Forbes Names Nissan cube One of the Safest Cars Under $20,000

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Nissan always places safety for its passengers as its number one priority.  Developing advanced safety technology is a constant goal for Nissan for all of its vehicles.

Nissan Cube

The roads are the safest they have ever been with the lowest fatality rates to date.  Small cars were thought to be unsafe but recent technology and advancement has made subcompact and compact cars more attractive for their safety as well as their bottom line.

Forbes decided to put a list of the best vehicles for under $20,000 that are the best picks for safety.  These vehicles are able to overcome the stigma of small cars being unsafe and provide passengers a safe ride.

The Nissan cube was named one of the nineteen vehicles for being the safest while having a price tag under $20,000.  The Nissan cube is such a distinct vehicle for style but with its great safety as well, should continue to attract new owners.  Congrats to the Nissan cube!

Make sure to check out the complete list of vehicles making the cut.

Nissan Set to Unveil New Pathfinder Concept at North American Motor Show in Detroit

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The new Pathfinder will debut at the North American International Auto Show starting January 9 during the press preview days.  Nissan is excited to show off its brand-new Pathfinder concept vehicle.

Nissan is terming it “The Next Gen SUV”.  Engineers took all of the traditional aspects of the Pathfinder and meshed it with Nissan’s newest aerodynamic exterior design and platform.

Pathfinder Concept 2

Fans can watch the unveiling of the Pathfinder Concept online as well at www.nissanusa.com.  Users can also enjoy visiting the Pathfinder Concept website where they can sign up to get the latest news on the vehicle.

Get excited for the re-imagined Pathfinder, the transformation is going to blow your mind!

Nissan and FedEx Team Up to Test NV200 Electric Prototype in London

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Nissan FedEx VanNissan’s zero-emission, all-electric delivery van prototype, the NV200 EV, is being tested by Nissan through FedEx delivery drivers in London. 

The two organizations will analyze the effectiveness of the vehicle over the next 60 days to see how the electric prototype stacks up.

Nissan took the engineering of the 100% electric LEAF and used the powertrain and battery on the NV200 EV.

“Zero-emission vehicles like Nissan LEAF are already playing an increasingly significant environmental role in our towns and cities. The Nissan NV200 EV prototype delivery vehicle will not only improve the quality of urban life, but thanks to best in class running costs has great potential to ease the economic burdens placed on companies,” said Nissan Corporate Vice President Hideto Murakami, responsible for the Global LCV Business Unit, “FedEx Express feedback from the evaluation process will help us tailor a future battery-powered light commercial Nissan vehicle that meets customer needs.”

Nissan is excited to bring the zero-emissions technology to light commercial vehicles and business-to-business markets as it strives to become the global leader for electric-vehicles.   Nissan will be holding additional trails throughout the year of 2012 to get a true picture of the NV200 EV.

Nissan Engineers Take Juke-R Combination Crossover to the Track

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Testing and shakedown are the next big steps in the series of combining the Nissan Juke and GT-R into one super crossover vehicle.  A series of tests are performed by the Nissan engineers to get an accurate depiction of where the Juke-R is at.

Shaking down the car to make sure the Juke-R is operating correctly is important to see that all of the components are working together without issues.  Workers will be pushing the limits of the Juke-R to see what type of performance numbers the vehicle can attain.  Safety is also a major factor with testing the Juke-R to make sure the car is handling and holding together correctly.

Watch and enjoy this latest episode of the Juke-R series.  You can watch all of the episodes at www.youtube.com/user/NissanJuke.

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

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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.

 

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

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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.

Nissan Offering 20th Anniversary Package for 2012 Nissan Altima

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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.

Nissan Announces New Passenger Van Coming Spring 2012

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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.

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

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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!

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

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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!