Nissan lança tapetes de porta-malas para seus sedãs

 

A linha de acessórios originais Nissan ganha novo item, já disponível nas concessionárias Nissan de todos o país. A partir de agora, os proprietários dos sedãs Novo Sentra e Versa contam com tapetes de porta-malas especialmente desenvolvidos para oferecer proteção e praticidade superiores. O item atende aos modelos da linha 2023 em diante.

Os novos tapetes têm superfície de material TPE antiderrapante, que garante uma superfície estável e segura. O design é feito sob medida para os Sentra e Versa, assegurando um encaixe perfeito e uma cobertura completa para o porta-malas. Fabricados em polietileno de alta densidade, os tapetes oferecem uma durabilidade excepcional e são resistentes a rasgos, além de serem fáceis de limpar e manter, são também a solução ideal para manter o porta-malas limpo e organizado, protegendo contra sujeira e líquidos.

Esse lançamento integra a linha de acessórios originais da Nissan, que já inclui tapetes de porta-malas para as versões do Kicks e da Frontier, introduzidos em setembro e dezembro de 2023, respectivamente. Com a adição desses novos tapetes de porta-malas, a Nissan reafirma seu compromisso com a inovação e a qualidade, proporcionando soluções que atendem às necessidades de seus clientes e aprimoram a experiência de uso dos veículos.

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Nissan lança câmera de ré como acessório para Versa Sense

 

Rio de Janeiro – A linha de acessórios originais Nissan ganha mais uma opção para o Nissan Versa. A versão Sense do sedã passa a contar com a câmera de ré, equipamento que ajuda a reduzir danos ao veículo e oferece mais segurança às pessoas nas manobras. O acessório tem preço médio sugerido de R$ 660, podendo variar de acordo com a tributação de cada estado.

Fornecido pela Quantum e homologado pela engenharia da Nissan do Brasil, o acessório entrega imagem de alta qualidade, fornecendo visão clara e colorida e melhorando a visibilidade e a segurança durante as manobras de marcha ré. Com isso, oferece uma visão ampla da área traseira do veículo, facilitando a detecção de obstáculos.

O equipamento é projetado para funcionar de maneira eficaz em diversas condições climáticas, garantindo durabilidade e confiabilidade, sendo resistente à água. Além disso, a câmera possui um design compacto, que se integra harmoniosamente ao veículo.

Linha de Acessórios Nissan

Além da diversidade de itens, a linha de acessórios originais Nissan traz outras vantagens para o consumidor. A primeira, e uma das mais importantes, é manter a garantia de fábrica do veículo. Aprovados pela engenharia da Nissan, os acessórios originais homologados pela marca são desenvolvidos por fornecedores com qualidade comprovada.

Outras vantagens são a instalação feita por pessoas treinadas, serem peças desenvolvidas por parceiros com qualidade comprovada, terem a possibilidade de incluir os valores no financiamento do veículo, dividindo o custo por um período maior e, assim, amenizando o desembolso.

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2024 Nissan Rogue

 

2024 Nissan Rogue is a Top Pick for New Parents in 2024 Newsweek Autos Awards

Family-friendly crossover boasts the most standard safety features in its class¹

August 6, 2024

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The 2024 Nissan Rogue was named a Top Pick in the New Parents category in the 2024 Newsweek Autos Awards. The publication evaluated vehicles across 13 categories that are aligned with car buyer behaviors, and identified Rogue as an ideal vehicle for drivers with growing families.

"We are honored that the editors of Newsweek recognized the convenient, family-friendly features of the Nissan Rogue with this 'Top Pick' award," said Ponz Pandikuthira, senior vice president and chief planning officer, Nissan Americas. "The customer is at the heart of all we do, and this latest award for Rogue is a superb endorsement of Nissan's commitment to excellence in meeting the mobility needs of our customers and their families."

The 2024 Nissan Rogue received a stunning visual refresh and added the convenience of available Google built-in2. For the 2025 model year, Rogue builds on that compelling package with the additional appeal of a more rugged Rock Creek model and available ProPILOT Assist 2.13, which allows attentive drivers to go hands-free when driving on the freeway.

Equipped with the most standard safety features in its class1, Rogue provides added peace of mind with the inclusion of Nissan Safety Shield® 360Opens in a new tab.4 on all grades. It also features standard Rear Door Alert, which can alert drivers to items forgotten in the back seat5.

