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Latest Nissan News For Seattle, Tacoma, And Bellevue Washington
If you are looking for a reliable truck to dominate projects on the job site or at home, you’ll want to test drive the all-new 2018 Nissan Frontier. It was recently ranked on the U.S. News & World Report’s top five list for the best compact pickup trucks, which hailed the vehicle for its solid work ethic, affordable price point and comfortable seating.  
 
 
For 2018, the Frontier is available in both King Cab and Crew Cab body styles with 4x2 and 4x4 driveline configurations. It also comes with a choice of two powerful engines: a 4.0-liter DOHC V6 rated at 261 horsepower and a 152-horsepower 2.5-liter inline four-cylinder engine. Five well-equipped trim levels are offered: S, SV, PRO-4X, Desert Runner and SL.
 
Comfort is truly king in this truck. With seating for five passengers across its two-row design, the Frontier is available with unique cloth seats or plush leather, depending on the trim level you choose. Adjustments are made easy with multi-way driver and passenger seats and integrated lumbar supports, and power-adjustable heated side mirrors are standard on certain grades.
 
Your crew and family will also love the legroom in this truck with up to 42.4-inches in the front and 33.6-inches in the back. After a long day of hard work, you’ll appreciate the additional stretch out room.
 
Upgrade your fleet in time for the busy summer season – test drive a 2018 Frontier at Kirkland Nissan in Seattle, Washington. To learn more or to compare pricing and specs, contact our team today.
There is a new ruler of the road - with Nissan unveiling its 2018 Titan King Cab. This half-ton platform promises class-leading performance, leaving the less is more philosophy in the proverbial dust.


As Villager Publishing explains, the 2018 King Cab proves a dynamic force on the highway. Every line has been tailored to impress, delivering super-sized performance with each mile.

Exterior

Conquer every terrain in the new Titan. This platform boasts a massive frame (229-inches long, 81-inches wide, and 77-inches high) that rolls over each challenge with ease. The extended ground clearance (8.3-inches) accommodates even the roughest roads, while a 16.4-degree approach angle lets the fascia move smoothly over curbs.

Bed Length

To ensure best-in-class payloads (1,620 pounds), the King Cab boasts an extended bed - which delivers 6.5 feet of storage capabilities. The 50-inch liner depth pairs with a 63.8-inch wheel-to-wheel width, branding this bay perfect for every long-haul need.

Interior

A massive wheelbase (139.8-inches) delivers superior cabin space, with the 2018 Titan yielding a six-passenger configuration. Riders can sprawl comfortably in 41.8-inches of frontal legroom and 38.5-inches of rear legroom, respectively.

With the release of the King Cab edition, Nissan elevates its Titan from pick-up truck to half-ton heavyweight. Learn more about this bigger is better mantra by visiting our dealership today!
It’s an obscure view. You peer around a bulky A-Pillar, trying to gauge the distance between your car and the curb. Your neck strains; your eyes squint; and… you still can’t determine just how many inches separate you from a sudden collision.

Allow the Nissan Altima to help.



According to My San Antonio, the 2019 Altima SV delivers intuitive support to drivers - with Nissan fusing it with an Automatic Rear Braking system. Radar sensors flank the back bumper, releasing GPS-refined signals to asses the surrounding terrain. Real-time mapping functions then create a 3D representation of the area, noting the location of both stationary and moving objects. Should any of these obstacles venture too close to the sedan, a three-tier process will begin:

One: Audio cues will be released, alerting drivers to the presence of a potential threat (such as an approaching car or a parking garage pillar).

Two: The ABS system will engage, with gentle pressure applied to the brakes to smoothly decelerate the Altima and avoid a collision.

Three: The seat-belts will subtly tighten, helping to steady passengers and reduce the effects of whiplash.

Automatic Rear Braking provides autonomous aid - allowing drivers to more efficiently respond to situations and negating the chance of a crash. Through its advanced radar technology, this system promotes safety with every reversal; and it launches the Altima SV to the front of the mid-size pack, branding it an ideal option for families.

Want to learn more about this model? Contact our team today!

Absurdity reigns supreme of social streams - with users inundated with endless gifs, clips, and random musings. Hours are wasted wading through the virtual chaos each day.

Nissan proves, however, that there is value in tweeting - because the 2018 Armada Mountain Patrol has arrived.



