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So, what's it like, the 2011 Nissan Leaf, the world's first mass-produced, electric-powered family hatchback? Really, that's what we want to know. Ever since Nissan announced that the car will be available for purchase or lease from its U.S. dealers in December, there have been plenty of particulars about the technology and yet we're still a bit removed from the car itself.

That's why Nissan has been taking assorted prototypes of the Leaf to various places around the globe and offering controlled test-drives. Unfortunately the experiences have been largely arcade-style experiences, very limited in scope. First we were able to take a few laps of Dodger Stadium's parking lot in Los Angeles (one stop in a 22-city tour by the Leaf across America), and then we had a quick few circuits of a parking garage in London. We learned a few things, but not much.

Yes, we've already written extensively on the electric car technology that underpins the Leaf and have driven a number of early development mules that had the bodywork of the Nissan Versa. But here at Nissan's Oppama proving ground near Yokohama, we're standing next to a 2011 Nissan Leaf that's pretty close to production-ready.

More Car, Less EV
And it's impressive. Swift, near silent, easy and comfortable to drive, the 2011 Nissan Leaf certainly seems to be all this and more as it gathers pace and heads down the long straight at Oppama.

As we turn into the sharp bend at the end, the Leaf again stays right on line, tracking cleanly and progressively through the curve to begin the next lap. Throughout, it feels brisk, sure-footed and confident, with the electrics working seamlessly and effectively underneath. If Nissan wanted to introduce a totally new kind of scratch-built, battery-powered family car that's practical, smart and uncommonly user-friendly, then the Leaf is just that, so far as this showing is concerned.

Of course, the Nissan Leaf does have a very different feel to it, as you'd expect with an 80-kilowatt (109 hp) electric motor under the hood that powers the front wheels. And then there's the sizable pack of lithium-ion batteries beneath the floor that provides the juice.

"No less clever is the Leaf's ability to keep you abreast 24/7 of where the nearest recharging stations are."

Yet it's those EV sensations that give the Leaf its futuristic feel and commercial edge. It would be very easy to buy a normal car, or even (whisper it) a Toyota Prius, but the Nissan Leaf with its zero tailpipe emissions gives you a different answer to the question of clean-air transportation.

U.S. Specification
The Nissan engineers at Oppama have managed to find us a 2011 Nissan Leaf that's in U.S. specification. While this isn't the full, final production car, it's very close.

An engineer suggests that some of the hard plastics on the fascia might be changed, and that sounds good to us. If you remember the K-Mart interiors of the first Ghosn-era Nissans, well, the prototype Leaf is rather reminiscent of that. There are broad expanses of plastic that seem more in character for a Japanese microcar than an automobile that carries an entry price of $32,780. In the end, maybe this is not such a big deal in a car of such social importance, but then it's hard to overlook when other aspects of the Leaf's spacious, airy cabin are so good.

In front of you is an electronic display that NASA would be proud of. Among other things, the twin-level LCD graphics offer a power meter, speedometer and battery temperature gauge, plus an eco meter that evaluates the efficiency of your driving habits. To the lower right, you'll find the all-important gauge for battery capacity and an indicator that shows how many miles you have to go before you're out of juice.

No less clever is the Leaf's ability to keep you abreast 24/7 of where the nearest recharging stations are, with the information screen for the satellite navigation system giving you the necessary directions. Nissan is talking about a driving range of over 100 miles as calibrated by the EPA's LA4 city driving mode, so the Leaf is essentially a short-range commute vehicle, a role for which it is more than adequately suited.

The Charging Thing
With a 220-volt home recharger, it takes the best part of 8 hours to get a full battery charge, but it's possible for an industrial-strength quick-charger to give you an 80 percent charge in less than a half hour.

The skillful packaging of the NEC-designed lithium-ion battery pack beneath the floor of the car's rear-seat compartment keeps the car's center of gravity low, which helps its agility. The combination of the heavy battery pack in the rear and a relatively lightweight electric motor up front also keeps the 2011 Nissan Leaf from being just another hatchback with a nose-heavy weight distribution. No doubt this is part of the reason why the Leaf doesn't drive like your typical nose-heavy hatchback.

But the Leaf is heavy, weighing in at more than 3,307 pounds, according to what one engineer told us. That's far heavier than most four-door hatchbacks of this package size. The good news is that the 206 pound-feet of torque available from the Leaf's electric motor is available as soon as you press the accelerator, so the Leaf feels anything but slow as it moves off the line.

That Whole EV Thing
Starting the Leaf is something cool in itself. Press the "Start" button and you're greeted with a catchy jingle, just like a mobile phone (or some Hello Kitty toy from the Akihabara district in Tokyo). Then, nothing. The car just sits there, waiting for you to make the first move. Because, of course, it's an EV.