Rogue handily accommodates nearly all of life's necessities with rear doors that open to nearly 90 degrees, making it easier to get a child seat in or out. The rear seat offers flexible and convenient child seat installation in all three seating positions – so adults or older children can sit on either side of a center-positioned child seat. Also available are rear door sunshades (available, SV, SL or Platinum Premium packages) that help keep sunlight off rear seat passengers.

Rogue also has up to 36.5 cubic feet of cargo space behind the second row, with space expanding to as much as 74.1 cubic feet with the second row folded6. 2024 Rogue's innovative 1.5-liter VC-Turbo engine delivers impressive gas engine fuel economy7, helping make for fewer gas station stops on family road trips.

Nissan Ariya-inspired lofi music LP dropped for National Vinyl Record Day

 

Driven by Electric Beats: Nissan Ariya-inspired lofi music LP dropped for National Vinyl Record Day

August 9, 2024

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – In recognition of National Vinyl Record Day (Aug. 12) and supporting the National Museum of African American MusicOpens in a new tab. (NMAAM), Nissan is releasing a limited-edition LP of lofi music called Driven by Electric Beats.

Inspired by driving in the morning and evening, the album is a collaboration between Dope CandiOpens in a new tab. and Harold "HB" BurnsOpens in a new tab. – two artists from Nissan's Electric Beats program, an initiative that works with Black musicians to promote diversity in music production.

Limited to just 1,000 copies and priced at $23, the album is available online and in-store at The Groove Nashville and NMAAM's Amplify StoreOpens in a new tab..

Following the success of the Lofi Girl animated filmOpens in a new tab., a four-hour, single-shot ride-along of a woman driving an Ariya through a Japan-inspired landscape, Nissan takes lofi music and animation from the digital into the physical world.

Printed on the Driven by Electric Beats vinyl is a zoetrope pattern that animates while the record spins. Artwork on either side of the picture disc features a man and woman behind the wheel of the Ariya, nodding heads and tapping fingers to the beats.

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Sonic serenity

The two tracks of the Driven by Electric Beats album are inspired by morning and evening driving and the dual personality of the powerfully peaceful Nissan Ariya. Electric Dawn motivates and energizes while Nightscape is calming for the listener to decompress at the end of the day.

Nissan returned to the lofi genre for the potential wellbeing it can help provide listeners. Studies indicate lofi music helps with concentration, lowers stress and anxiety, and may even improve mental performance.1

At the end of each side, a locked groove contains an audio sample featuring the driving sound of Nissan's all-electric Ariya. This loop plays peacefully until the listener stops the record – an 'Easter egg' made possible by the uniqueness of the vinyl format.

"In 2023 we had this incredible reaction to the Ariya Lofi Girl commercial. It was four hours long, but people kept coming back to watch it – over 18 million times! There were so many comments about how the music and animation had a calming effect," said Marisstella Marinkovic, vice president and chief marketing officer, Nissan U.S.

"With the Driven by Electric Beats LP project, we wanted to support some fantastic initiatives but also provide vinyl fans with tracks they can turn to for a boost of concentration, motivation or relaxation. That's the amazing quality of music – the ability to bring us together and create positivity all around."

Passion with purpose

The Driven by Electric Beats album supports the NMAAMOpens in a new tab., an establishment that Nissan has partnered with for various culture-uplifting efforts. Opened in Nashville in 2021, NMAAM is the only museum dedicated to preserving and celebrating the many genres created, influenced and inspired by Black musicians.

Nissan Frontier - USA

 

August 5, 2024

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The 2025 Nissan Frontier doubles down on its relentless spirit with a rugged new design, enhanced utility for work or play and updated technology that simplifies every journey. Headlined by greater availability of the useful 6-foot bed, an increased maximum tow rating and a larger available infotainment system, the enhancements to Frontier are driven by customer feedback and Nissan's efforts to ensure the truck delivers more of what drivers desire.

The refreshed 2025 Nissan Frontier reaches Nissan dealerships later this summer. Pricing will be announced closer to the on-sale date.

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Refreshed for form and function

The 2025 Frontier's new look builds on its tough, squared-off appearance with a revised front fascia, grille and bumper design; a new tailgate finisher for PRO-X/PRO-4X; redesigned dashboard trim; a new 17-inch alloy wheel design and the introduction of a new Afterburn Orange paint. These enhancements further highlight Frontier's ability to work hard and play hard.

