During the press conference given by Senior VP of Marketing & Sales Simon Thomas and Chief Creative Officer Shiro Nakamura, the dazzling ESFLOW concept car rolled out. It’s not just an electrifying sports car in the Nissan tradition; it’s an entirely electric sports car. “The ESFLOW shows what Nissan can do in the future,” said Mr. Thomas. “It demonstrates our two areas of strength, the heritage of sports cars and our leadership in EV.”

Mr. Thomas also told the enthusiastic crowd that Nissan posted a 21% increase in sales over last year, making it a record. And now 27,000 orders have been placed worldwide for the all-electric LEAF. “It’s the only 5-seater, full-size, dedicated platform EV on the market in Europe today,” said Mr. Thomas.

In fact, LEAF came close to stealing the show. The LEAF test drive area was hopping as lucky attendees took it out for a spin. They returned bubbling with excitement over the zero-emission car’s silent, easy drive.

But there was plenty to be excited about at the Nissan area. The GT-R had attendees itching to get it on the road, thanks to even more power and torque added for 2011: 530PS and 612Nm, giving it a 0-100km acceleration in a heart-stopping 3.046 seconds. City-dweller favourite Micra showed off its new supercharged direct injection engine that only emits 95g/km of CO2. Micra now proudly sports the new Pure Drive badge, applied to Nissan’s most efficient and economical vehicles that use less fuel and emit less CO2. And the perennial heart-stealer 370Z was even more tempting in its new GT Edition version, with dazzling 19” RAYS wheels, enticing luxurious interior, and the promise of even more sporty handling.

Mr. Thomas announced yet another surprise: Lucas Ordonez, winner of the first GT Academy, will compete in the 2011 International le Mans Cup – including the famed 24 Hours of Le Mans. “We didn’t imagine that the Academy would be a springboard to the biggest race in the world,” said Mr. Thomas. “This proves that thanks to Nissan support, a PlayStation racer can take his skills to a real car in a real race situation.”

The Nissan ESFLOW looks like a sports car, handles like a sports car… and performs like one, too. Using technology pioneered in the award-winning Nissan LEAF, the EV concept shows that driving can still be as much fun tomorrow as it is today.

Nissan has a reputation for creating some of the most exhilarating sports cars and has also developed the world’s first practical Zero Emission family car, the Nissan LEAF. Now Nissan has put that expertise together. It has captured the excitement of a sports car and the environmental benefits of an electric vehicle and blended them into one dramatic two-seater concept: the Nissan ESFLOW.

With the Nissan ESFLOW, owning an ecologically sound car does not have to come at the expense of driving enjoyment. The briefest glance at the Nissan ESFLOW is enough to tell you what kind of car it is: an attractive, head turning body, a long bonnet, wrap around windscreen, the compact cabin placing the driver in its center and aluminium chassis. It’s unmistakably a sports car, and you will recognize in it Nissan sports cars heritage.

The car has been designed from the outset as a Zero Emission vehicle. This means the power train and batteries have been placed in the optimum positions to benefit the car’s handling and performance and enhancing the thrill of driving. And this is what I like most about it!

The powertrain unit employs the same technology as Nissan LEAF, but it has been tuned to offer a sporty driving experience. Thanks to rear-wheel drive it offers outstanding stability and control. Its laminated lithium-ion battery enables to travel over 240km on one charge. And the two electric motors produce enough torque to reach a 100kph in under 5 seconds!

Dramatic, exciting and innovative: The Nissan ESFLOW makes the future look thrillingly bright indeed.

This is it – the future. And it feels great.

Whisper-quiet driving. Absolutely no odorous petrol or oil. And a surprising acceleration.

The all-electric Nissan LEAF is a huge innovation. It features an advanced lithium-ion battery that stores twice as much energy as the previous generation. So you can drive for up to 109 miles between charges. The battery charges up in 8 hours via a 200V outlet. But a quick charger gives you 80% power in just half an hour. And the combimeter tells you at a glance how much range you have left. As well as showing you the nearest charge-up station. It even tells you how well you’re managing energy, based on your driving style.

Just because it’s all-electric doesn’t make the Nissan LEAF less of a car. You get an instantly available 280Nm torque from the AC motor — enough to get you going up to 90 mph. Optimised aerodynamics and traction control means the Nissan LEAF handles beautifully… while looking great too. You can even program the Nissan LEAF’s climate control system from your PC or iPhone.

But feeling is believing. And you can experience the excitement of the Nissan LEAF’s whisper-quiet performance at the Geneva Motor Show. Test-drive it at our 2500m2 space dedicated to electric vehicles, and find out what it feels like to be part of the future. Dive into an eye-popping 3D experience to learn more about this cutting-edge technology.

This is the very first time an electric vehicle has been chosen Car of the Year.  And naturally, it’s the Nissan LEAF – so comfortable, so ecological, and so much fun to drive.

Now the world’s favourite city car has been supercharged. Nissan’s latest MICRA DIG-S 95g packs a punch while being even more ecological. But what is the DIG-S? It stands for Direct Injection Gas – Supercharged . It’s a newly developed supercharged three-cylinder petrol engine at only emits 95g/km of CO₂!

You can get a hint of the Nissan MICRA DIG-S 95g’s new engine performance just by looking at the car: the new “Pure Drive” badge.  This is the indicator proudly borne by Nissan’s most efficient and economical vehicles, all of which use less fuel and emit less CO₂.

