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Seattle Drivers to Benefit from LEAFâ€™s ProPILOT Park Feature
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(Posted on Nov 9, 2017 at 03:02AM by Billy Kirk)

Nissan is on the forefront of technology. Theyâ€™ve made that even more abundantly clear recently with the announcement of the extension of their semi-autonomous ProPILOT functionality on upcoming LEAF models.

While the technologically advanced system brings adaptive cruise control to vehicles that support the standard, ProPILOT Park takes matters one step further. It aids in navigating the LEAF into either a parallel or perpendicular spot. Once youâ€™re alongside the space you plan on occupying, the vehicle will place an overlay on the designated area on the center display, alerting you that the system is ready. Then, you need only tap the screen and press the main consoleâ€™s corresponding button to activate the feature.

Once activated, ProPILOT Park will automatically navigate your LEAF into the spot via an autonomous multi-point turn. If it fails to get it right the first time, it will perform up to seven total maneuvers in order to finish the job. You may also make adjustments to the area designated on the center console display via directionalÂ buttonsÂ if required.Â

While ProPILOT Park wonâ€™t be available until the next-gen 2019 model LEAF, you can call us at Kirkland Nissan now to discuss the future of automobile technology!

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ProPILOT Technology Taking Seattle by Storm Sees Extended Applications
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(Posted on Nov 8, 2017 at 12:40AM by Billy Kirk)

Nissanâ€™s 2018 LEAF electric vehicle is prepped to offer Seattleites semi-autonomous driving goodness. This same ProPILOT technology has been announced for integration into the automakerâ€™s Serena e-POWER van, debuted at the Tokyo Motor Show 2017.

While the hard details on the Serena e-POWERâ€™s engine are being kept under wraps, its Japanese release in spring 2018 will merge the quietness and fuel efficiency of an electric vehicle with the single-lane autonomous driving features offered in the LEAF and elsewhere, including ProPILOT Assist adaptive cruise control. This Nissan system will enable the van to automatically control its distance from the car traveling to its front, braking as necessary while also staying within its intended lane.Â
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The Serena electric van will also take some nifty design cues from the 2018 LEAF. The grille will see a similar level of special design attention, with a futuristic blue-accented chrome bar design that hearkens to the aforementioned hatchbackâ€™s similarly colored geometric front pattern. Plus, LED tail lamps and aerodynamic aluminum wheels await owners.

Weâ€™ll have more on the automaker's latest vehicle developments within this space. In the interim, we encourage you to stop by Kirkland Nissan in Seattle to test drive our available inventory!

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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 Concept News

Nissan Teases Future of Seattle Delivery Vehicles
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(Posted on Nov 3, 2017 at 11:56PM by Billy Kirk)

Itâ€™s been a busy 2017 Tokyo Motor Show for Nissan. The Japanese car manufacturer has unveiled the next-gen LEAF, a new fully autonomous driving system due for 2020 and, not to be overlooked, a fresh take on the modern delivery vehicle. The e-NV200 Fridge Concept van is set to change the way companies in the restaurant and hospitality sectors do business.

Nissan has endeavored to solve urban delivery challenges with the e-NV200. Their solution? A more compact van that maneuvers swiftly and easily through urban locales. Further, the zero-emissions vehicle has a self-powered refrigeration unit that makes chilled food storage a cinch.

The all-electric nature of the e-NV200 will mark a boon for commercial customers, as gas savings will reduce theÂ cost of ownership across the life of the automobile. The van will be stocked with a lithium-ion battery that produces 24 kWh to generate speed and acceleration, while there will be a separate 12 kWh pack solely to power the e-Fridge.

We encourage you to give us here at Kirkland Nissan of Seattle a call at any time if youâ€™re interested in learning more about commercial vans.

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Nissan Concept News

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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Nissan Concept News

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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Nissan Concept News

Speed and Sensational Performance Await Seattle IMx Owners
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(Posted on Oct 31, 2017 at 11:04PM by Billy Kirk)

At the 45th Tokyo Motor Show only days ago, Nissan revealed their IMx all-electric autonomous crossover concept, based on technology scheduled for a 2020 arrival. Weâ€™ve spoken ofÂ the amazing nature of the machineâ€™s ability to effortlessly switch between the manual, human-driven mode and the ProPILOT self-driving function, but letâ€™s really dig into the power and performance details of this amazing future vehicle.

Two high-output electric enginesâ€”one at the front and one at the back of the automobileâ€”bestow the IMx concept with its incredible speed and overall performance. Together, the motors offer 700 Nm (newton meters) of torque and 320 kW of power, building upon what the manufacturer has learned with the LEAF. All this, of course, is delivered silently and efficiently, without the grunting and wheezing of conventional gasoline alternatives. Additionally, this crossover sports a battery thatâ€™s been redesigned specifically for higher energy density. Youâ€™ll receive approximately 370 miles of driving range as you journey around Renton, Bellevue, and Seattle!

Thereâ€™s more, though. The IMx is designed to mimic a high-performance vehicle. It boasts a low center of gravity for great responsiveness through curves and turns. Also, the platformâ€™s rigidity keeps the driver connected to the streets with a wonderful on-road feel.

If you want to discover more of what future cars like the IMx will offer, call Kirkland Nissan now!

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Nissan IMx Concept Vehicle Poised to Be Seattleâ€™s Car of the Future
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(Posted on Oct 31, 2017 at 10:34PM by Billy Kirk)

Nissan is poised to deliver the future of automobiles sooner than many may have anticipated. Revealed at the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show, the IMx all-electric autonomous crossover concept is at the forefront of the companyâ€™s Intelligent Power Initiative, due for introduction to the masses beginning in 2020.

The Nissan LEAF, of course, offers ProPILOT technology, but the IMx concept takes it further. It provides entirely autonomous drivingâ€”no human intervention or effort required! It works via a simple mode selection. When you want to kick back and relax, select PD Mode. This hides away the steering wheel and automatically reclines all seats as the computer takes over and guides passengers to their destination. Conversely, if you want to take matters into your own hands, you need only choose Manual Drive (MD Mode) to reverse the aforementioned changes and regain full control of the vehicle.

Nissan is touting just how simple this all is via its Human Machine Interface. Selecting either ProPILOT Drive or Manual Drive modes is as easy as making the switch via the PD Commander. This is conveniently arranged directly on the center console and can also be activated via voice control.

â€¨If you want to learn more details about the IMx or any of the manufacturerâ€™s upcoming concepts, donâ€™t hesitate to call Kirkland Nissan in Seattle now!

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