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2011 Nissan Leaf reviews

“Zero emission mobility” is the new buzz-phrase and its artist is the Nissan Leaf.
Nissan has been into battery operated devices since it started battery research and development back in 1992. A simple concept, actually like a giant slot car, the Leaf is a battery, a motor and a plug. Oh, and the Leaf has no tailpipe.

Speed sensitive electric power steering keeps the car well pointed. Finally, a regenerative brake system helps the Leaf to produce its own energy for storage in the battery packs.
Nissan plans to sell 50,000-imported Leafs (Leaves?) over the next two years and up to 150,000 copies at their Smyrna, Tennessee, plant starting in 2012. Leftlane’s bottom line
Nissan’s Leaf is yet another example of electric vehicle technology that offers alternatives to the internal combustion engine.

Forget about answering the question "Who killed the electric car?" Fully charged, the Leaf is estimated to have an effective range of about 100 miles.
For all that, the "2011 Nissan Leaf" promises to be a very useful vehicle. An electric car is definitely not for everyone. The 2011 Nissan Leaf is an all-electric four-door hatchback available in SV and SL trim levels.

Additionally, every Leaf comes standard with Nissan Connection, a remote vehicle access system that reports battery recharging data and can activate the climate control via a cell phone. The 2011 Nissan Leaf is powered by an 80-kilowatt synchronous electric motor fed by a 24 kWh lithium-ion battery pack. Nissan estimates a range of 100 miles, but this depends on driving style, traffic conditions, cruising speed and battery age. The 2011 Nissan Leaf comes standard with antilock disc brakes, stability and traction control, front side airbags and side curtain airbags. Because the Leaf's battery pack resides under the floor beneath the seats, the rear seat is quite comfortable for adults.
The 2011 Nissan Leaf ranks 3 out of 7 Upscale Small Cars. The green revolution is underway, and the 2011 Leaf, Nissan’s first 100% electric vehicle, is helping usher it in.
With its all-electric powertrain and relatively affordable price, the Nissan Leaf is a game changer. Costing $25,280 after tax savings, the Leaf is expensive, but the good thing is, the Leaf does not use gasoline. So far, reactions to the Leaf have been positive. The Leaf was named a 2011 North American Car of the Year Finalist.

The 2011 Nissan Leaf, however, has a starting price of $32,780. Those credits significantly lower the price on the 2011 Nissan Leaf. Nissan says that based on national average electricity rates, the Leaf should only cost about $2.75 per charge.
20,000 people receive the 2011 Nissan Leaf this winter. The Leaf won’t be available nationwide until 2012.

If you're looking for an affordable mass-market electric car, the Nissan Leaf is your only option. It also starts at a lot less than the Nissan Leaf, even after the applicable tax credits.
The Nissan Leaf is an all-electric car, so it doesn't release emissions as it drives. Do owners have a hard time charging their Leaf? The Leaf isn’t cheap. After tax savings, the Leaf will cost $25,280 for the SV trim.

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2011 nissan maxima reviews

Basic exterior features of the 2011 Nissan Maxima should include automatic headlights, a sunroof, halogen headlights, and dual power remote mirrors.

For mid-level luxury, the 2011 Nissan Maxima provides drivers and passengers an unrivaled experience.

The Maxima is a great vehicle if you’re looking for a little sportiness, and you’re interested in a vehicle that bridges the gap between affordable vehicle and an entry-level luxury car.

The 2011 Nissan Maxima receives some minor revisions for its most popular model but is otherwise a rerun of the 2010 Nissan Maxima. Should you buy a "2011 Nissan Maxima" or wait for the 2012 Nissan Maxima? The car’s basic shape and engineering won’t change, so buy a 2011 Maxima if you want a solid, sporty front-drive sedan with bird-in-the-hand styling.

The 2011 Maxima 3.5 SV Sport Package versions gain a newly chromed grille, chrome door handles, and smoked headlight lenses. The 2011 Nissan Maxima is a handsome car, square-shouldered and distinctive. -- The 2011 Nissan Maxima is more than a styling exercise; it’s a midsize car with plenty of available power. The 2011 Maxima continues exclusively with a front-wheel-drive layout, which puts the weight of the engine over the wheels that drive the car. -- Nissan keeps the 2011 Maxima simple with just two trim levels: the 3.5 S and the uplevel 3.5 SV. Exclusive to the 3.5 SV is the Sport Package, which adds paddle shifters that help the CVT simulate manual gear changes, a sport-tuned suspension, front-end bracing, 19-inch alloys, xenon headlights, and heated mirrors front seats and steering wheel.

Similarly, the 2011 Maxima SV with Premium Package includes the dual panel moonroof, xenon headlights, premium leather-appointed seats, simulated Eucalyptus wood-tone cabin trim, and a 7 inch color dashboard monitor with rearview camera.

The 2011 Nissan Maxima is a midsize entry-level luxury sedan available in S and SV trim levels.
The Sport package features a sport-tuned suspension, 19-inch wheels, smoked headlights, dark chrome grille, gray metallic stitching accents, a rear spoiler and metallic-look interior trim. High-performance summer tires are an added option with the Sport package.
Finally, the Cold package adds heated front seats, a heated steering wheel and heated outside mirrors.

Standard safety equipment for every 2011 Nissan Maxima includes antilock disc brakes, stability and traction control, front-seat side airbags, side curtain airbags and front active head restraints.

2011 Nissan Rogue Reviews

Nissan has mildly refreshed the Rogue for the 2011 line-up while we wait for the next generation to arrive. The top-selling CUV segment is already overcrowded so it was good to see a slightly refreshed Rogue from Nissan.

Nissan has always targeted a more mature audience with the Rogue and 2011 Rogue is no different. Rogue really excels on this front by providing about 50+ cubic feet of storage space with the rear seats folded.

