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Carlos Ghosn Hints at a GT-R Based Infiniti…Sort Of

Nissan’s luxury offspring, Infiniti, already has a sports car, the G37 coupe. But lately there has been a lot of talk about cooperating with Red Bull now that the latter is considering entering the car-making business.

In addition, Nissan’s boss, Carlos Ghosn, is teasing us with a rather exciting prospect: an Infiniti version of the amazing Nissan GT-R. At least that’s what he hinted at during an interview in CAR magazine.

Slick Thieves Ride Off with a…Dozen Brand-New Nissans in Canada!

Unless you are enjoying a Fast and Furious flick on the couch, in real life, you rarely hear about car thieves stealing a bunch of vehicles from the same owner.

Yet this happened in the Canadian city of Calgary where some very slick bandits made off with not one, not two but a dozen (!) brand new vehicles from a local Nissan dealership.

The Calgary police said that the thieves broke in the Sunridge Nissan dealership on Sunday , July 24, and stole the keys from 20 different models including sedans, SUVs and trucks, but managed to drive away with "only" 12 vehicles.

Video: Crazy Nissan 350Z Accident Results in Awesome Parking Job!

An extremely violent accident involving what appears to be a Nissan 350Z (we could be wrong on the model though) that flew over a wall at a parking lot and which could have ended in a drama, surprisingly turned into the most awesome parking job we have ever seen on film. The driver even came out unhurt and checked the car as it was a mere fender bender!

Don’t believe us? Hit the jump and check out the spectacular video for yourself.

The Real Godzilla: AMS Performance’s 1,309WHP Nissan GT-R Completes ¼ Mile in 9.05 Sec! [Video]

We’ve seen some insanely modified Nissan GT-R R35s, but Chicago-based tuning house AMS Performance, has really lifted the bar with its newest creation, the ALPHA 12.

The heavily tuned Nissan GT-R ALPHA 12, which is still in the development and testing phase, was placed on a dyno where it produced an incredible 1,309-horsepower and 994 lb-ft (1,384Nm) of peak torque at all four wheels!

Top Gear has a Blast Driving the 2012 Nissan GT-R

One of the highlights in the fourth episode of Top Gear’s 17th season that aired in Britain this past weekend was the test of the 530HP and 612 Nm (451 lb/ft) 2012 Nissan GT-R. Jeremy Clarkson clearly had a blast driving the updated version of Nissan’s twin-turbocharged, four-wheel drive supercar and, unusually for him, almost ran out of expletives. Read more »

The Price of Success: Nissan Raises 2012 Leaf Prices Between $2,420 and $3,530!

Well, that didn’t take long did it? Only a year after launch and while the Leaf is leading the eco-friendly sales race against GM’s Chevrolet Volt, Nissan today announced that it is lifting the base price of the 2012 model year version of its pure-electric hatchback between 7 and 11 percent, depending on the trim grade!

In particular, the entry-level 2012 Leaf SV is now priced at $35,200, or 7.38% more than the 2011MY’s $32,780 sticker. The higher grade Lead SL enters the 2012MY priced at $37,250, an increase of $3,530 or 11.3% more over the 2011MY.

Rising Yen won’t Hurt Nissan’s Sales, says Ghosn

Nissan CEO, Carlos Ghosn, has predicted that Japan’s second biggest carmaker will achieve its sales targets, despite the yen’s 9.6% climb over the US dollar in the past year. However Ghosn admitted that the strength of the Yen may cause problems: “The high yen is definitely a headwind. What I worry about is not just Nissan, but Japanese manufacturers losing their motivation to maintain production in Japan”. Read more »

Nissan Versa Hatchback Enters 2012MY with Equipment Refinements

After revealing prices on its low-cost 2012 Versa sedan, today Nissan announced pricing on the five-door hatchback version of its sub-compact series. Even though the Japanese company has launched a newer version of the hatchback model in certain markets including China, in the States, the five-door variant continues in the new model year with its first-generation design. Read more »

New Gen Y Buyer Survey Spells Trouble for Detroit

Auto pricing website TrueCar studied the car buying behaviour of four million Gen Y (18 to 27 year-old) over a twenty-four month period and here’s what they found.

Scion took the crown for top brand, with 37.4% of the market and for top model (the tC coupe), with 21.2%, while second place went to Mitsubishi (32.1%) and their Lancer sedan (20.3%).

