Japanese automobile company launched its Nissan Sunny Petrol model in India between the price of 5.8 lakh and 7.8 lakh and is eager to introduce its diesel version, soon in the country.

Corporate Vice President of Nissan for Africa Middle East and India, Gilles Normand stated that as the Indian customers favour diesel versions, the company is keen to launch its diesel car to avail the Indian market.

Economic growth is majorly boosting the demand section in the world’s largest auto market China, which also has tempted Nissan Motor Co.’s to invest in a Chinese venture.

According to this venture, the Company is planning to invest 50 billion Yuan ($7.8 billion) by 2015, thus enabling it to gain maximum market share.

Nissan Motor India has 1,249 cars during the last month, which was up from 22 units sold in August 2009.

Nissan Motor's novel small car Micra made the most of last month's sales (1,182 sales), whereas other models such as Teana, X-trail and 370Z stood at 21, 44 and 2 respectively.

Japanese car manufacturer Nissan has made announcement about the commercial launch of its much-awaited car Micra, the company's first locally-made car and its first in the mass section.

The company said that the delivery of its newly launched car 'Micra' will start from Thursday at a starting cost worth Rs 3.98 lakh, ex-showroom Delhi.