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Only Nissans that meet our high standards qualify for Certified Pre-Owned status. They must be less than six years old from the original in-service date, with less than 80,000 miles on the odometer. Plus, they must have a clean, non-branded title and, most important, pass a comprehensive 167 points Certified Pre-Owned inspection. Complimentary 1-Year Maintenance Plan with Nissan Motor Acceptance Company, LLC Financing on Nissan Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles.* Click here to browse our Pre-Owned inventory. Nissan Security+Plus Basic Prepaid Maintenance Agreement (PMA) includes up to two oil and filter replacements and two tire rotations. This PMA covers up to 12 months or 10,000 miles (whichever comes first). Replacements will be made with Genuine Nissan or Nissan-approved parts in use at the time of the repair. Not all buyers qualify. Restrictions apply. See the PMA plan or a participating dealer for details. PMA available when you finance through Nissan Motor Acceptance Company, LLC. Offer expires November 1, 2021. Offer is subject to change or terminate without notice.

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The 2021 Nissan Sentra was announced as one of four, model year 2021-22, vehicles to receive straight A’s in Cars.com’s 2021 Car Seat Fit Report Card. The Car Seat Fit Report Card provides parents and caregivers with essential information on family vehicles that “best fit car seats for infants, toddlers and young children.” Cars.com’s certified child-passenger safety technicians evaluated 51 family vehicles for this year’s report. Calling the Nissan Sentra “a budget-friendly option for small families,” the Cars.com editors wrote, “Sentra’s roomy backseat played nicely with our new car seats.” more A recent Cars.com survey showed that 56% of parents stated they have installed a car seat incorrectly, while 84% of parents find some level of the process frustrating. To earn an “A” grade, a vehicle must show it has plenty of room for the car seat and the child, without affecting legroom for the driver or front passenger. Vehicles must also demonstrate their Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) System is easy to find and use, without any fit issues. “What serves as icing on the cake, is that the other three vehicles called out by Cars.com Honor Roll are larger vehicles,” said Jared Haslam, vice president, Product and Services Planning, Nissan U.S. and Canada. “Not all car seats fit in all vehicles and choosing the appropriate child restraint system can be confusing. We appreciate Cars.com bringing attention to this important issue.” The 2021 Sentra is available in three well-equipped grade levels, S, SV and SR. Click here to view our inventory.

The results are in and Nissan has recorded remarkable gains in the J.D. Power 2021 Initial Quality Study (IQS) awards, including three top segment rankings out of seven eligible Nissan nameplates. The Nissan Maxima is the best-performing vehicle in the industry and the Smyrna, Tennessee Assembly plant (Murano line) is the top-rated plant in the Americas, earning a Gold Plant Quality Award. Overall in 2021, Nissan ranked fourth among mass market brands, 12 points ahead of industry average – an increase of seven positions. Nissan also ranked 4th in the corporate rankings, up from 5th in 2020. more Three Nissan nameplates – Altima, Maxima and Murano – won their individual segments, with TITAN, Sentra and Versa also ranked among the top three in their segments. Maxima recorded the lowest overall problem level in the entire study; Murano was ranked 8th overall. “Delivering top quality for our customers has been a key element in the total brand transformation we call Nissan NEXT,” said Mike Colleran, senior vice president, Nissan U.S. Marketing and Sales. “This performance is possible by a united design, engineering and manufacturing team focused on making the best vehicles for our customers.” J.D. Power IQS is the industry benchmark for new vehicle quality by measuring the number of problems experienced per 100 vehicles (PPH) during the first 90 days of ownership, with a lower score reflecting higher quality. The Murano assembly line at Nissan’s six-million square-foot Smyrna Vehicle Assembly plant ranked first in quality performance among North American manufacturing. “The Smyrna team is incredibly focused on building exceptional vehicles that are driven on roads across the country — and all over the world,” said Jeff Younginer, vice president, Manufacturing, Nissan Smyrna Vehicle Assembly Plant. “This recognition is a testament to their ‘one team’ spirit and pride in delivering products with great quality and reliability.” Test Drive a Brand New 2021 Nissan Maxima Today

