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The 2017 Nissan Armada made the news when it debuted at the 2016 Chicago Auto Show. This full-size SUV is designed for full-size family adventures. Schedule a test drive at your Nissan dealer Birmingham AL. What's New? Like the Murano, Rogue and Pathfinder before it, the new Armada will offer a whole new look. It has been redesigned inside and out to reflect our modern lifestyle. Contemporary amenities and the latest dash tech will make it appealing to Alabama families. Performance Plus The new engine cranks out 390 horsepower, a solid amount for this big ride. This new Endurance V-8 is mated to a seven-speed automatic transmission for more accurate shifts. The new tow rating is 8,500 pounds. New Features The 2017 Armada will offer more standard features. This includes standard Nissan Navigation as well as standard NavTraffic and NavWeather. Other dash tech standards include the 8-inch color display and a 13-speaker Bose system. Heated front seats are also aboard. Engineers have created a library-like level of quiet thanks to the application of many special noise reduction techniques. They also worked to create a cooling and heating system that would satisfy the back two rows more quickly, always a plus when dealing with children. Like the current edition, it seats eight and comes in three trim editions. Safety The Armada will now offer Nissan's exclusive forward collision system with predictive capability. It will also have backup collision intervention, blind spot intervention, and lane departure prevention. Get financing. For a closer look at the Armada, head to McKinnon Nissan. We want to be your Nissan dealer Birmingham AL.

In all new clothes and with many new features, the 2016 Nissan Sentra is definitely posing a challenge, especially to the 2016 Toyota Corolla. You are invited to inspect the Sentra at McKinnon Nissan dealer Montgomery AL. Pricing Since the Sentra starts out at a lower MSRP than the Corolla, shoppers can save some cash. Some shoppers will want to take the opportunity to climb the trim ladder. Budget pricing makes it easier to afford the Sentra's most fuel efficient edition, the FE-S. In fact, shoppers may pay up to $3,000 more for a comparable Toyota LE Eco. Find your best price. Performance The pricing difference continues when you consider that the Corolla's first alternative to a manual is a four-speed automatic. The Sentra doesn't hold back its fuel-saving, performance-minded Continuously Variable automatic transmission. Spaciousness Bigger, the Sentra has greater interior volume than the Corolla. It has a larger trunk than the Corolla, too. What can you do with extra space? Safety The Sentra? It's a Top Safety Pick Plus at the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The Corolla? It missed out due to some marginal scores in one of the crash tests. Collision Avoidance Since it's a Nissan, the Sentra offers advanced crash avoidance features that the Corolla doesn't. This includes the exclusive forward warning system with predictive technology to see further ahead. More Exclusives The Sentra offers a few extras that the Corolla doesn't. This includes a Bose system, a dual-zone programmable thermostat, and the Easy Fill Tire Alert. The Sentra is available for test drive at McKinnon Nissan dealer Montgomery AL.

The 2016 Nissan Titan XD is such a new breed of truck that it keeps winning all kinds of honors from all kinds of auto critics. Just recently Autobytel declared it the 2016 Pickup of the Year. Truck of the Year Is the XD really the best truck of the year? It certainly seems to be fighting hard for the privilege. The Titan XD just keeps winning awards. Here are some that were recently bestowed on it. PickupTrucks.com: Best Pickup Truck of 2016 Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA): Off-road Pickup Truck of Texas TAWA: Best Powertrain TAWA: Best Luxury Truck of Texas MotorWeek: Drivers' Choice Award AutoGuide: 2016 Truck of the Year The Latest Award Autobytel editors chose the XD for its groundbreaking turbo diesel. They suggest that this may be a game-changer for the pickup truck industry. This truck mixes it up by offering an almost-heavy-duty build and an almost-heavy-duty capability. Yet it still falls in the light duty category. This allows it to create its own niche. Value your trade at your Nissan dealer Montgomery AL. The XD With a tougher build than any other light duty pickup, the Titan XD can take full advantage of its remarkable 555 lb.-ft. of torque. That's 135 lb.ft.more than the Ram Diesel. In fact, the 310-horsepower Titan XD beats the Ram diesel by 90 horsepower. Only the XD has a heavy duty Aisin automatic transmission. You are invited to talk to the truck specialists at your Nissan dealer Montgomery AL. You can find out about the XD's specifications and capabilities. Schedule a test drive.

