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Nissan Concept News

Seattle Stands to Benefit from New Nissan “Canto” Sound

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(Posted on Oct 26, 2017 at 02:47PM by Billy Kirk)
While the allure of electric vehicles exists, many still find one aspect off-putting: the sound... or lack thereof. Aside from the familiarity of conventional motor grunts and growls, there’s also a safety function—a roaring engine alerts pedestrians to an oncoming automobile. Fortunately, Nissan’s forward-thinking brain trust is developing “Canto,” a concept buzz of sorts for future EVs.

Canto is an audible sound that has nuance. While not the typical growl many are accustomed to, it’s nonetheless a more musical, higher-pitched buzz that warns those on-foot and also eliminates the arguably uncanny silence of EVs. You can experience the concept phenomenon via the video below, which was filmed at the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show.




Pleasing, isn’t it? Moreover, Canto is intelligent. Depending on what a Nissan platform is doing—slowing down, accelerating, or going in reverse—the system will alter its pitch and tone to reflect the vehicle’s state. Further, the sound will only activate at junctures mandated by the local market and its regulations. This will vary, but by default, it snaps into action when the EV reaches between 20 and 30 KPH.

Swing by our Kirkland Nissan dealership today to learn more about the plans for Canto!
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Nissan GT-R News

Have a Need for Speed in Seattle? See How the Nissan 2017 GT-R Performs on the Track

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(Posted on Oct 18, 2017 at 02:25PM )
With the upcoming release of the Gran Turismo Sport video game, which features a GT-R, Nissan celebrated the landmark occasion with a one-of-a-kind driving event. At Silverstone’s famous National Circuit in London, NISMO athlete and GT Academy winner Jann Mardenborough piloted a specially crafted vehicle using only a PlayStation DualShock®4 controller. 

Controlling the GT-R from the cockpit of a helicopter, Mardenborough’s fastest lap clocked in at 1:17:47. The specially-outfitted Nissan GT-R averaged 76 miles per hour and reached a top speed of 131. Four robots operated the car’s steering, transmission, brakes, and throttle while six computers tracked the entire performance. Check out this driving expert smoothly handling the Nissan on the iconic race track in this video: 

The 2017 Nissan GT-R is more than a muscle car. Handcrafted from start to finish, the 3.8-L twin-turbocharged V6 engine in this luxury vehicle is built from lightweight, highly durable aluminum and magnesium parts. To ensure maximum quality, this essential component is constructed in a climate-controlled clean room by a single expert technician who signs his work with an exclusive plaque. Producing 565 horsepower and 467 lb.-ft. of torque, this automobile will meet any driver’s demands on the road.

Ready to fulfill your need for speed? Head to Kirkland Nissan to test drive the 2017 GT-R today. 
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Nissan Titan News

Seattle Millennials Love the 2017 Nissan Titan

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(Posted on Oct 17, 2017 at 04:00PM )
With the launch of a new ad campaign today, Nissan is hoping to entice millennials to take its full-size pickup for a ride. Titled #NoLazyHorses, the video depicts a truck driver begging the buck-toothed workers in his engine to do their job by singing and dancing for them. Fortunately, the day is saved when a gentleman pulls up in a 2017 Nissan Titan and offers to lend a helping hand. Don't miss watching the hilarious ad for this top-of-line pickup. 
While a higher percentage of millennials and Generation X buyers already enjoy the benefits of the brand's best-in-class standard horsepower pickup, the Nissan wishes to continue drawing in younger audiences. Data from Strategic Vision shows that both demographics are already investing in the redesigned 2017 Titan and that this trend shows no signs of stopping anytime in the future.

The reason millennials love the 2017 Nissan Titan? This pickup comes standard with a 390-horsepower, 5.6-liter Endurance® V8 gasoline engine. Additionally, this vehicle comes with America's best truck 5-year/100,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty.

Eager to get behind-the-wheel of a 2017 Nissan Titan? Come by our Seattle car dealership today to test drive one of these outstanding pickups.  
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