Mazda was the third most visited brand for Gen Y buyers, though only 17th in terms of model. The top four vehicle choices were Japanese, with a German in seventh place and a South Korean in ninth.

Video: Nissan LEAF Climbs the Pikes Peak

Last month, Nobuhiro “Monster” Tajima broke his own record at the Pikes Peak Hill Climb with a sub 10 minutes time in a 910-horsepower modified Suzuki SX4 racecar.

Now, Nissan’s first all-electric car, the LEAF, has tackled the 156 turns of the “Race to the Clouds”. Naturally, “Monster” Tajima can rest assured that his record remains safe.

That’s not to say that the LEAF driven by Chad Hord didn’t record a respectable time. After all, 14 minutes and 33 seconds with an average speed of 51.2 mph (82.4 km/h) is not to be laughed at for an EV that used just 46% of its charge to cover the demanding 12.42 miles (20 km) hill climb.

Watch the LEAF climb the Pikes Peak after the jump.

Nissan Releases Full Pricing of 2012 Versa, Starts from a Low, Low $10,990

According to Nissan, the second generation of its Versa sedan features “the lowest MSRP in America” at $10,990 (not including a destination fee), with the sub note that the company’s aforementioned assessment is based on “MY12 competitors at time of print”.

Some of you will say, we already knew that, and you’re right. But what we did learn today is the pricing of the entire Versa range that includes three more models aside from the cut price, entry-level S trim.

Caught on Video: Nissan GT-R Crashing into Parked Cars in Moscow

A crazy car crash that took place in Moscow, Russia, on July 6, 2011, was caught on film by a pair of security cameras. The person responsible for the catastrophic scene you see in these aftermath photos that were shot on location is the driver of a black Nissan GT-R.

From what we can tell, the GT-R driver was either street racing with another car or simply trying out the full potential of his high-performance sports coupe on the streets of Moscow. Whatever the case, he failed to steer left after passing a black vehicle from the right and ended up crashing into three parked vehicles.

The force of the impact was so severe that the parked cars were literally thrown into the air as if they toys. Watch the security cam tapes of the accident in the videos after the break.

U.K.’s Auto Industry to Young People: Be an Engineer!

Twenty-three of the U.K.’s car and component factories have opened their doors to teachers and students alike in a renewed bid to entice young people into automotive and manufacturing engineering. At the annual summit of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), Tony Walker – Toyota Motor Manufacturing U.K.’s deputy managing director – said:

“The industry today is hi-tech. There are no oily rags. There are no smoke stacks. It is an inspirational and an aspirational place to be.”

In fact, carmakers are eager to point out just how fun and lucrative engineering can be. It’s all part of the U.K. government’s push to shift its focus away from financial services after the deadly Global Financial Crisis of 2007.

Nissan Leaf Outsells Chevy Volt in Electric Car Battle During the first half of 2011

The battle for supremacy in the electric car category has begun –even though at present there are only two prime contestants. According to Bloomberg, the Nissan LEAF sold 3,875 cars the first half of the year, compared to 2,745 of GM’s Volt over the same period.

From January through May, the Volt was only 17 cars behind the Leaf, but in the following month, sales of the Volt plunged to just 561 cars, while those of the LEAF took off with a record 1,708 units, giving Nissan’s EV the lead. The LEAF costs $33,000 before a $7,500 federal tax credit, while the Volt costs $41,000 before government incentives.

Nissan Celebrates Production of 1 Million Qashqai Crossovers, will Give Away the Landmark Vehicle

Four years, six months and 23 days after the first Qashqai small crossover rolled off the Sunderland Plant’s production line in the UK on December 5, 2006, Nissan has passed the 1 million milestone.

The Japanese automaker said the Qashqai is “easily the highest-volume car produced in the UK” adding that no other car in Britain has reached the one million mark in such a short period.

2012 Nissan NV Series Cargo Vehicle

The new Nissan commercial vehicles lineup comes in basically two models: standard roof, and high roof. Both models offer engines of 4.0 L V6 and 5.6 L V8. The V8 has 317 horsepower and 385 lb-ft and the V6 has 261 horsepower and 281 lb-ft. Since I drove mostly the standard roof 1500 S with a V6, I will focus primarily on that vehicle.

