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Nissan enhances Certified Pre-Owned program with expanded vehicle eligibility and online sales Nissan is expanding its Certified Pre-Owned program to cover more high-quality used vehicles, many of which will be conveniently available for consumers to research and purchase online. The new Certified Select program extends the age and mileage eligibility for the company’s Certified Pre-Owned certification, providing even more customers peace of mind on their vehicle purchase. Additionally, the new Certified Select program includes certain non-Nissan vehicles for the first time. Certified Select covers vehicles up to 10 years old with up to 100,000 miles. Every Certified Select vehicle receives an 84-point inspection and comes with a 6-month/6,000-mile limited warranty and roadside assistance, plus one complimentary maintenance visit within the first year of ownership. “As pre-owned vehicle sales continue to outpace those of new vehicles in the marketplace, Certified Select allows our trusted dealerships to offer more high-quality options for shoppers,” said Dan Mohnke, vice president, eCommerce, Nissan U.S. “And we’ve further committed to customer satisfaction by offering a seamless online purchase option and a complimentary maintenance visit.” Building on the existing Nissan@Home online shopping program and reflecting buyers’ increasing comfort with purchasing vehicles virtually, buyers can browse participating dealers’ selections of Nissan Certified and Certified Select vehicles online. Customers may choose to complete the entire purchase process virtually. Participating dealers are even able to deliver purchased vehicles directly to a customer’s home. By providing a limited warranty and a complimentary service visit with all Certified Select vehicles, the program expansion helps participating dealerships establish relationships with new customers. This gives Nissan dealerships a clear path to continue supporting customers after their vehicle purchase by serving as a trusted partner for service and maintenance. The Nissan Certified program for eligible Nissan models up to 6 years/80,000 miles is unchanged, and continues to include a 167-point inspection, a 7-year/100,000-mile limited warranty and two complimentary maintenance visits.

A test drive is one of the most important steps in determining the purchase of a new or used vehicle. Test driving works to the advantage of the customer. By test-driving a vehicle that has your interest, you will gain first-hand experience in operating the car. Take note of the vehicle's quality, fit, appearance, and characteristics. Why Schedule a Test Drive? • It will speed up the process and we will have the vehicle you are interested in prepped and parked close by. • We will sit down and review the details of the vehicle you desire so that we can confirm that we have selected the right vehicle. • We will give you a custom-tailored presentation of the vehicle and have you drive the vehicle to make sure it meets your needs. • We will have your current vehicle appraised and answer any financing and payment questions you have so that you have all the information necessary to make an informed purchase or lease decision. • We will ensure that you are comfortable with all of the features, options, and controls on your new or certified used vehicle before you drive your new vehicle home. SCHEDULE TEST DRIVE Please take a moment to complete some information so that we may better serve you. Once you have submitted your information, you will be contacted by a customer service specialist. Click here to schedule a test drive.

Buy 3 Eligible tires, Get 1 for $1 now thru October 31, 2022. Click here to shop for tires. *Offer available for a limited time. Eligible on select OEM, OEA, and WIN tires only when purchased from and installed by a participating Nissan dealer. Other restrictions apply. See dealer for details. Price and offer availability may vary by model. Taxes and fees additional. No cash value. May not be combined with any other offers. Void where prohibited.

Offering rugged design and capability along with class-exclusive technologies, the 2023 Nissan Frontier is on sale now. Along with delivering notable towing, hauling and off-road abilities, the 2023 Frontier boasts useful technology, including a largest-in-class2 available 9-inch touchscreen, standard Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™, standard class-exclusive3 Intelligent Forward Collision Warning and available Nissan Safety Shield 360®. All-new for the 2022 model year, the 2023 Frontier lineup features enhancements reflecting customer feedback. A Midnight Edition package is now available on SV Crew Cab that enhances the truck's appearance with 17-inch black-painted alloy wheels; black outside mirrors, lower bumper and grille; black exterior badging; black interior accents with a black headliner; and LED fog lights, headlights and daytime running lights. The 2023 Frontier SV Crew Cab Long Wheelbase model adds the SV Convenience Package as standard equipment, featuring a heated leather steering wheel, heated front seats, spray-in bedliner, Utili-track® System with two adjustable tie-down cleats, under-rail bed lighting and more. The Frontier PRO-X® and PRO-4X® add wireless Apple CarPlay®, while the Pro Premium package also switches from black interior stitching to Lava Red stitching. The 2023 Frontier King Cab is offered with a 6-foot bed. The Frontier Crew Cab S and PRO-X/PRO-4X models feature a 5-foot bed. The Crew Cab SV is offered with either a 5-foot or a 6-foot bed.

