2010 Nissan Xterra: Ready for the Rough Stuff

2010 Nissan Xterra S 4x4 Review

These days most sport utility vehicles have become a bit watered down. In an effort to make SUVs more comfortable and compliant, many have become void of versatility and personality.

One exception, of course, is the Nissan Xterra. Updated for 2010, the Xterra features rugged body-on-frame construction, meaning it can still tackle just about anything you have to throw at it. It also has a robust 4x4 system complete with a 4WD low setting should you want to take on more extreme obstacles.

But aside from its heavy-duty underpinnings and off-roading hardware, Nissan Xterra Auburn WA drivers note that the comfortable ride and precise steering belie its aggressive off-road credentials.

Now, the Xterra is not for everyone. It’s ruggedness, power, and versatility, make it stand out from the crowd, but it certainly is lacking when it comes to amenities and luxury, as this review from CNET depicts. All told, you may find however, that the Xterra is a unique offering in a crowded segment and it still boasts plenty of value.

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Nissan Leaf to Make Profitable Addition to Lineup

Recently we talked about the stellar response to the opening of the Leaf’s pre-ordering availability. Now it seems that just weeks after consumers were able to claim their own Leaf, Nissan is already projecting the Leaf to be the world’s first profitable electric vehicle.

Technology often comes at a price, to both consumers and manufactures. This is why hybrids typically are more costly than their gasoline-only counterparts. But to to the overwhelmingly positive response to the Leaf, and continual dealer inquiries about the vehicle such as those at Tacoma Nissan, the automaker expects that the Leaf will be a highly profitable vehicle with a mass appeal.

“We are making money at the price that we announced,” Mark Perry, Nissan’s director of North American product planning, told Reuters. “We priced the car to be affordable. We priced it for mass adoption.”

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Nissan Leaf EV Off To A Great Start Already

Earth Day 2010 occurred the same week that consumers were able to reserve their very own Nissan Leaf electric vehicle. These two events coincided perfectly, so it’s no wonder why the Leaf is already turning into a success months before its availability.

Nissan has reported that more than 6,635 people have reserved a Nissan LEAF in just three days. Countless Hartford Nissan dealers have faced a constant stream of inquiries from potential buyers asking how they can go about reserving a Leaf of their own.

As the first true all-electric vehicle to become available to the masses, the Nissan Leaf is already off to a successful start. When it’s launched later this year, it will be interesting to see how the Leaf will do against its other all-new eco-friendly rival – the Chevrolet Volt.

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Nissan Reveals Electric NV200 Commercial Van

Earlier this year, Nissan launched the NV200, a new van that the automaker would use to dive into the lucrative light commercial vehicle segment. Further solidifying its commitment to the commercial vehicle segment, and to developing advanced vehicle technology for consumers, Nissan will soon launch an all-electric NV200.

Powered by the same electric powertrain as the upcoming Nissan Leaf electric vehicle, the NV200 appears to also share similar styling cues with the Leaf suggests Washington DC Nissan dealers, including sweeping headlamps, raked windshield, and even similar colors. Like the Leaf, the NV200 is also void of a grille.

Although Nissan has released the first sketches of this new electric multi-purpose vehicle, to the dismay of fleet vehicle customers at Chattanooga Used Cars few details have been made available. According to Used Nissan Providence RI, Nissan did suggest that the vehicle would be ideally suited for a wide range of applications including use as an ambulance, taxi, or delivery van.

No specific launch date for the all-electric NV200 was given, the Nissan Leaf will become available in 2010, and the standard NV200 is already on the market.

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2010 Nissan Altima Receives Modest Updates

The latest Nissan Altima may not seem too different to many consumers, but for 2010 Nissan has made a series of minor, but attractive updates.

Perhaps the most notable changes to the 2010 Nissan Altima says Alexandria Nissan is the updated grille, bumper, and hood. As the Altima is still far from a full redesign, the updated fascia is helpful in keeping the Altima’s good looks fresh. For 2010 there are also all-new wheel designs.

The 2010 the Altima lineup remains the same and includes the sedan, coupe, and hybrid. According to Rossville GA Nissan, the Altima coupe begins at $23,160, the sedan begins at $20,260, and the Altima hybrid begins at $27,500.

The 2010 Nissan Altima’s exterior isn’t the only area that gets updating. Inside, there are new fabrics and even updated audio and technology, points out one Providence used car dealer. There’s a new 4.3-inch display plus a rearview monitor. The Altima also features Nissan’s hard-drive equipped navigation system which offers 9.3 gigabytes of storage for music, restaurant guides, and more. Safety is also improved thanks to the addition of vehicle dynamic control as standard equipment on all models.

Engine choices carry over from the 2009 model, including the 2.5-liter 175 horsepower four cylinder and the 270 horsepower 3.5-liter V6. The 2010 Nissan Altima goes on sale next week.

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2010 Nissan Sentra Offers More, Priced Less

Competition in the compact car market is intense. This is particularly true since the launch of several stylish and fun-to-drive compacts in the market, namely the all-new Mazda3. Naturally, the interest in the Mazda3 has sparked a reaction from Nissan which competes against the 3 with the Sentra. In hopes of maintaining a slight edge, Nissan is introducing a price cut that will make the Sentra far more affordable than that of the Mazda3.

The 2010 Nissan Sentra will feature a price cut that could range from a couple hundred to thousands of dollars. Framingham Sentra dealers say it will also be more attractive for buyers for the 2010 model year as it will become available with all-new amenities such as leather seating and a satellite navigation system. These additions are modest admits Nissan Service Providence, but will go a long way in making the Sentra more competitive against similarly priced vehicles from Honda, Mazda, and even Volkswagen.

Also for the 2010 model year, the Nissan Sentra will get a simple exterior update. Headlight and taillights have been updated along with a new grille. Buyers at a Nissan dealer concentrating on Chattanooga used cars will also see all-new wheels available.

The Nissan Sentra price drop also applies to the top of the line SE-R Sec V. This Sentra model is specifically gears towards driving enthusiasts, and those that want to have relatively cheap speed. With price tag that’s less than $1,000 off the 2009 price, this performance-tuned Sentra is certainly competitively priced next to the likes of the Jetta and Civic Si.

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Nissan Opens Shop at Nurburgring

Since the inception of the Nissan 370Z sports car, Nissan has been able to revitalize its sports car image. Not only did the company reintroduce one of the world’s most popular sports cars to the masses, but the automaker went even further by following up with the revamped GT-R, which until recently had only been sold in Japan.

As an even greater indication that Nissan intends to remain an aggressive player in the sports car segment according to Seattle WA Nissan is the fact that Nissan has just unveiled its own shop within the famed Nurburgring race circuit in Germany. Inside, any Nissan enthusiasts can find NISMO motorsports merchandise and much more. The 5,381 square foot space has officially been named the Nissan Sportscars Shop.

The new shop not only features merchandise, but it also features a range of vehicles on display. This includes the all-new limited edition Nurburgring Edition 370Z as well as a GT-R SpecV. In addition to a wide range of merchandise, one used car dealer in Tacoma says that visitors can also purchase NISMO products that have been imported directly from Japan.

Nissan is hoping to make the Nissan Sportscars Shop an important component of marketing and sales initiatives. Tacoma auto loans specialists believes that the shop is also a sign that Nissan will continue to reinvest in its sports car and motorsports heritage. In the late 1990s, Nissan had discontinued the Z car and pulled back on motorsports initiatives. Thanks to the popularity of the 370Z and the GT-R, performance products will likely continue to be a prominent fixture at Nissan for quite some time.

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