The Teana would have an official launch at the Bangkok motor show[2008] and is based on the Nissan Intima concept car.Its an either you love it or hate it kind of design and you certainly cannot say it looks like they have taken bits from their rivals design.Clearly the teana has once again established a distinct identity for itself amongst itself.Inspite being a car for the middle class[ok not in out markets] it gives you that premium car feeling.Take the wood for instance,toyota have come under severe criticism for the wood they use in their cars which has too much of a cheap feel to it with the teana however you certainly feel that its straight from the forests.
The interior looks well appointed once again,the centre console requires special mention with a laptop like flat keypad.
When will it be in India,probably not atleast till second quarter of 2009.Its competition the accord is all set for a makeover and the new accord comes to our market this june[2008].The hyundai sonata is due for a small facelift and the new model should be out in India by next year[2009].As for the camry after the new corolla launch it would lose its distinct identity.
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Ps:In case you are interested in the new sonata[which would be known globally as the i40] here is a link you could look at
2009 Facelifted Sonata[i40]
