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Seattle Takes Notice as Nissan Debuts Latest e-POWER Initiative
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(Posted on Nov 8, 2017 at 12:02AM by Billy Kirk)

The Tokyo Motor Show 2017 was a busy event for Nissan. The Japanese automaker unveiled a number of vehicles, including the new Serena e-POWER, a minivan with an electric-drive system.

The second model in Nissanâ€™s lineup to feature e-POWER, the technology pulls upon the manufacturerâ€™s expertise developed through their LEAF line. Unlike that carâ€™s setup, however, this system was first introduced in Japan in November 2016 and utilizes a small gasoline motor to charge the battery. The result? An elimination of the external charger, moving the automaker even further ahead of the competition.
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While firm details on the drivetrain of the new Serena are not yet available, the previous e-POWER vehicle, the Nissan Note, sports a 1.2L three-cylinder HR12DE motor that packs a 1.5 kWh battery. Further, it integrates the EM57 traction engine seen in the LEAF. While this may give us a preview of what to expect from the companyâ€™s latest wonder car, weâ€™ll know for sure in the coming months as itâ€™s expected to see Japanese release in spring 2018.

Stick with the Kirkland Nissan blog for upcoming details and donâ€™t hesitate to give us a call!

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Nissan Preps Future of Seattle Autonomous Driving Tech in Tokyo
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(Posted on Nov 3, 2017 at 06:53PM by Billy Kirk)

Only days ago, Nissan took to the roads of Tokyo in a public display of their design and engineering prowess. Piloting a prototype vehicle, the manufacturer showed off their most advanced autonomous driving system everâ€”and itâ€™s scheduled for real-world deployment in Seattle and elsewhere in 2020.

Nissanâ€™s next-generation ProPILOT technology builds upon the current system employed in the Nissan LEAF, X-Trail, Rogue, and Serena. The upcoming version, however, will go beyond simple single-lane autonomous driving. Instead, the new standard will enable such cruising on multi-lane urban streets and even highways.

Next-gen ProPILOT will ferry passengers automatically to their destination from start (when they enter the location in their navigation system) to finish, no matter the roads involved. It will manage this tremendous feat through the utilization of six laser scanners, nine millimeter-wave radars, 12 cameras and sonars each, and a high-definitionÂ mapÂ used to navigate through rapidly changing traffic patterns. Software optimizations will also allow for real-time adjustments to any obstacles in your path.

The future is arriving sooner than you think. Ring us at Kirkland Nissan today to discuss these exciting technological developments!

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Nissan LEAF News

Next-Gen 2018 Nissan LEAF Poised to Shake Up Seattle
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(Posted on Nov 3, 2017 at 04:23PM by Billy Kirk)

Itâ€™s almost here. The masterminds at Nissan have taken the wraps off the 2018 LEAF, and boy, does this all-electric vehicle have the makings of a true classic. From a thoughtfully reconsidered exterior to a massively upgraded engine, this car is ready to take the States by storm.

There are a number of substantive changes to the exterior that make a great automobile even better. The attractive, chrome Nissan â€œV-Motionâ€ front design makes the cut for this upcoming generationâ€™s LEAF. The grille itself is finished in a 3D-ish geometric blue pattern that is futuristic and eye-catching. And other changes are functional as opposed to purely aesthetic, with the new hoodâ€™s â€œribsâ€ and curves offering greater aerodynamics.

The improvements donâ€™t stop at the exterior, however. Motor Trend dove into the particulars of the new engine, calling it a â€œmarathon multiple-organ transplant.â€ Now, the electric power plant provides 147 horses and 236-lb.-ft. of torque. This is a big boost from the prior model yearâ€™s 107 and 187-lb.-ft., respectively!Â

We canâ€™t cover everything thatâ€™s changed with the 2018 Nissan LEAF in one postâ€”thereâ€™s so much more to discover. Give us a call at Sound Ford now!

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2018 Nissan LEAF Technology Set to Wow Seattle
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(Posted on Nov 2, 2017 at 06:12PM by Billy Kirk)

The newly-announced 2018 Nissan LEAF represents an overhaul of the already stellar all-electric vehicle. Fresh technology on the model, including the ProPILOT Assist feature, pushes this EV to bold heights and looks poised to change the way Seattle drives.

While there are many new technologies included in the 2018 Nissan LEAF, one at the forefront of incredible engineering is the aforementioned ProPILOT Assist functionality. Itâ€™s an autonomous driving mode that uses Traffic Aware Cruise Control (TACC) to sense and respond to vehicles around the car. Specifically, once the driver sets a speed, the system will adjust that setting depending on how automobiles around it are moving.

ProPILOT Assist is more than just your typical intelligent cruise control, however. It also automatically handles vehicle steering, keeping the LEAF properly centered within the lane itâ€™s traveling through. With this kind of futuristic tech, itâ€™s no wonder that Asako Hoshino, head of Nissan Japan operations, says that the car has received more than 9,000 preorders in that country alone thus far.

If you want to be one of the first in the States to drive the 2018 Nissan LEAF, call us at Kirkland Nissan today!

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Seattle to Be Supercharged by Arrival of Nissan LEAF NISMO
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(Posted on Nov 2, 2017 at 05:13PM by Billy Kirk)

Nissan is upping the ante with their concept for the LEAF NISMO, a supercharged version of the all-electric vehicle that aims to thrill driving enthusiasts everywhere.

Revealed at Tokyo Motor Show 2017, details are still a bit light, but weâ€™ve been able to glean some intriguing likely specs from the carâ€™s appearance and Nissanâ€™s official release. Tentatively slated for the 2019 model year with a delivery as early as fall 2018, this new LEAF will incorporate NISMO racing tech into its black, white and red body for greater aerodynamics and decreased lift. High-performance Continental summer tires will also be featured on the exterior.Â

The interior, which will boast aggressive red accents, brings its own technology aimed at making this a race-worthy EV. A new sport-tuned suspension distinguishes it from the regular 2018 LEAF, as does a specially-calibrated computer that aims to make instant acceleration at any speed a reality. Further, it seems likely that both a punchier motor and more advanced battery are in the works, the latter of which may provide approx. 60 kWh and a 225-mile range.

Call us at Kirkland Nissan in Seattle today to chat about the future of EVs!

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