Nissan Rogue is equipped with the 2.5 liter four cylinder engine that pushes 170 hp and 175 lb-ft of torque mated to Nissan's well known CVT transmission in either Front or All-Wheel-Drive configuration. We think Nissan's mildly refreshed Rogue is a nice bargain in this overly crowded CUV Segment.

The 2011 Nissan Rogue ranks 18 out of 24 Affordable Compact SUVs. The 2011 Nissan Rogue gets points for its pleasant ride, good fuel economy and affordable base price. Consumer Guide gets right to the point on the 2011 Nissan Rogue: "Overall, Rogue's competitors are quieter and more refined, but this compact Nissan gets points for sleek styling, high levels of interior functionality, and value pricing. If you can live with Rogue's sometimes harsh ride, this little Nissan might make sense.”
The Rogue gives buyers a low starting price and good fuel economy. The Nissan Rogue gets a mild refresh for 2011. The Nissan Rogue is available in front- or all-wheel drive.
A restyled front end and a revamped dashboard – including this vehicle’s first navigation system and USB interface – highlight the 2011 Rogue changes.

Should you buy a 2011 Nissan Rogue or wait for the 2012 Nissan Rogue? Buy a 2011 Rogue.
Rogue is among the longest vehicles in its class. More significant, Rogue’s wheelbase is the longest in its competitive set. Rogue has as much front-seat space as those two, but its rear-seat leg-room is no better and head room is tighter. Nissan responds by dressing up the 2011 Rogue’s dashboard with revised instrumentation and by giving the entry-level model “mood lighting” and new seat fabric. The 2011 Nissan Rogue returns in three levels of trim, though the midline version has a new name. The 2011 Nissan Rogue S repeats as the base model and the 2011 Rogue Krōm edition is back atop the line. In between is the 2011 Rogue SV, which replaces the SL model. Those wheels are a size up from the 2010 Krōm’s standard 17-inch alloys and are newly optional for the Rogue SV. The 2"011 Rogue" S continues with 16-inch steel wheels as standard and the 2011 Rogue SV comes with 17-inch alloys.

Mechanical: The 2011 Nissan Rogue carries over the powertrain used by this crossover since its 2008 model-year introduction. Rogue exhibits both these traits. All 2011 Rogue models are available with front-wheel drive or AWD. Rogue has a generous 8.3 inches of ground clearance but its AWD system isn’t intended for off-roading.

Features: More substantive than the 2011 Nissan Rogue’s minor styling revisions are its added features and shuffled options packages. The most significant new feature is this crossover’s first navigation system. The Premium Package includes the nav system, power moonroof, and automatic climate control. Second in line for number of 2011 upgrades is the Rogue S model. Nissan’s Intelligent Key allows you unlock the doors and start the Rogue without removing the key from purse or pocket. The standard audio system includes a CD player and four speakers. All Rogues come with cruise control, tilt steering wheel, air conditioning and power windows and locks.

The New Nissan Sunny

Using the famed Nissan Sunny name, this new model will go on sale first in China in January 2011 and then progressively across 170 countries worldwide under different vehicle brand names.

Nissan continues to flesh out its sedan lineup, introducing the "Nissan Sunny" at the 2010 China International Auto Show and confirming that the car is coming to the U.S. at some point. The compact Nissan Sunny is smaller than the Nissan Altima and is designed to be more fuel-efficient.

The Nissan Sunny will be equipped with a 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine connected to a CVT. Nissan has not yet released any technical specifications on the car.

The Nissan Sunny was first introduced in China in 2003 as the first locally built model from the Dongfeng Nissan partnership.

Dongfeng Nissan launched the latest generation of the Nissan Sunny sedan earlier today at the Guangzhou Auto Show and made way for the future Nissan Versa sedan in the USA if you believe the rumors. In the Chinese market it is expected that the Sunny will become Nissan’s compact sedan whilst the Nissan Tiida will become the line up’s compact hatchback and thus won’t be available in notchback sedan form as before.

2011 Nissan Versa come standard

Nissan today announced some very minor upgrades to the 2011 NissanVersa. All "2011 Nissan Versa trims now come standard" with power windows and door locks.

This change affects all "NissanVersa" 1.6 Sedans, as well as Versa 1.8 S Sedan and 1.8 S Hatchback models (power windows and door locks are already standard on Versa SL models).

adding standard power windows and door locks won't exactly qualify Nissan Versa as a luxury barge, but it's a start.

A fully loaded Nissan Versa tops out at $16,490

Reflecting over the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Prices for the stylishly remodeled 2011 Nissan Versa Sedan models subsume $9,990 for Versa Sedan 1.6 Base 5MT, $11,260 for Nissan Versa Sedan 1.6 5MT, $12,260 for Versa Sedan 1.6 4AT, $13,940 for Versa Sedan1.8 S 6MT, $14,940 for Versa Sedan 1.8 S 4AT, and $16,490Versa Sedan 1.8 SL 4AT.

2011 Nissan Leaf: the Pros and Cons of living with electric cars

2011 Nissan Leaf
The car he drives now, a Toyota Motor Corp. gas-electric Prius, is the current front-runner in eco-friendly vehicles.
On Monday, Nissan Motor Co. will release its all-electric Leaf in Japan.
The release of the Leaf, which Nissan calls the world's first mass-produced, regular-sized electric car, is likely to rekindle the market for electric vehicles as other automakers are racing to roll out their own models.

Electric vehicles failed then because they were not seen as commercially viable--"No carmakers can afford to dismiss electric vehicles."
Before "electric vehicles" started to be taken seriously as commercially viable, hybrid vehicles with gasoline engines and electric motors dominated the market for eco-friendly vehicles--Nissan, he said, will do it with electric vehicles.

