Perfect Getaway Cars

Just as there are different kinds of out-of-town trips there are different types of vehicles. For some, the preferred weekend getaway is hiding out in a luxury resort to take a break from their high-powered city life. For others, traveling to the country's breathtaking nature destinations for outdoors is their idea of a getaway.

At Nissan, there is a perfect vehicle for every kind of getaway. Select members of the press were treated to Nissan Motor Philippines, Inc. On-Road/ Off-Road Weekend Experience last July 15-16. The two-day itinerary took the participants from Manila to Clark, Pampanga to enjoy two unique weekend getaway vehicles.

On-Road Getaway with the TEANA

The drive from Manila to Clark was the perfect occasion to showcase the Teana's powerful 3.5 liter V6 engine, it's numerous luxury amenities and it's striking profile on the road.

The 3.5 liter VQ-V6 engine in the Teana is powerhouse. It has won a spot on WARD's 10 Best Engine's List for 14 consecutive years. The VQ-V6 is the only engine in the whole world to have done so. It is the same engine found in the venerable 350Z sports car. Nissan's racing heritage is clearly evident in the performance of Teana. 

Highway performance was characterized by lots of straight-line speed and super smooth shifting. There was no evident "shift-shock" as the Teana accelerated to high-paced cruising velocities. Nissan's electronic transmission technology clearly displayed it's advancements in highway driving situations. Along with this, the steering wheel adapted its level of responsiveness to match the Teana's traveling speed.

The handy cruise control is easily engaged in clear stretches of the highway. At this point the driver can relax a little bit and fully appreciate the car's interior amenities. The quiet cabin boasts of ventilated leather seats. Even the front passenger is provided with an ottoman-style leg rest. The Teana's interior luxury is a clever contrast to it's sports car capabilities.

Off-Road Getaway: X-Trail

In Pampanga, the weekend activities shifted to a different kind of driving experience. Things got interesting when it was the X-Trail CVT's turn to display its 4X4 capabilities.

The perfect venue was provided to test the X-Trail CVT: an off-road track. The participants were game to put the X-Trail CVT through its motions on every possible off-road condition. From wet, dry and muddy roads to steep inclines and sharp descents the X-Trail CVT showed its skills. The adjustable drive settings (4X2, auto and 4X4) proved highly engaging in rallycross tests and severe off-road portions of the track. In certain track instances, when a raised wheel loses traction, power was transferred to the 3 wheels remaining on the ground, it was clearly observed that the X-Trail CVT is definitely a capable go-anywhere, do-anything SUV. It even looked good covered in mud.

XTRONIC CVT Driving Experience

The X-Trail CVT, like the Teana, is equipped with the Nissan Xtronic CVT (Continuous Variable Transmission). In real world experience, this is the technology inside Nissan vehicles that provide powerful and smooth acceleration.  It enables the engine to stay within its optimal power range at all times. No drop in RPM is experienced when the transmission is shifting gears, which then provides no "shift-shock" for the driver.

The successful On-Road/ Off-Road Weekend Experience showcased both the Teana's and the X-Trail CVT's unique strengths while highlighting the real-world benefits of  Nissan's advanced XTRONIC CVT technology. 

Mr. Johnson Wang, Nissan Motor Philippines AVP for Marketing, Sales & After-Sales states, "We know motorists have varied preferences, aspirations and personalities, that's why we offer different vehicles that fulfill this desire for a perfect automotive partner." 

If you want to shift your weekend drives, Nissan has spirited models for your kind of getaway