• Nissan has announced the launch of its new 2017 Patrol V6 which makes its global debut in the Middle East in September 2016 in complement to the current Patrol V8 lineup while offering the same levels of prestige to a broader customer base in the market.
“The new Patrol V6 complements the legendary Patrol V8 which is considered one of the most powerful, spacious and popular SUVs in the Middle East,” said Samir Cherfan, managing director of Nissan Middle East.
“Our Nissan Patrol business has expanded close to 4 times from FY11 to FY15, and with the introduction of the Patrol V6 we aim to grow by 20 percent over the next 2 years.
“Specifically designed and built for the demands of the region while taking into account increasing consumer appeal for more fuel efficient, practical, full-sized SUVs, the Patrol V6 still retains the high levels of power and prestige that the legendary Patrol is famous for.”
• Goodyear Middle East and Africa (MEA) and Rashed Abdul Rahman AlRashed & Sons Group have announced the opening of the first ever Goodyear TruckForce Service Center in Saudi Arabia.
Located on the highway connecting Riyadh and Dammam, the Goodyear TruckForce Service Center offers a range of services and solutions for both trucks and passenger cars in a state-of-the-art space that can serve up to four trucks and five cars simultaneously.
The center will provide a premium quality truck tire services, including tire change, repair, balancing, truck tire tuber repair, alignment, oil and battery change and recharge.
• Genesis, the luxury automotive brand, has arrived in the Middle East, with the launch of its flagship model G90 in the first week of September. With its strong focus on design, the Genesis brand strives to make a positive difference to customers, becoming an important element of their lifestyle.
The Genesis G90 brings technological innovations, refinement, convenience and dynamic performance to the top of the premium luxury car segment.
Virtually every element of the interior focuses on the passengers’ needs, from the intuitive driver controls to meticulous craftsmanship with precision stitching, and a premium material selection perfectly complemented by an elegant interior color palette.
Powered by a choice of 3.3 liter V6, 3.8 liter V6 engine or 5.0 liter V8 engine coupled to an eight-speed automatic transmission, the full-size sedan embodies the brand’s ‘Athletic Elegance’ design.
• The all-new BMW X4 M40i has joined the ranks of high-performance sporty automobiles at BMW Group showrooms across the Middle East.
The new BMW M model is a premium crossover that brings together the capabilities of performance and sports utility automobiles to deliver excellent driving dynamics, instinctive responses and a premium look.
The debut vehicle for the newly developed M performance TwinPower Turbo engine, the BMW X4 M40i balances style and substance to offer an innovative automobile.
The vehicle can accelerate in from 0-100 km/h in 4.3 seconds and can reach a top speed of 250 km (electronically limited) thanks to the newly developed M performance TwinPower Turbo inline six-cylinder petrol engine, which delivers 265 kW/360 bhp at between 5,800 and 6,000 rpm from its three-liter capacity and provide a maximum torque of 465 Nm.
Nissan Patrol makes its global debut from the region