The standard model comes with a five-speed automatic transmission. The engine-speed-sensitive power-assisted steering amalgamates easily with heavy-duty fourwheel disc brakes resting on 17- inch steel wheels.
Standard power mirrors with convex spotter mirror and an easy see-through broad front windshield
makes front and back as well as peripheral views better, allowing the driver an additional comfort to the
driving experience.

2012 Nissan NV

The seating is for two passengers, offering four-way adjustable front seats with a premium clothseat trim with waterproofing feature and wear-resistant patches. Upfitter and telematics prewiring, and AM/FM/CD audio system w/aux-in, provide helpful entertainment while six cargo Dring mounting points and multiple integrated reinforced mounting points provide cargo security.

2011 marks Nissan’s 75th year in the commercial industry, which was a surprise to me. Nissan CVs are currently sold in over 75 percent of world markets including Japan, China, Mexico, Russia, Europe, and the Middle East. In 2010 sales exceeded 700K units. In fact commercial vehicles represent 20 percent of Nissan’s global volume.

2012 Nissan NV

The 2012 Nissan NV will initially be found in 247 active dealers out of 1,058 Nissan dealers. Target is to have 300 by the end of 2012. The Nissan NV is built on a solid foundation for a real work truck experience. It has a rugged bodyon- frame construction with a durable, all-new fully boxed frame with rear wheel drive that has up to 9,500 pounds towing capacity (V8 engine-equipped). The 2012 Nissan NV standard roof measures 83.9” in height while the high roof NV measures 105.0”. The length is 240.6” and the wheelbase is 146.1”. The width is 79.9”, and it is 102.8” wide with mirrors.

2012 Nissan NV

The standard platform has 234.1 cu. ft. cargo volume and 76.9” max cargo height. There is 120.0” cargo length at floor, 118.8” length at beltline, and 54.3” cargo width between wheelhouses. Nissan wanted to build a commercial vehicle to meet the needs of the working public, offering some features that make the job easier.
The cab of the 2012 Nissan NV is more like an office than an ordinary truck cab. You have a class-exclusive available center console which provides lockable integrated storage featuring the ability to fit letter-size files
and a laptop.

2012 Nissan NV Series

You can get two 120 V power outlets, one in the center console and one near the rear door on the D-pillar. On the high roof model there is even an additional overhead storage compartment. Available technology packages can be added with Bluetooth handsfree phone system, XM satellite radio, iPod connectivity, navigation system, and rear-view monitor. The base price for the standard model is $24,590. The E-Series, which has a few more features, is $26,055. The high model has a base price of $27,990.

2011 Nissan 370Z Coupe and 370Z Roadster Luxury Concept

2011 Nissan 370Z Roadster Reviews Specs Prices and Pictures

The New generation 2011 Nissan 370Z Roadster most obvious departure from the 370Z Coupe, which serves as the foundation platform, is its convertible top. The soft-top roof was designed with an emphasis on three key areas: to provide a sleek silhouette matching the new Z’s stunning styling with the top up or down, to offer easy single-action open-close operation, and to provide an enjoyable top-down experience with reduced wind turbulence and all-climate driver/passenger comfort. When the open road calls, there’s only one way to respond, with 332 hp under your foot and an endless sky overhead. Introducing the 2011 Nissan 370Z Roadster. Thoughtfully designed for the real world, passionately engineered to leave it far behind. Welcome to the party.

2011 Nissan 370Z Coupe

Available with the world’s first SynchroRev Match manual transmission. A perfect match for the legendary Nissan VQ 3.7-liter V6 332-hp engine. Shorter, wider and lighter, the 2011 Nissan 370Z Coupe begs for the corners. And for the ultimate enthusiast, Nissan introduces the NISMO Z with 350 hp, a competition-bred suspension, down-force body design and signature interior trim. Truly one of the most desirable sports cars in the world. The News 2011 Nissan 370Z Coupe comes with flatter ride on its entire surfaces, due to several improvements on vertical wheel control. This car owns an enhanced body controls too, because of high-speed stability. Other major changes on this new car model are advanced snow mode in its seven-speed automatic, better engine revs regulation, rear-view parking camera that is another part of Nissan Premium Connect. In short, both new Roadster and Coupe 2011 Nissan 370Z are much better in several aspects; besides, they remain as stylish as the previous models.

