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Safety Features in the 2016 Nissan Rogue

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The 2016 Nissan Rogue is available in three versions the starting S, the mid variant SV and the premium SL. All three variants boast of the same mileage of 33mpg on the highway and 26 mpg within city limits.

The key features of the Rogue S are the Eco mode, Rear View monitor, LED Daytime Running lights, Registered Drive and Hide Cargo system and Advanced Drive Assist.

The SV Rogue includes all the features of the S plus an intelligent key, 6 way driver’s seat, automatic temperature control and 17” alloy wheels.

The Premium SL model includes all the key features of the SV plus 18” Alloy wheels, an inbuilt navigation system, luxury leather seats and registered around view monitor.

Safety: The safety features of the Rogue include:

  1. Advanced air bags: The air bags are dual staged with a seat belt sensor and an occupant classification sensor. The inflation rate of the air bags is dependent on two factors which are the impact severity and the usage of seat belt.
  2. LATCH: A novel child security feature of the Rogue is LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) which locks the child in place without a seat belt or a clip.
  3. Brake Assist (BA), ABS and EBD (Electronic Brake force Distribution): ABS offers the standard secure braking system while the EBD offers smart momentum arrest considering the weight of the car and the number of passengers. BA on the other hand gauges the response time and applies more force if needed.
  4. Other features include Traction control and Vehicle Dynamic control.

Visit Cardinale Nissan for more details on the advanced safety technologies found in the 2016 Nissan Rogue.

 

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Performance Specs of the 2016 Rogue

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Rated as the best in class Small sports Utility Vehicle, the all-wheel drive Nissan Rogue has a regular unleaded I-4, 2.5 L engine.

Performance Specs:

  1. Engine: The 16 valve, 4 cylinder engine outshines among other cars when it comes to climbing and weaving in traffic. The car is efficient and innovative. The 2.5L engine is powered by 170 horsepower and 175 lb-ft torque.
  2. AWD: The All- Wheel Drive (AWD) stands apart from regular 4-wheel drive. The AWD intelligently differentiates between cornering and cruising, off road and on road. The car responds accordingly by putting in maximum performance when needed and holding back when necessary.
  3. Xtronic CVT: Isn’t it frustrating when you don’t achieve the speed while driving an automatic? The Continuously Variable Transmission ensures that the variable gear ratios are maintained at all times giving you the maximum speed every time you hit the gas pedal.
  4. Hill descent and Hill climb on AWD: The hill assist option prevents the car from rolling backwards during steep ascents. Climb is maintained by automatic control over the brakes by giving the driver time to manually shift from the brake pedal to gas. On the other hand while driving downhill, if the brake pedal isn’t sufficient, the descent control regulates the climb down speed.
  5. Eco mode: This mode enables fuel efficient driving to maximize potential fuel economy.
  6. Other performance features of the 2016 Rogue include Active engine braking , active ride control and trace control

For more information visit Cardinale Nissan to see the performance features of the 2016 Rogue for yourself.

 

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The Denki Cube May be the Future

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‘Denki’ is Japanese for ‘electric’. So we can make the connection that the Denki Cube concept car is an electric version modeled along the lines of the already existing model from Nissan, the Cube. The vehicle is boxy, like the Cube, yet quite functional as well as fashionable.

Outer design:

The front grille is adorned with lightning bolt cut outs, following its ‘electric’ theme. The Denki Cube is powered by a battery (lithium-ion) and the AC charging port is also located on the front grille, cleverly concealed behind the Nissan emblem.

Internal design and technology:

The seats are a bright yellow with gray as well as white accents. There is ample leg room as the wheelbase is stretched to 9.4 inches (from the traditional Cube) to make room for the battery pack. There is also a large glass roof panel providing passengers with a feeling of openness. The traditional gauge cluster is replaced by an LCD screen.

Performance:

The Cube’s standard 1.3-litre in-line 4-cylinder engine (gasoline) has been replaced in the Denki Cube with lithium-ion batteries which are located right under the seats. The battery’s unique technology offers more power as well as battery stability. It also contributes to the packaging flexibility which is difficult with conventional cylindrical batteries.

With clean energy being the need of the day, the Denki Cube aims to provide an efficient, stylish, and environmentally safe way to get around.

Keep watching our blog and social media sites for updates on the future of the Nissan Denki Cube. Until then, to see Nissan’s incredible lineup of existing vehicles, come to Cardinale Nissan in Seaside to explore a lineup of stylish, fun to drive, fuel efficient sedans, trucks, crossovers, SUVs, hatchbacks, minivan and electric vehicles.

 

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Nissan Titan XD, the Always Ready Monster

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The Titan XD is Nissan’s all-improved and revamped Titan, and it has arrived with a bang. This all-new half-ton pickup is bigger, heavier, and is more powerful than most other pickups in the market. There are five levels – Pro-4X, S, SL, SV and Platinum Reserve – all available only as crew cabs.