The lithium-ion battery that powers an electric vehicle substantially pushes up the price. The Leaf's range is about 200 kilometers between charges. "I don't expect any inconvenience with an electric vehicle," he said.--Nissan's Ghosn predicts that electric vehicles will account for 10 percent of vehicles sold in the global market in 2020.

"Unless the performance of batteries is dramatically improved, it will be difficult for electric vehicles to compete on driving range on par with gas-powered vehicles (approximately 600 kilometers)," said a senior Honda official.
Honda and Toyota are set to release their electric vehicles in the Japanese and U.S. markets in 2012.

The prevailing view in the auto industry is that consumers will want electric vehicles for short distances and hybrids for long distances.
Test driving an electric car at an automaker's media event is one thing. The problem is that if you run the battery down, it takes 20 hours to fully recharge the Leaf from a 110-volt outlet. A 220-volt outlet instantly solves the problem. Talk about a charging deficit!

Of course, the range goes up if you turn the heater off.
Nissan North America Inc. (NNA) brings sustainable mobility to Seattle with arrival of the state's first all-electric Nissan LEAF, following deliveries earlier in the week in Northern and Southern California, Arizona and Oregon. Area couple Jennifer Steele and Jonathan Hoekstra took delivery of their red "Nissan LEAF SL "today at Stadium Nissan. Seattle and King County comprise a primary launch market for the Nissan LEAF, as well as a participant in The EV Project, a research and charging infrastructure deployment project. The Seattle delivery is part of more than a week of festivities, as Nissan delivers the first Nissan LEAF vehicles to each of its primary launch markets in Northern and Southern California, Arizona, Oregon, Seattle and Tennessee. The initial Nissan LEAF deliveries will be followed by a second shipment of Nissan LEAF electric cars scheduled to arrive on Dec. 20, and destined for consumer driveways in time for the holidays. More information on Nissan in North America, the Nissan LEAF and zero emissions can be found at

Nissan Micra Diesel will be launched nationwide

Nissan Motor India has rolled out the diesel variant of its small car Nissan Micra, powered with a 1.5 litre diesel engine, in Ahmedabad.

Priced between INR0.57m and INR0.62m, the Diesel-powered 'Nissan Micra' will be available in two variants of XV and XV (premium).

Buoyed by the success of its hatchback Micra, Nissan Motor India Pvt Ltd (NMIPL) on Friday said it will launch a sedan by the end of next year.

The model is priced between Rs 5.59 lakh and Rs 6.05 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). Bookings for the diesel variant have already started.

The diesel version of' Nissan Micra' is powered by a 1.5 litre diesel engine and is available in two variants with five- speed manual transmission. The Nissan sedan will compete with the Volkswagen Vento and the Honda City and will be produced in Nissan- Renault's Chennai plant.

Nissan Motor India Private Ltd (NMIPL), following the successful commercial launch of the petrol variant of its first ‘Made-in-India compact hatchback –Nissan Micra -today announced the launch of the diesel-powered Micra in the city. The car was launched at Ichibaan Nissan – the company’s authorized dealership in Mumbai. Sales for Diesel-powered Micra will commence from the dealership starting today. The Diesel-powered Nissan Micra will be available in two variants of XV and XV (premium). The ex-showroom Mumbai prices for Nissan Micra Diesel are Rs 5,85,617 for XV and Rs 6,33,849 for XV Premium respectively.

The 8-valves, 4-cylinder Diesel-powered Micra generates Power rated at 47Kw (64PS) @ 4000 rpm, while torque output is 160Nm @ 2000 rpm. The 'Nissan Micra Diesel' comes with a 5-speed manual gearbox. We keenly look forward to replicate the success of the petrol variant with the Diesel-powered Micra. The Nissan Micra Diesel will be launched nationwide with a comprehensive multi-media marketing campaign featuring our brand Ambassador Ranbir Kapoor. In July this year, Nissan launched the petrol variant of its first made in India global compact car –Nissan Micra (Global compact hatchback), based on the Versatile ‘V’ platform at its factory in Oragadam, Chennai. With the launch of Micra Diesel, Nissan will add another variant to its product kitty providing the customers with a good choice.

2011 Nissan Pathfinder Reviews

The 2011 Pathfinder’s stout, truck-type body-on-frame construction recalls a day when all SUVs were built to go off road and tow big trailers. Should you buy a 2011 Nissan Pathfinder or wait for the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder? Styling: The 2011 Nissan Pathfinder styling is unchanged and continues to strut its tough-truck stuff. Along with the Toyota 4Runner, Pathfinder is among the very few remaining body-on-frame midsize SUVs. Almost all crossovers have front-wheel drive and offer light-duty all-wheel drive (AWD) that automatically provides temporary extra traction on slippery pavement. Several -- Pathfinder included -- offer V-6 and V-8 power, and they commonly have traditional rear-wheel drive feature conventional four-wheel drive (4wd) systems suited to severe off-road conditions.

The 2011 Pathfinder’s lineup has been revamped and now consists of entry-level S models, midline SV versions, better-equipped Silver Editions, and the top-of-the-line LE models.
A V-8 is alternately offered, but only in the 2011 Pathfinder LE V-8 model; this 5.6-liter engine again delivers 310 horsepower and 388 pound-feet of torque. Pathfinder’s sole transmission remains a five-speed automatic.

Pathfinder S, SV, Silver Edition, and LE V-6 models come standard with two-wheel drive (2wd), which in the case of truck-based SUVs means rear-wheel drive. The 2011 S, SV, and Silver Edition models are available with a basic “part-time” setup. The 4wd system available on the Pathfinder LE-V6 is a full-time system. The 2011 Pathfinder LE-V8 comes with a 4wd system that requires no driver interaction and is permanently engaged. V-6 Pathfinders can tow trailers weighing up to 6,000 pounds and V-8 versions can pull 7,000 pounds.

