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Will Nissan Bring Ultra-Strong High-Formability Steel to Seattle Vehicles?

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(Posted on Jun 27, 2018 at 02:03PM by Michelle Bogle)
nissan vehicles for sale in seattle washingtonAccording to a recent press release from Nissan Motor Company, Ltd., the automaker will soon begin building vehicles with a new type of steel, which combines high tensile strength with a previously unachievable degree of formability. This new engineering promises to bring forth a fresh generation of lighter vehicles, which will not only lower emissions but provide improved protection for occupants.
 
Nissan is the first automaker to employ high-formability steel, which was jointly developed with the Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corporation. According to the release, “the steel’s combination of stamping formability and strength makes it possible to form parts with complex shapes that are thinner and lighter than those made of conventional high tensile strength steel.” It also provides an enhanced ability to absorb excess energy in a collision, thus improving the safety of the vehicle.
 
Nissan’s luxury division, INFINITI, currently uses the steel in its QX50 midsize SUV, which is available for sale in the United States. It’s the world’s first vehicle with front and rear side members made from 980-megapascal ultra-high tensile strength steel, along with other body frame parts. Nissan plans to expand the use of the material to more models in an effort to enhance fuel efficiency, as well as driving performance by lowering vehicle weight. This will also help the brand reduce CO2 emissions by 40 percent by 2022, as part of their ongoing sustainability plan. 
 
To learn more, contact our team at Kirkland Nissan in Seattle, Washington.
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Seattle, The Nissan Canton Plant Celebrates 15 Years of Manufacturing

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(Posted on Jun 14, 2018 at 02:16PM by Michelle Bogle)
Recently, Nissan North America celebrated a notable milestone – the company came together to mark the 15th year of their Canton Plant in Mississippi. The first Nissan vehicle officially rolled off the production line on May 27, 2003, and since then, the assembly plant has gone on to manufacture over 4 million cars, trucks, SUVs and vans.
 
 
The Canton Plant has also been instrumental in transforming Mississippi into a hub for world-class automotive manufacturing, creating more than 6,500 jobs for team members and more than 25,000 direct and indirect jobs statewide. This year, the plant also added a second shift at the facility, creating 250 hourly jobs, to support increased demand for NV Commercial Vans.
 
Over the last 15 years, Nissan has been able to give back by donating $15 million in charitable contributions to local community partners, while also facilitating over 8,000 volunteer hours from the Canton team. Not only is the plant an important player in Mississippi’s industry, but community efforts too.
 
From all of us at Kirkland Nissan in Seattle, Washington, we congratulate the Canton team for their milestone of success! To learn more about the vehicles they manufacture, including the Altima, Murano, Titan and more, contact our dealership today for a test drive.
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Nissan Titan News

Seattle Cheers as the Titan Wins the 2018 Rocky Mountain Pickup Truck of the Year

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(Posted on Apr 5, 2018 at 11:28PM by Michelle Bogle)
best price 2018 titan in seattle washingtonGreat news Seattle truck fans – the 2018 Nissan Titan King Cab was recently named the "2018 Rocky Mountain Truck of the Year," nabbing the top spot for the second year in a row at the annual Rocky Mountain Automotive Press Awards. Voted on by some of the industry’s best journalists, the Titan was presented its award during the Charity Preview Party at the Denver Auto Show.
 
"The Rocky Mountains feature some of the best off-road terrain America has to offer, and the area is also home to some of the top truck enthusiasts in the country," said Tiago Castro, Director, Light Commercial Vehicles Sales & Marketing, Nissan North America, Inc., in a press release. "Because of that, this award holds a great amount of significance, and we are thrilled for the Titan lineup to take home top honors in back-to-back years."
 
But, the 2018 Titan isn’t just ideal for the Rocky Mountains – it’s the perfect truck for the PNW and its varied terrain, weather conditions and commercial industries within our region. The King Cab version offers available seating for six with wide-opening rear doors and an optional "rear seat delete" option, which is great for business use with its flat floor and secure in-cab storage space. 
 
Offered in 4x4 and 4x2 drive and three grade levels (S, SV and PRO-4X), the Titan also comes equipped with a 390-horsepower 5.6-liter Endurance V8 engine and seven-speed automatic transmission. For those that need heavy hauling, this is the truck to drive, as the Titan King Cab offers an available maximum towing capacity of 9,420 lbs and a max payload of 1,640 lbs. 
 
Are you looking to add a winner to your fleet? If so, schedule a test drive in a 2018 Titan at Kirkland Nissan in Seattle, Washington.
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Nissan Canton Celebrates 4 Million Vehicle Production Milestone

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(Posted on Mar 22, 2018 at 12:12PM by Michelle Bogle)
2018 nissan nv commercial vehicles seattleThis week, Nissan North America reached a monumental milestone – the company celebrated the production of 4 million vehicles at its Canton assembly plant in Mississippi. The automaker also announced that they have added a second shift at the facility, which will support increased demand for NV Commercial Vans, while also ensuring 250 hourly jobs.
 
