Nissan has cast doubt on the future of its Quest minivan and Inifiniti QX56 luxury SUV with its recently announced plans to make a major move into the work truck market.The next-generation Infiniti Q56 is expected to move further up-market to compete with the Range Rover and Lexus LX.
Expect a Nissan commercial van to more closely resemble a Dodge Sprinter than the Ford Econoline or GM Express/Savana twins.Nissan will build a new, fuel-efficient, sub-compact car (B-Car) for Chrysler to sell in North America, Europe and other global markets in 2010.The as-yet unnamed car will be based on a Chrysler concept and design (the Hornet?) and built at Nissan's Oppama Plant in Japan. In return, Chrysler will produce a full-size pickup for Nissan, based on a unique Nissan design, in Chrysler's Saltillo (Mexico) assembly plant.