Design:

The basic S trim comes with a lockable damped tailgate, power windows in front, manual-sliding rear windows, manual mirrors as well as remote keyless entry. The crew cab can seat five or six, and fits a 6.5-foot bed.  Infotainment system, comfort elements, utility and design elements are highly customizable.

Performance:

Available in rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive (except in the Pro-4X which comes in a standard 4×4 only), the transmission on every Titan XD is a 6-speed automatic. The Titan XD is powered by a V8 Cummins turbodiesel engine, which is one of its most impressive features. It makes 310 horsepower and 555 pound-feet of torque. The Titan XD can run, on average, 15.8./20.8 city/ highway.

The standard Titan will still be available, with a V6 and V8 gasoline engine, where the V8 will be an upgraded version of the current 5.6 liter Endurance V8. The Titan XD will also be available in a V8 gas engine model with a 4-valve-per-cylinder and a 7-speed automatic transmission.

Visit Cardinale Nissan to test drive the new and improved Nissan Titan XD.

 

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Nissan Leaf Will Work With the Cloud

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From the very beginning, Nissan’s fully electric car, the Leaf, was designed with the capability to connect to the cloud. Nissan’s CIO Celso Guiotoko has said that the cloud will provide flexibility to provision additional capacity when needed and the ability to take advantage of new technologies as they develop. The public cloud platform which Nissan is using is Microsoft Azure.

As you might know, fully electric cars have a smaller range than traditional gasoline or diesel powered vehicles. Additionally, charging stations for such cars are also less abundant than traditional fuel stations. Worries can arise regarding how much energy the car is using, or how long it has been since the last charge, or how much charge it has left. In such situations, having your car connected to the cloud would provide a huge advantage. This is delivered through an app that relies on a cloud-based service that will collect and share data and instructions between the Leaf and the app.

The LEAF’s online service is known as NissanConnect EV. It will allow users to:

  • Check current charge level,
  • Start charging,
  • Check when charging will complete,,
  • Trigger the climate control remotely,
  • Check estimated driving range between charges,
  • Record and store basic driving history, including times and distance travelled.

The cloud service acts as the broker between the car and the app. You won’t be able to connect the app to the car directly via the internet. This means that both the app and the car don’t have to be online at the same time in order for the app’s features to work.

The Nissan Leaf is one of the most innovative and incredible vehicles to ever exist. To see the Leaf for yourself, we recommend coming into Cardinale Nissan to explore how this vehicle has environmental and driving benefits built right inside.

 

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Nissan Envisions a Future in Vehicle Intelligence

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Nissan’s influence in the market for small cars, SUVs, commercial vehicles, and electric vehicles has made it a pioneer in automobile innovation and engineering. Recently, they announced their partnership with Foster + Partners, an international studio for architecture, engineering, and design, to consider a “future of mobility” concept. This concept deals with zero emission technology and its impact on design.

Nissan concludes that the fuel station of the future is the automobile itself. As technology develops, so will our way of living. Nissan illustrates this with a video featuring Nissan LEAF and futuristic IDS Concept. They believe that when technologies integrate with each other, many of the challenges in cities can be tackled. Thus, they’ve mused with the idea of a transport system that is both environment- and infrastructure-reliant.

As a forerunner of the commercial electric vehicle and zero-emission technology, Nissan is running trials that allow drivers to act as energy hubs to store, use, and return clean energy to the grid. This concept includes coupling advances in its second-life batteries with a vehicle-to-grid system.

The use of energy in cars can be optimized with combining many of the automobile’s technologies such as vehicle-to-grid, wireless charging, battery storage and autonomous drive technology. As the world embraces renewable energy, it becomes vital to creating a sustainable refueling network. Infrastructure is another challenge that they are looking to overcome due to the rapid urbanization and growth of cities.

The collaboration will look into Nissan’s vision for Intelligent Mobility where cars interact with their environment as populations move on to zero emission technologies. Rush to the Cardinale Nissan showroom to know more about Nissan cars.

 

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Interior Features of the Nissan Maxima

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Sitting in the driver’s seat of the Nissan Maxima will make you feel as though you are in the cockpit of a modern fighter jet. Built for easy access and handling, the interior of the Maxima is a subtle mix of luxury and functionality.

Listed below are the interior features of the Nissan Maxima.

  1. Zero gravity front seats: The seats in the Maxima are sport-styled giving you the perfect width and height while driving. They are deeply bolstered to keep you in place even at sharp turns. The seats provide a neutral position to reduce fatigue and relax your lower back. You can also heat or cool your front seats.
  2. 7° center console tilt: The Maxima is personalized for the driver. The 7° rotation of the center console makes the dashboard easily visible to the driver. This allows the driver to command the steering with better and intuitive information.
  3. Intelligent climate control: Imagine having to heat or cool your car using only your smartphone. You can do so with the Maxima that features “Remote Engine Start”. Now you can step into a car whose temperature is just right for the corresponding climate.
  4. Ascot-leather seating and diamond-quilted Alcantara inserts: Delving into ultra-luxury, the seats are made of Ascot leather. Alcantara inserts are made available to give you an enhanced seating experience.
  5. Moonroof: A panoramic moonroof with dual panels gives the car a more stylish appearance. One touch is all it takes to open and close them.
  6. Ample lighting: Every part of the cabin in the Maxima is illuminated to exude a warm glow. This feature is another hint at the maker’s inspiration of an aircraft cockpit.