Move the transmission lever into Drive, watch for the green "Go" light on the instrument panel, release the brake and you're ready to roll. Throttle action is noticeably sharp so the car jumps forward, but then it pulls smoothly and powerfully away, with just the faintest whirr of the electric motor in the background. Because the car uses a single-speed transmission, there are no gears to worry about, so the acceleration seems strong, seamless and extraordinarily smooth as the Leaf whooshes up to speed.

Once above 50 or 60 mph, acceleration then starts to trail off, just when a gas engine would still normally be building up steam. Still, the Leaf cruises beautifully, virtually in silence and with impressive body and suspension control. All-around refinement, in fact, is outstanding. If this Nissan was a tad more exciting to drive, it would be even better. But again, in the green car universe such things are perhaps not such an urgent priority.

There is also an Eco mode that produces softer acceleration response. It improves the cruising range by 10 percent, Nissan tells us.

Driving Like a Car
As our Leaf tackled the turns, hills, slopes and straights of Oppama, we noticed that while the steering is accurate and linear, the effort level feels a bit light and artificial. The 2011 Nissan Leaf handles well, though, with understeer and roll kept well in check.

Ride? We really have no idea, as Nissan's test track at the proving ground is peerlessly flat and smooth. Even so, the Leaf feels supple and nicely damped. How it will deal with Detroit-style potholes, however, we'll find out in some six months' time.

As with so many electric and hybrid vehicles, the Leaf's braking system feels a bit odd, as the transition from regenerative braking to mechanical braking is a little clumsy. Pedal action is decidedly short and heavy, rather like the first-generation Toyota Prius (the one that looked like a Toyota Echo), if you can remember back that far.

We were keen to experience Nissan's tweaky "Approaching Vehicle Sound for Pedestrians system," so designed as to warn that the otherwise silent Leaf is coming. A loudspeaker in the nose emits a sweeping high-low sound at start-up and then cuts out above 12 mph. No doubt it works, but for better or worse it's inaudible inside the car.

Just a Start
So the 2011 Nissan Leaf appears to be quite some car. It's more than just a promise, more than just the usual vaporware. Even so, there's the promise of improvement, as Carlos Ghosn, chairman and CEO of the Renault-Nissan alliance, has staked his company's future on the development of the electric car. Step by step, improving battery technology is expected to extend the cruising range. Nissan also already has a family of Leaf-based models in the planning stage, including a premium Infiniti model and a Nissan minivan.

So far, a lot of Americans are interested. It's a kind of math challenge, though, and you have to balance the cost of ownership versus the price of use. First you'll look at the 2011 Nissan Leaf's $32,780 MRSP. Then you'll consider the impact of the $7,000 federal subsidy, which brings the cost down to $25,280. And then there's the $2,200 cost of installing a home charging dock. You'll consider whether the car's 100-mile cruising range is enough for you (it'll probably decline a bit if the weather is either too hot or cold), and whether this will be your only car, a second car or perhaps a third car. And finally you'll consider the low cost of a "fill up" (less than $3) and the negligible maintenance costs (aside from battery replacement, of course).

Doing the math will be a part of the program for almost everybody, we think. With the 2011 Nissan Leaf, the EV concept has passed the curiosity stage. Now an EV will have to measure up as a real car, and that will pose some new challenges. So far, the Nissan Leaf appears to be up to the task.  (source:  edmunds)

FRANKLIN, Tennessee — Nissan continues to ramp up the reservation process for the $32,780 2011 Leaf, saying that it will open the process up to the general public on Saturday, May 15. Earlier, only buyers who had registered for ongoing Leaf communications with Nissan were eligible to reserve a vehicle.

Nissan said on Friday that more than 9,500 consumers have already placed a reservation for the Leaf "during this priority window." Nissan says the Leaf is eligible for a $7,500 federal tax credit.

The Leaf will arrive in certain U.S. markets in December, with a full market rollout slated for 2012. "Consumers who have made reservations will be sequenced in order for their particular market," said Nissan in a statement.

Would-be Leaf buyers must register through NissanUSA.com and pay a refundable $99 reservation fee. Nissan said it will provide individual updates for reservations by June 30.

Nissan's finance unit plans to lease the Leaf for $349 a month for three years. Nissan believes the electric car will go about 100 miles before needing a recharge.

AutoExpress has put the 478-horsepower Nissan GT-R Spec-V through a round of semester exams, and it looks like this carbon fiber kid has the guts to make it in the real world. It motored to 60 miles per hour in 3.2 seconds, ran the slalom at 74.7 mph – beating everything from Europe and tying the Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 – and soaked up 1.12 G on the skidpad – beating everything including the ZR-1. It's all right to admit... you want a Spec-V. Don't you? Click Here for the video.  (source: autoblog)

Nissan pulled the wraps off the all-new, upsized Patrol SUV today in Abu Dhabi, and the big Toyota Land Cruiser competitor has ripped a page from its rival. Gone is the ruggedly utilitarian Patrol that looked right at home in white paint with a giant "UN" on each door. In its place, Nissan has delivered a decidedly more upscale, leather-lined, TV-screened blingwagon. You know, just like Toyota.
Power comes from a direct-injected 5.6-liter V8 that's good for 400 horsepower and 405 pound-feet of torque. That engine is mated to a seven-speed automatic and a new electronic four-wheel-drive system with four driver-selectable modes (pavement, sand, rock, and snow). The truck rides on a new four-wheel independent suspension, and incorporates features such as a hydraulic body roll mitigation system, hill start assist, and hill descent control.
Inside, there's a roomier cabin with premium features and better overall material quality. Nifty new tech includes what Nissan calls a "curtain vent" - openings above each window that fire cool air straight down to form a layer of air-conditioned insulation between each passenger and the glass. (This is clearly a product of the extensive market research Nissan says it performed in the Middle East when planning the vehicle.)

