1998 Nissan Frontier Retro Review with MotorWeek
The Nissan Frontier is loved and respected by truck enthusiasts today, and in one Retro Review by Motorweek they take a look back at the 1998 Frontier, reminiscing on what made it great. This compact pickup was aimed at someone who wanted to drive their truck for both work and play, and the frontier filled the role for that perfectly. When the people at Motorweek reviewed the truck, they were pleasantly surprised for a variety of reasons. The truck actually drove a lot better than expected with agile handling and strong off-road performance thanks to the available 4WD. With a roomy cab and a well-equipped bed, the 1998 Frontier was a very capable truck. To learn more check out the video for yourself.
“MotorWeek | Retro Review: 1998 Nissan Frontier.” YouTube. YouTube, 6 Nov. 2015. Web. 04 Jan. 2016.
Happy New Year!
As the New Year approaches, we would like to take a moment to thank all our customers from Frederick, Germantown, Hagerstown and Gaithersburg, MD for an amazing 2015. We look forward to being your one stop shop for everything automotive in 2016!
Nissan Looks Back At 2015 Highlights
As 2015 is quickly coming to an end, the Nissan brand has decided to take a look back at some of their best moments from throughout the year. Overall the past 12 months proved to be quite eventful for Nissan with the release of a number of new models, announcements about technology advancements, a long list of accolades, and much more.
A few of the top moments from the year include the release of the new Maxima, Sentra, TITAN XD, and the Altima which also became the first vehicle to adopt the new Nissan design language. The brand also debuted their new IDS Concept that showcased the brand’s vision for autonomous driving in the future.
Another highlight includes Nissan’s innovative college football marketing campaign that included the release of new Diehard Fan app and a naming rights contract with the Tennessee Titans.
Last but not least, the brand celebrated the fifth anniversary of the Nissan LEAF which has grown to become the best-selling electric vehicle in the world since its introduction in 2010.
“The Year in Review: The Best from Nissan in 2015.” Nissan Online Newsroom. N.p., 18 Dec. 2015. Web. <http://nissannews.com/en-US/nissan/usa/releases/the-year-in-review-the-best-from-nissan-in-2015>.
Happy Holidays!
Happy Holidays from the entire team here at Younger Nissan of Frederick! We hope that you are enjoying your holiday this year as much as we are. We hope to see you here at our dealership again soon so remember we are just a short drive from Frederick, Germantown, Hagerstown, and Gaithersburg, MD.
Coming Soon – 2016 Nissan Titan® XD
Younger Nissan is highly anticipating the arrival of the 2016 Nissan Titan® XD to our dealership here at 7418 Grove Rd Frederick, MD 21704. In the meantime, however, we will have a Research & Review page on this model available that will give our customers from Frederick, Germantown, Hagerstown, and Gaithersburg, MD the chance to learn more about this impressive pickup before it makes its way to our showroom. Keep an eye out for the arrival of this page while also keeping a lookout for the arrival of this model.
TITAN Truckumentary Chapter Ten: “It’s A Gas!”
The Titan Truckumentary continues on as the brand releases Chapter Ten: “It’s A Gas!” which focuses on the different powertrain options that are available on the new titan. There are several options to choose from, with the main ones being the Cummins® 5.0L V8 Turbo Diesel engine, and the new 5.6-liter Endurance® V8 gasoline engine.
The 5.6-liter Endurance® V8 gasoline engine includes new technologies such as Direct Injection Gas (DIG™),  Variable Valve Event & Lift, a Multi Control Valve (MCV), hydraulic-controlled variable valve timing, and electronically controlled variable valve lift. This engine generates 390 horsepower and 401 lb.-ft of torque and will be new 7-speed automatic transmission that includes Downshift Rev Matching and Adaptive Shift Control.
“With this new engine, Nissan TITAN XD customers will have the opportunity to make the choice that is best for their towing and hauling needs – either the all-new Endurance V8 or the Cummins® diesel – two offerings that you won’t find on any other truck on the market today,” said Rich Miller, chief product specialist, TITAN, Nissan North America, Inc. “It’s going to be a tough decision for TITAN XD customers between these two very durable, capable engines.”
Check out the video above to learn more about this all-new engine.
Lienert, Phil. “New Tennessee-sourced 5.6-liter Endurance® V8 Gasoline Engine to Power Nissan TITAN and TITAN XD.” NissanNews.com. N.p., 15 Dec. 2015. Web. <http%3A%2F%2Fnissannews.com%2Fen-US%2Fnissan%2Fusa%2Freleases%2Fnew-tennessee-sourced-5-6-liter-endurance-v8-gasoline-engine-to-power-nissan-titan-and-titan-xd>.
Four different Nissan vehicles have been given a Top Safety rating from the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS). The 2016 Rogue and Sentra were awarded Top Safety Pick Ratings while the 2016 Maxima and Murano were awarded Top Safety Pick + ratings when equipped with Forward Emergency Braking.
All four models earned the Top Safety Pick rating by receiving a “good” score in each of the five crash tests performed by IIHS. These crash tests include the roof strength, head restraint, moderate overlap front, side, and the most difficult small overlap front. For the 2016 Maxima and Murano to earn the “Plus” rating their available front crash prevention systems needed to earn an “advanced” or “superior” rating.