Visit the Cardinale Nissan dealership to know more about the interiors of the Nissan Maxima.

 

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Exterior Features of the Nissan Maxima

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Inspired by aerospace, the Nissan Maxima was unveiled at the April New York Auto Show 2015. Its body resembles a fighter jet and is made to “fly” on the road. Nissan designers visited the U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels to make sure that the final product is a true expression of their coveted aircraft.

Here we list the exterior features of Nissan Maxima that make it a cut above the rest.

  1. Lowered stance: The Maxima is built to have a more streamlined and sculpted exterior and is thus lowered.
  2. Floating roof: In keeping with the influence of a fighter jet, the roof of the Maxima gives an illusion of being floated above the cabin. This is due to the melding of the A, B, and C pillars into the glasswork.
  3. Character lines: Nissan has left no stone unturned to make the Maxima look aeronautical. By developing a special metal-stamping technique, they have added sweeps to its body line and doors making it more jet-like.
  4. Enhanced lighting: The lights on the front resemble a boomerang with an LED line that is illuminated at all times. The taillights also feature these LEDs. A subtle “4DSC” is embossed in the lamp housings.
  5. Diamond-cut finish wheels and custom tires: The Maxima boasts of 18” Aluminum alloy wheels that are exclusively designed with a diamond-cut finish. The tires are Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric ones developed specially to give the car a sharp steering response. These features make them stylish as well as functional.
  6. Exhaust finishers: The exhaust for the Nissan Maxima is made with rolled, chrome-tipped finishers. This not only ensures a smooth ride but also gives the Nissan an elegant and classy appearance.

Head to Cardinale Nissan to have a closer look at the stunning exteriors of Maxima.

 

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Tech Features of the Nissan Pathfinder

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The Nissan Pathfinder is built to haul. It has a maximum towing capacity of 5,000 LBS with its 3.5 liter V6 engine pumping in seamless power. Fuel efficiency is kept optimum so that heavy adventures can be easily done and no work is too much for the Pathfinder. The proof is totally in the numbers: the vehicle has a hefty 260hp and 240-lb-ft of torque. The maximum towing capacity is 5,000 pounds- the best in its class. To put it short, it does not matter whether you are driving to the marina, or simply leaving civilization for the weekend, just hook up the camper, boat or trailer and then go. Simple!

While driving, you could select between 2WD, 4WD or even Auto Mode. Turn the car’s All Mode 4x4i Dial. You will find it behind the gear shift. This will enable you to lock to 4WD on tough terrain and in changeable weather. For better mileage, turn switch into 2WD. If you are driving through rough terrain or slippery roads, the Auto Mode automatically adjusts the power to each of the wheels. After things become calm, it automatically reverts to 2WD.

The Pathfinder is equipped with class exclusive XTRONIC Continuously Variable Transmission. This technology negates the need for gears through the use of precise metal drive chain in lieu of standard fixed metal gears. This transfers power from engine to wheels much more smoothly and effectively. You get perfect speed and improved fuel economy. For the best Nissan drive experience, come to Cardinale Nissan in Seaside.

 

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Interior Features of the 2016 Nissan Versa

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The interiors of 2016 Nissan Versa have only one description: they are roomy. They are efficient and have lots of fun. The interior oozes sophistication through the use of understated chrome grille accents. The chrome door handles, broad shoulders and sleek lines makes the Versa a center of attraction in every parking lot. Safety is assured with the rear spoiler specially engineered to increase the aerodynamic downforce. The vehicle not only pleases the eye, it slips through the air.

The 2016 Nissan Versa provides you more sedan for every dollar. It is small and smart and goes beyond the cliché of how you live depends on the money you spend. The Versa is your perfect companion for a new brave world. The interior provides sufficient headroom and legroom to comfortably seat five passengers. Additionally, the glovebox offers adequate storage space.

The trunk of the Versa has a usable volume of 14.9 cubic feet. Its trunk permits you to carry anything you require and also keeps it safe. If you need more space, huge pockets are found in the door panels. You can put everything there- from water bottles to maps. This Nissan model is also extremely versatile. The rear seat can be folded down. It is 60/40 and provides you excellent flexibility to take your friends and their baggage too. Since the pass through is big, wide and tall items can also be welcomed for the ride. Nothing is more important than a test drive when you buy a car. Come to Cardinale Nissan in Seaside and drive away with the new Versa car.

 

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