Nissan Evalia (NV200) 
With the Evalia, Nissan wants to take the Toyota Innova head-on. Styling is more commercial van than MPV and this appearance is not helped by the Evalia’s sliding rear doors. Like the Innova, the Evalia seats passengers in a 2+3+3 layout but where it should hold a crucial advantage is in terms of space; its monocoque body in theory more space efficient than the Innova’s ladder frame construction. Power is courtesy the 105bhp 1.5-litre diesel motor that does duty on the Nissan Sunny but it remains to be seen if the engine will be powerful enough to propel the Evalia with a full load. Pricing is likely to be in the range of Rs 7.5-12 lakh.
Factfile:
Engine: 1.5-litre diesel
Power/Torque: 105bhp/24.4kgm
Kerb weight: 1269kg
L/W/H: 4400/1695/1860mm
Expected: Early 2012
Price: Rs 7.5-12 lakh