2011 Nissan 370Z Roadster

The 2011 Nissan 370Z Coupe and 2011 Nissan Roadster models continue to be powered by the 3.7L DOHC V6 engine making 332-hp mated to a choice of 6-speed manual transmission with an available SynchroRev Match synchronized Downshift Rev Matching system or a 7-speed automatic transmission with manual shift mode, paddle shifters and Downshift Rev Matching. The Nissan NISMO 370 is only available with a 6-speed manual transmission with standard SynchroRev Match. The 2011 Nissan 370Z Coupe starts at $31,360, while the 2011 370Z Roadster is priced from $38,270. Changes on the 2011 models are limited to a new exterior color, Gun Metallic, and the addition of a rearview monitor to the optional Navigation package.

2011 Nissan 370Z Roadster

2011 Nissan 370Z Roadster

2011 Nissan 370Z Roadster Feature Interior Required XM Radio, XM NavTraffic and XM NavWeather monthly subscriptions sold separately. Subscriptions governed by XM Customer Agreement available at xmradio.com. XM NavTraffic only available in select markets. For more information. Driving is serious business and requires your full attention. Do not operate any devices connected to the auxiliary audio input jack while driving. VDC, which should remain on when driving except when freeing the vehicle from mud or snow, cannot prevent accidents due to abrupt steering, carelessness, or dangerous driving techniques. Always drive safely. Bose is a registered trademark of the Bose Corporation. The Bluetooth word mark and logo are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks by Nissan is under license. Zagat Survey is a registered trademark of Zagat Survey, LLC Ltd.

2011 Nissan 370Z Roadster

2011 Nissan 370Z Roadster and 2011 Nissan 370Z Coupe Exterior
High Intensity Discharge (HID) bi-functional xenon headlights. LED illuminated Z side marker emblems and LED taillights. Front chin aero-deflector and body-color rear spoiler S S NISMO aerodynamic body design
and Body-color dual power heated outside mirrors. 2011 Nissan 370Z Roadster an Automatic on/off headlights. High Intensity Discharge (HID) bi-functional xenon headlights. Dual power heated outside mirrors. Power convertible soft-top with glass window and rear defroster. Rear glass wind deflector and power moving storage cover.

Nissan Hard Drive Navigation System with 7.0" VGA touch-screen monitor and voice recognition, NXM NavTraffic, XM Nav Weather and Zagat Survey® restaurant reviews N RearView Monitor N. Nissan Intelligent Key with Push Button Ignition. Automatic Temperature Control (ATC) with in-cabin microfliter
Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System. 3-bay gauge cluster (oil temperature, voltmeter and digital clock)
Fine Vision electroluminescent gauges with multi-function drive computer. NISMO tachometer. Upshift indicator light (manual transmission only). Power windows with one-touch auto-up/down feature. Power door locks with auto-locking feature. Remote windows down. Illuminated steering-wheel-mounted cruise control
HomeLink Universal Transceiver. 12-volt DC power outlets. Map lights. Tilt steering column with integrated gauges. Variable intermittent windshield wipers. Auto-dimming rearview mirror. Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors with sun visor extenders.Cup holder.

2011 Nissan 370Z Safety Nissan Advanced Air Bag System (AABS) with dual-stage supplemental front air bags with seat belt and occupant-classification sensors. Driver and passenger seat-mounted side-impact supplemental air bags. Roof-mounted curtain side-impact supplemental air bags for occupant head protection
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)3 with Traction Control System (TCS). Seat belts with pretensioners and load limiters 3-point ALR/ELR passenger seat belt system and Active Head Restraints. Energy-absorbing steering column. Zone Body construction with front and rear crumple zones. Hood-buckling creases
Aluminum side-door guard beams. Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System Vehicle Security System (VSS).

Sport Package
Nissan sport brakes – 4-piston opposed aluminum calipers with 14.0" x 1.30" vented front discs and 2-piston
opposed aluminum calipers with 13.8" x 0.80" vented rear discs. SynchroRev Match (6-speed manual transmission) Viscous Limited-slip Differential (VLSD). 19" RAYS super-lightweight forged alloy wheels
245/40WR19 (front) and 275/35WR19 (rear). Bridgestone Potenza tires. Front chin aero-deflector and body-color rear spoiler. This package is not available on NISMO models.

Navigation Package (Touring only)
Nissan Hard Drive Navigation System with 7.0" VGA touch-screen monitor and voice recognition. XM NavTraffic and XM NavWeather. Zagat Survey restaurant reviews. RearView Monitor. 9.3 GB Music Box hard drive for digital music storage and playback. USB connection port for iPod® interface and other
compatible devices3. Streaming audio via Bluetooth wireless technology. DVD video playback capability Auxiliary audio/video input jacks (this feature replaces auxiliary audio input jack on head unit). This package deletes the in-dash 6-CD changer.

