Nissan has developed an Altima-based race car sporting a powerful V-8 engine! Originally intended for the Australian V8 Supercar Championship, these high powered Altimas will make their American debut at the Circuit of the Americas race series in Austin, Texas in a few weeks!

>To read more about the Altima Supercars click here.

Nissan introduced some awesome custom cars at the Tokyo Auto Show! On display was an enticing mix of factory-tuned vehicles and history-making race cars, highlighted by "Nissan's New World of Customization"-which includes the Juke Personalization Concept, Note Personalization Concept and the NV350 Caravan Rider Transporter-and the Japan debut of the world-renown Nissan DeltaWing race car.

> Read more here.

Caravan Rider Transporter

Nissan just unveiled the all-new Pathfinder Hybrid at the 2014 NY Auto Show to much excitement from the automotive press and drivers alike. Nissan is telling us the this innovative 7-seater hybrid crossover will be arriving in our showrooms this summer! Nissan also says this luxurious hybrid will have a best in class range of over 526 miles per tank with 27 mpg hwy!

>To find out more visit: http://www.nissanusa.com/suvs/pathfinder/hybrid/

Mossy Nissan's popular Versa sedan is

now America's best-selling entry sedan!

Mossy Nissan has the new 2013 Versa Sedan in stock at all seven locations, and that's good news for San Diego car shoppers. The Versa, one of Mossy Nissan's most popular models is now America's best-selling entry sedan!

Here are some reasons why car buyers are choosing the Versa: 

Fuel economy Versa offers some very impressive fuel efficiency. The Versa sedan, equipped with Nissan's cutting edge 2nd generation Xtronic Continuously Variable Transmission, gets an EPA rating 40-mpg highway.

Room to move, and to store! It might be a compact car, but with 39.8 inches of front headroom from seat to ceiling, the Versa Sedan's got clearance to spare. In fact, it's got the most front headroom, rear headroom, and rear legroom per dollar of any car in America. Versa's trunk holds an impressive 14.9 cubic feet of room.

Innovation at every turn Versa offers convenient, cutting edge, features - like Nissan's Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Easy-Fill Tire Alert - the horn honks when the driver puts enough air in the tires. With great features like these, and our low Rock Bottom Prices, the Versa a great choice for anyone considering a small car with big advantages.

> Check out our inventory here and find the Versa that suits your needs and your budget.

Nissan's e-NV200 concept vehicle 

       When Nissan unveiled their e-NV200 concept vehicle at the 2012 Detroit North American International Auto Show it created quite a buzz. There was so much interest in this revolutionary battery-powered commercial van that Nissan was invited to test it as a mail delivery and collection vehicle in Japan. The success of this test caught the attention of Fedex. The international carrier teamed up with Nissan to test a prototype all-electric NV as a delivery van in London, England and later in Hanover, Germany. Needless to say, these tests were very successful at proving the potential of a battery-powered commercial vehicle.

Innovative Technology + Amazing Styling

          Nissan modeled their "electrifying" Nissan e-NV200 after the highly acclaimed Nissan NV200 commercial van - which won the 2010 International Van of the Year award for Nissan. The Nissan e-NV200 adds even more bold designs, and full electric capabilities-plus zero-emissions! This exciting new van is quiet, comfortable, and highly versatile with a functional interior space and compact body length. A potential game-changing vehicle in its segment, the battery capacity will support a driving range similar to the Nissan LEAF, while payload and cargo space will offer the same level as the current NV200. The production version would be targeted mainly at businesses, but also at private users.

New York City "hails" the Nissan NV200 and e-NV200

There's more exciting news for the Nissan NV line of vans. The New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission has selected the gasoline powered Nissan NV200 as the exclusivetaxi of New York City for 10 years beginning in the end of 2013. Taxis carry 600,000 passengers a day in New York City traffic, so this is a great opportunity for Nissan to show the world the reliability, safety and innovative technology of it's vehicles. The Nissan NV taxis will feature charging stations that include a 12 volt electrical outlet and 2 USB plugs for passengers to juice up their mobile electronics. And, as part of New York's "Taxi of Tomorrow" initiative, Nissan will work with City and taxi owners on a pilot program to study the zero-emission, all electric e-NV200 as taxis!

