(Posted on Dec 8, 2017 at 08:10PM by Michelle Bogle)
It’s a situation that all drivers can relate to – you’re at the top of an incline at a red light with other vehicles in front and behind you. As the light turns green, you release the brake and gravity starts to pull you back. Fearing that you might bump the car behind you, you press on the accelerator and gradually bring the engine up to speed. As you continue moving forward, your blood pressure goes down. Phew, disaster averted!
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But, let’s say you’re in a work vehicle will a full cargo load. A heavy vehicle moving backwards down a hill is difficult to accelerate, not to mention a danger to those behind it. That’s where Hill Start Assist comes in.Â
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Available on every 2017 Nissan NV200, this smart technology automatically keeps the brakes applied to help prevent the vehicle from rolling backwards in the time it takes to release the brake pedal and apply the accelerator when stopped on a hill. It offers a maximum holding time of two seconds, as explained in this video:
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Innovations, such as Hill Start Assist, make for a far more pleasant driving experience, which is important to small business owners who log many hours in their work vehicles each day.
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To see how this technology can improve your life on the road, call us at Kirkland Nissan to book a test drive in a 2017 NV200.
(Posted on Nov 17, 2017 at 04:52PM by Michelle Bogle)
A small footprint, big space and huge possibilities: that’s what you can expect from a 2017 NV200 Compact Cargo S from Kirkland Nissan in Seattle, Washington. This van is a favorite with fleets and small business owners in search of a commercial vehicle that is right-sized and ready to turn tight city spaces into the next big opportunity.
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Under the hood, this compact cargo van runs on a 2.0-liter DOHC 4-cylinder engine, which is mated to Nissan’s Xtronic Continuously Variable Transmission. It comes standard with a host of features, including:
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•Four-wheel Anti-lock Braking SystemÂ
•15†steel wheels with 185/60R15 tires
•Black exterior trim
•Gray cloth interior with vinyl bolster wear patches
•Fold-down passenger's seat with seatback tray table
•180° maximum opening range for rear cargo doors
•Six standard air bags
•Vehicle Dynamic ControlÂ
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And let’s not forget this commercial vehicle’s key benefit: its size! Despite the NV200’s small frame, it provides 122.7 cu. ft. of cargo space behind the front seats and a 53†cargo height, which is comparable to many standard full-size vans. Plus, it features a low cargo floor liftover height of 21.1â€, making loading and unloading a cinch.
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Want to learn more about the 2017 Compact Cargo S? If so, contact us at Kirkland Nissan in Seattle, Washington to book a test drive.Â