The popularity
The Nissan SUVs have been always very popular in the market. Nissan is amongst the leading car making giants which is known not only for its stylish SUV models but also for the quality make which give out fantastic performance. Nissan SUVs are selling hot even in 2010 like they did in the previous years, and most have undergone several modifications and changes, few in terms of looks and few in terms of quality upgrading.
The models
Here is a list of the most popular SUVs by Nissan with a short description of each:
Nissan Murano
This new beauty comes with a tire pressure monitor and tauter suspension settings including cool seatbelt warning lamps and HID head lamps. Plus the car features a manual shift mode, 18 inch alloy wheels with 245-horse V-6. This model smartly slips in as a good substitute for the luxury version Infiniti FX35. The fine options of the Murano include a rear seat DVD, leather and stability control.
Nissan Rogue
The Nissan Rogue has become a hit in Europe, but it only remains to be seen if it can weave the same magic in the rest parts of the world. This super stylish vagrant by Nissan shares the C platform with the luxurious Sentra. The cool features are its great traction – stability control and 4 wheel disc brakes with an optional yaw-moment control drive system.
Nissan Pathfinder
The car has been upgraded more than ever with many more optional packages. Though not a great choice for all kinds of off road journeys, but otherwise, the car sticks out as one of the best SUVs around for driving on moderate rough roads.
Nissan Xterra
If you are on the lookout for a SUV that will give you the best thrilling experience on an off road discovery, then the Nissan Xterra is the car to vouch for. Powered up with Bilstein shocks, smart stability controls, and custom made tires, this is a dream vehicle for any adventure lover.
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The Nissan Cube – One of the Coolest Cars of 2009
The Nissan Cube is quite a hit of 2009. Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com named it as one of the top ten coolest cars that were released in 2009 under $18,000. The Wall Street Journal called the Cube “a surprisingly luxurious ride,” better than the Scion xB. The Nissan Cube is getting all the attention for its fuel economy, interior size, technology, safety, and of course the cool factor. So why is the Cube so cool? Here are five unique features of the Nissan Cube.
1. The Cube is asymmetric. One of the coolest things about the Cube is its curvy wraparound rear window. The Cube has many curves in the inside and out, making it a very cool ride. The exterior exhibits high-style all around, making it super fun for anyone to drive. The Krom Model Cube comes with an exclusively integrated body design, a custom grille, front and rear fascias, body sills, and a rear roof spoiler. Not to mention sixteen inch Krom aluminum-alloy wheels that are ideal for city driving.
2. The ripple effect is unstoppable. The Cube was inspired by nature in a big way. All the Cube models interiors are filled with the ripple image. There is one huge ripple on the ceiling, and several other ripples within the cup holders and the speakers. This cool effect is futuristic in look and naturalistic in nature. There are also customizable accessories available so that you can pick the color of your interior. The new time is coming and the Cube is the ultimate tool to get there.
3. The Cube has advanced technology. A super cool feature of this car is the start/stop engine button on the interior. With the new Nissan Intelligent Key one can unlock the doors and start the engine before entering the car. There is also a Bluetooth Hands-free Phone System available that makes driving and communicating much safer and effective. The interior has curvy air vents and reclining and slide able seats, making it a cool ride for all your friends to hop in.
4. The Cube has awesome audio features. Not only does the interior have accent lighting, tons of space, and curvaceous highlights, it also has the coolest audio system of today. You can upgrade to a premium sound system that includes two tweeters and a Rockford Fosgate subwoofer and amplifier. The Cube also has MP3/WMA CD playback and iPod system capabilities. This car is ideal for car pooling with friends. There is also a steering-wheel-mounted control panel so that you can view your songs and play your music with complete control.
5. The Cube is incredibly safe to drive. It comes equipped with six standard air bags including both seat belt sensors and an occupant-classification system built into the seats so that if you move, the bags will move with you. Standard roof-mounted air bags protect occupants’ heads and the front seat Active Head Restraints reduce the chance of whiplash and major injury. Every Cube comes with advanced traction and the newest braking technologies on the market. There is an Anti-lock Braking System and a Vehicle Dynamic Control that helps the driver stay on path. A Traction Control System is also built in to maintain a grip on snowy roads, and the Electronic Brake force Distribution sends more force to the rear brakes when the back seat is full.
These are just five reasons why the Cube is cool, in reality there are over twenty. The 2009 Nissan Cube is spacious and luxurious that proves to ideal for car pooling friends, is easy and fun to drive, and comes with so many customization possibilities, you’d think it’s an aftermarket car. Check out the four cool models of the Nissan Cube and feel the ripple effect first hand.
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Improvements for the 2010 Nissan Altima include a redesigned front body style, upgraded audio systems, larger touch screen navigation systems, and standard stability control. Sedan models previously labeled 3.5 SE are now called 3.5 SR and see the loss of the manual transmission option. iPod and Bluetooth connectivity have been standardized as well making them either more affordable additional options, or standard features on high-end models. As a mid-size sedan or coupe, these cars offer sporty styling, high safety ratings, high quality interiors, and a lot of available features.
Parents who need a family style sedan, yet still want to have some fun with the car they buy will be more than impressed with the new 2010 Nissan Altima. It is fairly hard to notice that they fit the standard family sedan profile. Models equipped with the V-6 engine offer a lot of power and feel a lot closer to a sports car than anything else. The increased amount of interior accessories and modern appearance make them wonderful additions to the Nissan line of cars.
Available body styles include both sedan and coupes. Basic models are the 2.5 that have only a few standard accessories and can easily be upgraded to consumers preferences. Basic features are cruise control, remote keyless entry, trip computers, AC, and a tilting steering wheel. Most noticeable on 2.5 models is the absence of a stereo, though the wiring and speakers are already included. The next step up is the 2.5 S trim offered on both sedan and coupe body styles. Standard features for these models include remote keyless entry, 17 inch alloy wheels, CD player, remote car starting, and convenience packages include even more features.
