Welcome Back to the Nissan Heisman House
Nissan and past Heisman trophy winners are back! Antics, pranks, and hijinks are sure to play a starring role this year, yet again, in the video series on the official Nissan YouTube channel. This year, newcomer Derrick Henry gets to experience life in the house, but not necessarily the one he was thinking of. We also get a peek into one famous footballer’s dreams. Be sure to watch all the funny videos then come into Tynan’s Nissan Fort Collins for a test drive in any of the vehicles featured including the new Nissan Titan!
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2017 Nissan Maxima Page Released
The Research & Review page that we told you about previously has now been made available on our website. Check out this page to learn about all of the important and exciting details of the 2017 Nissan Maxima. We know that you will find this page to be especially helpful in learning about everything this vehicle has to offer so be sure to check it out today.
The 2017 Nissan Maxima is available in five trim level options and they are all powered by a 300 horsepower engine. Some of the safety and convenience features that you will find on this vehicle include Nissan Vehicle Immobilizer System, Tire Pressure Monitoring System with Easy-Fill Tire Alert, HomeLink® Universal Transceiver, Fog Lights, Multi-Function Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel, Heated Front Seats, Blind Spot Warning, 19” Aluminum Wheels, and NissanConnect℠ with Navigation and Services featuring Apple CarPlay™.
2017 Nissan Rogue Debuts at Miami Auto Show
As we mentioned in our previous blog, the 2017 Nissan Rogue was unveiled this past weekend at the Miami International Auto Show. Along with progressive enhancements made to the exterior styling, the new Rogue will also feature available Motion-Activated Liftgate, available Nissan Safety Shield technologies, and even a new hybrid model.
“Following three straight years of consecutive growth, we project Rogue will approach 300,000 units in the current fiscal year, nearly doubling sales since 2012,” said Muñoz. “For 2017, we’re turning up the heat on the competition with enhancements designed to keep Rogue at the top of compact SUV buyers’ wish lists.”
Nissan predicts that the 2017 Rogue will overtake the Nissan Altima to become the top-selling vehicle in the lineup in America. Watch the video about to get your sneak peek and stay tuned to our blog for all the latest Nissan news!
“Nissan Continues ‘Year of the Truck’ Momentum with World Debut of New 2017 Nissan Rogue at Miami Auto Show.” Nissan Online Newsroom. Nissan, 9 Sept. 2016. Web. 14 Sept. 2016.
Nissan Unveils 2017 Sentra SR Turbo
The Miami International Auto Show was the place to be this past weekend if you are a Nissan fan. Along with the 2017 Rogue, which we will talk about in a future blog, the big attraction of the day was the 2017 Sentra SR Turbo. Featuring a new 188-horsepower 1.6-liter Direct Injection Gasoline (DIGTM) turbo engine, the SR Turbo takes the Sentra’s fun-to-drive factor to a whole new level.
Along with the new engine, the Sentra SR Turbo also gets a new body structure, larger front disc brakes, revised steering system, power sliding glass moonroof, LED low beam projector headlights with LED accents, unique design 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, premium sport cloth seats, heated front seats, and a 5.0-inch Advanced Drive-Assist™ Display.
“The Sentra SR Turbo is designed for buyers who want all the attributes of traditional compact sedans but also desire some serious turbo performance,” said Michael Bunce, vice president, Product Planning, Nissan North America, Inc. “The SR Turbo builds upon the redesigned Sentra and adds 50 percent more horsepower and more than 40 percent more torque, as well as the upgrades where drivers will feel them. It’s truly the complete package for compact car buyers and enthusiasts alike.”
“2017 Nissan Sentra SR Turbo Makes World Debut at Miami Auto Show.” Nissan Online Newsroom. Nissan, 10 Sept. 2016. Web. 12 Sept. 2016.
National Drive Electric Week Is Next Week
“Nissan is a driving force in the plug-in vehicle industry, with the top-selling electric vehicle, Nissan LEAF, and with investments in charging infrastructure and consumer education,” said Tom Saxton, Plug In America’s Program Manager for National Drive Electric Week. “Nissan’s support of National Drive Electric Week helps Plug In America with our efforts to rapidly increase adoption of EVs of all kinds in cities across the U.S.”
From September 10th through the 18th, we will be celebrating National Drive Electric Week. It only makes sense that Nissan is at the forefront of this promotion since the Nissan LEAF® is the top-selling electric car in history. All over the country, ride-and-drives, educational opportunities, and more will take place to encourage people to go electric.
For those everyone who already owns and drives a LEAF® we hope that you join us and continue to tell others about the positive experiences that have come from going green. Regardless of whether or not you drive electric, you are still more than welcome to join in on the festivities.
You can find out when and where the nearest events are by checking this link: https://driveelectricweek.org/events-list.php
Shahan, Cynthia. “Nissan Promotes National Drive Electric Week — September 10–18.” CleanTechnica. CleanTechnica, 11 Aug. 2016. Web. 07 Sept. 2016.
Happy Labor Day from Tynan’s Nissan Fort Collins! Congratulate yourself for all your hard work and know that without you keeping our labor force alive our country wouldn’t be as great as it is! We hope that if you have the day off from work that you are able to spend it with family and friends.