“Nissan is proud to again have our core vehicles recognized by IIHS for vehicle safety,” said Pierre Loing, vice president, Product Strategy and Planning, Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA). “The new Maxima, like the Murano, is setting high standards in its class for styling, performance and interior refinement.  The 2016 Nissan Rogue and Sentra demonstrate Nissan’s commitment to high quality and safety standards, and we are gratified that these outstanding vehicles have been recognized for excellent design.”
Yaeger, Steve. “Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Awards Top Safety Designations to Key Nissan Models for 2016.” NissanNews.com. NissanNews.com, 10 Dec. 2015. Web. 15 Dec. 2015.
Nissan Releases LEAF Birthday Playlist On Spotify
Five years ago, the Nissan brand officially delivered the very first all-electric LEAF. Over time, this model has grown in popularity to become the best-selling all-electric vehicle in the world. The very first model was delivered in San Francisco to Olivier Chalouhi on December 11, 2010, and since then over 200,000 LEAF vehicles have been sold globally, with 88,000 having been sold in the U.S.
In order to celebrate the fifth birthday of this vehicle, Nissan has teamed up with Spotify to create a special  “100% Nissan LEAF 5th Birthday” playlist that includes 10 fan-suggested songs. Beginning today, Nissan owners can stream the playlist through their Bluetooth connection in their vehicle. Be sure to check out this playlist during your daily travels today!
“Nissan LEAF owners are among our most enthusiastic customers, and we wanted to get them involved in a unique way as we celebrate LEAF’s anniversary, so we asked followers on Facebook and Twitter which songs they would choose to honor the all-electric vehicle’s five years on the road,” said Andrew Speaker, director, Electric Vehicle Sales & Marketing, Nissan. “With suggestions ranging from No. 1 hits to obscure B-side tracks, LEAF fans helped us cultivate the perfect soundtrack for this occasion.”
Presley, Paige. “Nissan Celebrates Fifth Anniversary of First LEAF Delivery with Crowd-sourced Playlist on Spotify.” Nissan Online Newsroom. N.p., 11 Dec. 2015. Web. <http://nissannews.com/en-US/nissan/usa/releases/nissan-celebrates-fifth-anniversary-of-first-leaf-delivery-with-crowd-sourced-playlist-on-spotify>.
Nissan Releases New Interactive Brochure Hub App
Nissan is moving more and more into the digital age, and has taken one of their biggest steps so far with the release of a new Interactive Brochure Hub app. This new no-charge app is available for iOS and Android device tablets and it allows consumers to learn detailed information about new Nissan vehicles. This new app was developed in response to the growing trend of consumers shopping for new vehicle on their mobile devices. In fact, the J.D. Power 2012-2015 New Auto Shopper Study found that over half of consumers use a mobile device when researching a new vehicle that they are interested in purchasing. With their new app, Nissan is bringing their entire lineup to a platform that is more cohesive to the trend of today’s shoppers.
“Millennials especially are moving away from desktop computers to tablets and smartphones exclusively to connect online,” said Jeremy Tucker, vice president, Marketing Communications & Media at Nissan North America. “This new app helps us be wherever the buyers are, with the information they need to make informed purchase decisions.”
Not only does this app bring the details and visual beauty of a brochure to a mobile platform but it also breaks down the shopping process into “Why” and “Which”. In the “Why” Section shoppers can read through the full story of the vehicle’s development to learn why this model is a top choice. In the “Which” section, the app breaks down the vehicle with information such as color and interior options, trim levels, available packages and accessories and more.
You can download the new app to your mobile device today from www.nissanusa.com/request-brochure. Check it out today and then stop by and see us here at Younger Nissan of Frederick to learn more about any of the vehicles that are of interest to you. We will be happy to set you up with a test drive and answer any questions that you may have.
Whited, Jeannie. “Nissan Launches Interactive Brochure Hub App.” Nissan Online Newsroom. N.p., 8 Dec. 2015. Web. <http://nissannews.com/en-US/nissan/usa/releases/nissan-launches-interactive-brochure-hub-app>.
November Sales Announced By Nissan Division
November sales for the Nissan Division were recently reported with the total reaching 95,389 units by the end of the month. With this total the brand has beat out sales from last November by nearly 4 percent and with the end of the year almost here the Nissan Division’s year to date sales are on the rise as well. As of the end of last month total sales for the year had reached 1,227,213 units which is 5.4 percent more than the total as of the end of November in 2014.
Along with the outstanding overall sales total, the Nissan Division is happy to report that light truck sales for November reached a combined total of 43,283 units, which is 15.4 percent higher than last year. Additionally, several cars saw an impressive sale increase over last November. These models included the Quest which rose 97 percent, the Rogue which rose 50 percent, the Murano which rose 45 percent, and the Maxima which rise 18 percent.
If you live near Frederick, Germantown, Hagerstown, and Gaithersburg, MD then stop by Younger Nissan of Frederick to take any of these exciting models out for a test drive.
Clifton, John. “Nissan Group Reports November 2015 U.S. Sales.” NissanNews.com. N.p., 1 Dec. 2015. Web. <http%3A%2F%2Fnissannews.com%2Fen-US%2Fnissan%2Fusa%2Freleases%2Fnissan-group-reports-november-2015-u-s-sales>.
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