The agency attributes the increase in sales to the fact that the shortage of semiconductor chips has been alleviated and manufacturers have increased production. At the same time, 2022 is also the lowest level of Japanese car sales in 45 years, with approximately 4.2 million vehicles.

Local brands account for the vast majority of cars sold in Japan. Seven of the nine major brands have achieved growth in 2023, and only Mitsubishi and Daihatsu have seen sales decline. Among them, Daihatsu’s sales fell by 22.6% in December due to the safety test fraud scandal.

In terms of brands, Toyota sold 1.5486 million new cars in Japan, a year-on-year increase of 27.2%; Lexus sold 94,600 units, an increase of 2.3 times; Nissan sold 291,000 units, a year-on-year increase of 7%; Honda sold 275,700 units, A year-on-year increase of 2.5%.

An official from the Japan Light Vehicle Association said that the launch of new models and the resumption of production will help solve the backlog of orders, but inflation still puts certain pressure on sales.

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● Note 90th Anniversary Edition

Let’s take a look at the Note 90th Anniversary Edition first. The car is positioned as a small hatchback. The 90th Anniversary Edition model uses blackened wheels and is equipped with bronze decorative parts, giving this small car a golden mustache. In terms of power, the 90th Anniversary Edition is expected to be consistent with the regular version, and will continue to be equipped with the e-POWER extended-range power system consisting of a 1.2-liter three-cylinder engine + electric motor, with a combined maximum power of 117 horsepower and a peak torque of 280 Nm. It is matched with a single-speed transmission and is available in four-wheel drive and front-wheel drive models.

● Serena 90th Anniversary Edition

Nissan Serena is positioned as a medium-sized MPV model. The 90th anniversary commemorative edition released this time has two cars, white and red. The white car looks simpler, with bronze trim strips added to the upper edge of the center grille and rearview mirror housing, and bronze wheels. The red car is optionally equipped with black + bronze body embroidery on the engine bonnet.

In terms of power, the Serena 90th Anniversary Edition is expected to be consistent with the regular version. There will be two options. One is a combination of a 2.0L inline four-cylinder naturally aspirated engine and a CVT gearbox. The maximum power of the engine is 150 horsepower. The second is the e-POWER petrol-electric hybrid system, which uses a 1.4L inline three-cylinder naturally aspirated engine with a maximum power of 98 horsepower, while the maximum power of the electric motor is 163 horsepower, and the transmission system is matched with a single-speed gearbox. As for the drive mode, the gasoline version is available in two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive, while the e-POWER version is only available in two-wheel drive.

● Nissan Leaf 90th Anniversary Edition

Among these 5 models, we have reported on the 90th anniversary editions of Note Aura, Leaf and Sakura during the Tokyo Motor Show, but you can also take a look at the newly released official photos. Nissan Leaf is positioned as a compact pure electric vehicle. The commemorative edition model adds bronze decorations to the lower skirt and exterior rearview mirrors. A bronze trim strip is also added to the lower part of the rear of the car, and it is equipped with a new style of blackened multi-spoke wheels.

The interior seats also use bronze stitching, and a 90th anniversary commemorative logo is added on the side of the seat to show the exclusive feel of the commemorative edition model. In terms of power, the car uses pure electric drive, equipped with 110kW motor and 160kW motor, and provides two different lithium battery packs of 40kWh and 60kWh. Among them, the 40kWh battery pack has a cruising range of 270 kilometers under WLTP operating conditions, and the 62kWh battery pack has a maximum cruising range of 385 kilometers under WLTP operating conditions.

● Nissan Sakura 90th Anniversary Edition

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Nissan Sakura is positioned as a pure electric hatchback mini car and is a standard K-Car model. In terms of appearance, the new car has a new bronze trim strip on the rearview mirror housing, and optional bronze + black body embroidery on the hood, reflecting the uniqueness of the 90th anniversary model. The car adopts K-Car’s iconic square box shape, with a closed grille and luminous brand LOGO on the front face. In terms of power, the new car is expected to be consistent with the regular version, using pure electric drive with a maximum power of 47kW, a maximum torque of 195 N·m, a top speed of 130km/h, a cruising range of 180km, and support for external discharge functions.