Finding the right three-row SUV is as easy as a test drive at your Nissan dealer Birmingham AL. If you measure the Pathfinder against the Pilot, you will see what we mean. Size The Pilot seats eight while the Pathfinder seats seven, but that's the only way the Pilot seems to be bigger than the Pathfinder. Pathfinder passenger volume is 157.8 cu.ft. versus 151 cu.ft. for the Pilot. That's quite a difference, especially if you factor in an eighth person. If you continue to compare numbers, you may find that the Pathfinder offers more front and center-row legroom than the Pilot. With a larger hatch opening than the Pilot, the Pathfinder makes it easier to access the hold. A special flat-folding floor makes it more competitive when it comes to cargo capacity. Value Shoppers will find that the Pathfinder also undercuts the Pilot on price. This doesn't mean that the Pathfinder has fewer features. The base Pathfinder has push button start, a remote starter, a tri-zone climate control system, and a 7-inch touchscreen for smartphone integration. Learn about pricing. Handling Despite its spacious interior, the Pathfinder has a tighter turn circle. This allows it to be more agile than the Pilot. Kelley Blue Book writes that the Pathfinder's premium handling makes it the sportiest in its class. The Pathfinder's performance-minded engine reaches its peak torque rate quicker, allowing it to move faster at a lower rpm. Financing You can get a loan or lease for the Pathfinder from your Nissan dealer Birmingham AL. Find out about financing. Now that you know more, see the Pathfinder in person at McKinnon Nissan.

The 2016 Nissan Maxima is pushing the boundaries even when it is sitting still. That's how it challenges rivals like the 2016 Chrysler 300. If you put the two together, you'll find the Maxima edging ahead in many ways. The Cabin The Nissan Maxima has standard navigation. You won't find that in the Chrysler 300. This means that every Maxima driver has an advantage when directions or maps are needed. The Maxima's touchscreen rivals much pricier luxury vehicles. It has a rotary controller that's easy to reach and makes the system easier to use. The Maxima also has a special media bin with a slot that can house your largest smart phone. Only the Nissan offers Zero Gravity seats. You have to sit in these to understand how well they do their job. Nissan utilized NASA weightlessness studies to determine how to design these chairs. The Maxima backseat has an edge over the 300 with its lengthened rear seat cushions. Learn about pricing at your Nissan dealer Birmingham AL. Performance and Safety When compared to the 300, the Maxima's lower weight allows it to do more with its engine power. It also earns better fuel economy. The Chrysler 300 earned a C for ride comfort when rated by the reviewers at Edmunds. The Maxima offers an active suspension that ensures more damping whenever needed. Furthermore, the 2016 Chrysler 300 earned only four stars when tested by the federal safety testers. The 2016 Maxima earned all five stars, passing every difficult test. Schedule a test drive. Now that you know more, head to your Nissan dealer Birmingham AL for a test drive.

Finding the right truck for your business can be a struggle. Perhaps light duty isn’t enough, but heavy duty is too much. Well, the Titan XD comes right in the middle, and that has earned it the respect of the 2016 Driver’s Choice Awards. Truck experts at McKinnon Nissan dealer Birmingham AL can tell you more about the truck’s remarkable capabilities. Schedule a test drive. The Award The 2016 Driver’s Choice Awards are chosen by the editors at the PBS show MotorWeek. The MotorWeek producer said that the Titan XD has vastly increased abilities. He praised the way that Nissan is covering a niche that other truck-makers have ignored. The pickup demonstrated the best in performance, practicality and technology in order to beat the many other truck contenders. Get a good deal. The Capability The Titan XD is built on a larger, stronger frame than the regular Titan. It needs that bigger build to sustain the loads that it is ready to carry. The powertrain is a V8 Turbo Diesel. It kicks out 310 horsepower, which compares favorably to the Ram diesel’s 240 horsepower. The torque thrust can hit 555 lb.-ft., which again compares favorably to the Ram diesel’s 420 lb.-ft. This makes the Titan XD better than any other light duty truck at pulling a heavy load. The basic tow rating is 12,300 pounds. The XD comes with a large crew cab. The 6.5-bed can handle a big payload. There are five trim levels. The regular Titan is offered with a 5.6-liter V8 Endurance powertrain. You can find your next truck at McKinnon Nissan dealer Birmingham AL.

