Nissan Motor Co., Ltd released the Otti, its third mini-vehicle model for the Japanese market yesterday.
In keeping with its tagline of “SHIFT_convenience,” the Otti has been designed and engineered for ease of use in everyday driving, thanks to its compact packaging and abundance of ingenious storage places.
The Otti’s overall height is low enough for parking in multilevel parking facilities. A large glass area and square body form also make the Otti exceptionally easy to drive. Moreover, the model offers a choice of two engines ’ the 3G83 engine and the 3G83 intercooled turbo engine – that balance driving ease with high performance. The Otti also features an outstanding suspension system that offers a remarkably comfortable driving experience.
The Otti is supplied to Nissan by Mitsubishi Motors Corp., under an OEM supply arrangement. Nissan’s two other mini-vehicles models are the Moco and the Clipper.
The unique features distinguishing the Otti include:
– Compact packaging
– Ingenious storage places
– Exceptional everyday driving ease
Otti Overview
1. Smart-looking body form expressing functionality and openness
The stable-looking square body together with the square pattern of the grill project an image of unity. — Honda's new Zest minicar.
Styled around a square motif, the grille of the RS/RX Series models gives the vehicle a sporty impression.
The Otti comes in ten distinctive body colors, including Rheims Blue, an exclusive Nissan color.
2. Smart-looking interior blending functionality, openness and newness
The centrally positioned speedometer accentuates the unique instrument panel design.
Designed for optimum convenience, the instrument panel has the controls and instruments concentrated in the center, with storage spaces distributed on both sides. — Mitsubishi Motors' latest developments.
For an enhanced impression of sportiness, the RS/RX Series models adopt a three-spoke steering wheel wrapped in synthetic leather.
3. Practicality
A comfortable, roomy interior is combined with a compact body size for nimble and easy driving.
The large glass area allows excellent outward visibility for ease of driving in everyday use.
With an overall height of 1,550 mm, the Otti can also be parked in multilevel parking facilities.
The interior abounds in a variety of handy storage places designed to match the uses of each seating position, including a multi-purpose drink holder on the driver’s side door. — eight vehicles at Tokyo Motor Show.
4. Mechanisms
The 3G83 engine combines optimum city driving ease with outstanding economy. The 3G83 intercooled turbo engine delivers ample power for enjoyable driving in town, on expressways and even on mountain roads. The Otti is available with three different types of transmissions, including a five-speed manual transmission.
The suspension system used on models powered by the 3G83 intercooled turbo engine incorporates a reinforced front stabilizer and performance rod as well as an additional rear stabilizer to provide superb handling and stability.
5. Safety and environmental performance
Standard safety features on all models include ABS, Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist and a high-mounted stop lamp.
The 2WD models fitted with the 3G83 engine are certified as super ultra-low emission vehicles (SU-LEVs) because they emit 75% fewer emissions than the levels required by Japan’s 2005 exhaust emission regulations. The 4WD models fitted with the 3G83 engine or the 3G83 intercooled turbo engine are certified as U-LEVs*1 because they emit 50% fewer emissions than the 2005 regulations. Moreover, the 2WD and 4WD models equipped with the 3G83 engine and 5-speed manual transmission as well as the 2WD models equipped with the 3G83 engine and either the 3-speed or 4-speed automatic transmission also achieve Japan’s 2010 fuel economy standards plus an additional 5%, thereby qualifying for tax reductions under the Green Tax program in Japan.
Origins of the Otti model name
The model name was coined from the Italian word “ottimo,” meaning optimum. It expresses the Otti’s unique product character that optimally balances all essential elements in a compact vehicle package.
Sales target: 3,000 units/month
