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The 2015 “Best Family Cars” list from Kelley Blue Book has included the Nissan Pathfinder for the second year in a row. Each year, KBB.com editors compile this list based on the vehicles that they feel best meet the demands of families and their daily commuting needs. Editors listed the 2015 Pathfinder’s ease of handling roominess and refinement as reasons for its inclusion in this year’s list. “Completely redesigned just two years ago, 2015 Pathfinder retains its core values of fun, utility and fresh style while also adding a number of exciting enhancements beneficial for the whole family,” said Dan Mohnke, vice president, Nissan Chief Marketing Manager & Marketing Operations. “With plenty of cargo space and interior room, and a smooth ride with solid handling, the 2015 Pathfinder is a classic ‘family-first’ vehicle, and we’re elated to once again be included among Kelley Blue Book’s Best Family Cars.” Some of the standard features found on the 2015 Pathfinder include EZ Flex Seating System™ with LATCH AND GLIDE™, 18” Aluminum-Alloy Wheels and seating for up to seven. Additionally, this model has a Best-in-Class passenger volume*, Best-in-Class towing capability of up to 5,000 pounds* and a Best-in-Class EPA of 27 MPG highway**. The 2015 Pathfinder also has a long list of available features which include programmable Nissan Intelligent Key®, intuitive ALL-MODE 4x4-i system, Easy Fill Tire Alert, Blind Spot Warning (BSW), Streaming Audio via Bluetooth®, Remote Engine Start, 20-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, RearView Monitor, Nissan Advanced Drive-Assist™ Display, heated and cooled front seats, Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control, SiriusXM® Satellite Radio, Dual Panorama Moonroof, 8.0-inch touch-screen monitor, Around View® Monitor, Tri-Zone Entertainment System,  leather-appointed seating, Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System, 13-speaker Bose® Premium Audio system, Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), heated steering wheel, leather-appointed seating, heated rear seats and a Family Entertainment Package. * Ward's Segmentation. MY15 Pathfinder vs. 2015 & 2014 Large Cross/Utility Class (based on models released at the time of publication). ** Ward’s Large Cross/Utility segment. MY15 Pathfinder vs. 2015 & 2014 competitors. 2015 Pathfinder 2WD EPA fuel economy estimate 20 city and 27 highway MPG. Actual mileage may vary with driving conditions — use for comparison purposes only.)

Chapter 3 in the Nissan “TITAN Truckumentary” was recently released by the automaker, focusing on the design team that worked on this all-new model. This third installment is titled “Sketch Pad” and is narrated by design manager Diane Allen. In the video, Allen discusses how she and her team worked together to come up with a look for this all-new model using inspiration from objects that they felt represented the ideology of the new TITAN. Allen says that the biggest challenge was to create a vehicle that would represent NIssan while offering consumers the look and feel of a traditional truck with updated, more modern features.

MotorWeek has presented their Best Small Utility award to the 2015 Nissan Murano as part of their 34th annual Drivers’ Choice Awards. These awards are determined based on a detailed review that MotorWeek conducts on all new vehicles each year. The publication then uses the information gathered to choose the “Best” models to include in their annual buyer’s guide. "Nissan is to be congratulated for making space in their crossover lineup for something truly different," said John Davis, host, Motorweek. "The Murano is not your typical suburban hauler. It mixes great practicality, with high style, at an affordable price, like no other utility. It's a combination that we think consumers will find impossible to ignore." The 2015 Nissan Murano gets its power by a 260 hp 3.5L DOHC Engine that is paired with an advanced Xtronic Transmission. This model has an EPA estimate of 21 MPG city/ 28 MPG highway*. There are many available new features for the 2015 Nissan Murano such as an 8-inch color display with multi-touch control, Around View® Monitor, Forward Emergency Braking (FEB), Blind Spot Warning (BSW), Moving Object Detection (MOD), 11-speaker Bose® premium audio system, Advanced NASA-inspired Zero Gravity front and outboard rear seating, Refined Instrument Panel, Predictive Forward Collision Warning (PFCW), a low center console, Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), Nissan Intelligent Key® with Push Button Ignition, Oversized Power Panoramic Moonroof and NissanConnectSM with Navigation and Mobile Apps.