Listening to customer feedback, Nissan made multiple functional revisions that make living with Frontier more convenient. A telescopic-adjusting steering wheel is newly standard on all grades, while a four-way power passenger seat becomes standard on the PRO-X/PRO-4X and SL grades. On SV grades and higher, the six-way power driver's seat now adds two-way power lumbar.

SV grades and higher add a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system so drivers can more effectively and easily use on-screen functions. This year the system adds wireless Android Auto™ connectivity, in addition to wireless Apple CarPlay®, enabling for compatible smartphone mirroring without plugging in a USB cord2.

All Frontier grades now come with a standard sliding rear window3 and a sunglasses holder in the overhead console as standard. SV models now have standard 17-inch alloy wheels. On SL grades, a wireless phone charger, Intelligent Around View® Monitor and a four-way power passenger seat also become standard.

More options, more flexibility, more capability

Responding to the diverse needs of truck customers, the 2025 Frontier expands availability of the Crew Cab long-wheelbase configuration from SV to SV, PRO-4X and SL grades. With a 6-foot bed, this caters to Frontier drivers looking to carry larger loads, whether for the job site or weekend hobbies.

Frontier also boasts an increased maximum trailering capacity this year of up to 7,150 pounds, enabling more work and adventure4. Towing capacities increase by around 500 pounds on all grades and configurations compared to the 2024 Frontier. (See full Crew Cab and King Cab specification sheets for towing ratings on all grades.)

For the many Frontier PRO-4X drivers who venture into rugged terrain, enhancements to the Intelligent Around View® Monitor make the camera system even more effective. The Off-Road Mode viewing function can now be used while driving at up to 12 mph, covering a greater range of typical technical off-road speeds and helping drivers spot obstacles.

Peace of mind is standard

On the 2025 Frontier, numerous driver assistance and safety technologies are now standard across all grades, from S5 through SL. Those include Lane Departure Warning, Blind Spot Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Rear Parking Sensors, High Beam Assist and Intelligent Cruise Control. Frontier SL also features Traffic Sign Recognition.

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Unstoppable adventure partner

Frontier continues to deliver on the effortless utility buyers look for in a midsize truck, starting with its responsive, direct-injected 3.8-liter V6 engine and 9-speed automatic transmission. Rated for 310 horsepower and 281 lb-ft of torque, the engine features Idle Stop/Start. Active Brake Limited Slip is standard on all grades, with PRO-4X upgrading to an electronic locking differential, to help provide added traction on mixed surfaces.

The PRO-X and PRO-4X cater to buyers heading beyond, with all-terrain tires, Bilstein off-road suspension components, an even more rugged appearance with over-fenders and Lava Red tow hooks.

To securely carry almost whatever drivers need, Frontier offers a Utili-Track™ system for its bed with adjustable tie-down cleats, and available spray-in bedliner6 . The bed also has an available 120-volt power outlet.

Finally, Frontier SL brings a more plush, highly equipped option, with features including leather-appointed front and rear seating, a heated leather-wrapped steering wheel, LED exterior lighting and a Fender® Premium Audio system with 10 speakers.

Nissan’s legendary GTP ZX-Turbo to be showcased at Monterey Car Week

 

During the 1980s, amid a wave of technological advancements, one vehicle emerged as a standout in the racing world: the Nissan GTP ZX-TurboOpens in a new tab.. Competing in the International Motorsports Association (IMSA) GT Series from 1985 to 1990, this car embodied Nissan's determination to outpace the competition.

Originally built by Lola Cars in the UK and developed by Electramotive Engineering in California, the GTP ZX-Turbo became a powerful symbol of Nissan's dedication to excellence in motorsports.

"We were constantly pushing the limits, especially enhancing the car's aerodynamics," said Chris Willes, who joined Electramotive Engineering in 1986. From the outset, the project was recognized as a game-changer for Nissan.