You can check back to see when this innovative Nissan vehicle becomes available at Mossy Nissan. In the meantime, you can see Mossy San Diego's giant inventory of NV Cargo Vans or NV Passenger Vans!

Big things really do come in small packages!

Imagine the power and durability of a commercial moving van combined with the compact size and maneuverability of a minivan. That's what drivers can expect from the new Nissan NV200 Compact Cargo Van. This Nissan NV200 is built from the ground up to give you the flexibility to keep up with the fast-paced business environment..

Is the Nissan NV200 Compact Cargo Van right for your business?

Just look at these stats!

Length

This van measures 186.2 inches from end-to-end. It's 5.6 inches longer than the Ford Transit. It's long enough to haul some serious cargo and small enough to get in and out of loading zones, downtown business districts and busy commercial office spaces.

Width

Of course the design team at Nissan knows that length is just one measure of a cargo van. That's why they made this NV200 wide enough to carry a standard 40-by-48-inch commercial pallet in the cargo area.

Accessibility

This NV200 comes with dual sliding doors standard and the split rear doors open as wide as 180 degrees. That means easy access to your cargo from either side of the van, and the ability to unload from the rear of the van as well.

Cargo Capacity

The Nissan NV200 can carry about 1500 pounds. It also features optional floor-mounted hooks to secure your cargo. If you're not hauling pallets, the cargo area features a number of integrated mounting points for shelving units -or anything you can think of mounting!

Suspension & Horsepower

The Nissan NV200's rear suspension is leaf-sprung-like on a real commercial truck, and the NV200's 2.0 liter inline 4-cylinder engine puts out a respectable 140 horses. That's plenty of power to keep your business on the move!

Flexibility and other great features

Like all of Nissan's commercial vans, the Nissan NV200 can be configured with an amazing array of interior features. It can also be customized to be a rolling workshop or an office on wheels with a real desk!

The NV200 is rolling in to Mossy Nissan showrooms!

The Nissan NV200 is now available in San Diego at Mossy Nissan locations in El Cajon, Kearny Mesa and Oceanside. Mossy Nissan also offers great commercial vehicle financing! Don't wait! Contact Chris Vedenoff in North County at cvedenoff@mossy.com or Karl Kirker in South County at kkirker@mossy.com.

According to a recent survey(1) almost six in ten respondents blame blind spots for accidents or near-collisions. Luckily, for 2013, Nissan developed not one, but three advanced technologies help Altima drivers avoid a collision: Blind Spot Warning, Lane Departure Warning and Moving Object Detection. These three features, usually reserved for more expensive vehicles, take advantage of Altima's redesigned, next-generation RearView Monitor. A new wide-angle rearview camera, mounted in the license plate area, offers an expanded rear view so no extra sensors are needed to provide these additional capabilities. (These three innovations are available on Altima 2.5 SL and 3.5 SL as part of the Technology Package.)  Today, let's look at Blind Spot Warning Feature and how it compares to Honda's LaneWatch system.          

Nissan's Blind Spot Warning uses the Nissan Altima's wide-angle rearview camera and advanced image processing technology to scan the vehicle's blind spots. It alerts the driver with audible and visual warnings if there is a vehicle in a blind spot area.

            The Honda Accord, in comparison, uses two separate systems to provide driver protection. Unlike the Nissan Altima, neither of these two systems provide the visual or audible warning that alert the driver that a vehicle is the blind spot.

            The first system is Honda's LaneWatch camera. Unlike Nissan's wide-angle view monitor, which is mounted in the rear of the car, Honda's LaneWatch™" camera is mounted only on one side of the car-on the passenger-side outside mirror to display an expanded rear view. Honda designed LaneWatch™ to activate ONLY when the right turn signal is activated or a button on the stalk is pushed.

