To go along with its bigger dimensions is a completely new exterior, which fits more in line with the current Nissan styling than  |
| The Bluebird's styling reflects an upscale image, with inspiration comingfrom the larger Maxima and Infiniti G35. (Photo: Nissan North America) |
the design used on the Versa. The nose, for example, draws from the Maxima with its vertically shaped headlamps, while the chrome-laden grille is borrowed from the Skyline, the Japanese-market Infiniti G35. In comparison to the Versa's rather frumpy looking tail, the Bluebird's lengthier backside and more rakish roofline make it more pleasing to the eye.
Upon its launch, Nissan proclaimed that the Versa had the most interior volume in its class, with a big, spacious cabin influenced by the brand's 'Modern Living' design strategy - a new Nissan concept that stresses advanced design values in interiors. The new, bigger Bluebird builds on the Versa's  |
| High quality materials and simple shapes give the Bluebird the feeling of a "traditional Japanese living room". (Photo: Nissan North America) |
reputation for class-leading interior roominess, offering an even longer cabin that provides up to 26.7 inches of rear legroom. By comparison, that's in the same league as luxury-liners such as the BMW 7-Series and Mercedes-Benz S-Class! Trunk space is a class-leading 17.8 cu-ft.
As a luxury, 'upscale' car, the Bluebird features a new two-toned dashboard with faux woodgrain trim, and all the goodies that are locked out of the high-value and low-cost Versa. Up front the driver sits on high-quality plush fabric, electrically adjustable seats, while such goodies as an upgraded sound system and DVD navigation provide convenience and added luxury.
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