Standard equipment on the 2011 Nissan Pathfinder includes power windows with driver and front passenger auto-up/down, power locks, tilt steering wheel, cruise control, and remote keyless entry. The SV adds amenities like a power driver’s seat, power adjustable brake and accelerator pedals, a CD changer audio system with steering wheel-mounted controls, dual-zone automatic climate control with rear vents, fog lights, auto headlamps and day/night rearview mirror, a garage-door opener, and a rear-view monitor.

Rear DVD entertainment also is available. Wheel sizes are 16-, 17-, and 18-inches, depending on model and option package.
Among the changes are the arrival of a new and technically advanced 3.0-litre V6 diesel engine; important improvements to the popular 2.5-litre dCi diesel; greater levels of passive safety; new equipment including the availability of a state-of-the-art Nissan Connect Premium touch-screen satellite navigation system, a premium Bose sound system and a rear view camera; enhanced interior quality and a number of styling changes to keep Navara and Pathfinder looking sharp.

Emissions and fuel efficiency targets included achieving Euro 5 compliance. It also helps stretch oil change intervals to 20,000 kms.

As well as delivering performance gains, the changes have seen improvements in fuel economy and lower emissions. There’s a new 18 inch alloy wheel to complement the existing range of 16 inch (steel and alloy) and 17 inch (alloy) designs.

2011 Nissan Versa Reviews

The 2011 Nissan Versa 1.8 S and the 1.8 SL models are available in sedan and hatchback forms. ABS is standard on the 1.8 S. Traction control and Nissan’s Vehicle Dynamic Control are standard on 1.8 SL models, and optional on 1.8 S models. However, they remain unavailable in both 1.6 models.
Available as either a sedan or hatchback, the Nissan Versa boasts a great deal of cargo space – 13.8 cubic feet for the sedan and 16.9 cubic feet for the hatchback.

Leather upholstery is unavailable on all Versa models.
With its history of impressive car safety features, sharp interior features and decent engine specs, the Versa is a contender in the subcompact and economy car market. The MSRP on the "2011 Nissan Versa" ranges from $9,900 to $17,650.

Changes are light for the 2011 Nissan Versa: antilock brakes are now included with the upgraded 1.6 sedan trim, while the 1.8 S sedan gains a six-disc CD changer.

Cars at a certain bargain-basement price point used to be called penalty boxes. Like many subcompact cars, the Nissan Versa is available in four-door sedan and hatchback body styles and its most basic models offer little in the way of convenience features.

The "2011 Nissan Versa" is a subcompact car available in sedan and hatchback styles. The 1.8 SL adds 15-inch alloy wheels, a height-adjustable driver seat, upgraded cloth upholstery, front and rear center armrests, 60/40 split rear seatbacks (sedan) and a six-speaker stereo. The sedan's Convenience package adds keyless ignition/entry, Bluetooth and a leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls. The 2011 Nissan Versa is available with a choice of two four-cylinder engines. A five-speed manual transmission is standard, while a four-speed automatic is optional. EPA-estimated fuel economy with the manual is 26 mpg city/34 mpg highway and 29 mpg combined. A six-speed manual transmission is standard on the 1.8 S trim. The four-speed automatic is optional on the 1.8 S trim and standard on the 1.8 SL sedan, while the 1.8 SL hatchback gets a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT).

Every "Nissan Versa" comes standard with front side airbags and side curtain airbags. Antilock brakes are optional on the base car and standard on all other trim levels. In government crash tests, the Versa scored four out of five stars for all occupants in both front- and side-impact tests.

The 2011 Nissan Versa has a remarkably roomy cabin. Looks-wise, the car's interior is quite bland, but overall interior quality is high. The car's overstuffed front seats are comfortable during hour-long commutes, but support fades on longer drives.

The 2011 Nissan Versa ranks 26 out of 32 Affordable Small Cars. Just know that going from the base model to the next model up brings the Versa's price to just over $11,000. Also, if you're looking for a handy hatchback to zip around town in, the Versa's hatchback body style isn't available on the base model. While the Versa hatchback is a reviewer favorite, it starts at over $13,000.

While that means that the base hatch comes with more standard features than the base sedan, it also takes a significant chunk out of the Versa's value equation.

The Nissan Versa is largely unchanged for 2011. Antilock brakes are now standard on the Versa 1.6 sedan, but not the 1.6 BASE sedan. The Versa comes as a sedan or hatchback.

2011 Nissan Murano Reviews

The 2011 Nissan Murano will incorporate the same redesign approach that was introduced upon the arrival of the 2009 model. There are also choices for an all-wheel drive and front-wheel drive system. This vehicle is equipped with a CVT or continuously variable transmission, thus allowing you to increase power delivery for precise matching of engine speed. There are more engine features incorporated to deliver smoother ride such as antiskid and traction systems, four-wheel disc brakes, and an antilock braking system.

The 2011 Nissan Murano ranks 7 out of 24 Affordable Midsize SUVs. The 2011 Nissan Murano is an affordable midsize SUV that is actually fun to drive. With good power, fuel economy and nimble handling, reviewers have no trouble recommending the Murano.

"Nissan Murano is a likable SUV that offers secure handling, a comfortable interior, versatile cargo utility, and a strong, refined powertrain,” says Consumer Guide. “Midsize SUV shoppers should add it to their test-drive list."

Just know that if you want a basic, fun family hauler, the base "Nissan Murano" is a good value.

For 2011, the "2011 Nissan Murano" gets some styling changes and a new SV trim. The Nissan Murano is available in the base S, SV, SL and top-of-the-line LE.

Buyers can now choose between a total of eight variants on the Murano theme, including the new SV FWD and SV AWD trims. The Japanese automaker has thrown in 20-inch wheels, a dual-panel moonroof and a bevy of exterior color choices as optional goodies, too. Look for the 2011 Nissan Murano to land on dealer lots by October

2011 Nissan Armada Reviews

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2011 Nissan Armada Review
Did you used to have an Nissan Armada you loved or an Nissan Armada you hated?