Families looking for the right ride will like what they find in the Nissan Pathfinder. At least, that’s the point of view of the editors at Kelley Blue Book, one of the most respected auto appraisal firms. Find your Pathfinder at McKinnon Nissan dealer Birmingham AL. 16 Best Family Cars The annual list of 16 Best Family Cars includes the Highlander for the third time in a row. According to the editors, this three-row SUV meets the needs of today’s modern families. They liked the unique systems and capabilities. The seating system earned high praise. They liked how the EZ Flex system really was easy, even with carseats installed. The test drivers liked the Pathfinder’s carlike handling. Family Driver To please the family, you’ve got to please the family driver. Nissan manages to do that with a 260-horsepower engine that’s mated to an efficient Xtronic transmission. The D-step shift logic makes the electronic system feel natural, making the driver feel more confident. Despite this SUV’s seven-seat size, it is strong enough to tow. Drivers can pull up to 5,000 pounds. Even if you never tow, it is reassuring to know that this Pathfinder is built that tough. There’s less stress with a blind spot monitor to watch for danger. Schedule a test drive. The Family Everyone will appreciate the quiet and comfortable ride. Latch and glide seats make it easy to access the cabin. Important information, chosen by the driver, appears on the central Drive-Assist display. The 8-inch touchscreen adds smartphone integration, audio streaming, and navigation. Get a price quote from McKinnon Nissan dealer Birmingham AL.

In the luxury world, few awards are as coveted as the Wards 10 Best Interiors. When these awards are won by affordable sedans like the 2016 Nissan Maxima, that’s quite a fun achievement. If you are looking for luxury but refuse to pay high prices, start with the handsome Maxima at McKinnon Nissan dealer Birmingham AL. 10 Best Interiors Beating out 37 or so competitors to make the list, the Maxima had to have a striking, original look. The luxury-minded interior has been bolstered by leading technologies, including the standard navigation system with NissanConnect. The senior editor at Wards Auto observed that first impressions alone revealed the high quality nature of the cabin. Further examination and extended use helped the eight editors spot the details that they really liked. This included the two-tone color scheme in black and camel and the diamond-quilted seats in Alcantara leather. The editors praised Nissan for taking risks that paid off with high design style. Schedule a test drive. Making Luxury More Affordable Nissan has long sought to blur the line between luxury and affordable branding by offering a superior product that earns its pricetag. In the case of the 2016 Nissan Maxima, it has done that by creating a package of high quality materials, technology, and connectivity. Safety has played a more major role with the advent of assisted technologies. The current Maxima offers a unique moving object detection system that is paired with the Around View Monitor. Predictive forward collision warning extends the distance further than any other system on the market. Find a good deal at McKinnon Nissan dealer Birmingham AL.

Premium crossover shoppers have some interesting choices. Consider how the 2016 Nissan Murano compares to the 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The Murano has some definite advantages despite the fact that it can actually cost quite a bit less than its rival. Check the price at McKinnon Nissan dealer Birmingham AL. Safety The 2016 Nissan Murano is an IIHS Top Safety Pick. Jeep can’t say that about the Grand Cherokee. In fact, the Grand Cherokee got a marginal rating that brought down its entire score. While the Murano’s Predictive Forward Collision technology was rated superior, the Grand Cherokee only got a basic rating for its own forward collision alert. Predictive Alert Forward collision alerts are the first line of defense. The Murano's predictive system looks further, watching for reasons to slow before it turns into an emergency. Automatic braking can kick in to slow the Murano. This isn’t yet available on the Grand Cherokee. Style Okay, but how do the styles compare? Well Jeep prices the Grand Cherokee like a premium crossover. The Murano has earned a Wards 10 Best Interiors Award for its social lounge interior. In fact, that smart layout allows it to offer 108 cu.ft. of space, which is more than the Grand Cherokee, despite its bulky size. The Murano is the 2016 Best Two-Row for the Money (US News) and the 2016 Best in Class for Vehicle Satisfaction (AutoPacific). Perhaps the Murano is the better deal, especially when you can get so many fine amenities in the Murano without paying the same price as the Grand Cherokee. Schedule a test drive at McKinnon Nissan dealer Birmingham AL.

