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The 2015 Nissan Sentra is a stylish sedan that offers a range of impressive technologies and if you’re interested in it, you’ll be happy to know, we carry this model here at Younger Nissan of Frederick where we serve Frederick, Germantown, Hagerstown or Gaithersburg, MD. Anyone who would like to learn more about this model should keep an eye out for the all-new Research & Review page that we will be releasing on this vehicle. This page will provide a detailed look into the specifics of this model, complete with facts such as trim level options, standard and available features, exterior color options, engine and transmission information with torque and horsepower capabilities, EPA estimates, safety features and much much more. To learn more about the 2015 Sentra be sure to keep checking for this page’s official arrival under our “Model Lineup” tab.

The ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year - Sustained Excellence Award has been awarded to Nissan for the fourth consecutive year. This honor was presented to the brand once again for its ongoing dedication to improving energy management and the reduction of greenhouse gasses. A few of these efforts include the use of an environmentally safe paint process that has reduced energy usage by 30%, more efficient LED lighting and performing repairs on compressed air leaks. "Since Nissan became an ENERGY STAR partner in 2006, we have made continual improvements to our operations, which has helped us reduce both our environmental footprint and manufacturing costs," said John Martin, senior vice president, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management and Purchasing. "In 2014, those improvements reduced the amount of energy required to build vehicles by 13 percent—that's the same amount of energy it would take to power more than 5,400 homes for an entire year." In addition to the overall recognition, the Nissan Vehicle Assembly Plant in Smyrna, Tennessee also received ENERGY STAR Certification for the ninth consecutive year. Both of these impressive recognitions reinforce the goal set by the Nissan Green Program to reduce the company's carbon footprint by 20% by the year 2016.

The Nissan Maxima has been one of the most popular Nissan models since it was first released back in 1981. The very first Maxima model was the Datsun 810 Maxima, which set the stage for the evolution of this fan favorite vehicle.  Now, more than thirty years after the launch of the first Maxima, Nissan is preparing to release the 2016 Maxima, the 8th generation of this impressive line. In preparation for the arrival of this newest Maxima model, Nissan has released a list of the top eight facts that you need to know about the all-new Maxima. Check out the first four below and check back here for the remainder of the list in our next blog. 2016 Nissan Maxima Facts: By the Numbers: The 2016 Maxima has been give a lighter and more sleek body design than previous generations. Overall, this model is 82 pounds lighter, 2.2 inches longer, 1.3 inches lower and offers 25% more rigidity in the torso. Sounds Like Max Spirit: This new model offers the the ultimate in serene driving with an Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) system that reduces low-frequency sounds like noise cancelling headphones. Other noise reducing elements in this model include the use of laminated glass on the front door windows and front windshield. The sound of the 3.5-liter V6 engine has also been enhanced through a new Active Sound Enhancement (ASE) system. Angelic Inspiration: Much of the inspiration for the design of the new Maxima came from the famous U.S. Navy Blue Angels®. Nissan designers visited these impressive aircrafts and incorporated much of their signature features into the Maxima design. These features include the vehicle’s wrap-around design along with a more sweeping aerodynamic profile. Designers even developed a new metal stamping technique for the design of the scalloped doors and powerful bodyline. HP/MPG: The horsepower capabilities of the 2016 Maxima has been increased to an impressive 300 hp and the MPG have been rated at up to 30 mpg**.  This model is also equipped with 61% new engine parts and offers an output of 85.7 horsepower/liter. * Blue Angels® is a registered mark of the Department of the Navy. Use does not represent any endorsement, expressed or implied, by the Department of Defense, Department of the Navy, or any other United States government agency. ** Fuel economy based on Targeted 2016 EPA fuel economy estimates for 2016 Maxima – EPA data not available at time of publication. Targeted 2016 fuel economy 30 hwy estimates based on Nissan internal testing results, subject to EPA confirmation. Actual mileage may vary with driving conditions – use for comparison only.

