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Nissan Australia announced today the new Tiida compact sedan and hatch will be
sourced from its Thailand plant in 2007.
Situated outside Bangkok, the Siam Nissan Automobile Co., Ltd was opened in
1977 and recently underwent extensive renovations in readiness for major export
expansion. Currently, the factory produces around 46,000 units per year, but
this is set to increase four-fold when all new export markets come on line.
Siam Nissan utilises Nissan’s benchmark manufacturing systems including the
NPW (Nissan Production Way) and NIMS (Nissan Integrated Manufacturing System) as
global production standards.
The Nissan Tiida was launched into the Australian market in January 2006 and
offers a competitive package with its modern design, premium finishes and
spacious interior.
The Tiida is powered by a DOHC 16-valve 1.8-litre engine developed in
conjunction with Nissan’s alliance partner, Renault, and boasts excellent fuel
economy and performance.
Shinya Hannya, Nissan Australia’s managing director and chief executive
officer, said the alternative sourcing of Tiida provided an opportunity to offer
new benefits to Australian consumers.
“Sourcing the Tiida from our Thailand factory will allow us to offer more
efficient and timely delivery of the vehicles to Australia,” Mr Hannya said.
The change of supply base will also entail some minor changes to the Tiida
range. To ensure a smooth transition between suppliers and effective management
of our vehicle resources, I am pleased to announce that the current program
pricing of the Tiida will continue until the arrival of the Thailand
manufactured model in the first quarter of next year.”
The current program pricing of Tiida is extremely competitive, with the
entry-level ST now retailing for just $17,990* and the ST “Style Pack” option
for $18,990*.
The highly specified mid-level model, the ST-L, is priced at $19,990*, below
the traditional sub-$20,000 entry level price point. The ST-L is the only
vehicle in the small car category to come with standard curtain airbags for
under $20,000.
The sporty Q hatch remains at $22,990* and the prestigious Ti sedan is
available for $24,990*.
Automatic transmissions are a $2,000 option on all variants except the Ti
sedan, which includes automatic transmission in its purchase price.
*Price excludes dealer delivery and government charges..
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