Developed to introduce a new generation to the proud Pathfinder name, a sleekly designed Nissan Pathfinder concept vehicle was introduced recently at the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The show vehicle also provides more than a few clues about the all-new production model, which is slated to reach Nissan dealerships this fall. [click to continue…]
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Even with its reputation for innovation, it turns out that Nissan does some of its best thinking inside the box—at least when that “box” is the distinctive Nissan Cube. The eye-catching Cube is back and better than ever for 2012, showcasing a high-value MSRP and a fresh new Indigo Limited Edition model. [click to continue…]
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Taking one last look back at a particularly notable past 12 months, the team at Nissan recently put together a list of the automaker’s top ten stories of 2011, honoring a year that saw the company go from tragedy to triumph.
1. Rebuilding from disaster—The spring’s earthquake and tsunami in Japan took a devastating toll on the people of that country, and while nothing can replace the many lives lost, Nissan persevered, rebuilt and returned to full production in a matter of months.
2. LEAF honored in New York—The all-electric Nissan LEAF, which also had been named European Car of the Year, was named World Car of the Year at the New York International Auto Show.
3. Nissan’s hot spot—The automaker’s “Gas-powered Everything” ad campaign for the LEAF, reimagining a world in which everything—even toothbrushes—is run on gasoline, earned a spot on AD WEEK’s list of 10 best commercials of 2011.
4. Happy birthday—The Nissan LEAF celebrated its first year on the market, passing a major milestone on the way to establishing EVs as a viable alternative for U.S. buyers.
5. Guidelines for growth—Nissan President and CEO Carlos Ghosn unveiled a new “Power 88” strategy to boost global sales over the next six years, saying: “We will accelerate our growth, bringing more innovation and excitement to our products and services as well as cleaner, more affordable cars for everyone around the world.”
6. Hail the NV200—In a significant breakthrough for Nissan’s burgeoning commercial-vehicle business, the new NV200 was selected to be the exclusive taxi of New York City starting in late 2013.
7. Nissan’s drag king—In an informal drag race set up by Motor Trend and involving some of the fastest cars on the planet—like the Porsche 911, Corvette Z06, Ferrari 458 Italia and Audi R8 GT—it was the Nissan GT-R that took home top honors.
8. Going with the ESFLOW—Building on the foundation of the award-winning LEAF, Nissan introduced the sleek and striking ESFLOW, an all-electric rear-wheel-drive sports car concept, at the Geneva Motor Show in Switzerland.
9. West Coast wonders—Nissan introduced three boldly designed new vehicles at the Los Angeles International Auto Show, including the new Nissan Quest minivan, the unique Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet and the beautiful Nissan Ellure concept vehicle.
10. Going out on top—With December numbers not yet in, Nissan is riding a streak of two consecutive record-breaking sales months and brings high hopes for more into the new year.
“Strong gains across our lineup extended Nissan’s record-breaking October into our best-ever November,” said Al Castignetti, vice president and general manager, Nissan Sales. “We expect to finish 2011 on a high note with vehicles like Altima, Versa, Sentra and Rogue leading Nissan to a strong close in December and into an even better 2012.”
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To provide a low-cost, high-quality charging solution for faster EV “refills,” Nissan and Sumitomo are collaborating to launch a new EV quick charger for the U.S. market. And not only will the innovative quick charger cost about one third the price of traditional units, but it also will be able to support all plug-in vehicles capable of quick charging on the increasingly-used CHAdeMO standard—including the Nissan LEAF. The only 100 percent electric car designed for the mass market, the LEAF can be refilled from a fully depleted state to an 80 percent charge in less than 30 minutes using this new charger. [click to continue…]
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With sales up almost 26 percent so far in 2011, the Nissan Rogue already has cracked the 100,000-sales mark for the year and has cemented its place as a top choice in the highly competitive entry-crossover segment. Customers can expect to see that kind of momentum continue with the new model year, too, thanks to the addition of Nissan’s innovative Around View Monitor to the 2012 Rogue’s long list of available content.
The system makes parallel parking a snap, thanks to four tiny cameras, unobtrusively mounted at four points around the Rogue: At the front, on both of the side mirrors, and at the rear of the vehicle. The Around View technology uses the data gathered from those cameras to create a full 360-degree bird’s-eye view of the areas immediately surrounding the Rogue, helping the driver guide the vehicle into even the most challenging parking spots. Drivers also can fine-tune the system’s display to show split-screen views of the areas of most concern.
The Around View Monitor is part of the Nissan Rogue’s SL Package, which also includes such upgrades as 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, high-intensity discharge headlamps, a Nissan navigation system with XM NavTraffic, and a premium Bose digital sound system.
“Unlike complex systems that take complete control of the parking function, Rogue’s Around View Monitor allows the driver to remain in charge—with a heightened view of the vehicle’s surroundings,” said Al Castignetti, vice president and general manager, Nissan Division, Nissan North America, Inc. “It’s amazing technology, an amazing innovation, and we’re proud that Rogue is the first vehicle in its segment to offer it.”
The 2012 Nissan Rogue—with available Around View Monitor—is on sale now.
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Nissan is again showing off its commitment to continuous improvement with its flagship sports car—especially when it comes to continuously improving the Nissan GT-R’s power output. [click to continue…]
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After successfully expanding its “Innovation for All” strategy last year to include cargo vans—with the introduction of the Nissan NV family—Nissan will soon be offering a similar approach—and similar vehicles—for drivers who need to haul people: The 2013 Nissan NV3500 HD, with the ability to carry up to 12 passengers in four rows of seating, will go on sale for commercial and retail customers in the spring of 2012. [click to continue…]
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Olympic Marathoner Ryan Hall will help runners take performance to the next level at the ING New York City Marathon 2011 as part of the Innovation for Endurance program with Rodale, Inc and Nissan North America. As official automotive partner for the second year, Nissan will provide the official vehicles on the course and display vehicles throughout the event. The new 100% electric Nissan LEAF will be pace vehicle for the marathon on Sunday, November 6.
Hall will have prominent involvement in the New York City Marathon but won’t compete. In addition to training videos and running tips, he’ll greet runners at the Innovation for Endurance display at the ING New York City Marathon Health and Fitness Expo at the Jacob Javits Convention Center on November 4 from 1-2pm, and on November 5 from 12-1pm. [click to continue…]
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Outperforming brands like Toyota, Honda, Ford and Chevy, Nissan sold 75,484 vehicles in October, which was both a new record for the month and an increase of more than 22 percent compared to October 2010. And notably, Nissan’s success was particularly well balanced, with the brand’s car deliveries improving by 22.4 percent and its truck/crossover/minivan sales rising by 21.5 percent. [click to continue…]
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Boasting a uniquely dynamic combination of style, performance and fuel-efficiency, the Nissan JUKE was unlike anything else on the market when it was first introduced for the 2011 model year. And since the competition still hasn’t caught up, Nissan has made only minor changes to the 2012 version. [click to continue…]
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