Study Dispels Range Anxiety
If you’re a Nissan LEAF® driver, you know how great it is and that “range anxiety” is nothing to worry about. But for drivers who don’t drive the popular electric vehicle or are on the fence about buying one, range anxiety is a real fear. We’re here to tell you it needn’t be!
So what is range anxiety? Simply put it’s the anxiety or fear one experiences when thinking about how far an electric vehicle can get you on a charge. A new study from MIT shows that the electric cars that are currently available can reliably “replace 87 percent of the personal vehicles on the road and still get us where we need to go (and back again).” And it doesn’t stop there. With the ever-improving battery technology that percentage is expected to increase to 98 percent by 2020.
Not only would replacing 87 percent of cars on the road have an enormously beneficial impact on the environment, it would reduce our dependence on fossil fuels, and give the vehicle industry an incentive to put more money into cleaner cars and technologies.
“It’s taking the approach of empowering people with information, which often today they don’t have,” Jessika Trancik of MIT says. “These changes can happen from the ground. And I think the area of personal transportation is just so exciting for that reason, because private citizens can really make a difference today.”
The study also looks specifically at the Nissan LEAF® and points out that for an affordable price you can get an average of 74 miles per charge. That’s plenty of power to get you to Denver. Stop by Tynan’s Nissan of Fort Collins today for your test drive and a crash course in getting over your range anxiety!
Caruso, Catherine. “Why Range Anxiety for Electric Cars Is Overblown.” MIT Technology Review. MIT Technology Review, 15 Aug. 2016. Web. 31 Aug. 2016. <https://www.technologyreview.com/s/602174/why-range-anxiety-for-electric-cars-is-overblown/>.
Meet Henry, the “Emotional Environmentalist”
When you are just one person it’s hard to imagine that you alone can make a difference in the world. But for little Henry, saving the world is both an individual and group act. Last spring, Henry watched a video in school about the earth and the effects of pollution. He became so upset as a result that he began crying when his mother picked him up from school. While Henry was letting loose his grievances and feelings on the issue his mother recorded him and uploaded the video to social media for friends and family to watch. The video soon went viral and Henry became a poster child for environmental awareness.
Since then, Henry has written a book titled “Enjoy the Planet, Don’t Wreck It.” and is a sort of neighborhood watch patrol for people who litter and pollute his hometown of Mount Vernon, Washington. Nissan also took notice of Henry’s efforts and decided to show him that he’s not alone in his efforts. This month Nissan presented Henry and his family with a Nissan LEAF adorned with Henry’s very own environmental-related drawings. Watch the video above for Henry’s reaction and the video below to see where it all began.
“Henry, the “Emotional Environmentalist”” Nissan Online Newsroom. Nissan, 26 Aug. 2016. Web. 30 Aug. 2016.
An anthropologist is someone who studies humankind and people. When you consider that fact, it seems counterintuitive to bring on a scientist from that field to assist in the making of an autonomous vehicle. But that’s exactly what Nissan has done.
“We are working at the heart, the guts of the core technology and bringing insights and the kind of understanding that we have about human practices and human experience right into the fundamental design of the system,” said Melissa Cefkin, principal scientist and design anthropologist at the Nissan Research Center in Silicon Valley.
One way her insight might prove helpful when you look at what happens at a four-way stop intersection. Typically people follow rules and motion for other drivers to make their move. A problem occurs when you take the person out of that situation.
“What happens at a four-way stop – it’s open to a lot of interpretation,” she explained. “Yeah, I’m supposed to stop, (but) once I’ve stopped it doesn’t tell me when to go again, so that’s up to me to figure out.”
Nissan believes that Cefkin and her studies can add valuable information about human driving patterns, behaviors, and interactions in order to ensure that their ProPILOT technology is a “good” driver and a model citizen behind the wheel. Clearly, Nissan has put a lot of foresight and preparedness into this technology.
“People Behind the ProPILOT: What Does an Anthropologist Bring to Autonomous Driving Design?” Nissan Online Newsroom. Nissan, 10 Aug. 2016. Web. 24 Aug. 2016.
Meet “America’s Best Truck Warranty” From Nissan
“We’re pleased to now offer the same confidence-inspiring protection as our commercial vehicles for our entire range of 2017 TITAN and TITAN XD full-size pickups,” said Fred Diaz, division vice president and general manager, North America Trucks and Light Commercial Vehicles, Nissan North America, Inc. “The new bumper-to-bumper coverage shows customers that Nissan stands behind the quality of its vehicles – including the ones that are subject to the hardest use.”
The announcement of the new warranty plan comes hot on the heels of the reveal of the 2017 Titan V8 and Titan XD models. The bumper-to-bumper five-years/100,000-miles warranty includes powertrain and basic coverage on all Titan models and will inspire even more confidence in the brand.
“TITAN will ultimately be available in a total of three cabs, three bed lengths, three engines, 4×4 and 4×2 drive and S, SV, SL, PRO-4X and Platinum Reserve trim levels – covering about 85 percent of the total light pickup marketplace,” said Diaz. “And each and every one of them will be covered by the new 5-year/100,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty – the best truck warranty in America.”
“Nissan Announces “America’s Best Truck Warranty”: 5 Years/100,000 Miles Bumper-to-bumper for 2017 TITAN and TITAN XD.” Nissan Online Newsroom. Nissan, 15 Aug. 2016. Web. 23 Aug. 2016.
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