Nissan affirms its commitment to vehicle manufacturing in Mississippi with the official start of production of the all-new 2022 Nissan Frontier at Canton Vehicle Assembly Plant, underscoring the company's more than six decades of truck expertise in the U.S. "The all-new Frontier has surpassed our expectations – setting new standards for mid-size truck capability, technology and power," said Tim Fallon, vice president, Nissan Canton Vehicle Assembly Plant. "The Canton plant team is full of pride and ready to produce the next generation of one of the strongest, most rugged trucks in the market." Frontier has been built at Nissan Canton since 2012, with its engine produced at Nissan Decherd Powertrain Plant in Decherd, Tennessee. more "Nissan's decision to build the 2022 Frontier in Mississippi is a testament to our successful partnership and my administration's commitment to increasing high-tech, advanced manufacturing job opportunities for Mississippians," said Governor Tate Reeves. "I'm proud that the 2022 Frontier rolling off the assembly line and onto American roads will be synonymous with Mississippi. Mississippi continues to be at the forefront of innovation and new technology and is quickly becoming a sought-after hub for the automotive industry." Collaborative robot technology Nissan has deployed enhanced applications of collaborative robot (or cobot) technology to assemble the all-new Frontier. These robots effectively support process factory automation, resulting in improved safety performance and less strain on workers. The technology is being used to assist with a number of jobs to ensure repetitive tasks are done the same way every time, increasing overall operational efficiency and vehicle quality for customers. "Before integrating more cobot technology into our process, workers were tied to their stations, reducing valuable time that could be used to work directly on the vehicle," said Orlando Valree, director, production engineering and new model quality, Nissan Canton Vehicle Assembly Plant. "Human touch in the manufacturing process remains a critical component of high-quality output, and this technology helps us achieve that." All-new 2022 Nissan Frontier The all-new 2022 Nissan Frontier stays true to its past while addressing modern mid-size truck buyer needs. The all-new rugged exterior design features a powerful front end with a massive grille and chiseled hood, framed by new precision interlocking headlights. As the "right-sized" pickup for a workweek in the city or weekend of off-road adventures, every Frontier – 4x2 or 4x4 – comes equipped with a standard 3.8-liter direct-injection V6 engine with best-in-class1 310 horsepower. The engine is matched to a 9-speed automatic transmission designed to maximize efficiency and provide strong acceleration. Frontier's modern, utility-centric interior includes a standard, largest-in-class2 7-inch Advanced Driver Assist Display and an available, largest-in-class3 9-inch color touchscreen. Standard technology includes Apple CarPlay® and Android AutoTM, with WiFi and wireless charging available4. Nissan Safety Shield® 360 is available on every trim. The all-new Frontier gives Nissan one of the freshest lineups in the industry, alongside the Nissan Rogue, Pathfinder, Armada, Kicks and a full array of sedans and crossovers. The all-new Frontier arrives in dealer showrooms throughout the U.S. and Canada in late summer 2021.

AUTO LOANS The Passport Nissan Alexandria finance department is focused on ensuring your experience with our dealership exceeds your highest expectations. Our friendly finance managers work with people from all over including Alexandria, Arlington, and Washington DC to ensure our customers get the right finance program at the most competitive rates. We strive to work with each customer to ensure their satisfaction. We have financed customers from Falls Church to Springfield. Whether you are right down the road or an hour away from Alexandria you can use our quick pre-approval form to qualify for one of our finance programs. Additionally, we provide you with a payment calculator to estimate your buying power and monthly payments. Our Financial Services Include: • Competitive rates direct from the manufacturer and local Virginia banks • Quick approvals • Value-added services to protect your vehicle investment • Extended warranty programs • And many more finance programs to fit your needs more How is your credit? Whether it is perfect or not so great, we can custom design the right financing package for your next vehicle purchase. Best "I never miss a payment!" The Passport Nissan loan process can help you find the best interest rate for your next vehicle purchase. Try our FREE credit application today! Great New Vehicle APR!* Competitive Used Vehicle Rates* We have hundreds of new and used Nissan vehicles for immediate delivery and access to some of the lowest interest rates in the business. *Rates subject to change. Please see dealer for up-to-date rates. OK "I've missed a payment or two." Due to our special arrangements with local and national lenders, we can help you get the new or used vehicle you deserve. Whether your past credit is near perfect or not so perfect, we can help! Complete our FREE credit application and our team of finance professionals will begin working for you. We have hundreds of Nissan vehicles currently available for immediate delivery. Not So Good "I need to rebuild my credit..." Are you new to this country? Have you been turned down before? We can help. We have programs to help you get into a car and rebuild your credit. We are able to overcome most credit problems. To get started, fill out our FREE credit application online. Once the application is completed, the Passport Nissan finance team will put together a loan package that is tailored specifically for you. Click here to fill out our online credit application and get pre-approved for your next vehicle.