The second system is not a system at all - basically, driver side warning is almost non-existent. All you get is an outside mirror with a convex strip on the outer edge. Just how effective is this mirror? A car reviewer from the website ExtremeTech.com(2)  said "On the Accords I drove the convex mirror edge didn't seem to expand the view very much."

It's easy to see that Honda's unbalanced blind spot detection and lack of passive warning system simply does not compare to the Nissan Altima's state of the art Blind Spot Warning. These days driver safety seems to be a "blind spot" for Honda.

(1)  http://media.ford.com/article_display.cfm?article_id=36969] "Drivers acknowledge their limitations: Nearly 50 percent have fallen asleep while driving or know someone who has; nearly six in 10 blame blind spots for accidents or near collisions and nearly four in 10 of those surveyed fear parallel parking"

(2) http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/135716-too-quirky-5-reasons-why-honda-tech-will-scare-away-tech-savvy-buyers

Nissan's work van does more for your money!

In the battle of the commercial vehicles, the new Nissan NV work van is quickly making a name for itself. Electricians, plumbers, delivery drivers and workers of all types from all over San Diego are finding the Nissan NV to be a reliable, rugged, versatile work van. It's also extremely customizable! Owners can get custom order their Nissan NV with an array of shelves, bins, rack and containers. The NV can even be configured to be everything from a passenger van, to a delivery vehicle or even a rolling office - complete with desk workspace! This gives the Nissan NV big advantages over competing commercial vehicles- including the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter,previously known as the Dodge Sprinter.

Let's look at how a base model Nissan NV Standard roof SV 2500 out performs the Mercedes Sprinter 2500 Standard roof in several key areas:

Pricing

With a base model MSRP starting at around $11,000 MORE than the base model Nissan NV* the Mercedes will definitely make a big dent in your wallet. That means you'll be putting in plenty of overtime to pay for that fancy Mercedes hood emblem!

Handling

The Nissan NV Passenger has a significantly smaller turning radius than the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, allowing you to much more easily maneuver in and out of tight spots.

Performance

When it comes to horsepower, the Nissan NV will be able to pull heavier loads than the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. The Sprinter's 3.0L engine puts out a paltry 188 hp. The Nissan NV Cargo's powerful 4.0L engine delivers 261 hp., and the NV Cargo's optional 5.6L V-8 engine provides a whopping 317 hp.

Dimensions

The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is a bit longer than the NV, making it more difficult to park. So, if you go with the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter as your commercial vehicle choice, you may be circling the block looking for a parking spot more often than with the Nissan NV Cargo.

Turning Radius

For such a large van, the Nissan NV has a very small turning radius! On a fairly narrow street, the Nissan NV can do a complete 180 without having to back up, impressive considering the NV boasts a 146.1-inch wheelbase and measures more than 20 feet from stem to stern.

Features

Here's how a well-equipped Nissan 2013 NV3500 HD SV High Roof Cargo Van compares with a top of the line (but much more expensive!) 2013 Mercedes Sprinter High Roof van.

It's easy to see that when it comes to work vans, the Nissan NV line of commercial vehicles definitely does more for less! If you are interested in finding out more about these amazing commercial vehicles and how they can help you take care of your San Diego business, contact Chris Vedenoff in North County at cvedenoff@mossy.com or Karl Kirker in South County at kkirker@mossy.com

Footnotes:

Comparison at:http://compare.nissancommercialvehicles.com/commercial_compare/NNAComparator/IFCompare.jsp?locale=en_US

*Price resource:http://compare.nissancommercialvehicles.com/commercial_compare/NNAComparator/IFCompare.jsp?locale=en_US

  2013 NV1500 S V6Standard Roof Cargo Van $25,420.

2013 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Normal Roof MSRP: $36,290

MSRP sources

http://buyersguide.caranddriver.com/mercedes-benz/sprinter

http://buyersguide.caranddriver.com/nissan/nv1500-2500-3500

Turning radius source

http://www.autoguide.com/manufacturer/nissan/2012-nissan-nv-review-1578.html

Nissan is calling the totally redesigned 2013 Pathfinder the best Pathfinder ever, and it's easy to see why. It's a truly capable SUV that offers a sophisticated 4-wheel drive system with three driver-selectable modes for the best traction. Pathfinder provides the power, ride comfort, and amenities of a crossover and adds genuine off-road and towing capabilities that competitors simply can't match! Yes, this all-new Pathfinder is rugged, yet refined, and equally at home on smooth highways and rugged trails.