In a fitting tribute to its storied legacy, the GTP ZX-Turbo will make a special appearance off the track at the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion during Monterey Car Week from August 14 to 17, 2024. The occasion arrives 35 years after its win at the IMSA Constructor's Championship, and coincides with a number of notable anniversaries for the Nissan ZOpens in a new tab.: 2024 marks the 55th anniversary of the sports car debuting as the Datsun 240ZOpens in a new tab. in 1969; the 35th anniversary of the Nissan 300ZX (Z32)Opens in a new tab. in 1989; and the 15th anniversary of the Nissan 370Z in 2009. Fittingly, a Nissan Z Heritage EditionOpens in a new tab. will also be on display.

Dominance on the track

The GTP ZX-Turbo quickly made its mark on the racing world, particularly during the 1988 season, when legendary drivers Geoff BrabhamOpens in a new tab. and John MortonOpens in a new tab. drove it to victory, defeating formidable competitors like Porsche and Jaguar.

Their first major win of the season at the Atlanta Journal Constitution Grand Prix was quickly followed by another triumph at West Palm Beach. Despite early challenges in previous years with tire performance, a switch to Goodyear tires at the beginning of the season allowed the GTP ZX-Turbo to fully unleash its immense power.

"It was unbelievable. We won at Atlanta, then at West Palm Beach," said Ashley Page, the team crew chief who joined the project in 1984. "I knew from the start that this project was going to be something special."

Under the leadership of Electramotive founder Don Devendorf, the team refined the car's aerodynamic design, chassis design and engine electronics -- key factors in its success. These innovations helped the GTP ZX-Turbo secure the IMSA Constructor's Championship in 1989, a title it successfully defended in 1990, cementing Nissan's status as a force to be reckoned with in motorsports.

Willes wrote about the successes of the GTP ZX-Turbo project in his book, "Developing a Champion: The Electramotive Nissan GTP Story."Opens in a new tab.

From left to right: Engineers Yoshi Suzuka, Trevor Harris, Don Devendorf and Wes Moss with wind tunnel. Courtesy of Yoshi Suzuka

A lasting legacy and a triumphant return

Nearly 40 years after its debut, the GTP ZX-Turbo remains a celebrated icon of racing excellence. The original chassis #8801 is currently being meticulously restored at Z Car GarageOpens in a new tab. in San Jose, ensuring that the legendary vehicle is preserved for future generations. In recognition of its impact, IMSA announced earlier this year that Brabham and the GTP ZX-Turbo will be inducted into the 2024 IMSA Hall of FameOpens in a new tab. in October.

The rare opportunity to witness the GTP ZX-Turbo up close at Monterey Car Week in August is a celebration of Nissan's enduring commitment to innovation and excellence in motorsports, reminding the world of the brand's rich racing heritage.

"Our journey with the GTP ZX wasn't just about building a race car. It was about pushing the limits of what was possible, both on and off the track," said Willes.

1985 Electramotive Engineering employees. Courtesy of Ashley Page

 

Nissan trialing cool paint technology

 

Embedded metamaterial can lower cabin temperatures and reduce energy usage, taking the heat out of summer.

YOKOHAMA, Japan – Nissan has been trialing an innovative automotive paint aimed at helping lower a vehicle’s ambient cabin temperature in summer and reduce the energy usage of the air-conditioning system.

Developed in partnership with Radi-Cool, a specialist in radiative cooling products, the paint incorporates metamaterial, synthetic composite materials with structures that exhibit properties not usually found in nature.

The project is part of Nissan’s pursuit of differentiated innovations that empower journeys and to help create a cleaner more sustainable society.

In November 2023, Nissan commenced a 12-month feasibility trial at Tokyo International Air Terminal at Haneda. In collaboration with Japan Airport Terminal Co., Ltd., Radi-Cool Japan, and All Nippon Airways (ANA) airport service, Nissan’s cool paint has been applied to a Nissan NV100 service vehicle operated by All Nippon Airways (ANA) airport services.

With its large, open tarmac, Haneda airport provided the perfect environment to conduct real-world evaluation of the paint’s performance under an exposed high-temperature environment.

Although still in testing phase, the results to date have been impressive. Parked side-by-side under the sun, a vehicle treated in Nissan’s cool paint has shown yields of up to a 12-degree Celsius reduction in exterior surface temperatures and up to 5-degree Celsius cooler interior, compared to a vehicle featuring traditional automotive paint.