The "2011 Nissan Armada" ranks 8 out of 9 Affordable Large SUVs. The 2011 Nissan Armada offers rugged construction and a strong engine, but a lackluster interior means that it doesn’t standout in the class.

On paper, the "Nissan Armada" seems like a good choice for an Affordable Large SUV. Check. Check. Check. Available luxury features? Check. So, given what it looks like on paper, why don’t car reviewers like the Nissan Armada?

It comes down to comparing the Armada to the competition. Most reviewers agree that the Armada is a good SUV – it’s just that the competition is better.

For 2011, Nissan has updated the available trims on the Armada. The former SE trim is now the SV, and the Armada SL replaces the Armada Titanium.

The Armada SV replaces the previous Armada SE, and the Armada SL replaces the previous Titanium model. The third well-equipped model in the lineup is the Armada Platinum. The Armada SL adds an array of comfort and convenience features, including Nissan Intelligent Key™, leather-appointed seating, RearView Monitor, Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System, premium Bose® audio system with 11 speakers and subwoofer, power-folding 60/40-split 3rd row seat and auto-leveling rear air suspension. The Armada Platinum model includes heated front seats and steering wheel, power rear liftgate, moonroof, DVD Family Entertainment System and Nissan Navigation system with XM NavTraffic system with Real-Time Traffic Information (XM--subscription required, sold separately) and 9.3GB Music Box®Hard Drive.

2011 Nissan 370Z Reviews

2011 Nissan 370Z Reviews

Nissan did not deliver on its plans to unveil a hybrid 370Z in 2011, but the high performance sports car does deliver unparalleled features in the 40-year Z-series tradition.
Nissan is offering three models of the 370Z convertible roadster: the standard entry level model, the Touring car, and the 370Z Touring with Sport Package option. The 370Z Coupe series features three model options plus the NISMO 370Z. Falling far short of the fuel efficiency figures for Nissan’s drawing board hybrid model, the 2011 Nissan 370Z reports 18 mpg in traffic and 25 mpg on the highway, manual or automatic alike. These high-performance vehicles use high-test fuel as well.

The 2011 Nissan 370Z has the loud engine and quick, responsive handling that sports car enthusiasts love. With smooth, powerful acceleration and stable steering control, this Nissan is a snappy commuter vehicle as well as a high-performance ride. Braking is smooth and controlled.
The spoiler on the NISMO model sits high enough to obscure rear visibility, as well. Add-ons such as the Nissan Hard Drive Navigation System with touch-screen convenience, XM NavTraffic, and XM NavWeather add tech points to the 370Z control panel. Before you visit any local Nissan dealers, used car sales lots with a "2011 Nissan 370Z" or check out any new Nissan deals, make sure you read our automobile reviews and automobile ratings about the 2011 Nissan 370Z you are considering. It could mean the difference between purchasing a great Nissan 370Z or throwing your money away on a problematic Nissan 370Z.

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Did you used to have an Nissan 370Z you loved or an "Nissan 370Z" you hated? Help others by posting a review about any Nissan 370Z you own or any Nissan vehicle you used to own on Modified Life. The crew over at Inside Line got its hands on some rather curious spy photos of the new 2011 Nissan 370Z 40th Anniversary Edition.

Inside, IL claim's you'll find the "standard Z Touring seats" covered in red leather.

According to Inside Line the only exterior badging that distinguishes the 40th Anniversary car from lesser Zs is a small plaque on the car's rear bumper, just below 370Z. Could it be that Inside Line has additional "spy photos" of the 40th Anniversary Z's rear and isn't posting them?

Nissan Navara Reviews

Nissan Navara Reviews

Nissan’s big Navara pickup has been one of those niche products with staying power.

People liked the Spanish-built Nissan Navara chunky looks and separate chassis, with a switchable two/four-wheel-drive system which gave it genuine skills off tarmac, and Nissan sold far more “Navara pick ups” than they did Pathfinder 4×4s, which were essentially the same vehicles, but with big, station wagon bodies and independent coil spring rear suspensions, rather than the pick up’s rear axle’s hefty leaf springs.

The Nissan Navara claimed combined 33.2mpg is a notable improvement on the old model’s 28.8mpg.

With stiff rear springs (intended not to sag if the load bay, with its clever range of fixing points, is filled with heavy gear), the "Nissan Navara" ride proved un-jittery when semi-loaded. For those who like even more power, Nissan is also offering a 3.0 litre V6 diesel in the Nissan Navara for the first time.

No nonsense 2x4 and 4x4 strength with modern comfortable interiors are why the latest Nissan Navara vehicle is such a success. Built for the toughest conditions, the Nissan Navara gets the work done with minimal fuss.

Standout features for this year are things like: a 3-tonne towing capacity, a lusty class leading turbo-diesel engine, advanced safety features, a balanced ergonomic dash, smooth detailing, chrome trim, alloys, power outlets and keyless remote control entry.

You’ve got it covered with the Nissan Navara. At first glance, you see a crew cab pickup truck with loads of features. The "Nissan Navara" is a tough muscular truck with loads of style.

The Nissan Navara range features plenty of power and torque. The Nissan Navara range is a strong ute that is such a loyal and robust working companion. Nissan's latest generation 4.0 litre V6 petrol engine is available on all Dual Cab models, and it's a true beauty. The 2.5 litre turbo diesel offers Nissan's latest generation common-rail technology. The diesel graces the Dual Cab and King Cab models. Naturally, being diesel, this engine returns impressive fuel economy and reliability. Switching from 2 to 4 wheel drive has never been easier in the Nissan Navara. The Nissan Navara's interior has dual zone climate control, cruise control, and comfortable and well designed seats with the option of leather.