The Nissan Rogue's 1.5-liter Variable Compression (VC) Turbo engine is named to "Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems" list for 2022. Standard on all Rogue grades, it delivers enhanced power and best-in-class gas engine fuel economy1 and torque2. Wards has recognized the pinnacle of automotive powertrain engineering since 1995, and Nissan's achievement for 2022 marks the company's 19th trophy in those 28 years. Winners are evaluated based on several factors including horsepower, torque, noise, fuel economy, comparative specifications and applications of new technology. This year, the judges began testing from a group of 29 all-new or vastly improved engines, by putting them through the paces of daily life – commuting, road trips and running errands. "This engine inspires words that never have been uttered in the same sentence as '3-cyl. engine': very smooth, exceptionally quiet during idle, pleasant to drive in traffic or on the highway," says Judge Drew Winter. "It's a broken record, but what the VC-Turbo is doing inside that engine is remarkable and innovative," says Judge Bob Gritzinger. "Applying the same technology to a small-displacement 3-cyl. takes it to another audience and customer in the best-selling Rogue." Nissan's class-exclusive VC-Turbo engine can seamlessly vary its compression ratio to optimize for increased power output or for greater efficiency, as needed by the driving scenario. A new generation XTRONIC transmission works in tandem with the engine to help deliver improved acceleration feel and reduced fuel consumption.

With smart storage, back-seat climate controls, car seat flexibility, and more, you never need to choose between space and comfort in the 2021 Nissan Rogue. 5 seats, 1 million reasons to go Rogue THREE COMFORT ZONES Available Tri-Zone Automatic Temperature Control gives you — and your passengers — three separate settings for comfort. HANDLE UNEXPECTED CARGO You’ve got this. With the available Divide-N-Hide® system, you have six different ways to organize the 36.5 cubic feet of cargo space. HANDS-FREE ACCESS Full arms are no barrier here. The available Motion Activated Liftgate opens with a kick of your foot under the rear bumper. Pick a seat in this 5-seat crossover and sink into the soft available semi-aniline leather-appointed seats. The leg room in Rogue is generous, with a maximum 43.3" up front and 38.5" in the rear. The well-designed interior of Rogue feels more premium, and more personal, no matter where you’re sitting.

September is National Child Passenger Safety Awareness Month, and time for caregivers to review the child safety seats their little ones are using. While inflation and other pressures mean many families are looking to save money, purchasing a car seat is not the time to skimp, due to the dangers posed by secondhand or potentially counterfeit seats. "Don't install a used seat, an expired seat, or a seat that's been in a collision, and make sure it was tested according to federal standards," said Robert Sinclair Jr, senior manager of public affairs at AAA. "It's also crucial to make sure you're using a car seat correctly to keep your child safe in a crash. If installed properly, the car seat should not be able to move more than an inch in any direction at the belt path and there should be no slack if you pinch the strap at the child's shoulder," said Sinclair. Nissan introduced Snug Kids®, an industry-first program, 20 years ago. It is geared specifically toward safety for children in child restraint systems (CRS), commonly referred to as "child safety seats." Not all CRS fit in all vehicles. Nissan safety engineers have spent thousands of hours evaluating hundreds of CRS by installing them in the rear seats of Nissan and INFINITI vehicles. The result is the Snug Kids® Child Safety Seat Fit Guide, which helps parents confidently select a CRS that fits their Nissan or INFINITI while also providing valuable tips on the proper fit of a CRS. "Nissan prioritizes passenger safety for all occupants," said Matthew Gapinski, senior manager, product safety engineering at Nissan. "Our Snug Kids team of certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians works directly with child seat manufacturers to make sure we are checking for a proper fit of their latest seat models in our vehicles." For additional help correctly installing car seats, parents can search a list maintained by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to find certified technicians in their area. "Parents and caregivers also should read their child restraint system's owner's manual and vehicle owner's manual to ensure proper installation and use of car seats and boosters," said Gapinski. "I'm often asked which car seat is the best, and my response is ‘the one that best fits your vehicle and that you can install and use correctly every time.'"