Ready for adventure? With features like a new 9-speed transmission and available Intelligent 4x4 in the All-New 2022 Nissan Pathfinder, the real question is if adventure is ready for you. Challenging terrain? See how Pathfinder is up for it. The available Intelligent 4x4 with seven drive and terrain modes. A new 9-speed automatic transmission. An impressive approach angle, and innovation that can handle everything from squeezing between boulders to carrying all the gear you want to bring along. You’ll stand out – and stand tall. Click here for more information. Towing Capacity Maximum towing of up to 6,000 lbs. Horsepower 284 hp @ 6,400 rpm Fuel Economy Up to 21 MPG City/27 MPG Highway

Vehicles ‘speak' to drivers all the time. Whether drivers realize it or not, pings and beeps have become a common language between man and machine, communicating whether a door is ajar, or a seatbelt unfastened. Getting these sounds right is now more important than ever. That's why the sound engineers at Nissan teamed up with experts at leading entertainment company Bandai Namco Group to develop in-car sounds for new Nissan models, starting with the 2021 Nissan Rogue and Pathfinder in the United States, the Nissan Note in Japan and the new Nissan Qashqai in Europe. Bandai Namco Group is well-known not only for developing video game classics like Pac-Man, Tekken and Taiko Drum Master, but also for amusement facilities, toys, and hobby items such as Gundam. They were asked to help create a higher quality sound that uses pitch, tempo and tone to get information across. Ultimately, Nissan wanted the ‘voice' of its vehicles to have more personality and character. more "We wanted to make it easier to understand the information in the car and provide an emotional tone so that people feel the Nissan brand," says Hiroyuki Suzuki, Nissan's lead engineer for in-car information sound design. "In game development, Bandai Namco's sound creators develop sounds that simulate players' intuitive understanding. We collaborated to create sounds that can help drivers have a similar intuitive understanding, in addition to creating sounds that will become synonymous with Nissan global models." There is psychology involved in the design of informational sounds. And who knows better than the sound designers of video games? These experts create sounds that are easily understood by gamers around the globe. "There are two types of sound in a game: one creates the world view of the story and express how it develops; the other is functional and absolutely vital for playing the game because they give you feedback or warn you of danger," said Minamo Takahashi, the sound director at Bandai Namco Research Inc. He notes that similar to gaming sounds, vehicle cabin alerts must convey important information without distracting the driver. But despite how realistic video games have become, Takahashi says there is still a big difference to making sounds that work in the real world. Working with the Nissan team, he developed sounds that are both distinctly Nissan and functional. "It was a very intense process," Takahashi said. "We stayed for days in this studio, had various discussions and went through trial-and-error with Nissan people from the sound engineering, product planning, design, and testing divisions to find out what kind of sound is suitable for the Nissan brand." Once the tones were created in line with the brand's image, the next step was to create variations of the tones according to the urgency and seriousness of the information being conveyed to the driver. As Nissan's ergonomics test engineer Miwa Nakamura explains: "Research has shown that urgency depends on the frequency of the sound, and that severity depends on the frequency itself. In order to intuitively understand what types of sounds are used, each sound is divided into functional groups and differentiated by tone." Besides creating a new signature sound, Nissan engineers also had to consider the devices being used to emit cabin alerts. When they realized that the monotone devices commonly used would not emit the more layered tones that Bandai helped produce, they had to find a solution. "There is a limit to the expressiveness of those devices, so we developed a new speaker," said Hato Hiroshi, a Nissan expert of vehicle system design. A new high-quality speaker fits under the dashboard close to the driver and is optimized for the new information soundscape in Nissan cars, making the important warning sounds distinctive from the sound from the audio speakers. The partnership between Nissan and Bandai Namco was one of harmony. Nissan engineers were able to get a new perspective from sound creators who make video games. Meanwhile, the gaming experts enjoyed a new application of sound design. "When I got in a car and listened to the sound coming out, I felt the same way I felt when first playing a game I worked on," said Bandai Namco's Takahashi. "Even if the industry is different, that sense of accomplishment when you reach your goal is the same."