The front seats are powered and heated, while the rear has a 60/40 split bench seat, thick rich carpeting, and an in-dash CD auto-changer with steering wheel controls, tilt steering, air conditioning, electric sunroof and fold flat passenger seat.
Your safety isn't compromised in the Nissan Navara either, with front and rear crumple zones. You will quickly realize that the Nissan Navara isn't any ordinary mundane truck.

Nissan Navara Dual Cab DX 4x4 Turbo Diesel 3.0
Nissan Navara Dual Cab RX 4x4 2.5
Nissan Navara Dual Cab RX 4x4 4.0
Nissan Navara Dual Cab ST-R 4x4 Turbo Diesel 3.0
Nissan Navara Dual Cab STX 4.0
Nissan Navara Dual Cab STX 4x4 2.5
Nissan Navara Dual Cab STX 4x4 4.0
Nissan Navara Single Cab 3.0 DX Diesel 4x4
Nissan Navara Single Cab ST-R 4x4 Turbo Diesel 3.0
Nissan Navara is a double cab and this feature makes it advantageous over others. It is true that, all big cars do not offer better performance especially with heavy load vehicles.
Here are a few details what Navara is capable of.

Front end is revised with a new designed grille and bumper.
Nissan Navara is available in different trim options. Navara does not lack the common features like stability control, cruise control, surround sound system, rear view camera etc. Safety features include the stability control and fully loaded air bags including the side screen air bags.

The all new V6 diesel engine is built primarily to offer economy and class performance with reduction in CO2 emission. Power developed is 170 KW with 550 Nm torque. Maximum torque is available at a low 1700 rpm and is available all the way up to 2500 rpm. One adopted technique includes the Overcooling exhaust gas which reduces Nitrogen oxides emission. 2010 Nissan Navara is definitely superior to the previous model and impresses by offering comfort and luxury to passengers. "2010 Nissan Navara" will really be a good option if you adjust with the negative features it comes along.

Nissan LEAF has won the European Car of the Year award

Now the two most prominent electric cars each rule a continent -- Chevrolet Volt in the U.S. and Nissan Leaf in Europe.

The all-electric Nissan LEAF just beat out 41 also-rans to be named 2011 European Car of the Year. The award comes in the same month that Volt won Motor Trend's and Automobile magazine's Car of the Year Award.

The "Nissan LEAF" was hailed as a breakthrough for electric cars and able to match conventional cars in many respects. A panel of journalists has named the battery-powered Nissan Leaf has been named 2011 European Car of the Year. It is the first all-electric car to be chosen for the award.

"The jury acknowledged today that the Nissan LEAF is a breakthrough for electric cars. The Nissan LEAF is also competing for 2011 North American Car of the Year honors, against a wide variety of vehicles that ranges from the extended-range electric Chevrolet volt to the Jaguar XJ luxury sedan. Nissan's battery electric Nissan LEAF has won the European Car of the Year award by a clear margin of nine points.

Nissan Micra Reviews

Nissan Micra Reviews
With more standard features than some luxury European cars and a starting price of just $12,990 ($13,990 drive away), the all-new 2011 Nissan Micra is by and large one of the best light cars on sale

Nissan is a car company run by people that actually love cars (believe it or not, that’s a rarity these days). The only major Japanese manufacturer that has managed to keep its soul amid the global financial crisis by building models that appeal to the heart of every car enthusiast, whilst also staying in touch with the everyday car buyer.

With the new Nissan Micra, Nissan is not taking ‘no’ for an answer. The model is all about delivering an affordable light car jam-packed with so many standard features that it’s bound to put the competition to shame.

Although more conformist than ever, the new Nissan Micra now appeals to a much wider range of potential buyers and it makes Nissan Australia’s ambitious target of 1,500 Micra sales per month a conceivable possibility.

The new model also covers the entire light-car segment. To celebrate the launch of newNissan Micra, Nissan brought Australia’s automotive press to a roof-top car park of Docklands tourist centre in Melbourne. Given the Micra isn’t exactly a GT-R or 370Z, the traditional Motorkhana style (or MicraKhana as Nissan called it) was adjusted to suit the car.

Test the car in its native environment: car parks, busy streets, tight spaces and inner-city driving.
First up, a "Nissan Micra" Ti 1.5-litre automatic. 15-inch alloy wheels; reversing sensors; auto folding door mirrors; intelligent key; push button engine start/stop.

With 76kW and 136Nm of torque, the range-topping 1.5-litre four-cylinder Micra accelerates with reasonable pace from a standstill and also on the road, making overtaking manoeuvres an easy task. All Micra’s have a turning radius of just 4.5m, so they can do tight turns pretty damn well. There are some rather cool features inside the new Nissan Micra too, simple but clever things.
Nissan says one of the ways it has improved the new Micra is by building a lighter car. If you also happen to care about the environment, you’ll be happy to know the new Nissan Micra is 98 percent recyclable.

Sitting behind the wheel the first thing I noticed was the lack of telescopic steering wheel adjustment (pulling steering wheel towards you), which is disappointing. The dashboard controls are pretty easy to manage and the seats are pretty good for the price.
The "Nissan Micra’s" internal computer has an anniversary reminder so you won’t forget birthdays or other special days. This resulted in lots of handbrake turns around tight corners with the car’s electric stability control having a panic attack.

The boot isn’t all that spacious but 60:40 split fold rear seats allow you to make good use of the Micra’s little space. As far as interior-practicality goes, the Nissan Micra still trails the Honda Jazz’s (but it’s also much cheaper).

It’s hard to review a car like the Micra without treating it like your own. In and around Melbourne CBD it’s easy to say the Nissan Micra is ideal, but so are pretty much all the cars in its class.