At the Chicago Auto Show, a 2015 Consumer Guide® Automotive Best Buy Award was presented to the 2015 Nissan Rogue. Top reasons stated for this recognition include the model’s use of high quality materials, fuel economy rating and a roomy interior and cargo space. Each year, editors select the Best Buy winners by conducting an in-depth test drive of over 150 different vehicles. For this year, the 2015 Rogue was also named as a “must see: compact crossover/SUV. Some of the standard exterior highlights include a rear spoiler, body color outside mirrors with standard integrated turn signals and Halogen Headlights. Available exterior features include a power rear liftgate, roof rails, LED headlights, fog lights, privacy glass, power panoramic moonroof and heated outside mirrors. Highlights for the interior include available features such as Reclining 40/20/40-split 2nd row seat with the EZ Flex® Seating System, Advanced Divide-N-Hide® Cargo System, flat-fold 3rd row 50/50-split bench seat, Divide-N-Hide® Cargo System and 7-passenger seating with the optional stadium-style. This model also has a fuel economy rating of 26 MPG city/ 33 MPG highway* and comes with an array driver-assist technologies such as Active Ride Control, a 4-wheel independent suspension, 4-wheel disc brakes with Anti-lock Braking System, Active Engine Braking, Active Trace Control and Electric Power-assisted Steering. "The 2015 Rogue was tasked with the steep challenge of continuing momentum following a complete and very successful redesign of the Rogue in 2014," said Fred Diaz, senior vice president, Nissan Sales & Marketing and Operations U.S., Nissan North America, Inc. "Our employees stepped up and delivered a vehicle that continues to offer the unique styling, performance, value and more that made previous models so successful while also providing a number of popular enhancements. We're honored to receive the Consumer Guide® Automotive Best Buy Award and can't wait to see what more is to come in 2015." * front-wheel drive Xtronic-equipped models

Great news, the Nissan LEAF® not only had a record-breaking sales year in 2014, but it was also named the best Non-Luxury Traditional Compact Car in the annual IHS Automotive Loyalty Awards. It was also the only plug-in vehicle to have a place in the IHS Awards. It received this honor this week at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Presented yearly to automakers and brands that demonstrate a manufacturer’s ability to retain its owners over repeat buying cycles, this is a great honor to have been earned for the LEAF®. That’s because this award is the only one to be fact-based in the automotive industry. "Since entering the market in 2010, the Nissan LEAF has steadily gained supporters throughout the U.S.," said Toby Perry, director of marketing for Nissan LEAF. "While the majority of original buyers were electric vehicle enthusiasts, we're now seeing more and more 'regular' car buyers fall in love with LEAF because of its many financial benefits, fun-to-drive nature and roomy interior. Our LEAF fans are some of the most loyal customers in the world, and we're thrilled to see that validated with this IHS award." Come visit us at Younger Nissan of Frederick to see why drivers from Rockville, Germantown, Hagerstown, and Frederick, MD are loving the LEAF®. We’ll see you soon at 7418 Grove Road in Frederick, MD.

January sales for Nissan Division reached a new monthly high with 94,449 units which is a 15.9% increase from results of January 2014. The company plans to continue its success with the release of new vehicles later the year such as the 2015 Murano and the new TITAN. Nissan Sales Highlights: Altima sales increased by 17.3% with 26,408 units sold Sentra sales increased by 57.7% with 14,395 units sold Murano sales increased by 72.4% Versa sales increased by 23.7% with 10,546 units sold Rogue sales increased by 13.1% with 15,649 units sold

Kiplinger’s Personal Finance has presented the “Best New/Redesigned Midsize Crossover” award to the 2015 Nissan Murano. This recognition was bestowed on this model following a detailed review that Kiplinger’s conducted on this and hundreds of other new models as research for their annual Buyer’s Guide. All new models were evaluated and given a ranking for their price, driving impressions, performance value and safety. The 2015 Nissan Murano has been designed with a range of convenience and advanced driver assist features that include Oversized Power Moonroof, NissanConnectSM with Navigation and Mobile Apps, Around View® Monitor, Advanced NASA-inspired Zero Gravity front and outboard rear seating, Blind Spot Warning (BSW), 8-inch color display with multi-touch control, Moving Object Detection (MOD), Forward Emergency Braking (FEB), Around Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA), 11-speaker Bose® premium audio system, Predictive Forward Collision Warning (PFCW) and Nissan Intelligent Key® with Push Button Ignition. Performance features include A low 0.31 Cd drag coefficient and a 260 hp 3.5L DOHC V6 engine paired with an Advanced Xtronic Transmission. The 2015 Nissan Murano can be found here at Younger Nissan of Frederick where we serve customers from Frederick, Germantown, Hagerstown and Rockville, MD. Set up a test drive with us by filling out our Online Scheduling Form!