The paint’s cooling performance is particularly noticeable when a vehicle is parked in the sun for an extended period. A cooler cabin is not only more pleasant to enter, but also requires less air-conditioning run-time to cool the cabin to a comfortable temperature. This helps reduce load to the engine, or in the case of an electric vehicle, draw on the battery. In both powertrains, an improvement in efficiency is expected, as well as occupant comfort.

The metamaterial embedded within Nissan’s cool paint features two microstructure particles that react to light. One particle reflects near-infrared rays in the sunlight that would typically cause molecular level vibrations within the resin of traditional paint to produce heat.

The second particle enables the real breakthrough. It creates electromagnetic waves, that counteract the sun's rays, redirecting the energy away from the vehicle into the atmosphere. Combined, the particles in Nissan’s cool paint reduce the transfer of heat into surfaces such as the roof, hood, doors and panels.

Leading the development is Dr. Susumu Miura, senior manager and expert at the Advanced Materials and Processing Laboratory, Nissan Research Center. He played a leading role in Nissan’s award-winning noise-reducing acoustic material, and has dedicated much of his career at Nissan to exploring ways to make cars quieter, cooler and more efficient.

“My dream is to create cooler cars without consuming energy” explained Miura. “This is especially important in the EV era, where the load from running air-conditioning in summer can have a sizable impact on the state of charge,” he said.

While radiant cooling paint isn’t new, it is typically used for buildings and structures. It’s often very thick, requiring application by a paint roller. Devoid of any clear topcoat, it can leave a chalky residue when touched.

Key challenges Miura had to consider when developing an automotive version, was to ensure it could incorporate a clear topcoat, be applied via a spray gun (not a roller), and meet Nissan’s rigorous internal standards for paint quality.

Since commencing the development in 2021, Miura and his team have tested over 100 samples, and are currently evaluating a thickness of 120 microns, approximately six times thicker than typical automotive paint. They have confirmed resistance to salt and chipping, peeling, scratches, chemical reactions, along with color consistency and repairability. As development progresses, Miura and his team continue to explore thinner options that deliver the same level of cooling performance.

While the testing and development is ongoing, for Miura and his team, the hope is that it can one day be offered for special orders and in a variety of colors.

Miura sees strong potential, particularly for light commercial vehicle applications such as vans, trucks and ambulances that spend most of the day out driving.

 

 

 

Nissan, Honda and Mitsubishi Motors sign MOU on strategic partnership

 TOKYO, Japan – Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., Honda Motor Co., Ltd. and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation announced today that the three companies have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly discuss a framework for further intelligence and electrification of automobiles based on the agreement signed by Nissan and Honda on March 15.

Nissan and Honda are working to further accelerate initiatives aimed at achieving carbon neutrality and a zero-traffic-accident society. In anticipation of collaboration in areas such as environmental technologies, electrification technologies, and software development, discussions are being conducted on a broad scope.

To accelerate this process, it is essential to create new value by integrating the technologies and knowledge cultivated by each company, and to improve business efficiencies. The participation of Mitsubishi Motors in the areas of potential collaboration considered and discussed by Nissan and Honda will not only add new knowledge and strengths but will also provide further synergies that can only be generated by the three companies, as well as new business opportunities.

 

Comment from Makoto Uchida, Representative Executive Officer, President and CEO, Nissan

"We are very pleased to welcome a new member to the strategic partnership between Honda and Nissan. Mitsubishi Motors has unique technologies and expertise and has been collaborating with Nissan as a partner. Through collaboration among the three companies, we expect the partnership to evolve into something that creates greater value, and to deliver unique products and services from each company that meet the diverse needs of customers."

 

Comment from Toshihiro Mibe, President and Representative Executive Officer, Honda

"The automobile industry is in a period of transformation said to occur once in a century. We expect that the combination of technologies and knowledge cultivated by Nissan and Honda, as well as the strength and experience of Mitsubishi Motors, will enable us to more quickly resolve various issues related to electrification and intelligence on a global scale, and help lead societal reforms as a top runner."

 

Comment from Takao Kato, Representative Executive Officer, President and CEO, Mitsubishi Motors

"Nissan and Honda’s discussions on a possible partnership have progressed, and we have decided to participate in this framework. Collaboration with partners is essential in today's automotive industry, which is undergoing rapid changes due to technological innovations such as electrification and intelligence. We believe that we can discover new possibilities in a variety of fields through collaboration among the three companies.”