Nissan Evalia 2012 XL Option

Evalia 2012 XL Option Review

Nissan, the Japanese car maker in India has launched the revamped Nissan Evalia in the Indian auto-market. This time the car maker did not create much buzz about the launch of the refined Evalia MPV and they have added one more variant, XV in the series. The Giant MPV from a recognized global car maker has not been much successful though but its grand presence has delighted many of the automobile enthusiasts. At present, the vehicle is been challenged by many of the MPV rivals that include Toyota Innova, Chevrolet Enjoy, Maruti Ertiga, Mahindra Xylo and Chevrolet Tavera. The Evalia XL Option variant is one of the top end variants of the Evalia MPV and comes loaded lots of excitements. Nissan Evalia is no doubt a valuable outcome from the company as it gets lots of space inside it to accommodate you well. The exteriors aren’t boring at all and the stylish pose will certainly drive you crazy. You can figure out the muscle trims both at the front and rear. The company has also poised the all classy model with efficient powertrain to ensure that you drive it at extreme power. Also the company has taken care that optimum quality materials are been used to make the car richer and lavish. Nissan Evalia XL Option is one of the great choices offered in the Evalia fleet and it is available at the price tag of Rs. 10.05 lakh (Ex-showroom Delhi).

Exterior

The thought provoking exteriors of Nissan Evalia are all contemporary. The front becomes blissful and the MPV gets all the modest trims throughout its profile. The front fascia of the car becomes elegant with the sleek and stylish radiator grille and some chrome lining around it. Besides this, the radiator grille of Evalia XL Option comes surrounded by large head lamp cluster that looks all premium with the inbuilt high intensity halogen lights . The front body coloured bumper of this car is very large and hosts blackened air-dam. However, front fog lamps in this particular variant are missing. The hood of the car is inclining and the large windshield looks quite contemporary. The side profile of the car also comes with lots of exciting characteristics that makes the posture symmetric. The metal part of the car is more at the sides and neat character lines could be seen right from the front row gate to the rear row window. For maximum convenience of the passengers, the company has availed sliding doors on both the sides. Other than this, the body coloured door handles look attractive and the ORVMs with the same colour are positioned rightly. The rear profile looks slightly boxy but has got some trendy trims to draw your attention. Tail lamps are all unique and the bumper looks all sober. There is large rear windshield, body coloured rear bumper and a high mounted stop lamp to add further attractiveness.

Interior

The interiors of the Evalia go with the image of global Nissan MPVs that cater maximum features along with maximum space to its passengers. The company has ensured that only the quality stuff is been used inside and vehicles become all practical. In order to offer the passengers with a soothing ride experience, the company has made the seats quite comfortable along with lumbar support. Seats are made keeping in mind that sufficient thigh and back support is offered to the passengers. Space is not an issue for Nissan Evalia travellers as there is plenty of leg-room, head-room and shoulder width. Even the boot space has decent space to store ample of your luggage. For the further convenience, the company has created plenty of storage space and pockets inside that store plenty of your regular stuff. The gadgetry installation in the MPV is superb and you will find the Multi-information system (MIS) present in the centre console . The company has also focused well in keeping the ventilation up to the mark and AC Vents in the 1st and 3rd row chills the cabin in few minutes. The dash board of Nissan Evalia XL Option gets neat trims and plastics are of high quality. The steering wheel is also very neat and gets the company badge at the centre, however in this variant it misses the leather wrapping. The tachometer of this car also looks quite sober and is positioned well in front of driver’s sight.

Engine and Performance

The Japanese car maker has tried its level best to make the all classy Evalia XL Option a great car in terms of calibre too. Under the hood it gets the 1461 cc diesel mill that is responsible for great drive. This 1.5-litre diesel power-train churns out maximum power of 84.8bhp at 3750rpm and maximum torque of 200Nm at 2000rpm. Furthermore, the company has mated the engine with a five speed manual transmission. Performance of this MUV is also ok considering the rivals and it clocks the speed mark of 0 – 100 kmph in a mere time span of around 17 seconds. Besides this, it can also reach up to the top speed of around 140 kmph.

Braking and Handling

Nissan Evalia is no doubt a great product from the company and it does well in terms of handling too. Despite its giant size it runs efficiently in city conditions. Thought the car is bit lengthy but still driving it isn’t a big problem at all. The tyres maintain good grip on the road and the power steering also functions in great combination with the speed. Beneath the chassis, the company has fitted McPherson Strut type Coil Spring front and Multi Leaf Rigid rear suspension that ensure smooth ride even on the bouncy roads. The company has focused well on the braking dynamics of the car too so as to make it an overall handy car. With the added front disc brakes and rear drum brakes the car is in perfect control of the driver. The Evalia XL Option variant is also loaded with incredible braking features like Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist (BA).

Comfort Features

Nissan since its arrival in India has concentrated on best offerings to the buyers so as to rise over the competing brands. Likewise, the company has given its best in making the Evalia XL Option a comfortable choice. It has a long list of comfort and convenience features loaded inside that include – Follow-me home headlamps, Manual AC with heater , Rear AC (3rd Row), Power adjustable wing mirrors, Keyless Entry, Power steering, Front power window with one touch auto down, Tilt steering wheel, Cup holders, Bottle holder, Music System with CD + AM/FM + USB + AUX-In compatibility, All reclining seats, Double folding (60:40) 2nd row seats, Side folding (50:50) third row seats, Foot rest, Glove box etc.

Safety Features

To offer its passenger a safer ride with optimum security, Nissan has also added many valuable safety features in the Evalia XL Option that include - Dual front SRS airbags (Driver & Passenger), High mounted stop lamp, Height adjustable front & rear head restraints, Engine Immobilizer, Central locking system , Inside rear view mirror, Door ajar warning, Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Brake Assist (BA) and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD).

Pros : Good features, Capacious and soothing interiors, fairly good in drive.

Cons : Rear looks of the car can be improved.