So, how does it compare to the 2012 Toyota Highlander?

Toyota's Highlander is based on the Camry sedan platform, which means is has very limited off-road capability and a lower standard towing capacity than the Nissan Pathfinder. Of course that's just the beginning of Pathfinder's superior features. Pathfinder also offers larger available wheels and tires, which improves its off-road prowess! Inside, the Pathfinder is a lot roomier than the Highlander with more front and 3rd row headroom, more front, 2^nd row and 3^rdrow shoulder room and more 2^nd and 3^rd row legroom! In addition to all this room, your passengers will be wowed by Pathfinder's available huge panorama moon roof!

 Pathfinder also offers technological advantages such as Nissan's easy-fill tire alert system that beeps when tires are fully inflated, a hard drive based navigation system (vs. Highlander's DVD system) with available NavWeather, Zagat Survey® Restaurant Guide and an available Around View® monitor which provides a bird's eye view for perfect parking!

And to top it all off, the new 2013 Patfhinder's state of the art Xtronic Continuously Variable Transmission helps Pathfinder achieves a higher EPA estimated MPG!

Toyota Highlander vs Nissan Pathfinder?

There's really no comparison!

*2013 Nissan Pathfinder vs. 2012 Toyota Highlander. For trim-level-to-trim-level comparisons visit NissanUSA.com/Compare

Mossy Nissan's New Year's Resolution?

Saving you money with Rock Bottom Prices!

            Have you made your New Year's resolution yet? At Mossy Nissan, our resolution is to save San Diego car buyers big money with our Rock Bottom Pricing!

What is Rock Bottom Pricing? It's Mossy Nissan's LOWEST available price, right up front- including every available discount and factory incentive! These low, upfront prices are clearly marked on every new Nissan in stock at every Mossy Nissan location. So when you visit Mossy Nissan, be sure to look for the Rock Bottom Price sticker on that new Nissan you've been dreaming about!

Thinking about a new 2013 Nissan Sentra or 2013 Nissan Altima? With Rock Bottom Pricing you'll know how much that hot new Nissan costs, plus you'll see how much you're saving from MSRP! Best of all, our low Rock Bottom Prices are the same at every Mossy Nissan location in San Diego. So whether you visit Mossy Nissan El Cajon, Escondido, Kearny Mesa, National City, Poway-or even our new Chula Vista location, you'll get the same great deal! Rock Bottom Pricing not only saves you time and money, it also lets you buy with peace of mind knowing you got a fair deal on a great vehicle!

In 2013 we definitely plan on sticking to our New Year's resolution! So why don't you plan on ringing in the New Year in a hot new Nissan from Mossy Nissan?

Thought you had to decide between buying a practical, stripped down vehicle that sips gas or a stylish car with amazing features and terrible gas mileage? Not at Mossy Nissan San Diego! We have a "bumper" crop of newly redesigned 2013 Nissans that are great to look at, fun to drive, offer amazing features, and get outstanding gas mileage!

Let's start with Mossy Nissan's totally redesigned 2013 Altima. The car experts at Edmunds.com call it the "most refined, efficient, and upscale, Altima ever." It's also Nissan's most innovative Altima ever. 2013 Nissan Altima buyers can enjoy amazing new features including hands-free text messaging and Bluetooth^® hand-free phone and streaming audio. Nissan's 2^nd generation Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) helps the 2013 Nissan Altima deliver a best in class 38 highway miles per gallon. Yes, this 2013 Altima is the only full sized sedan that gets 38 miles per gallon. Take that Camry!