According to CNET, Nissan has launched a unique automotive experience - allowing its social media followers to design an entire crossover! The 2018 Armada Mountain Patrol (a concept vehicle that will soon begin the circuit rounds) was pieced together by driver input. Men and women flooded the Twitter-sphere with a series of off-road suggestions… and these were then implemented into the ultimate all-terrain option.

The Mountain Patrol rests on 17-inch Nitto Ridge Grappler tires. Its sport-tuned suspension delivers a nine-inch ground clearance (allowing the platform to propel itself over every terrain), while rock sliders protect the sides from debris. Steel bumpers anchor the front and rear; an LED light-bar cuts through the dark; and a hefty 12,000-pound winch frames the back, allowing drivers to effortlessly connect to every Class IV trailer.

To further impress, this Armada also features a Lowrance navigation system - which delivers turn-by-turn route planning and real-time environmental monitoring to ensure seamless travels. Drivers can easily interface with this suite via the eight-inch LCD touchscreen, taking advantage of its streaming forecasts, traffic alerts, and gridline support.

Every detail of the 2018 Mountain Patrol is tailored for the off-road experience… and defined by passengers. The automotive world will never be the same.

To learn more about this and other Armada variants contact us today!
It’s an all too familiar rhythm - with your car stopping-starting-stalling its way down the lane. You jerk constantly in your seat, unable to fight against the friction; and a simple commute becomes an unwanted thrill-ride.

Nissan seeks to change this - planning a fully autonomous experience by 2020.



According to the NY Daily News, Nissan intends to bolster its fleet with the ProPilot system - an automated suite that utilizes advanced radar sensors and high-definition cameras to monitor traffic patterns. Speed and lane trajectories are carefully assessed, and then the steering column is engaged to ensure smooth handling in stop-and-go scenarios. All acceleration is intuitively controlled to provide a refined cabin experience.

Currently, the ProPilot is only available in select platforms (including the Rogue and LEAF). Soon, however, it will anchor more than 20 vehicles - with Nissan intending to improve the highway experience for every driver. By 2020 this suite will deliver speed moderation and total transmission control to the: Altima, Armada, X-Trail, and more (a full list should be revealed by the end of the summer).

This will assure superior handling on the road - with drivers able to rely on Intelligent Cruise Control (which provides custom speed settings) to simplify their travels. The ProPilot system, according to Nissan, is intended to reduce stress and increase performance; and its seamless steering and ABS engagements brand it ideal for fickle traffic.

What do you think of this ProPilot plan? Share your opinions with us today!
Great news, Seattle SUV shoppers – the U.S. News & World Report recently ranked the 2018 Nissan Armada on their top five list of large SUVs, confirming what we have always known here at Kirkland Nissan. Americans still love their big, burly vehicles, especially ones that deliver powerful V8 performance, like the Armada.
 
 
So, what did the U.S. News & World Report rave about Nissan’s signature large SUV? Right off the bat, they noted the Armada for its strong performance and towing capacity. It is powered by a 5.6-liter V8 engine, which outputs a serious 390 horsepower and 394 lb-ft of torque. When properly equipped, the Armada can tow up to 8,500 pounds. If you like recreational toys, that’s ample capacity to haul ATVs, dirt bikes, or even a small boat.
 
The 2018 Armada also scored top marks for its expansive second-row seats and well-built cabin, which features capacity for seven or eight passengers, depending on whether you choose the available second-row bucket seats. Even at highway speeds, the Armada delivers a quiet cabin, which is outfitted with many high-end features, like a leather-wrapped four-spoke steering wheel, cooled front seats, Bluetooth, and a 13-speaker Bose audio system. To help you navigate busy parking lots, a standard rearview mirror displays live video footage from the rear of the vehicle.
 
Slip into a winner this spring – test drive a 2018 Armada at Kirkland Nissan in Seattle, Washington. To learn more, contact our team today.
Last month, Nissan announced its highly anticipated overlanding SUV, dubbed the Armada Mountain Patrol. But, before the automaker was going to lift the curtain on its latest release, they turned to you – their fans – for input on the off-roader’s tire model, exterior design and roof-mounted tent.
 
And, boy, did Seattle truck enthusiasts ever speak up! Nissan’s social media pages were flooded with #MountainPatrol votes, spurring the design team to dash to the finish line. And, tonight, the time has arrived, as Nissan will unveil the Armada Mountain Patrol LIVE on their Facebook page at 6:15 pm (MST).
 
