According to PT Nissan Motor Indonesia (NMI), an all-new Nissan Grand Livina is already in the works. The new seven-seater MPV is also expected to make its debut after the end of the company’s 2015 fiscal year, or by March 2016.
In a report by Kompas, the new Grand Livina will go beyond just a facelift. As NMI president Stephanus Ardianto mentions, “be patient, it’s being made.” Additionally, Budi Nur Mukmin, GM of marketing strategy and product planning at NMI, stated that a Grand Livina is imperative to NMI’s competitiveness as well as improving its sales.
Data from Indonesian automotive association Gabungan Industri Kendaraan Bermotor Indonesia (Gaikindo) revealed that the Grand Livina has lost its ground in the Indonesian market recently. For the first 11 months of 2015, only 7,646 units of the big Livina was shifted. Compared to its previous year, NMI managed to sell 15,716 units of the Grand Livina.
The latest Grand Livina currently available in Malaysia was launched as a second facelift back in September 2013. Two engines – 1.6 litre and 1.8 litre – are available, with a total of three variants on offer, priced from RM86,880.
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I’m sure they felt pressured by the presence of the BR-V. With so many facelifts, new fresh replacement has been long overdue. With Nissan’s expertise in interior space, I am sure they are focusing on giving more legroom & elbow room. The current one feels small inside with less-than supportive seats, even the Alza felt more spacious for 2nd row passengers.
I hope they ditch those ugly looking alloy rims and replace it with some simple five spokes with five lugs. It should also have an auto box with minimum five speeds instead of the outdated four speed one.
plus better safety spec. the interior volume also need more improvement.
It’s a good car when this came out in 2008… But since Honda BR-V will be launch soon, it’s time to up ante else will end up like the Indon new Avanza…. Damn pity….
Wish the new Grand Livina has a 1.6L or 1.8L Turbo. 7 airbags, all round disc brakes & ESC