Here are some good hi-res spyshots from reader Daniel Tay, who spotted this mystery car clad in black tape in Melaka. It’s a big sedan, which he thought was the new Honda Accord, but upon closer inspection, we can reveal that it’s the new Nissan Teana testing in Malaysia. Here’s why.
In July 2012, Nissan unveiled the 2013 Nissan Altima for the North American market, before the L33 appeared as the new Nissan Teana in China earlier this year. This means that Nissan is streamlining its D-segment offerings into one “world car,” but with different trim and powertrains for different markets.
Paul then got up close and personal with the Altima/Teana at the 2013 Seoul Motor Show, and you can see the live gallery here.
Compared to the showcar from Seoul, this test mule wears the same wheel design, and the general shape of the disguised car, including the outline of the rear lamp cluster and boot, are similar too.
Another clue is from the sole interior shot here – it shows the top part of the centre stack, which has a “tiered” surface. Conveniently, there’s a current Teana “clearing the way” for the car in black.
Besides the design, which is more dynamic now with cues from the new Sylphy, the new Teana is powered by a QR25DE 2.5 litre four-cylinder engine, not the VQ series V6 in today’s car. It’s Nissan, so expect a smooth CVT doing transmission duties.
This sighting comes very soon after the Teana’s launch in China. Is Tan Chong already preparing the groundwork for local assembly of the D-segment sedan? Click here to see a live gallery of the new Teana and here for official videos and studio shots.
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Comments on the blog post about the 2014 Nissan Teana testing in Malaysia are generally positive about its looks, with many appreciating its sleek, curvaceous design compared to the boxy Camry. Several users praise the current Teana for its comfort, performance, and luxury, though some express disappointment that Nissan may remove features like stability control, and criticize the camouflage techniques used during testing. Opinions on the styling are mixed, with some likening the car to the Altima or expressing hope for a lower price. A few comments mention the strategic use of price and production costs, as well as doubts about Nissan’s model updates or delays. Overall, there is anticipation for the new model, tempered by skepticism about certain features and branding.