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Memorial Day Sale Event: • Lease the 2017 Nissan Sentra SV for $199 per month with $0 Down or Purchase with the sale price of $18,798 • Lease the 2017 Nissan Altima 2.5 SV for $292 per month with $0 Down or Purchase with the sale price of $20,282 • Lease the 2017 Nissan Rogue SV for $259 per month with $0 Down or Purchase with the sale price of $22,343 • Lease the 2017 Nissan Maxima S for $333 per month with $0 Down or Purchase with the sale price of $27,082 • Lease the 2017 Nissan Maxima Platinum for $437 per month with $0 Down or Purchase with the sale price of $34,138 • Lease the 2016 Nissan LEAF SL Premium for $263 per month with $0 Down or Purchase with the sale price of $29,980 Click here for details. Click here for inventory.

For the second year in a row, Nissan has earned more awards than any other manufacturer1 in the Vincentric "Best Fleet Value in America" awards. Now in its 12 year, the award program identifies best-in-class lifecycle costs in order to help organizations select the best vehicles for their fleet needs. Vincentric performs the cost of ownership analysis on over 2,400 vehicle configurations based on typical fleet use, including factors such as depreciation, fuel, maintenance and repairs. The individual Nissan winners in category include: • Nissan Versa S Plus – Best Fleet Value Subcompact (second year in a row) • Nissan Versa Note S Plus – Best Fleet Value Subcompact Hatchback (second year in a row) • Nissan Altima S 2.5L – Best Fleet Value Mid-Size (two-time winner) • Nissan Leaf S – Best Fleet Value Electric/Plug-In Hybrid (second year in a row) • Nissan NV200 S – Best Fleet Value Small Commercial Cargo Van (four-time winner) • Nissan NV1500 S – Best Fleet Value Full-Size ½-Ton Cargo Van (second year in a row) • Nissan NV3500 S – Best Fleet Value Full-Size 1-Ton Passenger Van (second year in a row) "We are honored to be recognized as the leading award winner by Vincentric for the second straight year, especially since we have winners in passenger car, EV and both small and large van categories," said Dan Mohnke, vice president, Nissan Chief Marketing Manager & Marketing Operations. "Commercial fleets are a great real-world proving grounds for any vehicle and we're proud that Nissan vehicles continue to be acknowledged by the industry experts." "The repeat success of Nissan fleet vehicles was very impressive this year," said Vincentric President, David Wurster. "We saw many Nissan products delivering the lowest depreciation costs in their segment, contributing greatly to the strong Nissan results in our 2017 awards." Nissan is aggressively pursuing commercial and fleet sales in 2017 with the addition of new Single Cab and King Cab body configurations of the new Nissan TITAN and TITAN XD pickups, which, like the Nissan NV200, NV Cargo and NV Passenger vans, feature the industry's best2 5-year/100,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty.

Happy Mother's Day to all the Mother's out there. It's definitely not the easiest job but it is the most rewarding. Happy Mother's Day!

Purchase the 2017 Nissan Altima 2.5SV with the sale price of $20,282, $305 per month or Lease for $0 Down, $292 per month. Click here to view inventory. Purchase payments at $3,000 down, 3.26% for 72 months. Lease payments 36 months 12,000 miles per year, excludes taxes tags and fees at delivery. All incentives applied with approved credit. Expires 05/31/2017

All of us at Passport Nissan VA would like to wish a fun-filled fiesta to all of our friends and customers this Cinco de Mayo.

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The 2017 Nissan LEAF has been named one of the "5 Best Electric Cars Under $40,000" by the editors of Kelley Blue Book. "Keep in mind all of these vehicles are eligible for a $7,500 federal tax credit – in addition to potential state and local incentives – bringing the net price for each of them to below $30,000," states the introduction to the special EV section. In selecting the Nissan LEAF, the Kelley Blue Book evaluation team wrote: "Dating all the way back to the dawn of this decade, the groundbreaking and ever-evolving LEAF has received several upgrades and enhancements over the years." more The editors also credit LEAF for bringing affordable electric vehicles to a wide consumer audience, writing: "When the Nissan LEAF debuted in 2011, it brought electric vehicles to the masses. Easy to drive, whisper-quiet, respectable cargo capacity thanks to its hatchback design and refueling that's as easy as plugging in a power cord, the LEAF has moved nearly a quarter-million units worldwide, making it the best-selling EV yet." "The Nissan LEAF continues to show its strength as the most popular electric vehicle in the world – with sales exceeding 100,000 in the United States alone," said Dan Mohnke, vice president, Nissan Chief Marketing Manager & Marketing Operations. "Nissan is also played a leading role in growing the number of DC fast-charging stations in the U.S., with more than 2,100 CHAdeMO connections to date, which helps all EV drivers regardless of make or model." Nissan and EVgo recently revealed a plan to connect Boston and Washington D.C. via nine electric-vehicle DC fast-charge sites. The plan will deliver a robust charging infrastructure along I-95, providing EV owners peace of mind when driving along the route. The Northeast charging route is slated to be on-line this fall. The charging sites have been designed with future advances in EV technologies in mind, and have been pre-wired for a high-power charging power output of up to 150kW with simple upgrades once such technology is available to consumers. Along with the 100-mile plus range, the 2017 LEAF features a standard 30 kWh battery that can be quick-charged to 80 percent (from the low battery charge warning) in about 30 minutes. Charging on a home charging system (Level 2, 240V) is estimated to take about six hours with the 6.6 kW onboard charger. All 2017 LEAF models include multiple drive modes: Normal, Eco and B-Mode, which engages regenerative braking more aggressively while decelerating. LEAF’s lithium-ion battery pack carries warranty coverage of eight years or 100,000 miles against defects, plus the industry-leading coverage for 8 years/100,000 miles (30 kWh) against excessive capacity loss. LEAF is assembled in Smyrna, Tenn., including battery production.

