Pathfinder Scores Family-Friendly Award
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
McKinnon Nissan Reviews the 2016 Nissan Versa
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 McKinnonNissan 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.
Taking its third win in as many years, the 2016 Nissan Pathfinder is once again one of the 16 Best Family Cars of 2016. Kelley Blue Book, the leading auto appraisal firm, makes the selection based on which vehicles best meet the needs of the modern family. Learn more at your Nissan dealer Montgomery AL.
Favorite Features
Kelley Blue Book singled out a number of Pathfinder features. The editors liked the EZ Flex Seating System, which offers the least child-seat hassle as well as easy entry. They also praised the Around View Monitor. This parking camera system lets the driver see all of the Pathfinder’s surroundings.Fun extras include the Easy-Fill Tire Alert, a Nissan exclusive. This system beeps when the tire reaches the right air pressure, allowing busy parents to fill tires with less hassle.
2016 Upgrade
The Pathfinder improves each year. 2016 design changes include a special almond interior that utilizes contrasting black and beige elements. The new cold weather package adds heat to the front seats, the steering wheel and the side mirrors. Alabama drivers may be more interested in the ventilated front seats, panorama moonroof, and tri-zone HVAC controls.Learn about pricing.
The Total Package
The Pathfinder got the award for being a total package. It is truly spacious enough for seven. It is versatile and truly utilitarian, but it is comfortable and inviting to its passengers. The efficient 260-horsepower engine makes it a pleasure to drive.
Schedule a test drive at your Nissan dealer Montgomery AL.
Nissan Titan XD Wins AutoGuide Truck of the Year
The all-new Nissan Titan XD has scored the 2016 Truck of the Year Award from the prestigious AutoGuide magazine. The XD offers more than its groundbreaking 5-liter V8 Turbo Diesel. It is also redesigned from the wheels up, creating a real powerhouse. It also creates its own niche between typical light duty and heavy duty trucks.
AutoGuide Award
The 2016 Nissan Titan XD was named best full-size pickup due to its “robust towing capabilities, clever features and strong diesel engine”, write the AutoGuide reviewers. It bested the new GMC Canyon Diesel to earn the award. The AutoGuide truck expert wrote that he liked the comfortable, quiet ride and handy features. He also praised the engine confidence, which is generally lacking in other half-ton pickups. Learn about pricing at your Nissan dealer Montgomery AL.
The Right Stuff
The V8 Turbo delivers 310 horsepower, but the real power story is in the 550 lb.ft. of torque. The maximum tow capacity is 12,300 pounds, but many will increase that by choosing the built-in gooseneck hitch. The maximum payload capacity exceeds 2,000 pounds. The truck sits on a different body than the typical Titan or, for that matter, any other light duty truck. Strategic structural changes make it capable of handling really big loads.
For a truck with the right stuff, you can’t go wrong with the Nissan Titan XD. The AutoGuide Truck of the Year is at your McKinnon Nissan dealer Montgomery AL. Schedule a test drive.
Nissan Titan XD Impresses Four Wheeler Magazine Reviewers
Everything about the Titan has been changed to create the 2016 Nissan Titan XD. The size, suspension, engine, body, bed, and cab have all been upgraded to create what has been called a whole different class of truck. Four Wheeler Magazine has praised these changes. The Titan XD is available only from your Nissan dealer Birmingham AL.
Increased Capability
Four Wheeler Magazine has noted that this so-called light duty truck has medium-duty capability. It’s this difference that makes the Nissan XD in a class by itself. the engine delivers a very high level of torque. That power is backed up with smarter steering, a more aerodynamic body, and a tougher build.
Steering
To improve steering to the level needed for this truck’s tough capabilities, the steering system uses a recirculating ball. Magazine reviewers noted that the larger diameter steering links are much sturdier than regular ones, allowing the XD to withstand the pressures of a tough tow better. Schedule your test drive now.
Body Makeover
During the makeover, the XD got a high performance grille and numerous aerodynamic improvements. There are nips and tucks to make the wind flow. There’s equipment to reduce wind resistance. This includes an extended front overhang, three spoilers, underbody plates, and rear-tire wind deflectors. Get pre-approval.
Bigger Cabin
The biggest cabin in the class is another plus for the 2016 Nissan Titan XD. Four Wheeler Magazine notes that front-row riders can scoot back and still leave enough legroom for the backseat.
To learn more, visit McKinnon, your Nissan dealer Birmingham AL. You’ll find the regular Titan and the Titan XD are waiting for your inspection.
McKinnon Nissan Reviews the 4X Frontier
Have Fun in the Pro 4X Frontier
The 2016 Nissan Frontier is an affordable truck with many fans. Of the five trim levels, the Pro 4X stands out for its adventurous spirit. It’s the perfect companion whether you like boating, fishing, camping, hunting, or hiking. You’ll find the Frontier at your Nissan dealer Birmingham AL.
Pro 4X Choices
The Pro 4X is offered in two configurations. The Frontier Pro 4X crew cab is equipped with Nissan’s manual transmission, giving you control over every inch of the action. The king cab edition adds an automatic transmission, keeping life simpler.
Pro 4X Equipment
The Pro 4X cabins are well-equipped with more comforts, more technology, and more features. The exterior boasts tough all-terrain tires. These are the best companions for trails and worksites alike. The tall build gives the truck plenty of ground clearance, and the tough skid plates take care of protecting delicate machinery. To make sure that every tire can turn independently on the trail, the truck has four-wheel drive and a locking rear differential. Whether the challenge is on road or off, you’ll always have the traction that’s needed. To absorb the constant bumping on the trail, the truck has Bilstein shocks. Schedule a test drive at McKinnon.
Warranties and Financing
McKinnon Nissan offers a special powertrain warranty, giving you up to ten years of Powerlife coverage as well as the regular Nissan limited and powertrain warranties. Our staff can help you find financing, even if you are struggling with credit issues. You can start with financing pre-approval.
Take a test drive of the fun-loving Frontier at your Nissan dealer Birmingham AL.
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