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The best new cars make the best used cars! If you are looking to buy a used Nissan, you're in luck. We have over 800 pre-owned vehicles available for to look at. Nissan has been consistently reliable, stylish, and high-performing in recent years, so you will have many impressive options to choose from if you're looking for a sedan, SUVs or truck. It stands to reason that the better a product is made the longer it will last, which makes getting a high-quality, low mileage Nissan at a great price a very savvy move. Only Nissans that meet our high standards qualify for Certified Pre-Owned status. They must be less than six years old from the original in-service date, with less than 80,000 miles on the odometer. Plus, they must have a clean, non-branded title and, most important, pass a comprehensive 167 points Certified Pre-Owned inspection. Here are a few benefits to purchasing a used vehicle: 1. Minimal depreciation with a pre-owned Nissan 2. The cost is less than purchasing the brand new model 3. Reduced insurance rates 4. You can still get a newer model 5. Many used vehicles are still under factory warranty. Certified Pre-Owned vehicles and most used cars have gone through rigorous inspection and will come with an extended warranty. 6. Options like roof racks, sun roofs, rust proof coatings do not affect the sticker price on a used vehicle. Click here to browse our pre-owned inventory.

See the All-New Nissan Pathfinder in action The legend has returned. Get up close and personal with the ruggedly redesigned All-New Nissan Pathfinder. Explore style, interior technology, safety and more. All Style, All Substance With its rugged design and “floating” roofline, the All-New Pathfinder announces itself and shows its purpose with a 284-hp V6 engine, 9-speed automatic transmission, and Intelligent 4x4. more Intelligent 4x4 To Tackle Terrain Step up with awesome capability. Intelligent 4x4 and a selector with seven modes is at your fingertips, letting you take on a variety of conditions, including snow, rain, gravel and more. Seamless Smartphone Tech The Pathfinder is an extension of your digital life, with advanced new digital displays, wireless Apple CarPlay® integration, Android Auto™ , and wireless charging. Six kids in back, two over-age kids up front With three rows, the All-New Pathfinder offers vast space for seven or eight along with the convenience of EZ Slide second-row seats that make it easy to jump in back – even with a car seat attached. For personalized comfort and seating for seven, opt for the available second-row captain’s chairs. Or, you can select bench seating if you’ve got a full house. Either way, you’ll have room for everyone’s cargo, including under-floor storage, and plenty of comfort to go around with the Tri-Zone Automatic Temperature Control System. Wherever you’re sitting, the available Panoramic Moonroof will bring your own piece of sky into the adventure Click here to learn more

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) today updated its annual list of "affordable, safe and reliable vehicles for teens" for the class of 2021. The following Nissan new and pre-owned models made this year's honor roll: Recommended New Vehicles for Teens (2021) • 2021 Altima sedan • 2021 Murano crossover Only 2021 vehicles that come with vehicle-to-vehicle automatic emergency braking as standard equipment are included in the recommendations. Both the 2021 Altima and 2021 Murano were recently awarded the TOP SAFETY PICK+ (TSP+) rating from IIHS as well. more Recommended Used Vehicles for Teens Starting Under $20,000 • Rogue crossover: 2014, 2016 – 18, 2020 model years ("Best Choice") • Murano crossover: 2015 – 2020 model years ("Best Choice") To qualify for consideration on the pre-owned list, vehicles had to earn good ratings in the IIHS moderate overlap front, side, roof strength and head restraint tests. If rated by NHTSA, they earned 4 or 5 stars overall. All come with standard electronic stability control and have a curb weight greater than 2,750 pounds. In order to be considered a "Best Choice" the vehicle must also have received a "Good" or "Acceptable" rating in the IIHS driver-side small overlap front test. According to IIHS2, "Although the lists are intended specifically for teen drivers, they can be a resource for anyone looking for a safe, reliable and affordable vehicle. The new vehicle list is especially useful for parents of younger children who might be buying a vehicle for their own use with an eye toward handing it down to a new driver in the future." Now in its third year since its total redesign, the 2021 Nissan Altima is offered in a choice of five well-equipped grade levels, front-wheel and Intelligent All-Wheel Drive, and a choice of two advanced engines – including the innovative 2.0-liter VC-Turbo inline 4-cylinder. The 2021 Nissan Altima has a starting MSRP3 of $24,450. Since its introduction for the 2003 model year, the Nissan Murano has stood apart from the competition with its sculptural exterior, elegant interior and choice of front-wheel or all-wheel drive powertrains. For the 2021 model year, Nissan Safety Shield® 360 becomes standard on all four Murano grade levels. The 2021 Nissan Murano has a starting MSRP4of $32,810. Click here to browse our Nissan Altima, Murano, and Rogue inventory.