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Burien, Learn More About the Nissan IMs' Advanced Graphic User Interface

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(Posted on Jan 16, 2019 at 03:13PM by Michelle Bogle)
2019 naias nissan news seattle washingtonOne of the coolest features in Nissan’s latest concept vehicle, the IMs, is its seamless, simple graphic user interface. It really is an excellent example of the automaker’s quest for duality, boasting advanced commands and flexible upgrades, but with minimal controls and switches to operate the system.
 
The design of the graphic display is streamlined and logical and houses the vehicle’s autonomous driving technology. However, when in manual mode, the interface also allows the user to experience the high level of performance provided by the IMs' all-wheel-drive electric powertrain.
 
According to Nissan, the large, thin instrument panel with four compact screens uses a horizontal information architecture to enhance the interior space of the IMs. The design has also been engineered to follow the natural movements of the eye for the most efficient operation. Situated in front of the driver is a layered instrument cluster that remains unobstructed by the retractable steering wheel. There are two levels of display – the primary shows key information to the driver, while additional data is displayed in a secondary layer to minimize distractions. 
 
The IMs also boasts another feature called the "interior sensing platform," which uses sensors and cameras to monitor the driver's condition by deciphering facial expressions and body posture. This feature works in both manual and autonomous driving modes and if it senses that the driver is incapacitated or unable to pilot the IMs, it will bring the vehicle to a stop. 
 
Intrigued about this latest concept vehicle? To learn more about the IMs interface, contact Kirkland Nissan in Seattle, Washington.
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Tacoma, Take a Closer Look at the Nissan IMs’ Timeless Interior Design

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(Posted on Jan 16, 2019 at 02:45PM by Michelle Bogle)
nissan concept vehicle news in seattle washingtonNow that’s we’ve explored the IMs’ exterior, it’s time to look inside the interior of Nissan’s latest concept car, which is described as a timeless reflection into futurism and a new way of visualizing how commuters will travel in an autonomously driven world.
 
According to Nissan, the IMs’ interior draws its inspiration from a modern Japanese home, highlighted by examples of high-level craftsmanship with a high-tech expression. The colors and materials set an intimate mood that can be customized with light, plus the shapes of the instrument panel and door trim use dark fabrics and hues to mimic moonlight and shadow. 
 
When in manual driving mode, the IMs' interior offers a driver-centric cockpit with advanced assistive technologies and multi-level information displays integrated into a simple interface. However, once switched into autonomous driving mode, the steering wheel retracts and the front seats pivot inward to face the innovative rear seating arrangement, characterized by the special "Premier Seat". With this formation, passengers can relax and engage with each other in lasting comfort, while the IMs commands the road.
 
Nissan’s latest concept car is another fine example of how the automaker is changing the way we integrate technology into our daily lives. To learn more about the IMs' interior and how it relates to our current line-up of vehicles, contact Kirkland Nissan in Seattle, Washington. 
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Bellevue, Check Out the Nissan IMs' Sleek and Sexy Exterior

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(Posted on Jan 15, 2019 at 08:28PM by Michelle Bogle)
With news of Nissan’s IMs concept this week at the 2019 North American International Auto Show, our team at Kirkland Nissan wanted to delve deeper into the exterior looks of the vehicle, which is being categorized as an elevated sports sedan. And to be clear, this is not your granddad’s sedan or your pops’ sports car. The IMs follows an entirely new design language, boasting provocative proportions and unseen aerodynamics.
 
 
With sleek, sexy and seamless horizontal and vertical lines, the IMs forgoes a traditional sculpted body in favor of forward A-pillar and extended C-pillar locations, as well as a shape that creates a lower drag coefficient. Various body panels also appoint the concept to provide effective downforce and minimal lift at high speeds, including specially engineered fenders, a front spoiler, rocker panels and a full-length undertray. With a roofline inspired by the shape of the moon, the gold-colored anodized brushed aluminum roof rail accents mimic a ring of light that looks like an eclipse. Riding on aggressive 22-inch wheels and complemented by the IMs grille-less front fascia, the concept also features special headlights that are activated when the vehicle is in autonomous mode. 
 
The IMs is truly unlike anything we’ve ever seen before – futuristic, yet simple; racy, yet pure. To learn more about the concept’s design language and how it relates to today’s Nissan vehicles, contact us in Seattle, Washington, to discuss.
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Seattle, Nissan Launches IMs Concept at the 2019 NAIAS

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(Posted on Jan 15, 2019 at 07:50PM by Michelle Bogle)
Brace yourself, Seattle – just when you think you’ve seen it all, Nissan blows the cover off its latest concept vehicle that has taken the automotive industry by storm! Unveiled yesterday at the 2019 North American International Auto Show, the Nissan IMs ushers in an entirely new type of vehicle – and perhaps even a segment – that the automaker is calling an elevated sports sedan.
 
