Construction of Nissan Juke and GT-R Moves Ahead to Handling

Posted on November 29, 2011 by LegendNissan

Nissan Juke-RNissan engineers wanted to create the first supercar crossover and came up with the idea to combine the Nissan Juke and GT-R together for one ultimate machine, the Juke-R.  The new Juke-R concept has been quite a challenge for Nissan to overcome with certain obstacles but they continue to push ahead.

The latest episode of the Juke-R series depicts Nissan engineers working diligently on a roll cage to help make the vehicle prepared for the GT-R’s speed and power as well as suspension set-up for the vehicle difference of height and weight.

Watch and enjoy the latest episode!  All episodes of the series can be viewed on the Nissan Juke’s YouTube channel.

 

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The “Most Wonderful Sale of the Year” is Going on Now at Legend Nissan

Posted on November 22, 2011 by LegendNissan

The holidays are here and with the holidays come HUGE Nissan savings! Plenty of savings for all with the “Most Wonderful Sale of the Year” going on now!!

During the sales event, customers will have the chance to save with bonus cash, money savings, great financing deals, low down payments and more.

Shoppers will love the financing deals going on during the holiday sales event. Get 0% APR for 60 months or 1.9% APR for 72 months on the 2011 Frontier, Maxima, Murano, Pathfinder, and Titan, as well as the 2012 Altima Sedan and Coupe. Great financing for 0% APR for 36 months or 1.9% for 72 months is also available for the 2011 Armada, Murano CrossCabriolet, Quest, Rogue, Xterra, and Versa hatchback as well as the 2012 Sentra. Special cash back savings are also available in place of financing rates.

The most popular model, the 2012 Nissan Altima, has ridiculously low leasing rates of $179/month for 24 months for the sedan and $249/month for 39 months for the coupe, both which includes $500 bonus cash. Many more deals await shoppers when they visit St. Charles Nissan.

The “Most Wonderful Sale of the Year” event won’t be around for much longer, so visit legend Nissan by November 30, 2011 to save big.

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Nissan Offering 20th Anniversary Package for 2012 Nissan Altima

Posted on November 15, 2011 by LegendNissan

2012 Nissan Altima BlueBack in 1992 when the Nissan Altima was introduced into the auto market, it carried two names,  Altima and Stanza.  The Altima would make an immediate impact and started to rival the Accord and Camry that had dominated the mid-size category.  The Altima was the only name they needed to keep and Nissan has enjoyed the Altima ever since.

Since its first introduction, Nissan has sold over 3.6 million Altimas in the 20-year span.  In honor of the Altima being the top-selling vehicle for Nissan’s North American lineup, Nissan has unveiled the new 2012 Altima 20th Anniversary Package.

The snazzy Altima comes with 16” aluminum-alloy wheels, fog lights, rear spoiler, and auto on/off headlights to spruce up the exterior.  On the interior, the special-edition Altima gets a leather-wrapped steering wheel, Bluetooth® hands-free calling system, HomeLink® Universal transceiver for garage door and home control, and other great features.

“We want to acknowledge Altima’s first two decades and how much it has meant to the company – and reward loyal Altima customers with this special 20th Anniversary equipment package,” said Al Castignetti, vice president and general manager, Nissan Division, Nissan North America, Inc. “From its uncertain beginnings, Altima has grown to be a real power nameplate for Nissan in the competitive mid-size segment – a position we intend to hold for many more anniversaries to come.”

Patrons can get the 20th anniversary Altima for $950 MSRP, compared to $1,850 if you wanted to add all those features on to a regular Altima!  The special-edition Altima will be available to customers starting on November 18th.

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Nissan Announces New Passenger Van Coming Spring 2012

Posted on November 9, 2011 by LegendNissan

Nissan will be bringing a brand new commercial passenger van to the market in spring 2012 with the new NV3500 HD. The van will fit both in the personal and fleet use with seating for 12 passengers through four rows.