Take it for a test drive and you’ll notice pretty darn quickly that the new "Nissan Micra" is a generation ahead of its main rivals. Unlike the previous generation Japanese built Micra, the new one comes from Thailand. The new Micra measures 3780mm long, 1665mm wide and 1525mm high. It’s sold in over 160 countries, so if you’re an avid traveller of places relatively unseen, you’re more likely to find a Nissan Micra than a Big Mac (sold in 125 countries).

As it stands now, if you’re thinking about buying a new light car you’d be mad not to put the new Nissan Micra at the very top of your list.

The once mighty Nissan Micra is a vaporous ghost in Tyne and Wear these days, haunting Nissan’s Sunderland factory where workers once toiled over the froglike supermini.

The Nissan Micra best year was 2003 with British sales of 42,000, yet the annual projections for this fourth-generation car are for about 18,000. But then you need to add 20,000 Juke sales, 15,000 Notes and about 7,000 Pixo models, so Nissan shifts about 18,000 more cars into the segment than when the Micra ruled this Lilliputian car world.

If sales projections are pared, so, too, is the rest of the new Nissan Micra, in weight, design and specification. Two transmissions are available to drive the front wheels; a five-speed manual and a continuously variable unit. Nissan is quite open about the type of buyer who will be attracted to the Micra. With steering that only adjusts for reach, taller and shorter drivers will need the height adjustable driver’s seat that comes with the Acenta trim. While rivals use soft-touch materials in this sector, Nissan’s plastics are hard, if well fitted. Top speed is quoted at 106mph, with 0-62mph acceleration in 13.7sec.

The result is a fine riding car, with good bump absorption and body control through corners. The electronically assisted steering system is well-weighted and, thanks to a London taxi-rivalling turning circle, the Micra feels nippy and wieldy in traffic.
Nissan may be a little known car maker in India, but that’s about to change. The Nissan Micra is also pretty practical.

Like all Nissans, there is no traditional key on this car. It’s the first for a B-segment car.
The Micra is powered by a 1198ccc three-cylinder motor that makes 79bhp but unlike other three-cylinder motors sold in India, there is no balancer shaft used. Nissan says it has engineered the car with fewer parts to keep the weight down, and it sure seems to have helped. The car feels nice and sprightly and acceleration is impressive enough to satisfy most drivers. Straightline stability on the car is impressive as well. With a wheel at each corner and most of the weight contained between the wheels, the Nissan Micra drives more like a big car than a little one. Nissan has offered automatic climate control, a feature that’s not common among hatchbacks. Of course, all these features are reserved for the high-end model and in basic trim, you still get power steering and front power windows (manual at the rear). The front seats are very comfortable and Nissan has consciously made the nose of the car visible from the cabin; this is apparently a common complaint from first-time drivers who will make up a fair percent of Micra buyers.

Nissan needs to improve the seat squab before launching the car in India. It is clear that Nissan, known for its engineering and innovation skills, has the know-how to build very effective small cars. The new Micra may not look wildly exciting but behind its cheerful, cute lines lies solid engineering and innovation. How well Nissan tunes and adapts this car for Indian conditions remains to be seen but we are confident that the Nissan Micra will take to Indian roads like a duck to water.

What we don’t know is how Nissan will price the car. Some say that Nissan might even undercut the Swift to get market share. If Nissan prices the Nissan Micra right, it has a winner on its hands.

Nissan Leaf 99 mpg, will be introduced in some U.S. markets in December

The Nissan Leaf electric car, which has been given an official EPA fuel economy rating of 99 mpg, will be introduced in some U.S. markets in December. All cars must be given an EPA fuel economy label rating in order to be sold in the United States.

The EPA created the “mpg-equivalent” rating because the Nissan Leaf uses electricity and not gasoline for fuel. The 99 mpg rating will make Leaf the most efficient mid-sized vehicle sold. Nissan has been heavily promoting the Leaf as having a full driving range on a complete charge of about 100 miles, but the label it provides says the Leaf gets just 73 miles on a full charge.

The EPA officially rates Nissan Leaf as producing no greenhouse gas emissions, and also gives it the best possible rating for other pollutants.

It however trails behind the electric "Nissan Leaf" for which the EPA rated an estimated 99 mpg. The EPA gave the Volt a rating of 93 MPGe in all-electric mode. This comes below 99 MPGe, the rating assigned for the Nissan Leaf earlier this week. The EPA has also rated the Volt’s range at 35 miles, when it was powered by a 400-pound lithium-ion battery pack.

Depending on conditions, GM would continue to describe the Volt’s battery range between 25 miles and 50 miles. The Chevy Volt, when running on gasoline alone, will have a traditional EPA fuel economy rating of 37 miles per gallon in combined city and highway driving.

In comparison the Chevrolet Volt’s rating tops out the 2011 Toyota Prius, Pirus has an EPA rating of 51 miles per gallon in city driving and 48 in highway driving.

Electric cars have created the rent-seeker's dream. By contrast, the Leaf could make the same trip using subsidized electricity for little or no fuel cost. Consumers have long wondered what kind of fuel-economy rating an electric car would get from the Environmental Protection Agency. The EPA has approved a rating of 99 miles per gallon for the 2011 Nissan Leaf in combined city and highway driving.

But we’ll have to wait awhile to find out how the Nissan Leaf main rival, the electric-gasoline powered Chevrolet Volt, will compare. The agency derived the Leaf’s fuel-economy figure using an equivalency formula it designed to give car shoppers a standard by which to judge overall fuel efficiency and environmental impact for a wide range of vehicles using a variety of fuels and power sources.

The fuel-mileage tag will be part of the car’s window sticker, called a Monroney label.