Engine
VQ37VHR – 3.7-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 aluminum-alloy engine. Horsepower – 332 hp @ 7,000 rpm; 350 hp @ 7,400 rpm (NISMO). Torque – 270 lb-ft @ 5,200 rpm; 276 lb-ft @ 5,200 rpm (NISMO).
Longitudinally mid-mounted front engine/rear-wheel drive. Carbon-fiber composite driveshaft 6-speed close-ratio manual transmission. Optional: SynchroRev Match (manual transmission only) – part of S ; standard on NISMO. Optional: 7-speed automatic transmission with manual shift mode, paddle shifters and
Downshift Rev Matching (not available on NISMO). Optional: Viscous Limited-slip Differential (VLSD) – part of S ; standard on NISMO.

Suspension And Steering
Front: 2-link double-wishbone aluminum-alloy suspension with aluminum subframe. Rear: 4-link aluminum-alloy suspension. Front and rear stabilizer bars. NISMO-tuned suspension with increased spring, dampening and stabilizer rates (NISMO). 3-point front strut tower brace (370Z, Touring). NISMO reinforced 3-point front strut tower brace (NISMO). Rear underbody V-brace NISMO front and rear performance body dampers (NISMO). Vehicle-speed-sensitive power steering.

2011 Nissan 370Z Coupe All Model Prices MSRP $31,450 - $40,830

2011 Nissan 370Z Coupe Base            $31,450
2011 Nissan 370Z Coupe Touring        $36,150
2011 Nissan 370Z Coupe NISMO       $40,830

2011 Nissan 370Z Roadster Prices MSRP $38,200 - $42,200

2011 Nissan 370Z Roadster Base         $38,200
2011 Nissan 370Z Roadster Touring    $42,200

2011 Nissan JUKE Best Peformance and High GPS System

In 2011 Nissan JUKE. Small, with a big bite, it lays claim to an all-new breed: the Turbocharged Sport Cross. The intentions are clear. Ride high, stand out, and move quickly. The turbocharged engine delivers serious boost when you need it and sips fuel when you don’t, while an innovative All-Wheel Drive system turns power into grip. Everything you thought a vehicle was just got turned on its head. JUKE. It’s a whole new way to move through the world. And you’re invited.

The 2011 Nissan Juke packs a few surprises. A small 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine is standard, but thanks to turbocharging and direct injection it cranks out 188 horsepower, more than the normally aspirated 2.5-liter engine in the Nissan Rogue. Connected to a manual transmission or an automatic continuously variable transmission (CVT), the four-cylinder turbo makes the Juke one of the quickest small cars around while still being pretty frugal with gas. 2011 Nissan Juke is powered by a turbocharged 1.6-liter inline-4 engine that sends 188 hp and 177 pound-feet of torque to the front wheels. A CVT is standard on the S trim. The SV and SL offer a choice of either a six-speed manual or the CVT.

2011 Nissan JUKE

2011 Nissan Juke Engine Simultaneously, we've come to respect Nissan's take on the genre, as its XTronic family of CVTs tends to behave more like traditional torque-converter automatics (at least in later variations), with the included six driver-selectable 'speeds' furthering the illusion. As we've seen in the past with the Murano and Maxima, it's possible to deliver a sportier-than-average driving experience in a CVT-equipped vehicle, and that's exactly the case here. There's good power on tap at all times, and calling for 'shifts' via the manual gearlever detent results in swift action. Use of the CVT also enables front-wheel drive models to return 27 miles per gallon in the city and 32 on the highway. While Nissan didn't offer any acceleration times, we suspect the Juke will hit 60 miles per hour in the low seven-second range.

2011 Nissan JUKE

The 2011 Nissan Juke interior with the same sporty and spunky spirit as its sheetmetal, as porting over the Versa's sober interior would've been a disappointment. On the contrary, the cabin is a lively place, beginning with the bulbous painted transmission tunnel that's available in either silver or red. Said to be inspired by the gas tank on a motorcycle, we just think it's cool and appreciate that the gearshift is located high and within easy reach. Also welcoming are the easy-to-read analog gauges, small-diameter three-spoke wheel swiped from the 370Z and surprisingly supportive cloth seats (leather is standard on the range-topping SL), though the gray fabric on our tester seemed like a dirt magnet.

