Which Indian car manufacturer will start making cars for Nissan?
Maruti Suzuki Limited Japanese auto maker Nissan is likely to roll out a 1.3-litre, three-cylinder small car as its first made-in-India vehicle. The vehicle will be rolled out of Maruti Udyog`s upcoming plant in Manesar (Gurgaon). The first Nissan car is expected to hit roads in the first quarter of the calendar year 2008. The new small car from Nissan will be used to address both the domestic and export markets. The initial capacity is expected to be one lakh units a year, which will be ramped up to two lakh units at a later stage. Nissan has started talks with select component makers in the country, which will supply the critical parts for the car. However, it is not known in which model of Nissan, the 1.3-litre engine, code named XH-5, will be fitted. Earlier this month, the two Japanese auto majors – Nissan and Suzuki – announced a global production alliance, which will see Nissan supply mini vans to Suzuki on an OEM basis, starting from 2006 end. The deal also includes Suzuki`s co