Not to be outdone - the new 2013 Nissan Sentra gets up to 40-mpg highway! Newly redesigned for 2013, it offers a unique combination of aerodynamic styling, fun to drive performance and upscale interior design. Sentra has more legroom than the Toyota Corolla, Hyundai Elantra, Honda Civic, or Chevy Cruze! Plus, Sentra buyers can get features that are usually limited to high-end cars; like push-button ignition, Pandora^® radio capability and hand-free communication features like Bluetooth®!

The new 2013 Nissan Versa Sedan also achieves 40 highway miles per gallon and that's just the beginning of what this economical Nissan offers car buyers! The 2013 Versa Sedan has room for 5 and the most front and rear headroom per dollar of any vehicle in America! Versa Sedan buyers can choose from a host of available features including Nissan Intelligent Key with push button ignition, Bluetooth® hands-free phone system and more!

As you can see, there's never been a better time to upgrade your mpg and your ride than right now at Mossy Nissan in San Diego. Which Nissan best suits your need and your budget? Why not test-drive them all and find out!

The 2013 Model is here!

(1986 Nissan Pathfinder, Left; 2013 Nissan Pathfinder, Right)

The Nissan Pathfinder has long been a popular choice for San Diego drivers looking for rugged off road performance and legendary Nissan reliability. But what began as a rock crawling road warrior in 1986 has evolved substantially over the last 27 years. The sleek newly redesigned 2013 Nissan Pathfinder delivers a whole new level of refinement, performance, and dazzling technological innovation.

Nissan truly redesigned this 2013 Pathfinder from the ground up. They replaced the original heavy truck-based frame with a lighter chassis, shedding 500 lbs.  The lighter weight allowed Nissan to power the new Pathfinder with a smaller, fuel-efficient V-6.  Nissan also equipped the 2013 Pathfinder with their next generation Xtronic Continuously Variable Transmission for maximum fuel efficiency. And to top it all off, they designed a sleeker, aerodynamic exterior. These refinements resulted in a 30% increase in gas mileage - without sacrificing a 5,000 lb towing capacity!

The 2013 Pathfinder's roomy, luxurious interior is totally new as well.   Nissan's premium three row EZ Flex (TM) seating system offers seating for seven. The third row seats even recline for extra room! Dropping the 2^nd and 3^rd row offers a virtually flat space of almost 80 cubic feet for extra large loads!

Nissan's incredible hi-tech innovations are on full display in the 2013 Pathfinder.  Nissan's available Tri-zone entertainment system has video screens positioned in the backs of the headrests to entertain your passengers. The new Around View® Monitor, which uses four cameras to show a 'bird's eye" view of the Pathfinder on the touch screen monitor, will help drivers park easily in the tightest spots. The 2013 Pathfinder also has available hands-free text messaging, Bluetooth® hands-free phone and streaming audio, and an advanced Drive Assist™ Display - a 4 inch color monitor with customizable easy to read delays of fuel economy, tire pressure and more!

There's so much more to see and enjoy in this new Pathfinder, why not go to your local Mossy Nissan in San Diego and test-drive one today?

            Years before it was available for sale in America, Southern California driving enthusiasts envied the Nissan GT-R for its finely tuned handling and stratospheric speed. The upgrades and improvements integrated into the new 2013 model GT-R are sure to keep Nissan's flagship performance car at the top of everyone's dream vehicle list.

            For 2013, the Nissan GT-R got a serious power boost to its already powerful V-6 engine. Generating a whopping 545 horsepower and 463 lb-ft of torque, the newest GT-R reaches 60 mph in 2.7 seconds. Yes, zero to sixty in less than 3 seconds-and that's 0.4 seconds faster than the 2012 model GT-R! So how does the new 2013's twin turbo V-6 stack up against the competition? It delivers 15 more horsepower than the Porsche 911 Turbo, 40 more horses than Corvette Z06, and 90 more than the V8 equipped Audi R8!