2011 Nissan JUKE

The New 2011 Nissan Juke Designers embodied pure adrenaline, taking a cue from the flowing streamlined fuselage of sport bikes to craft the sleek appearance of the unique center console. Torque vectoring All-Wheel Drive agility and handling meets Direct Injection Gasoline (DIG) turbocharged performance. The Integrated Control (I-CON) system provides the driver with a unique connection to their ride.

The 2011 Nissan Juke Feautures XM Satellite Radio and XM Nav Traffic require subscriptions sold separately after trial period. For more information, see www.xmradio.com/navtraffic. Driving is serious business and requires your full attention. Do not operate any devices connected to the USB or auxiliary audio/video input jacks while driving. Always give your full attention to driving. Avoid operating your iPod in such a way that you can be distracted during vehicle operation. Never program while driving. GPS mapping may not be detailed in all areas or reflect current road regulations. Availability of specific features is dependent upon the phone’s Bluetooth support. Please refer to your phone owner’s manual for details. Cell phone not included.

2011 Nissan JUKE Dasboard

The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks by Nissan is under license. The optional RearView Monitor is a convenience, but is not a substitute for proper backing procedures. Always turn and check that it is safe to do so before backing up. The RearView Monitor may not detect every object behind you.

2011 Nissan JUKE Safety Air bags are only a supplemental restraint system; always wear your seat belt. Even with the occupant-classification sensor, rear-facing child restraints should not be placed in the front-passenger’s seat. Also, all children and under should ride in the rear seat properly secured in child restraints, booster seats, or seat belts according to their size. Air bags will only inflate in certain accidents.   VDC, which should remain on when driving except when freeing the vehicle from mud or snow, cannot prevent accidents due to abrupt steering, carelessness, or dangerous driving techniques. Always drive safely. iPod is a registered trademark of Apple, Inc. All rights reserved. iPod not included.

Never program while driving. GPS mapping may not be detailed in all areas or reflect current road regulations. XM Satellite Radio and XM NavTraffic require subscriptions sold separately after trial period. For more information, see www.xmradio.com/navtraffic. Driving is serious business and requires your full attention. Do not operate any devices connected to the USB or auxiliary audio/video input jacks while driving. iPod is a registered trademark of Apple, Inc. All rights reserved. iPod not included.

2011 Nissan Juke Exterior an Automatic on/off headlights. Fog lights. Power sliding glass moonroof with one-touch open/close and tilt feature. Dual power outside mirrors. Rear privacy glass. Rear roof spoiler. Chrome side mirror covers, door handle accents, body side moldings and rear hatch accent Stainless steel exhaust finisher.
2011 Nissan Juke All Model Prices MSRP $19,570 - $25,200

2011 Nissan Juke S FWD        $19,570

2011 Nissan Juke SV FWD    $20,880

2011 Nissan Juke S AWD        $21,070

2011 Nissan Juke SV AWD    $22,880

2011 Nissan Juke SL FWD    $23,200

2011 Nissan Juke SL AWD    $25,200

2011 Nissan Murano Stylish Body and High Performance

2011 Nissan Murano Reviews Specs Prices and Pictures

New 2011 Nissan Murano leads with innovation. And follows through with devotion to the smallest detail. An unmistakable exterior draws you in. Available double-stitched leather creates a very personal environment, while the available Dual Panel Moonroof supplies panoramic views. The combination of 260 horsepower, Intelligent CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission) and intuitive All-Wheel Drive delivers refined, confident control. Real-time traffic updates from the available navigation system ensure smooth sailing.1,2 Six standard air bags add to your feeling of well-being. Embrace the details. Delight in technology. And it all starts with a touch of the Push Button Ignition.

2011 Nissan Murano

2011 Nissan Murano Feuture XM Satellite Radio and XM NavTraffic require subscriptions sold separately after trial period. For more information. Never program while driving. GPS mapping may not be detailed in all areas or reflect current road regulations. Air bags are only a supplemental restraint system; always wear your seat belt. Even with the occupant-classification sensor, rear-facing child restraints should not be placed in the front-passenger’s seat. Also, all children 12 and under should ride in the rear seat properly secured in child restraints, booster seats, or seat belts according to their size. Air bags will only inflate in certain accidents; see your Owner’s Manual for more details.