While one of the main issues that cause accidents today is distracted driving, drowsy driving is also a common factor that can become hazardous. Drowsy driving occurs when the driver is fatigued which leads to a lack of concentration and motor skills, it can also lead to the driver falling asleep at the wheel. The lack of alertness in the driver even before actually falling asleep can still lead to some serious driving impairments that can cause an accident.  In order to combat this issue, Nissan has recently announced the development of their new Driver Attention Alert System which is available in the 2015 Murano and 2016 Maxima. Through this system, special sensors are used to monitor the driver’s behavior and begin to detect signs of fatigue. These sensors monitor steering input patterns and first establish a baseline to then detect when driving behavior appears to become erratic or other factors that are consistent with a drowsy driver. In order to provide an accurate assessment, the system has been programmed to account for behaviors that could cause a false reading such as braking, lane changes, poor road conditions and road curving. When the system detects that the driver may be starting to tire, it will automatically display an amber coffee cup symbol with the message “Take A Break?” in order to alert the driver to the detected drowsiness.  While ultimately driver drowsiness is the driver’s responsibility, this system can help to bring attention to the driver in order to make them aware that their tired state is affecting their driving ability.

Nissan Division recently celebrated its second-best sales month in Nissan history with a total of 132,560 units sold throughout March 2015. This overall total represents an increase of 8.9 percent over total sales from March of last year. Many of the brand’s individual models experiences an impressive increase as well and Nissan is hoping to keep keep the positive momentum moving when they launch the all-new Maxima. Nissan Sales Results: Rogue sales increased by 41.2% with 27,418 units Pathfinder sales increased by 8.9% with 8,594 units Sentra sales increased by 10.1% with 21,277 units Murano sales increased by 4.7% with 5,547 units NV200 sales increased by 36.2% with 1,485 units Frontier sales reached 7,128 units

The ongoing Nissan TITAn Truckumentary series has released its newest segment, Chapter 5: Heart of Cold.  This new chapter is actually an extension of chapter 4’s voray into the world of durability testing.  In that chapter, Nissan took us behind the scenes of their testing facility where they showed the vehicle being subjected to a variety of durability tests including extreme weather testing inside of a controlled wind tunnel. This chapter takes things a bit further by actually bringing the new TITAN to some of the coldest areas of the country for real life weather durability testing. For this testing, engineers took the TITAN to the locations such as Denver, Colorado; the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and Fairbanks, Alaska. There, the team performed a series of cold tests which measure how long it takes for the TITAn’s interior cabin to warm up after it has been sitting out in the cold for an extended period.  Additionally, this also allowed them to study how well the truck actually performs on snow covered and icy roads and to see how much dirt and snow the truck picked up while on the road.

U.S. sales of the Nissan LEAF hit an impressive milestone when the 75,000th model be sold in the U.S.. It  was purchased by Rishabh Mehandru of Portland, Oregon. Mehandru was proud to be the milestone buyer as he has been a LEAF owner for two years and has strongly advocated for its impressive capabilities even recently talking a friend into buying one. Mehandru stated that he loves the LEAF for its zero-emissions environmentally-friendliness and its efficiency that he experiences everyday on his 30 mile commute to work. "Rishabh's enthusiasm for his LEAF is a perfect example of what we call the cul-de-sac effect," said Brendan Jones, director, Nissan Electric Vehicle Sales and Infrastructure. "With more and more Nissan LEAF owners on the road, we see shoppers coming in already educated on LEAF's benefits because they got to drive one that belongs to a friend or neighbor. It's that kind of word-of-mouth that really drives Nissan LEAF sales." The Nissan LEAF has a variety of available features that include 17-inch alloy wheels, 7-speaker BOSE® energy efficient audio system and leather seats.  Additionally, this model has an EPA estimated full battery driving range of 84 miles* and an MPGe of 126 city/ 101 highway*. Customers from Gaithersburg, Hagerstown, Germantown or Frederick, MD interested in the 2015 Nissan LEAF can fill out our Online Scheduling Form to setup a test drive with Younger Nissan of Frederick today! *2015 EPA Fuel Economy Estimate 126 city, 101 highway. Based on EPA formula of 33.7 kW/hour equal to one gallon of gasoline energy, EPA rated the LEAF® equivalent to 126 MPG measured as gasoline fuel efficiency in city driving, and 101 MPG in highway driving. Actual mileage may vary with driving conditions — use for comparison only. 2015 EPA range of 84 miles.

Throughout the last few months, Nissan has been providing a behind-the-scenes look into the development of the 2016 Nissan Titan through their multi-chapter Titan Truckumentary. In previous segments, the brand has offered a look into the history of Nissan trucks, upgrades from the previous model and the inspiration for this new Titan’s design. For chapter Four, titles “Titan Tough” we are brought a look into the various durability tests performed by Nissan technicians at the Nissan Technical Center North America (NTCNA). In this newest segment, several of the brand’s technicians provide us with and inside look into the intense and elaborate amount of testing that this all-new model was put through. Check out the video above to see for yourself just how tough this new Titan is.

