Engineering:Nissan Sakura
| Nissan Sakura (B6AW/KE0) | |
|---|---|
.jpg) 2022 Nissan Sakura G (B6AW) | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | NMKV |
| Production | 2022–present |
| Assembly | Japan: Kurashiki, Okayama (Mitsubishi Motors Mizushima plant) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Kei car |
| Body style | 5-door hatchback |
| Layout | Front-motor, front-wheel-drive |
| Platform | KEI-EV[1] |
| Related | Nissan Dayz (second generation) / Mitsubishi eK (fourth generation) |
| Powertrain | |
| Electric motor | MM48 |
| Power output | 47 kW (63 hp; 64 PS) |
| Battery | 20 kWh lithium-ion |
| Electric range | 180 km (112 mi) (WLTC) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,495 mm (98.2 in) |
| Length | 3,395 mm (133.7 in) |
| Width | 1,475 mm (58.1 in) |
| Height | 1,655 mm (65.2 in) |
| uk|uk|Kerb|Curb}} weight | 1,070–1,080 kg (2,359–2,381 lb) |
The Nissan Sakura (Japanese: 日産・サクラ) is a battery electric kei car marketed by Nissan and produced by NMKV. Named after the national flower of Japan, it was introduced on 20 May 2022 as the first battery electric kei car from Nissan. It is developed and manufactured alongside the Mitsubishi eK X EV, which shares the same body with the petrol-powered eK X.[2] Its design was previewed by the IMk concept which was showcased in 2019.[3]
The vehicle is powered by a single electric motor with a maximum output of 47 kW (63 hp; 64 PS) and a maximum torque of 195 N⋅m (20 kg⋅m; 144 lb⋅ft) with a top speed of 130 km/h (81 mph). The battery storage uses a 20 kWh lithium-ion unit with an estimated WLTC range of 180 km (110 mi). Grade levels available are S, X and G and has been sold in Japan since mid-2022.[4][5][6]
In December 2022, the Sakura alongside the Mitsubishi eK X EV was awarded as the 2022–2023 Japan Car of the Year.[7]
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Sales
| Year | Japan[8] |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 21,887 |
References
- ↑ "Renault, Nissan & Mitsubishi Motors announce common roadmap Alliance 2030: Best of 3 worlds for a new future" (in en). https://www.mitsubishi-motors.com/en/newsrelease/2022/detailm127.html.
- ↑ "Nissan, Mitsubishi Motors, and NMKV Hold Line-Off Ceremony for New Kei EV" (in en). 2022-05-20. https://www.mitsubishi-motors.com/en/newsrelease/2022/detail1377.html.
- ↑ "Nissan unveils IMk concept EV for fashionable urban commuters" (in en). 2019-10-01. https://global.nissannews.com/en/releases/191001-00-e.
- ↑ "新型日産サクラ登場──本格的な軽電気自動車がついに出た！" (in ja-JP). 2022-05-20. https://www.gqjapan.jp/cars/article/20220520-nissan-sakura-news.
- ↑ 有, 伊藤 (2022-05-20). "日産の新型 電気軽自動車｢サクラ｣最速試乗…｢軽｣ばなれしたパワーに驚く（動画アリ）" (in ja). https://www.businessinsider.jp/post-254357.
- ↑ "走りはまるで高級車。静かでスムーズな加速の軽EV、日産SAKURA（サクラ）" (in ja). 2022-05-20. https://clicccar.com/2022/05/20/1187537/.
- ↑ JCN, Tokyo (December 9, 2022). "Nissan Sakura/Mitsubishi EK Cross EV Named 2022-2023 Japan Car of the Year Award". Japanese Car News. https://japanesecarnews.com/nissan-sakura-mitsubishi-ek-cross-ev-named-2022-2023-japan-car-of-the-year-award/.
- ↑ "日産サクラ 新車販売台数の推移/売れ行きと生産状況は？ - クルマを買う！". https://kuru-ma.com/sakura-hanbaidaisu/.
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