2011 Nissan Murano

The New 2011 Nissam Murano is a 4-door, 5-passenger sport-utility, available in 8 trims, ranging from the S FWD to the LE AWD. Upon introduction, both trims are equipped with a standard 3.5-liter, V6, 260-horsepower engine that achieves 18-mpg in the city and 23-mpg on the highway. A variable speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard.6-way manual driver’s seat and 8-way power driver’s seat. Driver’s seat manual lumbar support. Driver’s seat power lumbar support . 4-way power front-passenger’s seat. Heated front seats (2 settings). Heated rear seats . 60/40 Split fold-flat rear seatbacks with cargo area-accessible levers. Power return rear seatbacks. Reclining rear seatbacks with center armrest. Front seatback pockets. Leather-appointed seats. Leather-wrapped steering wheel. Aluminum accents. Wood-tone trim.

2011 Nissan Murano

2011 NissanMurano Exterior High Intensity Discharge (HID) bi-functional xenon headlights. Automatic on/off headlights. Fog lights. Black roof rails. Silver-accented roof rails. Dual Panel Moonroof with power retractable sunshades. Dual power outside mirrors. Dual heated outside mirrors. Power liftgate. Rear privacy glass.

2011 Nissan Murano INTERIOR AM/FM/in-dash 6-CD changer audio system with 6 speakers. AM/FM/CD audio system with 6 speakers. Digital Bose audio system with AM/FM/CD with 9 speakers.
XM® Satellite Radio. MP3/WMA CD playback capability. 2 GB Music Box (800 MB for music storage).
9.3 GB Music Box hard drive for digital storage and playback N N Auxiliary audio input jack (audio/video jacks with Bose. USB connection port for iPod® interface and other compatible devices. Streaming audio via Bluetooth wireless technology N N Illuminated steering-wheel-mounted audio controls. Front head-restraint-mounted DVD monitors.

2011 Nissan Murano

Never program while driving. GPS mapping may no be detailed in all areas or reflect current road regulations. 2Required XM Radio, XM NavTraffic and XM NavWeather monthly subscriptions sold separately. Subscriptions governed by XM Customer Agreement available at xmradio.com. XM NavTraffic only available in select markets. Availability of specific features is dependent upon the phone’s Bluetooth support. Please refer to your phone Owner’s Manual for details. Cell phone not included. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks by Nissan is under license

Engine
VQ35DE – 3.5-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 engine. Horsepower – 260 hp @ 6,000 rpm. Torque – 240 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm

Drivetrain
Intuitive All-Wheel Drive (AWD). Optional: Front-Wheel Drive (FWD). Xtronic CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission). Active Brake Limited Slip (ABLS)

Wheels and Tires
18" x 7.5" 5-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels (S, SV, SL). 20" x 7.5" 5-split spoke aluminum-alloy wheels (LE)
P235/65R18 all-season tires (S, SV, SL). P235/55R20 all-season tires (LE)

Suspension and Brakes
Front: Independent strut suspension
Rear: Multi-link independent suspension
Front and rear stabilizer bars. 4-wheel vented disc brakes. 4-wheel Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD). Brake Assist.

All Model 2011 Nissan Murano Prices MSRP $29,290 - $39,900

2011 Nissan Murano S FWD    $29,290
2011 Nissan Murano S AWD    $30,890
2011 Nissan Murano SV FWD    $32,860
2011 Nissan Murano SV AWD    $34,460
2011 Nissan Murano SL FWD    $36,400
2011 Nissan Murano SL AWD    $38,000
2011 Nissan Murano LE FWD    $38,300
2011 Nissan Murano LE AWD    $39,900

2011 Nissan Leaf SV and SL Model

2011 Nissan Leaf Reviews Specs Prices and Pictures

The forthcoming 2011 Nissan Leaf hatchback will move the electric car much closer to the real world, and well beyond the few boutique electric vehicles available to consumers now. The Leaf will almost certainly be first in the next-generation of pure electric cars from a large volume, mainstream automobile manufacturer. It runs on batteries without a combustion engine to supplement its electric motor or generate electricity, and it's designed for typical drivers to use every day. The Nissan Leaf should be available to consumers in the United States before the end of 2010, according to Nissan.