These days, everyone wants to make sure that they get the most for their money, especially when making a large purchase such as a new car. In order to help car buyers find the best vehicles that offer the best quality without the heavy price tag, Kelley Blue Book (KBB.com) recently released their list of the “10 Best All-Wheel Drive Vehicles Under $25,000” and the 2015 Nissan Rogue was included as one of the 10. Editors specifically noted features such as this model’s “attractive feature set” that includes heated front seats, NissanConnectSM with Mobile Apps and Around View Monitor as top reason’s why this model received this recognition. Additional features available on this all-new model include an advanced Divide-N-Hide® Cargo System, Anti-lock Braking System, 40/20/40-split second-row seat, EZ Flex® Seating System, stadium-style, flat-fold third-row 50/50-split bench seat, Active Ride Control, Electric Power-assisted Steering, Active Engine Braking and Active Trace Control. On the outside, the 2015 Rogue has been redesigned with a sportier, more dynamic body style and has been adorned with features that include heated body-color outside mirrors with integrated turn signals, privacy glass, LED daytime running lights and headlights, fog lights, power panoramic moonroof, roof rails, rear spoiler and power rear liftgate. The 2015 Nissan Rogue is now available here at Younger Nissan of Frederick where we serve customers from Frederick, Germantown, Hagerstown and Rockville, MD. Fill out our Online Scheduling Form to set up a test drive with us today!

The 2015 Nissan Murano was recently named as the “Best 2-Row SUV for Families” by U.S. News in their annual “Best Cars for Families” list. The vehicles on this list are selected after a long reviewing process that includes studying various key factors such as safety and reliability ratings, availability of family friendly features, professional automotive reviews and the seating and cargo volume. Features on the 2015 Murano that earned it this recognition include Around View® Monitor, advanced NASA-inspired Zero Gravity front and outboard rear seating and oversized Power Panoramic Moonroof.  Additionally, there are several premium driving assist features available on this model including Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), 11-speaker Bose® premium audio system, NissanConnectSM with Navigation and Mobile Apps, Predictive Forward Collision Warning (PFCW), 8-inch color display with multi-touch control, Blind Spot Warning (BSW), Forward Emergency Braking (FEB) and Nissan Intelligent Key® with Push Button Ignition. "When the all-new 2015 Murano went on sale in December, we were confident this vehicle would be among the best," said Fred Diaz, senior vice president, Nissan Sales & Marketing and Operations U.S., Nissan North America, Inc. "Featuring undeniable comfort, ample interior and cargo space, advanced safety features and so much more, experts and customers alike are now seeing in the 2015 Murano what we've seen all along – the all-new Murano is in an elite class, and we're ecstatic to validate this with another highly-coveted U.S. News award." If you live in or around Rockville, Hagerstown, Germantown or Frederick, MD and would like to learn more about the 2015 Nissan Murano stop by and see us here at Younger Nissan anytime, we are located at 7418 Grove Rd in Frederick, MD. You can also set up a test drive with us by filling out our Online Scheduling Form.

According to Nissan, the automaker sold a total of 106,777 vehicles throughout the month of February, setting a new February record and increasing sales over last February by 1.1%. Several of the brand’s top models experienced an increase in sales for the month as well. Sales of the Pathfinder increased by 11% with 7,066 units Sales of the Sentra increased by 24.4% with 15,354 units Sales of the Rogue increased by 24.6% with 21,419 units Sales of the Versa increased by 15.8% with 11,909 units Sales of vehicles in the NV lineup including the NV, NV200 and NVP increased by 38.4% If you’re interested in getting into a New Nissan, come pay us a visit at Younger Nissan. You can get started with our online application form, and then come in for a test drive.

The 2015 Nissan Quest will soon be outlined in a new Research & Review that Younger Nissan of Frederick is releasing for all of our customers from Frederick, Germantown, Hagerstown and Rockville, MD. This new page will offer all of our customers a more detailed breakdown of this all-new model complete with vehicle facts such as trim levels, safety features, engine and transmission options and more. If you would like to learn more about this new minivan then be sure to look out for this page’s release under our “Model Lineup” tab.