The show MotorWeek has chosen the 2016 Nissan Maxima for one of its prestigious Drivers' Choice Awards. The Nissan Titan XD has also scored this important win. You'll find the stylish Maxima at your Nissan dealer Montgomery AL. The Maxima The Maxima is more than a sedan. It is a 4-door sports car. The MotorWeek editors call it one of the most stimulating sedans that they have seen in years. They call it rakish, radical and a true sport sedan performer. Schedule a test drive. The Award To win the award, the Maxima had to outclass a number of large sedans. It was recognized for its blend of performance, driving experience, practicality, and technology. Its affordability and value were also factored into the decision. Learn about pricing. The Package The Maxima offers a VQ-series V-6 engine that can kick out 300 horsepower. Even the Xtronic transmission has been geared toward performance. The four stylish trim editions offer many of today's must-have amenities. Design choices make the cabin quite inviting. It is certainly spacious enough for all five passengers. The large back seat is complemented by an equally large trunk. Favorite dash tech standards include the NissanConnect touchscreen with navigation. The Around View Monitor includes moving object detection, helping you recognize the presence of pedestrians, large pets, or bicyclists. Other driving aids include Nissan's exclusive Predictive Forward Collision Warning and Forward Emergency Braking. You'll find a selection of the award-winning Maxima sedan at your Nissan dealer Montgomery AL.

Kelley Blue Book, the industry's leading appraisal firm, gave highest honors to the 2016 Nissan Versa. Taking the top prize in its category, the Versa was named a winner in the 5-Year Cost to Own Awards. Learn about pricing. The Award Versa has won this award in its competitive category by having the lowest projected ownership costs. Of course, it starts with one of the nation's most affordable pricetags, but the savings clearly continue throughout ownership. Kelley Blue Book considered fuel costs, maintenance costs, insurance fees, and depreciation. You will find low prices at McKinnon Nissan dealer Montgomery AL. The Value Equation The Versa evolves every year with new features and trim level changes. This year, the SL edition dropped in price, adding even more to its value equation. The Versa sedan has a 400-mile driving range. It offers fuel economy as high as 26/35/30 mpg. The popular Versa Note hatchback has a unique Divide-N-Hide cargo floor. Four Versa Note models can earn 40 mpg on the highway. The Tech Effect Few budget cars offer as much connectivity as the 2016 Nissan Versa. This includes the Bluetooth hands-free phone system, which is standard on all models. There's also a NissanConnect color touchscreen with a rearview monitor. The navigation system adds mobile apps and voice recognition. A hands-free text messaging assistant is also available. You can grab the keys to the value-rich Versa or Versa Note at your Nissan dealer Montgomery AL. Schedule a test drive.

Taking home a prestigious award from the 2016 Chicago Auto Show, the 2016 Nissan Murano was named to the "U.S. News and World Report" list of the Best Cars for the Money. The Murano earned its award in the crowded, competitive category of two-row SUVs. Best Two-Row SUV The "U.S. News and World Report" editors call the 2016 Nissan Murano a winner for both the owners and for the owners' budgets. They write it is so upscale that it is surprising it is also such a value leader. This cabin wouldn't look wrong in an expensive, luxury SUV. The U.S. News editors also loved the "ridiculously comfortable" seats. The magazine's rankings also take safety, reliability, and ownership costs into account. Find out about pricing at your Nissan dealer Montgomery AL. Murano's Unique Features The 2016 Nissan Murano's stylish demeanor is enhanced by its unique features and unique build. The airy atmosphere in the cabin is enhanced by the V Motion roof with large windows. This can be further enhanced by the oversized panorama moonroof. Zero Gravity seating reduces stress on the human body. Nissan's exclusive Predictive Forward Collision Warning adds to the Murano's high-tech reputation. Other somewhat exclusive offerings include the moving object detection feature and the driver attention alert. Advanced features include forward emergency braking and blind spot warning with rear cross-traffic alert. Available in four stylish trims, the Murano is waiting for your inspection at your Nissan dealer Montgomery AL. Schedule a test drive.