A new 90 sec Nissan advertisement honoring families was released during the Super Bowl this past Sunday. The spot was created as a tribute to families while also offering a nod to Nissan Racing. The ad shows the story a family of three that begins the day their son is born. Throughout the years, the dad/husband, who is a driver for Nissan Racing, is shown being forced to spend a lot of time away from home as he is on the road attending various competitions. There is a constant struggle seen between the two parents to try and keep their family strong and a top priority while also balancing their obligations to their careers, a struggle that is all-too familiar to nearly every parent. "The spot depicts a journey that moms, dads and children face in trying to make family a priority while striving to balance work demands. Like many women and men in America, our dad cherishes the time he spends with his family, but the requirements of his job continually call him away," said Fred Diaz, senior vice president, Nissan Sales & Marketing and Operations U.S., Nissan North America. "But as we see, both parents share equally in the courage, hard work and sacrifice required to keep the family strong as they raise their son."

Younger Nissan of Frederick is going to be releasing a Research & Review page on the 2015 Nissan Versa Note to provide a full breakdown on this all new model for our customers from Frederick, Germantown, Hagerstown or Rockville, MD. The information provided will include trim level options, EPA estimates, powertrain capabilities, safety features, available features, MSRP, convenience and technology features and much more. Keep checking under our “Model Lineup” tab for the arrival of this new page.

Three 2015 Most Popular on Edmunds.com awarrds have been presented to Nissan models following the Edmunds.com annual evaluation. Each year, Edmunds.com keeps a tally of the number of monthly page views that each vehcile receives from potential car buyers from January 1 - October 31. Each month the site receives nearly 18 million visits from buyers. The winners were chosen by selecting the top three visited vehicles in each of 22 different segments. "Nissan products are really getting the attention of in-market car shoppers on our site," said Edmunds.com CEO Avi Steinlauf. "Winning so many 'Most Popular on Edmunds.com awards bodes well for the company's sales in 2015." 2015 Nissan Winners: 2015 Nissan Frontier named "Most Popular Compact Truck" 2015 Nissan Pathfinder named "Most Popular Midsize Traditional SUV" 2015 Nissan Altima named "Most Popular Midsize Car"

Chapter 2 of the ongoing Nissan Titan Truckmentary series was recently released. This video series follows the development of the all-new Nissan Titan along with a journey through the history of Nissan Trucks. For this second part, titled “Quarterback”, Director of Product Planning and TITAN Chief Product Specialist Rich Miller takes viewers through the process of that led to the creation of the previous Nissan TITAN, as well as how they took that process to the next level with the creation of this newest model.

If you live near Rockville, Hagerstown, Germantown or Frederick, MD and are interested in the 2015 Nissan Xterra® then be sure to check out the new Research & Review page on this model, newly released by Younger Nissan of Frederick. The X, S and PRO®-X are the three trim levels available on this model. This model gets its power by a 261 hp 4.0L DOHC 24-Valve V6 engine paired with either a 5-Speed Automatic or 6-Speed Manual Transmission, depending on the trim. Some of the standard and available features that the 2015 Nissan Xterra® has include Traction Control System, Advanced Airbag System, Cruise Control, Available Hands-Free Text Messaging Assistant and Available Heated Front Seats. MSRP starts at $23,660** for the X, $25,670** for the S and $30,590** for the PRO-4X®. Set up a test drive of the 2015 Nissan Xterra® with Younger Nissan of Frederick today by filling out our online scheduling form. *Actual mileage may vary with driving conditions. Use for comparison purposes only. **All prices are Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). MSRP excludes destination and handling charges, tax, title, license and options. Dealer sets actual price.