 
Closer in composition to a sedan than a crossover, the IMs sports a higher cabin height due to the battery’s location under the body of the electric vehicle. With an extended wheelbase, the length of the concept is also stretched and houses a unique “2+1+2" seating architecture, which boasts pivoting front seats and a rear seat that can fit three across, or customized to an indulgent "Premier Seat" when the rear outboard seats are folded.
 
Offering an autonomous driving mode and a manual driving mode, the IMs is a study of contrast that straddles the worlds of relaxed hands-free operation with exciting high-performance. The advanced powertrain is comprised of dual electric motors (front and rear) and a fast charging 115 kWh battery that generates 483 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque, which is enough power to compete with (and surpass) most modern-day sports cars. The concept vehicle can also travel a full 380 miles on a single charge, which is a huge achievement in and of itself, plus it features all-wheel drive for better weight balance, traction and cornering.
 
Intrigued? To learn more about the IMs concept vehicle, contact our team at Kirkland Nissan near Tacoma, Washington. 
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Marysville, Check Out Nissan’s Invisible-to-Visible Technology Concept

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(Posted on Jan 5, 2019 at 02:52PM by Michelle Bogle)
Imagine having the ability to turn your windshield into a portal of a virtual world. Nissan could make that dream a reality with their Invisible-to-Visible concept, which will debut at CES 2019.
 
Known as I2V, the technology will support drivers by merging information from sensors outside and inside the vehicle with data from the cloud. According to Nissan, this enables the Omni-Sensing system to track the vehicle's surroundings and anticipate what's ahead – even showing objects behind buildings or around a corner. Driver guidance is given in an interactive, human-like way through the use of avatars that appear inside the car. It’s like augmented reality, but on a much larger scale.
 
 
I2V has many fun uses, like projecting sunny weather inside the vehicle as dreary weather rages on outside. Drivers can also call on local guides to get information about surrounding areas or utilize the skills of a driving instructor to improve their behind-the-wheel prowess. I2V can warn of potential hazards or traffic jams ahead as well, and provide alternative routes for a better on-road experience. 
 
This technology concept is another fine example of how Nissan Intelligent Mobility is changing the way that cars are powered, driven and integrated into society. To learn more about I2V, contact us in Seattle, Washington, or follow news from CES 2019, which runs from January 8-11 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
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Seattle, Check Out Nissan’s Latest Concept Car: Dark Sky

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(Posted on Sep 24, 2018 at 12:32AM by Michelle Bogle)
Seeing stars? Don’t be alarmed; this is not a medical emergency. What you are seeing is Nissan’s latest concept vehicle, Dark Sky. 
 
 
Unveiled at the Hannover Motor Show, the truck was designed to aid the European Space Agency when off-roading into areas of low light pollution to stargaze. If you look closely, the concept is essentially a modified Navara pick-up (the global market equivalent to the Nissan Frontier) with a trailer attached. It’s a truck turned mobile observatory.
 
In the trailer, the Dark Sky concept is equipped with an ultra-high performance PlaneWave telescope and cradle, which use upgraded Nissan Intelligent Mobility technologies to transport the equipment to remote locations. This includes a self-hitching trailer hook-up, enhanced blind spot monitors, and an Intelligent Around View Monitor, which gives the driver a bird's-eye-view around the vehicle. Nissan’s ProPilot driver assistance technology is standard as well.
 
The truck is also outfitted with an UHF transmitter, laptop station and eight radar units with wifi, which are powered by an auxiliary bank of batteries influenced by the Leaf EV. No matter how remote the location, the Dark Sky has all the juice it needs.
 
Sadly, for Seattle star-watchers, you’ll be disappointed to know that the Dark Sky concept won’t be available for sale. Instead, it’s being donated to the European Space Agency to be used in future research opportunities.

For now, the closest way to get a glimpse of Dark Sky’s capabilities is to schedule a test drive in a Frontier. To learn more, contact our team at Kirkland Nissan today.
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Could Two New Nissan Camper Vans Be Coming to Seattle?

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(Posted on Jun 14, 2018 at 02:23PM by Michelle Bogle)
nissan vans for sale in seattle washingtonEarlier this month, Nissan unveiled its two latest concept vehicles at the 2018 Madrid Motor Show in Spain and the timing couldn’t be any better with the summer travel season upon us. Allow us to introduce to you the Nissan NV300 and e-NV200.
 
Both concepts are engineered to be used as campers, providing an interior and exterior design well-suited for life in the great outdoors. The colorful NV300 and e-NV200 are outfitted with bike racks, roll-out shades and pop-up roof tents, while the inside is equipped with a small kitchenette that includes a refrigerator, sink, range and dining table. There is room for two beds (one in the roof and one down below) for four people and both vans have heating, thus further extending the use of the campers into the cooler months. 
 
As for power, the NV300 runs on a 1.6-liter turbo diesel, which is not available in North America, and the e-NV200 offers zero-emissions performance from its 40 kWh battery pack. It's good for about 124 miles of range, which is fantastic for a camper of this caliber. 
 
