After the Accord and Camry have been replaced, a new generation of Nissan Teana has also come to us. This generation of Teana is a little special, its Chinese name is still called Teana, but the English name has been changed from "Teana" to "Altima", and Altima is the name of the American version of Teana. Dongfeng Nissan also called the new generation of Teana the seventh generation, because they counted the first three generations of demeanor and the three generations of Teana after localization, while the American version is called the sixth generation, with the chassis code L34.
The appearance design of the seventh-generation Teana is quite different from the previous generation, using Vmotion 2.0 design, the sporty orientation is very obvious, four ridges are added to the hood, the V-shaped front face is relatively large, but it is not very abrupt, the body is wide and short, and the front of the car sinks downward, giving people a feeling of swooping. The C-pillar then has a curve that resembles a floating roof, echoing the three-dimensional taillights. Overall, the seventh-generation Teana is a bit like the Sven version of Sima, with a better grasp of the balance between calmness and movement.
The 2.5-liter naturally aspirated engine (QR25DE) was eliminated and replaced by a variable compression ratio turbocharged engine (KR20DDET), which is the one on the second-generation QX50. The 2.0-liter engine is used in high-spec models, and the smaller displacement meets the needs of the previous 3.5-liter and 2.5-liter models. After the replacement of Accord and Camry, the American version of the 2.0T Accord and V6 Camry were not introduced, and the Teana became the only model with a 2.0T engine in China.
This 2.0T has a 000 acceleration time of 6.4 seconds, which is already one of the best in its class, faster than the Accord and Camry, and the braking distance of 100 kilometers is about 36 meters, which is also a very leading result. For consumers who do not have a strong demand for power, the 2.0L naturally aspirated version is also very suitable, this generation of 2.0L models has increased the power output, improved the logic of the accelerator pedal, and does not have the feeling of the previous generation of models in the initial stage, although the power is not strong, but there is no problem at all to cope with urban and highway conditions.
CVT gearbox for the 2.0T engine, there will still be a slight slippage when accelerating sharply, but in daily driving, this experience will not appear frequently, but after pressing the accelerator pedal, the turbo lag and the slightly sluggish response speed of CVT will be easier to feel, which is also a characteristic of CVT gearbox, it is still more suitable for gradual acceleration, rather than a strong sense of pushing back when you foot the accelerator.
The suspension tuning will be tighter than the previous generation of Ethereal, but in essence it is still the level that a Teana should be, the orientation is still biased towards comfort, and when passing some speed bumps and potholes, the cushioning and vibration filtration are very good, and there is no stiff feeling. It can be said that this generation of Teana is on the premise of ensuring comfort, the support of the chassis is slightly enhanced, and the effect is very in line with the current trend.
The changes in the interior part are not particularly big, the central control screen has been changed from the middle to the suspension type placed above, which is a regular practice, the air conditioning control system has also become more concise and clear, and the layout of the previous generation is basically maintained near the gear lever, and the storage space in front of the gear lever is much wider, and it is very convenient to take and place items. Another change is that the steering wheel has been changed to a flat bottom, adding a bit of sportiness. In addition, it is nothing more than that the high-end models will have a little more soft materials and color-blocking design, and the low-end models may have an all-black interior and more hard plastics.
It's worth complaining about this central control screen,The size is not big,The response of touch is relatively slow,It's not too handy,The resolution is not high,The look is not too good,Although there are a lot of built-in APP,But the UI design is relatively old,It does not support Apple Carplay,The above models will support Nissan Connect。
Teana has always been known for its comfort, and this generation of Teana still continues this good tradition, with the front and rear seats designed to be the benchmark of the same class, and the rear seats are softer than the front rows, but the shape design is very reasonable, and there will be no lack of support. The space in the rear row has not increased much compared with the previous generation, if the sitting posture is relatively straight, in order to place the sunroof in the rear row on the high-end model, the headroom will be a little insufficient, fortunately, the backrest angle of the rear seat is more relaxed, and the back rests on the back of the seat, and the headroom is very abundant.
The trunk space is large enough to cope with daily use, but the Chinese version of the Teana has eliminated the function of reclining the rear seats, and it lacks a little expandability.
Nissan Teana evaluation report