The new 2012 Nissan NV3500 HD will come with either a 4.0-liter V6 engine that has 261 horsepower or the more powerful V8 that unloads 317 horsepower.  Drivers will love both engines that come with Nissan’s Continuous Valve Timing Control which helps to boost fuel economy.

The seating capacity allows 12 passengers to travel in the van but it can also haul with the ability to remove the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th rows as needed for extra cargo room.  The van also comes with 120V outlets for ease of technology use as needed.

“The Nissan NV3500 HD’s styling is professional and rugged outside, and completely passenger-focused inside,” said Castelli. “While you want to feel assured that there is room for all your luggage, for example, you don’t want to be treated like a piece of cargo inside. We’ve found a great balance between functionality and comfort that we believe sets the new benchmark in class.”

The NV3500 HD is loaded with the supreme safety features Nissan is known for.  All rear seating positions have seat belts and head rests and all rows are protected by standard side curtain air bags in the case of a collision.

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Nissan Unveils New Features of Taxi of Tomorrow at New York City Expo

Posted on November 2, 2011 by LegendNissan

The first public preview of the Nissan NV200 Taxi of Tomorrow is underway in New York City at Nissan’s Taxi of Tomorrow Expo.  The event opened yesterday and runs through Saturday, November 5.  The event showcases all the nifty interior aspects for the future of taxi cab riding that were previously unknown.

The new taxi of the future brings an impressive cargo area that allows luggage for up to four passengers to be carried in the taxi cab.  The spacious cargo area will allow for flexibility to share rides as well as transportation between airport and business/home to be more convenient than conventional taxi cabs.

Cleanliness of the taxi cab has always been an issue and Nissan designed features to fight that problem.  Interior materials were chosen to help accentuate cabin freshness as well as having breathable, anti-microbial seat upholstery that fights bacteria and is easy to clean for passenger comfort. 

The ultimate addition for rider luxury was Nissan’s addition of individual heating/air conditioning control for rear passengers.The aesthetics of the NV200 are addicting with a transparent roof panel that allows riders to get a complete picturesque view of New York City and all of its offerings.  Having a showcasing roof on the Nissan NV200 allows riders to make their ride more enjoyable then feeling like they are stuck in the back of a police car.  Riders will also love the flooring being flat with no obnoxious hump and the sliding doors with entry step and handles to allow for easy in and out of the cab.

Nissan also wanted to cater to riders by offering USB charging access for passengers to charge their smartphones, mp3 players and other USB accessories for convenience.

Make sure to see these features and many more at the Taxi of Tomorrow Expo.  Check out the event details and make a visit before its gone!

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Nissan’s Taxi of Tomorrow Set to Open Nov 1-5 in New York City

Posted on October 26, 2011 by LegendNissan

Nissan will be hosting the Taxi of Tomorrow Design Expo in New York City from November 1-5, 2011.  The expo will have the Nissan NV200 on display for residents to experience for the first time.

Nissan NV200

You can visit the expo at Broadway and Fifth Avenue, across from the Flatiron building on the pedestrian plaza.  The exhibit will be open to the public Tuesday, November 1, Noon until 9 p.m, Wednesday, November 2 through Friday, November 4, 8 a.m.-9 p.m., and Saturday, November 5, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Visitors to the exhibit will be able to experience all of the futuristic cab interior features that the NV200 has to offer.  The Nissan NV200 highlights are the ample interior lighting, increased legroom, odor and bacteria fighting material, and many more features designed to cater to New York City residents.  The Nissan NV200 was selected in May 2011 to be the exclusive Taxi of Tomorrow for New York City.  The NV200 will be servicing the streets starting in late 2013.

Nissan has dedicated years of research and interviewing cab owners, passengers, and New York City residents to determine what the Taxi of Tomorrow should be about.  The Nissan NV200 is quite a taxi cab and one NYC residents will appreciate riding in.  Make sure to go check out the exhibit next week and see what the Taxi of Tomorrow is going to be!