To watch the début, click here.
 
 
About the Armada Mountain Patrol
Built on a stock 2018 Armada, this all-wheel drive SUV offers huge performance from its burly 5.6-liter Endurance V8 engine, which is rated at a best-in-class 390-horsepower and boasts a monstrous 8,500-lb towing capacity. Nissan is calling it the ultimate overlanding vehicle, complete with the necessary camping comforts and tools for life in the wild. It also boasts many Nissan Intelligent Mobility technologies, ready to tackle any adventure that you throw at it.
 
To learn more, contact our team at Kirkland Nissan in Seattle, Washington.
test drive Nissan leaf in seattle washingtonIf you drive an older model Leaf all-electric vehicle and are looking to replace the battery pack, you’ll be pleased to hear that Nissan will be offering rebuilt packs this month.
 
Currently, the refurbished power cells are only available in Japan; however, Nissan is investigating whether or not they can expand the program to the United States. Based on data from Green Car Reports, the cost for each rebuilt pack is $2,850 in Japan, which is more economical than replacing with a new battery at $6,500.
 
At the moment, Nissan’s program only covers 24-kWh batteries, but the automaker does have plans to begin recycling 30- and 40-kWh batteries, which are found in newer model year Leaf EVs and boast a longer range.
 
According to Nissan, their new battery recycling plant in Naime, Japan, is the first such factory recycling lithium-ion batteries. Naime is the region devastated by the earthquake and tsunami that melted down nuclear reactors in Fukushima. The plant will also recycle batteries from forklifts and large-scale storage systems and turn used electric car batteries into power plants for other industrial uses.
 
To learn more about how Nissan is changing how we power our daily lives, stop by to visit our team at Kirkland Nissan in Seattle, Washington.
According to a recent press release, Nissan is planning to expand its innovative ProPILOT Assist semi-autonomous driving system to additional models. The first U.S. Nissan to have the equipment added is the Rogue Sport, beginning in late 2018.
 
To date, ProPILOT Assist is offered on more than 120,000 vehicles sold around the world with customers taking a fast liking to the technology. Expanding the semi-autonomous driving system to other Nissan models, like the Rogue Sport, is only going to continue to grow. Additional vehicles will adopt the technology, expanding to 20 models and 20 markets within the next four years. This is all part of the automaker's midterm plan, dubbed Nissan M.O.V.E. to 2022.
 
"ProPILOT Assist is an iconic technology for Nissan Intelligent Mobility, [our] vision of how vehicles are powered, driven and integrated into society," said Philippe Klein, Nissan's Chief Planning Officer. "Its acceptance by consumers has been beyond expectations, and we're pleased to expand its availability to more popular models, such as Altima, X-Trail and Rogue Sport."
 
This video explains more about how the system works:
 
 
ProPILOT Assist is currently offered on the 2018 Leaf and Rogue, which are both available for test driving at Kirkland Nissan in Seattle, Washington. To experience the technology for yourself, visit our dealership today.
The rule is simple - if it’s not broke, don’t fix it. Critics and drivers seek always to preserve their beloved engines, reveling in every familiar rumble and transmission shift. Change, they feel, is dangerous. It puts each rev at risk, potentially stripping away torque and lessening horsepower. When perfection has been achieved cease all production strategies.

Nissan - respectfully - disagrees.



According to STL Today, the 2019 Altima will soon arrive in Washington… and it’s bringing a new engine with it. Nissan has fitted this sedan with a 2.5L inline-four. This powerpoint combines natural aspiration (which yields steady performance, sparing drivers the frustration of turbo-lag) with a lightweight aluminum design (the casing is now more efficient, demanding less fuel to reach the redline). Approximately 80% of the entire block has been revised; and this has ensured premium capability, with this sedan generating 188 HP and 180 lb.-ft of torque.

Still wary of change? Nissan reminds drivers that the 2019 Altima’s predecessor offered only 179 HP and 177 lb.-ft of torque. Even the redline has been improved, extending to 4000 RPM with every shift of the X-Tronic automatic transmission. This mid-size model (which now boasts monotube rear shocks to deliver balanced handling on each terrain) is ready to fly.

Want to take it for a ride? Visit our dealership today to learn more about the 2019 Altima. We’ll happily prove why change can indeed be a very good thing.

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