2011 Nissan Leaf

Slightly larger than the familiar Nissan Versa subcompact, the zero-emissions Leaf is a peppy car with room for five and good cargo space. Its 100-mile range surpasses the daily needs of all but the furthest traveling commuters, and it's loaded with things intended to make ownership even easier. The secret to the Leaf, and perhaps the closest thing to a breakthrough, is hidden in its battery pack. Unless the widely touted Chevy Volt hybrid beats it to market, the Leaf will be the first volume-produced car with lithium-ion batteries. Now familiar in laptops, mobile phones and other small appliances, Li-ion batteries were long considered poorly suited for automotive applications. Nissan, though, has been developing them for the purpose jointly with NEC electronics since 1992.

2011 Nissan Leaf

The Leaf's battery is actually an array of laminated lithium-ion sheets manufactured from manganese. Each sheet is a 12-by-10 inch rectangle, about half an inch thick, stacked in metalencased modules weighing a total of 395 pounds. Nissan says the Li-ion batteries have twice the storage capacity of any batteries used in current automotive applications. They charge and operate at lower temperatures than lead-acid or ni-cad batteries, according to engineers, and after five years of daily drain cycles, they retain 80 percent of original capacity. The value of the Li-ion battery pack is simple enough: It gives the Leaf a range of 160 kilometers per plug-in charge, or a tick under 100 miles, in the typical urban driving cycle.

According to Department of Transportation data, 98 percent of all American drivers drive less than 100 miles per day. The compact Li-ion modules gave designers great flexibility in creating the Leaf. The batteries fit
in a purpose-designed electric vehicle frame, stacked between the wheels under the interior floor. The design adds rigidity to the Leaf as whole, and it keeps weight evenly distributed over all four wheels. Most importantly, the batteries take virtually no volume from the conventional cabin space.

2011 Nissan Leaf

Those batteries are packaged in a swoopy five-door reminiscent of the Versa, only prettier and more aero smooth. Leafs already shown by Nissan have been very close to production trim, with a smartly designed interior centered on a Scandinavian-looking stack of touch switches. The 2011 Nissan Leaf has slightly more interior volume than the Versa, with comfortable room for four adults. The trunk area dips deep behind the batteries, so there's plenty of room for gear even when the folding rear seat is occupied.

The 2011 Nissan Leaf is powered by a synchronous AC motor delivering about 107 horsepower (80 kW) and 206 pound-feet of torque through a single-gear transmission to the front wheels. We took a short drive in one of Nissan's test cars on a closed track, and were pleasantly surprised with the results. The Leaf responds immediately to movement on the power pedal, with stimulating, steady acceleration up to a top speed of about 90 miles per hour. It's smooth beyond compactcar expectations, and quiet, as one might guess.
The Nissan Leaf charges from a fully depleted state in 16 hours on standard 110-volt home current, according to Nissan engineers. With 220 current (like the typical electric dryer), it charges in eight hours. Nissan has also developed a DC quick charge station for fleet and public use that fills the batteries to 80 percent capacity in 30 minutes.

2011 Nissan Leaf Dasboard

Every Nissan Leaf will be equipped with a navigation system and vehicle-specific information exchange software. With one button, the navigation map shows the radius of the Leaf's range according to the current charge level. The driver can enter a specific destination, and the system will calculate whether there's sufficient juice remaining to reach it. The map will also show known public charging stations, as it might show gas stations in a conventional car, as more public charging stations come on line. A Leaf owner can program charging time in his or her garage to take advantage of off-peak rates. The owner can also program the climate-control system to start operating while the Leaf is plugged in, saving the battery for travel. These and other operations, such as checking the state of the Leaf's charge, can be accomplished remotely with a cell phone.

Nissan is still a bit vague about its rollout plan for the Leaf, if it is indeed called the Leaf when it goes on sale in the United States. The company says the car should be available for fleet customers in the second half of 2010, with general retail sales in key markets like California shortly thereafter. Nissan's next generation of Li-ion batteries, which may double the car's range, according to the company, could be ready by 2012, when the Leaf should be available at dealerships nationwide. An educated guess puts the retail price between $24,000 and $30,000. The batteries alone currently cost $10,000 to manufacture, according to one Nissan engineer. At the retail level, the battery pack will likely be leased to the Leaf buyer, so its cost won't necessarily be reflected in the car's price.

2011 Nissan LEAF Prices MSRP $32,780 - $33,720

2011 Nissan LEAF SV $32,780
2011 Nissan LEAF SL $33,720

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