Nissan takes the “family adventure ready” Rogue design to the next level. Two features dominate the appearance of the Rogue Trail Warrior. First, the exterior design treatment that combines a custom camouflage body wrap, khaki-painted tracks system and military-style yellow glassworks. And then there are the snow/sand tracks. The DOMINATOR® Tracks, from American Track Truck, Inc., are 48 inches long, 30 inches high and 15 inches wide, and they replace the Rogue's regular wheels and tires. The suspension and wheel wells were modified to fit the track system, but otherwise all drivetrain components, including the 2.5-liter DOHC 16-valve inline 4-cylinder Rogue powerplant and Xtronic transmission, are standard factory issue. The engine is rated at 170 horsepower and 175 lb-ft of torque, more than enough for climbing snow banks or sand dunes. Filling out the Rogue Trail Warrior adventure equipment list are tinted headlights, custom fender flares, ARB Gear Basket, LED lights and a Warn 4K winch.

Nissan and EVgo have revealed a plan to connect Boston and Washington D.C. via nine electric-vehicle DC fast-charge sites. Unveiled at the opening ceremony of the 2017 New York International Auto Show, the plan will deliver a robust charging infrastructure along I-95, providing EV owners peace of mind when driving along the route. The Northeast charging route is slated to be on-line this fall. The "I-95 Fast Charge ARC" is already under construction. Covering the 500-mile span between the two cities, the nine sites and 50 total charging stations will have a capability of charging four or more EVs simultaneously at a power output of 50kW. The charging sites have been designed with future advances in EV technologies in mind, and have been pre-wired for a high-power charging power output of up to 150kW with simple upgrades once such technology is available to consumers. "Regardless of range capability, a convenient fast-charge infrastructure along high-traffic routes is imperative in the mass-adoption of electric vehicles," said JeSean Hopkins, senior manager, EV infrastructure strategy & business development, Nissan North America, Inc. "This element of the EV equation is seemingly overlooked by others, but we’re all-in. Following a similar project in California, this is our second ‘corridor’ project in the U.S. and completion is expected in time for the launch of the all-new Nissan LEAF."

Easter is a good time to enjoy all of your many meaningful blessings: family, friends and of course, chocolate molded into tasty bunnies.

The results are in – dog owners agree that their four-footed friends should be as safe and comfortable in a vehicle as their two-footed fellow passengers. Dog owners also rate clip-in harnesses and non-spill water dispensers as the most appealing dog-friendly accessories in a dog-friendly vehicle1. The new Nissan "Rogue Dogue" project vehicle takes those ideas to heart – and adds a pack more – just in time for the one-off project’s debut at the 2017 New York International Auto Show. "For all of the dog lovers at Nissan, the Rogue Dogue is so much fun – the equivalent, I guess you could say, of riding with your head out the window if you were a dog,” said Michael Bunce, vice president, Product Planning, Nissan North America, Inc. “Of course, we also take pets’ safety very seriously, which is why the Rogue Dogue includes secure leash fastening attachments in the second row and rear cargo area – along with numerous other features designed to make family travel with dogs more enjoyable for everyone." more The long list of Rogue Dogue modifications installed in the project vehicle includes: • Secured, removable custom dog bed in the rear cargo area • Built-in (fold-down) non-spill water dispenser • Built-in (fold-down) non-spill dog food dispenser • Slide-away dog ramp for easy access to rear compartment for small or elderly dogs • 360-degree (hoop and hose) dog shower with 10 gallon pressurized water reserve • Integrated dog drying system with compressed heated air dryer and outside hose attachment • Heated air vents for rear cargo bed area • Easy-to-clean custom interior materials • Modified second-row/cargo area pass-through passageway • Removable pet partition with Rogue Dogue logo between the second-row and cargo area • Second-row dog hammock (clips around front and rear headrests) • Raised rear floor in rear compartment housing utility drawer and dog ramp; drawer faces covered in custom easy-clean upholstery • Side wall mounted poop bag dispenser • Rear facing passive side view mirror cameras (video sent to hard drive) to capture dog’s road trip experiences – head out the window, interaction between dog and other drivers – for later viewing • Dog first aid kit • Harness clips mounted in rear compartment • Rogue Dogue logo key fob In the survey of dog owners, the top three most appealing dog-friendly features were found to be a clip-in harness hook (81 percent), a non-spill water dispenser (74 percent) and a slide-away dog ramp (55 percent). "Everything that we built into the Rogue Dogue project is actually very possible to add to a production Rogue, though you do compromise the available rear cargo area slightly for the ramp, storage compartments and the food and water dispensers," said Dennis McCarthy, owner, Vehicle Effects, Sun Valley, Calif. "But really, next to your family, your dog is your most important cargo, so why not?" Bunce added: "More than 75 percent of dog owners in the survey said that having optional features specifically designed for their dog’s safety and comfort would impact their decision on which vehicle to purchase. So potentially, every dog might have its day – and their custom-equipped Nissan Rogue, too." The Rogue Dogue is based on a 2017 Rogue SL with the Platinum Reserve Interior Package, featuring premium tan leather-appointed seats with special quilted leather inserts.