So, will we see the Patrol here? For sure. We already have confirmation that the Infinitized version bows next month as the 2011 QX56 at the New York Auto Show. And this one? It'd make a fine Armada if you ask us.
(source: Autoblog)

Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) announced pricing for the 2010 Nissan cube®, which is on sale now at Classic Nissan.

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Nissan Adds New Rogue Krom Edition, Featuring Sporty Styling, Exclusive 17-Inch Wheels, Sport-Tuned Exhaust

FRANKLIN, Tenn., Oct. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today announced the latest addition to its Krom specialty vehicles lineup, the 2010 Nissan Rogue Krom edition, which is scheduled to go on sale at Nissan dealers nationwide in December 2009. The new Rogue Krom edition is designed to offer a unique dimension to traditional compact sport utility vehicles with its aggressive sport styling, exclusive 17-inch wheels and a center-exit sport-tuned exhaust. Nissan also offers a Krom edition of the popular Nissan cube®.

The limited production Rogue Krom edition is available in both front-wheel and all-wheel drive configurations and in just three exterior colors – Venom Red, Wicked Black and Gotham Gray.

Built on the solid foundation of the Rogue S, the Krom edition adds 17-inch brilliant finish aluminum-alloy wheels with P225/60R Continental Conti 4×4 Contact tires and a unique grille embedded in the aggressive front fascia with integrated fog lights. In the rear, the Rogue Krom edition includes a boldly styled sport fascia with integrated center-exit exhaust, a body-colored rear spoiler and rear privacy glass. Body-colored power outside mirrors, a Krom emblem and steering wheel-mounted audio controls complete the Krom equipment modifications.

"The new Krom edition expands Rogue's already strong appeal, bringing its unmistakable sporty and active design to buyers seeking to stand out from the crowd of ordinary compact SUVs," said Pat Steiner, director, Specialty Vehicles Group, NNA. "Just as our NISMO models add enhanced performance straight from the factory, the Krom lineup offers intriguing, customized design right off the showroom floor."

Based at NNA headquarters in Franklin, Tenn., the Specialty Vehicles Group was formed in August 2006 to develop niche derivatives of Nissan vehicles.

"Krom adds a level of style and appearance, along with a sense of intrigue, excitement and self-expression. The Krom name suggests 'cars with attitude,' rather than a literal interpretation of chrome wheels or trim," added Steiner. "We leverage our speed and flexibility in bringing exciting new products to market – faster and for less than 'mainstream' models."

About the 2010 Nissan Rogue
The 2010 Nissan Rogue crossover SUV continues to satisfy both the functional needs of the buyers and their emotional needs – including the versatility provided by a large 58 cubic feet of cargo space. For 2010, Rogue is available in three offerings, Rogue S, Rogue SL and the intriguing Rogue Krom edition – each equipped with a standard 170-horsepower 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine, Nissan's advanced Xtronic CVT(TM) (Continuously Variable Transmission), Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC), 4-wheel disc brakes with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and available with an intuitive All-Wheel Drive system. Rogue SL and Rogue Krom include 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels.

Chrome door handles are now standard on all Rogue models.

Rogue's interior includes a driver-oriented cockpit with available leather-appointed seating surfaces, heated seats and 6-way power driver's seat. Versatility is enhanced by numerous convenient storage and ultra-functionality features, including an oversized glove compartment, a large center console and an innovative available rear cargo organizer. Available technology features include Nissan Intelligent Key(TM), Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System, XM® Satellite Radio (XM® subscription required, sold separately) and a powerful Bose®-developed audio system with Nd® Richbass® woofer and MP3 playback.

Rogue also offers a long list of standard safety features, including front seat-exit side impact supplemental air bags and roof-exit curtain side impact supplemental air bags with rollover sensor for front and rear-seat outboard occupant head protection.

For 2010, Rogue S models are available with a new 360 degree Value Package, which includes unique 16-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, privacy glass, integrated rearview mirror rearview monitor, auto-dimming rearview mirror, a rear spoiler and chrome grille.

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This is the first episode of the Classic Nissan Tech Showcase as presented by the Classic Auto Group. The first few episodes will focus on the new Nissan HDD Navigation System. This episode will show the owner how to set their region, use some basic buttons and how to set a home address.