Alas, there are no plans to release the Nissan NV300 and e-NV200 on Seattle soil, however, one can wish! To chat more about these concept vehicles or our line-up available vans, contact our team at Kirkland Nissan for more.
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Seattle Watches on as the Nissan IMx KURO Concept is Unveiled

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(Posted on Mar 14, 2018 at 03:12PM by Michelle Bogle)
nissan electric vehicles seattle washingtonLast week at the Geneva International Motor Show, Nissan dropped the curtain on its newest concept vehicle – the IMx KURO. If this electric crossover looks familiar to you, it’s because it is – Nissan originally revealed the IMx at the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show.
 
Since then, the automaker has made some exciting enhancements to the IMx KURO. This mighty machine now boasts an all-new look with black trim and wheels, an updated grille, and a new dark gray body color, which is generating a great deal of buzz. 
 
But, more importantly, the IMx KURO is also providing consumers with a glimpse into Nissan Intelligent Mobility, which is the company's vision for changing how cars are powered, driven and integrated into society. According to Nissan, the concept vehicle is designed to strengthen the link between car and driver as a close, reliable partner that delivers a safer, more convenient and exciting drive. 
 
The tech-inclusions in the IMx KURO reflect this viewpoint. For one, it features Brain to Vehicle (B2V) technology, which interprets signals from the driver’s mind to assist in maneuvering the IMx. The Kuro concept also builds on Nissan’s ProPILOT technology by offering fully autonomous operation. When in ProPILOT mode, the system stows the steering wheel inside the dash and reclines all seats, giving the driver more space to enjoy their commute. 
 
Like all Nissan concept cars, the IMx KURO won’t be available for purchase. However, many of the concept’s cutting-edge technologies will make their way to the market for mass consumption. To learn more about autonomous driving and how it’s changing the future of driving, contact us at Kirkland Nissan in Seattle, Washington to chat.
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Is Nissan Getting Closer to Launching Their Easy Ride Mobility Service in Seattle?

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(Posted on Feb 26, 2018 at 09:28PM by Michelle Bogle)
At the end of 2017, we shared news about one of Nissan's latest concepts called Easy Ride. Together with their partner, DeNA Company, Ltd., the innovators have been working tirelessly to launch a new robo-vehicle mobility service that uses autonomous driving technologies.
 
 
Well, it appears that Nissan and DeNA are getting closer to having their dream become a reality. Just last week, it was announced that field testing of the Easy Ride concept is set to begin on March 5, 2018, in Japan's Minatomirai district of Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture.
 
During the trial, participants will be able to travel in vehicles equipped with autonomous driving technologies along a set route, which runs 4.5 kilometers between Nissan's Global Headquarters and the Yokohama World Porters Shopping Center. Using a dedicated mobile app, participants will be able to input their desired activity using text or voice and choose from a list of recommended destinations. An in-car tablet will show selections of nearly 500 recommended places of interest and events within the vicinity, and provide exclusive money-saving coupons. 
 
In return, participants must complete a survey about their overall user experience, thoughts about the content and coupon offerings, as well as preferred pricing for the Easy Ride service. Nissan and DeNA will then use these results to further develop the concept for additional field tests or launch time.
 
There's still no set date as to when Easy Ride will hit the global stage, but as news is released, we'll be sure to share more on our blog. In the meantime, should you have questions about Nissan's autonomous driving technologies, contact our dealership in Seattle, Washington to speak with a member of our sales team. 
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Could Nissan Bring the Armada Snow Patrol to Seattle?

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(Posted on Feb 5, 2018 at 07:28PM by Michelle Bogle)
Nissan certainly has winter on its mind! To complement the snowmobile-inspired 370Zki, which the automaker is unveiling at this week's Chicago Auto Show, the engineers at Nissan have also created a second concept car, dubbed the 2018 Armada Snow Patrol.
 
This design literally takes Nissan's flagship SUV to new heights, removing the Armada from the carpool line and returning it to its roots as an adventure-ready off-roader. It features an all-new design with more height, a massive front bumper, and extreme all-terrain tires, making this SUV ready for anything, including snow-covered mountains.
 
 
The 2018 Armada Snow Patrol comes equipped with 20-inch Cognito Series 61 wheels finished in satin black and Pro Comp MT2 off-road tires. The suspension has been raised by two inches in the front and one inch in the rear, giving it a towering and aggressive stance. 
 
Up front, the bumper features a new bull bar, 12,000 lb winch, and LED light bar. Adding to the vehicle's rugged appeal are five-inch LED fog lights, custom side steps, rock sliders, and a huge LED light bar on the roof rack. Under the Armada Snow Patrol's bright blue wrap with custom badging, the interior of the cabin has also been re-trimmed with leather seats and door panels.
 
The Armada Snow Patrol is a definite hard-core SUV - one that has Seattle off-roaders hoping to see it hit the production line soon. Alas, the automaker has yet to announce official plans for this concept - and they may never will. 
 
But, you can still get a taste of the 2018 Armada's best-in-class standard 390 horsepower, full-feature eight-passenger interior and class-exclusive Intelligent Rear View Mirror by scheduling a test drive at our dealership. To learn more, contact us at Kirkland Nissan today.
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