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2010 Los Angeles Auto Show Nissan has unveiled a concept

At the 2010 Los Angeles Auto Show, Nissan has unveiled a concept design that points the way toward some of its next-generation sedan models—even though Nissan swears that its Ellure show car is not “intended as preview of any upcoming production model,” in the words of Shiro Nakamura, Nissan’s chief creative officer.

Instead, it’s “an expression of [Nissan’s] long-term vision for the next generation of sedans,” and one that has “an emotive, almost hidden ambience that comes to life after dark” despite the sedan’s “unmatched daytime functionality.”

Nissan has a long history of doing compact-to-midsize sedans right in broad daylight, with its sporty Altima family. In a market where sedan buyers have migrated to crossovers, the Ellure five-passenger sedan could help attract sedan shoppers back--to a design that's potentially more fuel-efficient.

At 190 inches long, 72 inches wide, and 57 inches high, the Ellure is about the same length and width as the 2011 Nissan Altima, though it's several inches lower. Preview of Nissan’s own hybrid
More seriously, the Ellure’s proportions accommodate a “next-generation hybrid powertrain” that mates a 240-horsepower supercharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine to a 25-kilowatt (35-horsepower) electric drive motor with a clutch on either end.
The drive motor is mounted between the blown engine and a Nissan Xtronic continuously-variable transmission (CVT) that powers the front wheels.

What a concept--a concept car, unlike so many these days, that is not a thinly veiled production car but a showcase for future design studies.

At least, that's what Nissan Design America vice president Alfonso Albaisa told AutoWeek during an unprecedented sneak peek last August at the Ellure concept, which makes its official debut at the Los Angeles auto show. He called it "a serious car but not a production car."

Albaisa calls the slippery shape the "aesthetics of efficiency," enhanced by 20-inch wheels with acrylic spokes that add the impression of depth while letting air stream past.

Albaisa calls it a tech-driven, eco nightlife experience. The Ellure might be a concept, but, Albaisa warns, "it's not blue sky." Expect future Nissan sedans to incorporate many of these features.

Nissan Canada is recalling more than 15,000 vehicles

Nissan recall
Mississauga-based Nissan Canada is recalling more than 15,000 vehicles across Canada to have parts replaced.

The lower steering column joint and shaft are being replaced on Frontiers and Xterras that were made between July 2001 and January 2005 at Nissan's plant in Smyrna, Tennessee.
Customers are invited to call Nissan Canada Consumer Affairs at 1-800-387-0122 or visit a Nissan dealer for more information.

Mississauga, Ontario – Nissan has announced a voluntary safety recall to replace the lower steering column joint and shaft on certain 2002-2004 Frontier and Xterra models, and the positive battery cable terminal on Sentra vehicles. The recall affects approximately 4,500 Frontier, 9,900 Xterra and 1,900 Sentra vehicles in Canada.
The lower steering column joint and shaft recall affects Frontier and Xterra vehicles that were manufactured at the company’s plant in Smyrna, Tennessee between July 2001 and January 2005. The positive battery cable terminal affects Sentra vehicles manufactured at the Aguascalientes, Mexico plant between May 22, 2010 and July 8, 2010. Customers may contact Nissan Canada Consumer Affairs at 1-800-387-0122 or visit a Nissan dealer for more information.

Around 18,500 Nissan Sentra sedans are being recalled due to a battery terminal corrosion issue. The solution to the problem – Nissan plans to replace the positive battery terminal at no cost.

The steering issue affects just over 300,000 frontier pickup trucks and around 283,000 Xterras. An issue with corrosion in the steering column is said to limit vehicle maneuverability and in some cases become cracked. Vehicles affected by this recall are generally located in North America, South America, and Africa.
Nissan frontier

2002 – 2004 manufactured from July 9, 2001 to October 20, 2004 in Smyrna, Tennessee
2002 – 2004 manufactured from November 30, 2001 to June 26, 2008 in Brazil, South and Central America and Curitiba
Nissan Sentra

2010 Nissan Sentra manufactured from May 22nd 2010 to July 8, 2010 in the Aguascalientes, Mexico plant

2011 Nissan 370Z -Nissan Announces U.S.A Pricing for 2011 370Z Coupe

The Nissan 370Z, which was completely overhauled just two years ago, enters the 2011 model year with minimal changes and only modest price increases. The 2011 Nissan 370Z Coupe starts at $31,360, while the 2011 370Z Roadster is priced from $38,270. Changes on the 2011 models are limited to a new exterior color, Gun Metallic, and the addition of a rearview monitor to the optional Navigation package.

The 2011 Nissan 370Z Coupe and Roadster models continue to be powered by the 3.7L DOHC V6 engine making 332-hp mated to a choice of 6-speed manual transmission with an available SynchroRev Match synchronized Downshift Rev Matching system or a 7-speed automatic transmission with manual shift mode, paddle shifters and Downshift Rev Matching. The Nissan NISMO 370 is only available with a 6-speed manual transmission with standard SynchroRev Match. Changes for 2011 are limited to one new exterior color, Gun Metallic.

By Nissan's own admission, the 370Z Coupe and Roadster are largely unchanged for the 2011 model year.

Touring models, which adds features like Bluetooth phone connectivity, a Bose audio system, and allow buyers to opt for features like navigation, start at $36,030 with the six-speed manual transmission. Predictably, adding the seven-speed automatic to a Touring model adds $1300, bringing the base price to $37,330.

Base six-speed convertibles start at $38,270, while cars built with the automatic gearbox sticker for $39,570. 370Z Roadster Touring models start at $41,820 with manual transmissions; springing for automatic transmission brings the base price up to $42,370.

As Nismo models aren't offered with navigation, the sole revision for 2011 is the availability of the Gun Metallic exterior color. Pricing begins at $40,740, roughly $330 more than a comparable 2010 model.

Look for 2011 370Z Coupe, 370Z Roadster, and Nismo 370Z models to arrive at Nissan dealers nationwide this week.