torque, HR15DE the arms could digeber Luxio 134Nm up to 143Nm while Sedankan APV just 126Nm.
Amazingly though possessed tremendous power and torque is great, but the fuel consumption Evalia is also much more efficient than any other MPV class BBMnya efficiency even up to 20 percent more efficient than other cars in this segment. Of course it adds to the economic factors, besides price of Nissan Evalia itself is so affordable and easy again low in maintenance.