● Nissan Note Aura 90th Anniversary Edition

Finally, there is the Nissan Note Aura 90th Anniversary Edition. The car is equipped with bronze “little fangs” on the lower part of the front of the car, and the rearview mirror housing is also equipped with bronze trim strips. In terms of power, the new car is expected to be consistent with the regular version and will be equipped with the upgraded second-generation e-POWER power system, which is composed of a 1.2L three-cylinder engine and an electric motor, with a combined maximum power of 117 horsepower and a peak torque of 280 Nm. , the transmission system is matched with a single-speed gearbox.

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Last week, the company revealed that it will invest 3 billion pounds to produce three new electric vehicles at its Sunderland plant, including two new electric models and the next-generation LEAF . It is said that the new car will undergo major upgrades.

The next-generation Nissan Leaf will be launched late next year, a Nissan source told Automotive News Europe.

Nissan also plans to transform its two best-selling SUVs, the Juke and Qashqai, into fully electric models. The Qashqai was said to be the best-selling car in the UK last year, while the Juke has sold more than 1 million units.

The new electric cars will be based on Nissan concept cars, with the Qashqai likely to be inspired by the Hyper Urban concept, while the Hyper Punk concept also appears to be an inspiration for the Juke.

Dataforce research shows Nissan Leaf sales in Europe fell 31% to 11,568 units in the year to October. Meanwhile, Chinese rivals such as BYD and SAIC MG are experiencing rapid growth.

Nissan sources revealed that the next-generation Leaf will be closer to the Nissan Ariya, the brand’s first electric SUV model. Nissan says the next-generation Leaf will be designed with reference to its Chill-Out concept car.

This concept car is based on the CMF-EV platform used by Nissan Ariya, and it is also equipped with Nissan’s e-4ORCE electric four-wheel drive control system. The new Leaf will be “completely redesigned” and does not seem to intend to inherit the previous two modern design features.

Its batteries will come from Nissan’s battery factory currently under construction. The energy density of the new generation battery (Gen5) will be 30% higher than the 62 kWh battery currently used in the Nissan Leaf, which can increase the range to 239 miles (about 385 kilometers). , on par with the Volkswagen ID.3 (343 miles of range on a 77 kWh battery).

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(From: Nissan official website)

As the name implies, the V2G adapter allows vehicle owners to sell surplus electricity back to the grid. Although Nissan is not the first to do so, this move has a greater symbolic significance.

"For owners with home chargers, they can meet their daily commuting needs while taking advantage of the nighttime valley power to fully charge their vehicles and then feed some of that energy back to the grid during the day.

The result is a win-win situation - EV owners earn the difference between peak and valley power, and the grid reduces the cost of utility coverage during peak hours."

The Nissan Leaf was reportedly first introduced to the market in 2010. Despite some ups and downs in the industry, the Nissan Leaf was the best-selling EV model in the European market in the first half of 2018 with 37,000 orders / 18,000 deliveries.

For reference, the Ford F-150 Lighting and Mustang Mache-e only reached 32,607 sales in August 2022 – and the Nissan Leaf was a full era ahead.

While the Nissan Leaf is not as hot as it once was in a highly competitive market, the car actually has an intensive that has been hidden for years — all Nissan Leafs since 2013, have the two-way charging capability.

Unfortunately, until then, the U.S. market has lacked charging units that could take advantage of this feature. The good news is that Nissan is finally offering a V2G power adapter option for LEAF owners today.

"The company announced Wednesday that it is offering the first V2G chargers to LEAF owners. In partnership with Fermata Energy, owners will be able to sell surplus power to the grid with the FE-15 two-way power adapter.

This can be easily accomplished by simply parking the car and plugging in the FE-15. It's also worth noting that the Nissan Leaf is the only all-electric passenger car on the U.S. market today that can supply energy to the grid."

Electrek notes that V2G technology makes the Nissan LEAF ideal for both commercial and residential customers. In addition to individual vehicle owners, businesses can use Fermata Energy’s energy demand management application to power their buildings during peak times.

The service monitors electricity consumption in the office and calls on backup V2G energy when electricity prices are high.

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