"Adding a second shift for NV Van production underscores our employees' hard work and dedication to building world-class, quality vehicles for our customers," said Steve Marsh, VP of Manufacturing at the Nissan Canton Vehicle Assembly Plant. 
 
The facility is also set to celebrate 15 years of vehicle manufacturing in Mississippi, which is another great milestone. Nissan has grown the plant from a regional manufacturing facility to a global one, investing $3.4 billion since its opening in 2003. The company employs 6,400 at the Canton plant, with more than 1,500 jobs added since 2013. With an annual capacity of 450,000 vehicles, the facility is home to the Nissan Altima, Murano, Titan and Titan XD, Frontier, NV Cargo Van and NV Passenger Van.
 
For our team at Kirkland Nissan in Seattle, Washington, we are thrilled to hear that production of the NV Commercial Van will be accelerated since it is in high demand within our area for small business owners. To learn more about NV Vans, their versatility and payload capacity, contact us to schedule your test drive.
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Nissan Titan News

2018 Nissan Titan and Titan XD Suspension Lift Kits Coming to Seattle

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(Posted on Feb 16, 2018 at 02:13AM by Michelle Bogle)
2018 nissan titan best price in seattle washingtonGreat news, Seattle trunk enthusiasts! For the first time ever, Nissan is offering a factory-authorized suspension lift kit for the Titan and Titan XD full-size pickups. 
 
The kits, developed by California-based ICON Vehicle Dynamics, offer a more aggressive exterior appearance, increased ground clearance and a suspension lift of up to three inches. It will be available for order this spring on Titan and Titan XD Crew Cab 4x4 models - just in time to hit the PNW's muddy trails.
 
According to Nissan, the automaker partnered with ICON since they are a well-respected name in the suspension lift-engineering industry, known for their quality and craftsmanship. The kit they developed is easy to install, maintains the Titan and Titan XD's payload and towing capabilities, plus it allows the trucks to be returned to stock, offering drivers greater flexibility come resale or end-of-lease trade-in.
 
To install the suspension lifts, no drilling or cutting is necessary; rather, they conveniently bolt-on. The kits include specially-tuned adjustable-height coil-over shock absorbers, custom rod end bearings and patent-pending Delta Joints. 
 
Ready to take your 2018 Titan to new heights? Contact us at Kirkland Nissan in Seattle, Washington, to pre-order your suspension kit today!
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The Nissan Titan Brings Improved Safety Ratings to Seattle, Washington

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(Posted on Jan 21, 2018 at 02:59PM by Michelle Bogle)
There’s great news coming out of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The automotive safety agency recently reported that the Nissan Titan Crew Cab pickup has improved its rating in the driver-side small overlap front test, lifting its score from Marginal to Good. The new rating applies to models built after August 2017 when Nissan modified the front-end structure to improve occupant protection.
 
The IIHS’s small overlap test, which was introduced in 2012, reproduces front left corner contact at 40 mph with an object like a tree or pole. For evaluation purposes, the object is a 5-foot-tall rigid barrier. 
 
Watch how the 2017 Nissan Titan Crew Cab (built after August 2017) performed in the driver-side small overlap IIHS crash test:
 
 
As you can see, the driver space of the modified Titan held up well in the crash test with maximum intrusion on the lower interior of 17 cm at the lower hinge pillar. Upper interior intrusion measured 7 cm at the hinge pillar and instrument panel. 
 
When the older 2017 Titan was tested, the driver space was not maintained well, with a lower interior intrusion measuring as much as 27 cm at the lower hinge pillar and 21 cm at the parking brake pedal. Upper interior intrusion measured 16-19 cm at the instrument panel and hinge pillar, and the steering column was also pushed back 9 cm towards the dummy.
 
And aside from its top score in the driver-side small overlap IIHS crash test, the re-worked 2017 and 2018 Titans also boasted “Good” scores in other categories as well, including the moderate overlap front, side, and roof strength tests, and head restraints and seats, proving that this pickup performer is a solid bet when searching for a truck offering impeccable safety.
 
Think you might want to give the 2017 or 2018 Titan a try? Contact us at Kirkland Nissan in Seattle, Washington to schedule your test drive today.
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Arriving Soon in Seattle, Washington: The 2018 Nissan Titan

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(Posted on Jan 12, 2018 at 03:01PM by Michelle Bogle)
It’s news truck enthusiasts have all been waiting for – the release of the 2018 Titan. At Kirkland Nissan, we should be receiving inventory of this highly anticipated pickup very, very soon. Nissan is currently undergoing a nationwide release, which will bring segment-leading performance to Seattle, Washington.
 
