Where high technology meets high performance, you find some serious automobiles. As an example, look no further than the 2012 Nissan GT-R. As the representative of Nissan’s latest technology, the GT-R packs some pretty serious hardware, including a fire-breathing twin-turbo V6, a dual-clutch automated manual transmission, an advanced all-wheel-drive system and a sport-focused suspension with adaptive dampers. The GT-R’s performance numbers push it into supercar category, yet the Nissan maintains a significantly lower price point.

This year the Nissan GT-R expands its performance envelope even farther. Power output rises to 530 horsepower (45 hp more than last year) and 488 pound-feet of torque (up from 434) thanks to the combination of revised turbo boost and more free-flowing intake and exhaust systems. The already impressive brakes also have been enlarged slightly to better deal with the added performance potential.

Beyond the track sheet, you can definitely feel the R35 GT-R (12MY M/C)’s extra power, much like you’d feel being whacked from behind by a six iron. Besides the engine, the other changes are far subtler. It’s a good thing Nissan brought along a couple examples of the 2011 model to compare against the new car during our single day of driving and track lapping.

Every production car on the market represents a snapshot, the final spot where the engineers decided to call it a day after exhausting their development time and budget. Improvements can always be eked out with more time and budget. That’s what the 2012 GT-R represents: the old GT-R plus three years of time and a little—very little, because the sports-car market has been sucking wind lately—extra development money.

Nissan undertook an ambitious project with the first-generation GT-R, and succeeded at shocking the sports car establishment with bestial acceleration and tenacious handling. The 2012 GT-R’s more responsive suspension and angrier engine up the ante considerably, offering an even quicker and easier turning sled with which to challenge the big boys. The price has crept up nearly $20,000 since the 2009 debut model, but even as it approaches the treacherous six-figure mark, the Nissan GT-R remains a remarkable performance bargain.

The model they lent us was the 250XL V6 (2.5L) and it came in color Deep Amethyst Purple. From the moment I saw the car when it was delivered my jaw already dropped. The elegant and subtle curves immediately grabbed my attention. In fact it was hard to take my eyes off it! The experience was similar to seeing a gorgeous supermodel walk past you in a mall and you can’t help but turn your head twice! The Nissan Teana 2011 was breathtaking and I was 100% sure that I would be enjoying the time I would spend with it over the weekend!

When the driver handed me the “keys” I was a bit stumped. There was no “key”. It was just a key fob to unlock the door. The driver just told me to get inside and I would figure it out myself. I opened the door and the interior was just stunning and overwhelming! Beautiful quality leather seats (light brown), accents of wood, and a gorgeous LED display on the dashboard which also functioned as the media hub. Anyway, the driver was correct. Instead of your usual ignition slot for the key, I found this:

The first thing you would notice is that there’s no key. Actually, the car has a key hidden flush in the fob, but you don’t need it to start the car. Simply press the On/Off button while depressing the brake (with the key fob within the car’s cabin, of course) and the engine roars to life. Your pleasurable driving experience starts here, and you would likely not want your journey to end given the creature comforts the car offers.

The  2.5-liter V6 engine seems properly matched with the midsize executive sedan, providing enough power when needed, yet a smooth ride when you’re just plying city streets. The Teana’s Xtronic CVT (continuous variable transmission) feels like an upgrade from most old-school CVTs that don’t deliver enough oomph when called for. A steady right foot gives you smooth acceleration with no shift shock at all. But floor the pedal on those uphill terrains or when overtaking and the CVT downshifts to give you that much-needed acceleration just when you want it.

The new Teana pools amazingly advanced technology with a streamlined body design and a powerful engine. Teana is a luxury sedan that is designed to attract stares and awe its passengers. It holds mechanisms and parts that have been imported from Japan and the difference in road performance is noticeable. Teana now comes in two petrol variants: XL and XV. The two variants are powered by a reputed Nissan VQ series engines. The new Nissan Teana is out to give tough competition to the Skoda Superb and Toyota Camry.

Luxury is just one word that can define the Teana. Its leather upholstery and 8-way electronically powered front driver’s seat will have you enjoying a relaxing drive all day long. It has a turning radius of 5.3 meters that gives you absolute control over the car. The Teana is longer than most cars in its segment and it has a wide wheelbase that improves its interior space and stability. However, it has a lower ground clearance that may make it difficult to speed over large bumps.

