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2018 Nissan Pathfinder Brings Advanced Safety Technologies to Seattle
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(Posted on Mar 8, 2018 at 02:00PM by Michelle Bogle)

Just as Nissan Pathfinder owners embrace adventure with every move, the SUV isn't showing signs of slowing down either. After a major redesign last year that upped the Pathfinder's style, powerplant and driver assist quotients, Nissan has added even more potency to the platform with the launch of standard Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB).

Now available on all 2018 Pathfinder trims equipped with Xtronic transmission, this safety technology uses radar to monitor the SUV's proximity to traffic up ahead. If it detects a potential frontal collision, it provides an audible and visual warning, thus notifying the driver to slow down. If the driver fails to respond, the AEB system can apply the brakes, helping to avoid the accident or reduce the speed of impact, if unavoidable.Â

In addition to AEB, the Pathfinder also comes equipped with standard safety and security features, including Nissan's Advanced Air Bag System (AABS). This provides drivers and passengers with a host of air bags and rollover sensors for extra front, side and head protection in the event of a crash. The SUV is also engineered with Zone Body construction, which absorbs impact energy, thus protecting the vehicle's occupants in an accident.Â

Enjoy enhanced peace of mind with the 2018 Pathfinder's advanced safety technologies. To schedule your test drive, contact our team at Kirkland Nissan in Seattle, Washington.

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2018 Nissan Pathfinder Brings Rear Door Alert Technology to Seattle
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(Posted on Feb 8, 2018 at 02:17AM by Michelle Bogle)

It's the unthinkable; the unimaginable - forgetting your baby in the back seat of the car on a hot summer's day. In your heart-of-hearts, you know you would never intentionally leave your child in such danger, but accidents can happen - all it takes is a moment of forgetfulness.Â

But, not if you drive a 2018 Nissan Pathfinder. New for this model year, all SUVs are equipped with a standard Rear Door Alert System, which reminds drivers to check the back seat of their vehicle by using a series of distinctive honks as they walk away.Â

This smart technology was created by two Nissan staffers - Elsa Foley, an industrial engineer and mother of two young children, and Marlene Mendoza, a mechanical engineer and mother of three. "The Rear Door Alert uses a similar honking cue that has been proven successful with Nissan's Easy Fill Tire Alert," said Foley in a press release. "By drawing your attention back to the vehicle, once you've walked away, you are more likely to recheck the back seat than with a visual alert alone."

Watch this video to learn how it works:

Nissan has long been an innovator of advanced technologies and the Rear Door Alert System is no exception.

To learn more about the 2018 Pathfinder and its host of standard safety features, contact our dealership in Seattle, Washington for a test drive.

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Meet Mrs. Roboto: Nissanâ€™s Robotic Car Door Tester
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(Posted on Nov 16, 2017 at 03:26AM by Michelle Bogle)

If you regularly travel with kids or other passengers, the doors on your vehicle get a real work-out. Sometimes they are shut gently, but oftentimes they are slammed or closed with fervor as you rush out of your car to make it to a meeting or get inside the grocery store before they close for the night.

The doors on your vehicle take a lot of abuse, opening and closing 45,000 times over the course of a decade. Thatâ€™s a lot of slamming!

And the engineers at Nissan? They understand this reality, which is why they enlisted help from an automated test device â€“ a 1.5-ton durability robot, whose sole job is to test car door reliability at the Nissan Technical Center North America (NTCNA) in Farmington Hills, Michigan.

The robot is named Rosie, but also goes by the nickname Mrs. Doorboto. In three days, she opens and closes a door as much as a typical customer does over the course of a decade, working around the clock with no breaks. And while Rosie works hard and for long hours, her robo-job is highly appreciated because it would be physically impossible (and mentally taxing) for a human tester to assess the durability of the door hinges, latch mechanisms, weatherstripping and window glass frames over a replicated ten-year period.

Itâ€™s certainly a tough job, but an important one, as it relates back to Nissanâ€™s promise of quality, durability, and innovation. And to that, we say, "Domo arigato, Mrs. Doorboto."

To learn more about how Nissan is leading the way with state-of-the-art technologies, like Rosie, contact our dealership today in Seattle, Washington.

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Control Your 2018 Nissan Pathfinder with Amazon Alexa in Seattle, WA
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(Posted on Nov 6, 2017 at 10:19PM by Michelle Bogle)

Do you frequently leave the lights on or forget to lock your car? Soon these troubles will be a distant memory with Amazon Alexa. Nissan recently announced that this smart-home technology will be available on the 2018 Pathfinder, as well as the Armada and Leaf.

Amazon Alexa is truly revolutionizing the automotive industry by giving drivers control over certain connected-car functions with the sound of their voice. With this technology, Nissan owners can lock and unlock doors, honk the horn, flash the lights and start or stop the engine. All they have to say is, "Alexa, ask NissanConnect Services to...", followed by the command â€“ and voila!

Hereâ€™s how it works:

Brilliant!

Alexa is already available on many 2016-2017 model yearÂ Nissans, including the Altima, GT-R, Maxima, Murano, Rogue, Sentra and Titan. But, this extension to the 2018 Pathfinder, Armada and Leaf vehicles is certainly a welcomed addition, especially for drivers in the Pacific Northwest who rely on remote start during the winter.

To learn more about Alexa and its capabilities, contact Kirkland Nissan in Seattle, Washington to schedule your test drive today! You can also pre-shop our online inventory by clicking here.

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