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Grilling up America’s Best Tailgating Cars

Posted on October 20, 2011 by LegendNissan

Football season brings cool weather, changing leaves, team rivalries, season tickets, and tailgating! There is nothing like gathering together with friends and family, parking the vehicle, setting up chairs, grabbing a drink, starting the grill, and tailgating before the game.

2012 Nissan QuestTo get in the spirit, Cars.com recently decided to pose the question, “What are the best vehicles for tailgating?” on their Kicking Tires blog.  The experts narrowed their long list of choices down to five, including the Nissan Quest.

The 2012 Nissan Quest made the cut because of its easy-to-fold flat floor which can serve as a large cargo area, shelf, or bench seat.  The cargo area can allow football fans to pack all their tailgating equipment with ease, while the nice shelf or bench can allow a place for people to sit and enjoy the food.

Nissan QuestThe optional rear DVD entertainment system is attractive to tailgaters who want to play a few video games while waiting for the football game start or those who need a way to entertain children.  With an abundance of entertainment and convenience features, the Nissan Quest is perfect for any large group or family looking to tailgate before the big game.

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Nissan GT Academy Top Eight Battle it out on SPEED Network

Posted on October 11, 2011 by LegendNissan

Nissan GT Academy has been a constant challenge for these drivers, battling everyday to stay in the competition.  The field has been trimmed to eight racers left with a grand prize of a Nissan professional racing career hanging in the balance.   Watch the top eight go toe to toe and wheel to wheel.

Who will impress the judges with their racing skills and advance to the next day?  Who’s your favorite to survive it all?  Which two racers are getting sent home?  Watch the full third episode here!

http://youtu.be/Gbg7aWuyP84

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Nissan Serena Minivan Awarded “Good Design Award 2011”

Posted on October 5, 2011 by LegendNissan

The Japan Industrial Design Promotion Organization awarded the Nissan Serena minivan the “Good Design Award 2011”.  The new Serena minivan is the fourth generation of the model and has been produced since 1991.

Nissan engineers went to work to maximize interior space along with functionality for families on the new Serena.  The Serena was designed to offer flexibility in seating and plenty of room for all passengers to travel comfortably.  The Serena also incorporates Nissan’s latest environmentally-friendly features.

The Good Design Award is the only comprehensive program that analyzes design in Japan.  The goal of the award is to spurn the best in design to help improve standard of living, industrial development and product quality.  There are over 3,000 entries submitted each year for the award.  The award is based on design creativity, sophistication and improvement to society.

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Nissan Supports New Innovative Nashville Community Center

Posted on September 28, 2011 by LegendNissan

Nashville will welcome a new community center to its city that is a first of its kind in America.  The community center is one of a kind because it is completely dedicated to sustainable living.  Nissan and Urban Green Lab, a non-profit Nashville organization, have teamed up to build the new center.

Nissan has donated $100,000 to the project as well as offering to match additional donations up to $100,000 from other donors and continue to contribute $175,000 over the next three years.  Nissan is hoping by offering a matching donation that people and businesses in the Middle Tennessee community step up to back this great community center which will have a major impact on the area.

“When Nissan learned about Urban Green Lab’s innovative approach to creating a more sustainable community here in Middle Tennessee, we knew it was a great fit for us,” said Bill Krueger, vice chairman, Nissan Americas.

The community center will be constructed as a very modern building.  The center will even feature electrical vehicle chargers that are compatible with the Nissan LEAF.  The goal of the building is to offer a place for people to come and learn about environmental topics from energy efficiency to urban agriculture.

The center expects Nashville schools, local universities, non-profit organizations, business owners, students and adults alike to interact at the center and learn about our impact on the environment and how we can help.  The center is committed to working with the public to make an impact on current life and for generations to come.

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