But it’s in the driving where the new Nissan MICRA DIG-S 95g’s innovation really comes out. Its new direct-injection engine gives you exciting instant responses to get you zipping through city traffic. Features like idle stop and super charge technology give you optimized fuel economy and the ecological, efficient performance of a diesel – at a fraction of the price.

The Nissan MICRA DIG-S 95g is also packed with ingenious technology that makes city driving a pleasure instead of a chore. Its tight 4.5 metre turning circle is unbeaten by other city cars, and lets you easily slip through narrow streets. Park Assist lets you grab those tight, rare parking spaces almost as soon as you spot them. And Nissan Connect supplies real-time traffic conditions via internet, and guides you around the bottlenecks with an auto map zoom and voice guidance.

There’s just no better way to get through the city than in a Nissan MICRA DIG-S 95g: with less stress, less environmental impact, and but with even more fun.

The original Nissan GT-R won multiple awards – and hearts, with its positively breath-taking performance. But Nissan engineers took it even further.

Now there’s an extra 45 PS of power, bringing the turbo-charged V6 engine to a stunning 530PS with 612Nm torque. So you can reach 100km/h in a heart-stopping 3.046 seconds. The kind of thrust that pushes you back into your seat and gives you goose bumps.

Yet at the same time, careful innovative recalibrations and a new catalyst have boosted fuel economy and reduced emissions. For example, the SAVE mode reduces engine torque for when you’re not eating up the pavement, in motorway travel.

Chassis improvements have sharpened the Nissan GT-R ’s already glorious handling. Bigger brakes and new exclusive tires make it even more exciting to take it through its astounding paces – in nearly all road conditions. So the Nissan GT-R remains a practical supercar, driveable by anyone, any time, anywhere.

The subtle exterior changes don’t just make the Nissan GT-R look smarter than ever. They also enhance the record-beating aerodynamics to produce an extra 10% of downforce. It feels like you’re driving a powerful panther.

The improvements show inside as well. There’s a higher quality feel with the new sport seat design, matt black finishing touches and even more stitching – all of it highlighting the car’s stunning performance potential. And if you’re one of the lucky few, you can get the special Nissan GT-R  Egoist grade. It’s built to special order and boasts the finest leather interior as well as other unique high end features.

Yet the Nissan GT-R remains highly practical and highly comfortable, with innovative features like a customisable display packed with performance information, Nissan’s “Premium Connect” system, and the Intelligent Key system.

So just be ready. Because the new Nissan GT-R has gone beyond everything you dreamed possible… everything it had already made possible. And when you see it at this year’s Geneva Motor Show, chances are you’ll be completely smitten.

Be warned: when you see the Nissan 370Z GT Edition at the Geneva Motor Show, you’ll want to get in and drive it.

First you’ll probably be drawn to the Nissan 370Z GT Edition because it’s so damn good looking. Brilliant new body colours — pearl white, metallic black, and the very intriguing black rose – are highlighted by snazzy GT side stripes. It crouches sleek and shining on the new 19” dark RAYS wheels – which also reduce the car’s weight and improve high-speed cornering.

But this new Nissan 370Z GT Edition is more than a pretty face. It has more sporty control with greater downforce to conquer the road. Synchro Rev Control matches revs perfectly when changing gear. Which means you get exciting race-style heel-and-toe changes, plus more speed leeway on corners. All making the drive even more exciting.

The power behind the passion is the 3.7 litre engine. With Variable Valve Event and Lift (VVEL), it develops 328PS and 363Nm of torque.

Just like its predecessors, the Nissan 370Z GT Edition is gutsy to drive. But it’s also refined and luxurious with its leather seats and smooth design elements. Not to mention user-friendly, with innovations like snow mode, tire pressure monitor and a rear parking camera. So there’s even more to love in the Nissan 370Z GT Edition. Once you see it at the Geneva Motor Show, you’ll want to feel it, too. And we don’t blame you.

Nissan boosted the Juke with an innovative drive system, and blended SUV toughness with coupe style. Behind the Nissan Juke’s distinctive crossover lines lye overall quality and engineering integrity. At the top of the range it’s powered by an all-new turbocharged 1.6 liter engine with direct injection giving 190ps! It is also available in four wheel drive with the latest generation ALL MODE 4×4-i.

This compact crossover is so popular because it’s youthful, energetic and just plain fun. It’s also just won a 5-star NCAP rating. Including ESP stability control and six airbags as standard it offers great protection all round.
Still very new on the market, Nissan Juke has already started to win national awards and grabbed a large share.
It’s the car that dares to be different. Want to see why? Watch the video below.

Nissan JUKE was built on Nissan QASHQAI’s huge success, and QASHQAI is now the crossover reference. It gives you a credible alternative to mainstream C segment cars – one that’s cool, dynamic and street-savvy.

Moreover, with sales persisting through the financial crisis, Nissan QASHQAI has proven to be crisis-proof, as well as urban-proof.
This year Nissan QASHQAI has a new more aggressive look. It’s more aerodynamic, making your ride even quieter and smoother. And it’s packed with innovation such as intelligent ALL-MODE 4×4-i four-wheel drive.

But Nissan QASHQAI is cleaner too, with Pure Drive low emission versions available.

See what Nissan QASHQAI can offer you: