At the 2010 Guangzhou Auto Show, General Motors is showcasing the Sail EV concept. This could be an important model for India as GM India could study the possibility of selling this car in India. General Motors has said it will display an electric vehicle in April 2011 and what you see here could very well be that model.

The Sail electric concept is powered using a lithium-ion battery pack with maximum output of 65 kW and maximum torque of 220 N·m (162 lb-ft). A top speed of 130 km/h (81 mph) is not very impressive but on a single charge it can travel upto 150 kilometers.

Like some other hybrid and electric cars, the Sail EV features regenerative braking to produce additional energy to charge batteries.

Image of Chevrolet Sail hatchback has no connection to the story. Images of Sail EV coming up shortly.

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Nissan has placed giant cards at the Guangzhou Auto Show teasing the Nissan Sunny. The Nissan Sunny sits on the Micra’s platform and will come to India during Diwali 2011. Starting on December 21, the Guangzhou Auto Show will host the unveiling of the Nissan Sunny and the Chevrolet Sail EV, both expected in India next year.

The Nissan Sunny could continue in some countries with the hatchback’s 1.2-liter engine. In India however, Nissan is said to be considering the 1.5-liter diesel engine and a new 4-cylinder 1.6-liter petrol engine. Nissan isn’t expected to price the sedan aggressively. We are not expecting the starting price to fall below 8 lakh rupees.

We have brought you interior shots of the Sunny and leaked patent shots that reveal the whole car. If this isn’t sufficient, we’ve also aired no-camouflage shots from China and brochure scans.

The Nissan Sunny might be branded differently in India, according to someone privy to Nissan India’s activities.

Source – auto.163.com

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Nissan has teased the Sunny Sedan by placing giant cards at the Guangzhou Auto Show. The Nissan Sunny is based on the Micra’s platform and will be launched on or after Q3 2011 in India.

The company will show the Nissan Sunny and Chevrolet Sail EV which might be launched in India next year. Nissan Sunny should get a 1.6-liter gasoline and 1.5-liter diesel engine for the Indian market and some others will get the same 1.2-liter engine used under the hoods of Micra hatch.

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