The 2018 Titan is offered in a full range of rugged half-ton pickups, including Single Cab, King Cab and Crew Cab body configurations, with a choice of 4x2 and 4x4 drive, as well as five grade levels. Every 2018 Titan is anchored by a 390-horsepower 5.6-liter Endurance V8 gasoline engine mated to a seven-speed automatic transmission. It offers an available maximum towing capacity of 9,740 pounds and a maximum payload capacity of 1,950 pounds (when properly equipped).
 
Inside, the 2018 Titan promises Seattle area truck enthusiasts a host of available technological features designed to enhance their daily drives, including NissanConnect with Navigation, a 7.0-inch color touch-screen display, SiriusXM Traffic and Sirius Travel Link, and Nissan Voice Recognition for navigation and audio. There’s also an Around View Monitor, Blind Spot Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, and a RearView Monitor to help drivers circumnavigate busy roads or work sites. Whether you use your truck for business or play, the 2018 Titan is a rugged and smart companion. 
 
Pricing for the 2018 Titan S Single Cab 4x2 starts just under the $30,000 mark and works its way up to $56,000 for the top-of-the-line Platinum Crew Cab 4x4. A new Midnight Edition Package is also available on certain trims, as shown here: 
 
 
To learn more about specs and pricing, contact our dealership today to pre-book your test drive in a 2018 Titan.
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Could the 2019 MY Nissan Titan Bring V6 Power to Seattle, Washington?

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(Posted on Jan 5, 2018 at 02:54PM by Michelle Bogle)
Extreme payloads, high towing needs, difficult terrain and severe weather conditions – for some pickup truck drivers, only a V8 will do. 
 
But for others, a big engine is overkill. Instead of tackling the road less traveled, they weave in and out of city traffic, crowded downtown streets and quiet suburban neighborhoods. They are business owners, weekend warriors, professionals and parents. For them, a V6 powerplant offers more than enough performance.
 
But up until now, the Nissan Titan has only catered to the high needs pickup segment. That’s about to change. According to a recent WardsAuto report, the 2019 MY Nissan Titan will add a V6 variant to its line-up of engines.
 
 
Little is known about the type of engine that Nissan will offer, but industry insiders expect it will compete with other leading makes and models, like the Ford F-Series and Chevrolet Colorado. Both marquees feature V6 power under the hood and have strong sales to support the offering. Adding a V6 Titan will certainly shake-up the segment, giving consumers even more choice and alternatives than ever before.
 
As for now, official specs and details have yet to be revealed, but as soon as we have news to share, we’ll be sure to keep our Titan fans in the loop.
 
To learn more about the upcoming 2019 MY truck, contact us at Kirkland Nissan in Seattle, Washington, to speak with a sales associate.
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Meet Mrs. Roboto: Nissan’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. That’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 – 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.
 
 
It’s certainly a tough job, but an important one, as it relates back to Nissan’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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Go Off-Roading in Seattle with the Award-Winning 2017 Nissan Titan PRO-4X

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(Posted on Nov 2, 2017 at 12:00PM by Michelle Bogle)
Maybe you are one part adventurer or two parts adrenaline junkie? Either way, you need a pickup that can keep up with your quest for heart-stopping thrills. That truck is the 2017 Nissan Titan PRO-4X full-size pickup. 
 
It was recently awarded the top vehicle in the "Best Value Extreme Off-Road" category at the Active Lifestyle Vehicle Awards in Chandler, Arizona, beating out the Chevrolet Colorado ZR2, Ram Rebel and Toyota 4Runner.
 
Awards were judged by a panel of more than 20 active lifestyle and automotive journalists, as well as athletically-focused consumers, who assessed manufacturers based on family value, green vehicles, luxury and off-road capabilities. The 2017 Titan PRO-4X was hailed for its overall performance, packaging and competency.
 
Watch it in action here:
 
 
This win proves what we at Kirkland Nissan have always known: the Titan is ready for any adventure, whether you are transporting equipment or mastering a challenging off-road trail. It comes available in a spacious Crew Cab body in both 4x4 and 4x2 configurations and in five well-equipped grade levels: S, SV, PRO-4X, SL and Platinum Reserve. Under the hood, each model runs on a powerful 5.6-litre Endurance V8 gasoline engine, which delivers 390 horsepower at 5,800 rpm and 394 lb-ft of torque.
 
To learn more about the 2017 Titan PRO-4X, contact us at Kirkland Nissan today to schedule a test drive or browse on online inventory to see which models we currently have in stock.
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