2.5 S models equipped with convenience packages (sedan) come with dual zone climate controls, Bluetooth and iPod connectivity, satellite radio, Bose stereos, rearview cameras, and a sunroof. 2.5 SL trim models are upgraded to complete leather upholstery, heated seats for front passengers and drivers, and xenon headlamps. Consumers looking to optimize 2.5 models will do better with sedans than the limited options available for coupe models.
The high end model of the 2010 Nissan Altima fleet is the 3.5 SR edition. Offered with a V-6 engine, 17 inch alloy wheels, enhanced suspension, Bluetooth and iPod ports, sunroof, new xenon headlamps, optional spoilers and fog lights, it is as sporty as any car in the market. Navigation systems are available that can inform drivers of traffic conditions as well as a full weather report.
Under the hood consumers will be offered two different engines. base models get a 2.5 liter four cylinder that has a horsepower output of 175. There is also a CVT (continuously variable transmissions) one sedan models, while coupe packages come with a 6 speed manual transmission. Fuel economy for the smaller engine ranges from 23 mpg in city driving, and 32 mpg highway. For a family sedan those numbers are more than fair, but not quite the best in the market. The larger engine is a 3.5 liter V-6 that puts out 270 horsepower. Fuel economy for these models range from 20 mpg city to 27 mpg highway.
As a family sedan, the car market really doesn’t offer any sportier of an option than the 2010 Nissan Altima. Properly equipped packages come with a lot of accessories and more than enough power to impress consumers who don’t want to admit they are running errands for their kids. Even younger consumers will be impressed with all the available options these cars have to offer. Pricing is relatively fair, and for what is offered it is hard to say there is a better deal in the mid-size sedan class.
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The 2010 Nissan Maxima has hit the market off-late, but it features no important modifications over its predecessor, which was released in 2009. It is a sporty sedan with modern interior and sleeker exterior body styling. This version carries the trade mark style of Nissan with sporty feeling, equipped with top notch luxury features to meet the expectations of consumers of all categories.
The 2010 Maxima is introduced in two trim levels – the 3.5 SV and 3.5 S. These two trim levels are featured with sport packages featuring telescopic and power tilt heated steering wheel, heated leather seats, interior room fabricated with faux metallic material, sport suspension, and 19-inch alloy wheels. The features that are especially for the 3.5 SV trim are power rear sunshade, rearview camera, cooled and heated driving seat. All versions are furnished with a 3.5-liter V6 engine to getting power of 3.5-liter V6 along with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) that connected with optional paddle shifters and a manual shift gate.
For passengers and child safety, curtain side airbags, front side airbags, an antiskid system, ABS, and traction control have been duly provided. The standard conveniences are a wireless cell-phone link, and keyless entry, and engine start. Additional facilities like satellite link give updated information about traffic, while audio controls, rear seat climate control, and a 9.3-gigabyte hard drive make it effortless to store music files. The 2010 Nissan Maxima is available at a starting price $30,460, which extends up to the $33,180 mark.
Automakers are clamoring to build and market cars to the Generation Y crowd which, loosely defined, and encompasses new drivers and mostly everyone who is under 30. Toyota threw the gauntlet down in 2003 when they introduced a line of cars under the Scion brand. Now, Nissan is responding and the Versa to be released during the summer of 2006 is their answer. Will the Versa compete successfully or be lost in a sea of Gen Y vehicles soon to flood the market? All of that is too early to determine, so lets take a look at the Versa and what the car has to offer to motorists.
A visit to Nissans website reveals much about the Versa. Unlike a certain Scion vehicle that takes its styling cues from a toaster, the Versa is aerodynamic and reminds me of the Toyota Matrix. Available as a four door sedan or five door hatchback, the Versa is expected to retail for around 12,000, the same price range as Scion vehicles. Like Scion, the Versa will be fairly well equipped to give motorists a value packed experience without having to add on several thousands more to the base sticker price in order to achieve a satisfactory and comfortable driving experience.
Along with a 1.8L I4 engine, here is what you can expect to be included with base models:
AMFMCD audio system
Air Conditioning
Power side mirrors and automatic trunk release
6 speed manual transmission [4 speed automatic is optional]
Split folding 6040 seat with the hatchback
Not a bad standard equipment list for the price. For 2,000 more, SL versions will come with aluminum alloy wheels, cruise control, power windowsdoorslocks, remote keyless entry, a souped up sound system, and more.
The car will have a 102 inch wheel base which is long for a vehicle of its type. The result is more interior room, with four adults having ample knee and leg room to weather long trips.
Pictures of the interior reveal a car that is well though out and not cheap looking. I especially like the dashboard with its overlapping circular instrument panel and easy to reach audio and air conditioning controls. A generation ago, entry level cars would have looked and felt cheap. Todays drivers expect more and the Versa delivers in the form of a decent level of standard equipment and attention to style.
The Versa replaces the Sentra as the entry level Nissan. Nissan has restyled the Sentra and promoted it up a notch much like Honda has done with the Civic and Toyota with the Corolla.
Although more expensive than Chevys Aveo and Kias Rio, the car has more flair and style than either one. Still, one has to wonder how the Versa will compete against Toyotas soon to be released Yaris and the all new Honda Fit. Throw in new models expected from Dodge and Ford and add Chinese cars to the mix and the whole entry level market becomes saturated.
Ultimately, the Versa is a step in the right direction and a nice alternative to some of its boxy competitors. Gen Y drivers have another choice in the Versa and an alternative to Scion, Toyotas youth-oriented brand.
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