The new Teana sports retractable stylish glass sunroof with UV protection, which lets the rear seat passengers enjoy the sun, filling the cabin with an open air ambience. The sophisticated wooden interiors and the stylish dashboard caress you like a luxury suite of a 5-star hotel. The cockpit is not only visually appealing but also carefully designed to deliver ultimate convenience and ease of use to the driver and all passengers concerned. The information console provides you with complete visual confirmation of air conditioning settings, outside temperature, audio system and time, as well as it allows you to monitor the drive computer. A well designed visual instrumentation with high-contrast white illumination assures maximum visibility. The large speedometer is further enhanced by a silver-coloured ring that cannot escape your notice. A one-of-its-kind rear power sunshade keeps the sunlight and glare away from rear passengers without blocking the driver’s rear vision while also maintaining the temperature you set within the cabin of the car.

Under the hood the Teana’s VQ23DE engine has been developed with meticulous care paid to its torque output in the practical speed of everyday driving. The V configuration, 24 valve, 6 cylinder engine delivers exceptional driving performance giving enough power and torque to propel the large sedan to a high yet comfortable and solid driving speed. This engine is shared with the 350Z, the Murano and even the U.S. market Maxima and the Infiniti line of vehicles. The independent multi-link with stabilizer bar rear suspension delivers superb handling and stability. Despite being a large sedan the Teana is remarkably easy to drive with its minimum turning radius of 5.3m and hood design that readily enables the driver to see the outer edges of the car.

Sharing the heritage of the award winning VQ engine family, the Teana’s VQ23DE 6 cylinder engine can deliver power of 173 PS at 6,000 rpm and torque of 22.9 kg-m at 4,400 rpm. This is a very satisfying power band, which is very competitive versus the other Japanese luxury sedans in the market.

On the styling front, the updated X-Trail gets an updated front grille, bumper and headlights, while the rear-end also gets a new bumper, along with new LED taillights. The updated headlights now feature clearer and brighter Xenon lights for the Ti (petrol) and TL (diesel) variants, while the new LED tail-lights are fitted to all models.

Thanks to the new front bumper, the updated X-Trail is 10 mm longer overall, and 10 mm wider and higher thanks to the new wheel and tyre specification.

Power remains unchanged for the X-Trail’s four-cylinder petrol engine, producing 125kW and 226Nm of torque, however fuel consumption is down to 9.1 l/100km for both manual and CVT variants (9.3 and 9.5 l/100km previously). The petrol engine is now also compliant with Euro IV emissions regulations.

For the updated six-speed automatic transmission fitted to the diesel TS and TL variants, a technology upgrade allows a reduction in fuel use at idle.

This is achieved by the transmission shifting into a near neutral setting when stationary in drive mode, reducing engine load. Another benefit is a reduction in idle vibration. Power figures for the 2.0 litre diesel also remain unchanged, developing 127kW and 360Nm of torque.

Stunning looks coupled with unstoppable 4WD upgrades make Nissan Patrol new class-leader as Nissan`s `Hero of All Terrain`. Reliable, unbreakable, affordable. The Nissan Patrol is a name synonymous with ruggedness, a legendary off-roader capable of going anywhere, anytime. Meticulously honed for over five decades, the Patrol is Nissan`s flags nes, a 7-speed automatic transmission and a new 4WD system.

After extensive market research, especially in the Middle East, the design team concluded that for the Patrol to beat its main competitors, it needed not only a brand new design direction but class-leading engine performance, greater luxury and comfort and a smart mix of new technologies that enhanced the total driving experience. Product design director, Taiji Toyota, tells us that the all-new exterior design is like a breath of fresh air. “Not as edgy and hardcore as its predecessor, the softer new surfaces are beautiful and add a sense of modernity to the design equation, while still maintaining a ruggedness and commanding road presence” he said.

According to the design director, one design element that expresses `Patrol` and had to feature strongly was the angled-strut motif front grille. It was meticulously proportioned to deliver a sense of continuity with past models but give a touch of newness while enhancing the car`s status level.