See how the all-new 2023 Nissan Z blends power and technology to conquer the Skyline Drive. Discover all the key innovative features, turbocharged performance, powerful launch control, advanced handling technology, and redesigned interior with a driver-focused cockpit.

As a pioneer in the electric vehicle space, Nissan continuously looks for ways to deliver new, meaningful technologies to EV owners. Today, working with Fermata Energy, a vehicle-to-grid services provider, Nissan has approved the first ever bi-directional charger for use with the Nissan LEAF in the U.S. With Nissan's approval, along with its UL 9741 certification for bi-directional charging systems, the Fermata Energy FE-15 charger has passed key requirements from Nissan, and has been verified to be compatible with the Nissan LEAF. Usage of the approved charger will also not impact the LEAF's battery warranty. Bi-directional charging technology means not only charging the Nissan LEAF, but also sending energy stored in the vehicle battery back to the building or the grid. The Nissan LEAF is currently the only fully electric passenger vehicle in the US market able to supply energy to the grid, allowing LEAF owners with the Fermata Energy FE-15 bi-directional charger to park their vehicle, plug it in, and save money with their local electric utility as well as reduce the total cost of ownership of the vehicle. Ideal for companies with fleet vehicles, the Fermata Energy Demand Charge Management application, along with the FE-15 charger, continuously monitors a building's electrical loads, and may draw on the Nissan LEAF's energy to provide power to the building during more expensive high-demand periods. In states with utility demand response programs, bi-directional-enabled Nissan LEAF vehicles (MY2013 and later) are able to safely send energy stored in the battery to the grid during peak energy demand times, such as in summer months. To support its long-term vision, Ambition 2030, Nissan continues to explore additional opportunities in the Vehicle-To-Everything (V2X) market, including residential applications, working with leading third-party companies in the space such as dcbel. Interested customers can go to www.fermataenergy.com/fe15-sales for details on the Fermata Energy FE-15 charger today.

Community Involvement, Sponsorship & Social Responsibility ​Since 1991, Passport Auto Group has been proud to serve our Washington, D.C. community with excellence in sales, service, and customer care. Philanthropy has been at the core of our enterprise since the very beginning. Collectively, the dealerships and owners have contributed over $4 million to local and international nonprofit organizations. Passport is proud to partner with many deserving charities and outreach organizations that work toward improving the lives of area residents each and every day.​ Regional and National Support • Alex's Army Childhood Cancer Foundation • Alexandria Seaport Foundation • Bikes for kids (Coming 2022) • Bishop Ireton High School • Brain Injury Services • Campagna Center • Carpenter’s Shelter • Central Union Mission • Blessed to Help Food Donation Program • Genesis Covenant Church • Dollars for Scholars College Scholarship Fund • Key to Karma Inc. • LifeStyles of Maryland Foundation, Inc. • Maple Springs Church Food Donation Program • Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church • Prison Fellowship Angel Tree Youth Summer Camp Program • Project Bridges • Tunnel to Towers Foundation • US Paralympic • Women of Prince George's International Support Our international philanthropy efforts focus on alleviating poverty by providing food, healthcare, shelter, and spiritual nourishment to those in need. • Africa New Life Ministries • American Leprosy • Cross International • Food for the Poor • Helping Haitian Angels • Save the Children Passport's success has been a result of one-to-one relationships with our customers and our employees. With this in mind, we highly encourage employees to belong to clubs, organizations, or networking groups. In addition, we donate both time and money to worthy community requests to thank the community for their support and to make our community a better place to work and live. Do you work for a local non-profit organization or know of a need in our community? Click here to contact us.

The 2021 Nissan Rogue looks to the future with seamless smartphone integration and new available features like a Head-Up Display, wireless charging, and more. Click here for details.

Labor Day Weekend has remained one of the most popular celebrations in America. After all, it is the last big weekend of the season. We hope you enjoy this long weekend with family and friends. Happy Labor Day Weekend!