            According to Motor Trend, "If delivering ultimate thrills, mind-bending performance and handling is what the GT-R is all about, then the 2013 GT-R accomplishes its mission even better than before."  For 2013, Nissan has equipped the GTR with improved and revised suspension with higher spring rates, which in turn provide better shock and spring balance for the ride. Speaking of shocks, Nissan also added a new bypass valve, which improves the GT-R's great daily ride and handling. The GT-R's new makeover has car enthusiasts chomping at the bit for a test drive, and luckily Mossy Nissan, the number one San Diego Nissan dealer, currently has the 2013 San Diego Nissan GT-R available right now! View inventory here

Comfort, convenience, connectivity PLUS 40 highway MPG!

When it comes to designing vehicles with amazing gas mileage, superior styling, and cutting edge technology, Nissan is batting a thousand! This summer Nissan released the totally redesigned 2013 Altima, with best in class gas mileage, to rave reviews. And next on deck is Nissan's totally redesigned 2013 Sentra.

Nissan started with a blank slate, designing a totally new car from the ground up to compete with the Honda Civic, Ford Focus and Hyundai Elantra. The result? The best small car value on the market, and another grand slam home run- both for Nissan, and for San Diego car buyers!

Sentra's sporty new styling, and upscale interior will certainly wow car shoppers at Mossy Nissan. But they'll be even more impressed by the fact that Sentra is the most fuel-efficient car in its class, EPA rated at 40 miles per gallon freeway! Sentra owes its impressive gas mileage in part to Nissan's next generation Continuously Variable Transmission, which uses state of the art software for maximum fuel efficiency.

            Car buyers will also enjoy the many convenience and connectivity options offered by this new Sentra. Available for 2013 is Nissan's voice recognition navigation system. Also available, Google send-to-car directions, which allows drivers to find directions on a computer and send them to their car's navigation system. Car buyers can also choose Sentra's available Bluetooth^®wireless hands-free phone and streaming audio, and streaming Pandora Audio for iPhone users. Sentra even has Speed Sensitive Volume that can automatically raise and lower the volume of the music with driving speed!

Why wait? See all the new 2013 Sentra for yourself at all six Mossy Nissan locations in San Diego County today!

Hurry, this contest ends Friday!

http://www.nissaninnovationgarage.com/

If you've been looking for a chance to bring your big idea to life, be sure to check out Nissan's Innovation Garage! Just share your idea, and tell everyone a little about yourself, and that's that. All submitted innovations will be showcased in the Garage Gallery, where people can vote for their favorites. From there a panel of Nissan engineers will select the two best ideas and award them each a generous grant of $50,000! Then they'll help unleash these two ideas on the funding platform Kickstarter. After that, anything can happen. Oh, yeah, you'll also win a 2013 Nissan Altima, Nissan's most innovative automobile yet -- which is now in stock at all six Mossy Nissan locations in San Diego! Let us know what your favorite innovation on the new Altima is after you come in to check it out! Or, check it out online here:http://www.mossynissan.com/2013altima.htm

Hurry, contest ends Friday, October 12^th!

Mossy Nissan delivered a brand new 2013 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL to San Diegan contest winnerMahal Kita Scales at its Kearny Mesa location on September 24, 2012.

            Mahal, a single, hardworking mother of three from Southern California, won the car on the Road to Success Contest on the TV show, Anderson Live hosted by Anderson Cooper. Mahal wrote to the show explaining that she had to file bankruptcy after a separation left her with no transportation. As a part-time nursing student with a full-time job and student loans of $40,000, she was in no position to buy a new car.

Of course now she doesn't have to, she'll be driving the totally redesigned 2013 Nissan Altima with Technology Package (MSRP $29,140). This new Altima is the perfect car for transporting a growing family. The 2013 Altima has an upscale luxurious interior with comfortable zero gravity seats inspired by NASA, and a new a state-of-the-art Continuously Variable Transmission that helps deliver up to 38 miles per gallon freeway. This new 2013 Altima also offers cutting edge features that make driving easier for busy moms like Mahal:

·        Next-generation Safety Shield Technologies, including Blind Spot Warning, Lane Departure Warning, and Moving Object Detection

·        Easy-Fill Tire Alert, which sounds the car horn to notify a person filling a tire with air when the tire reaches recommended tire pressure

·        Headlights that automatically switch on along with the windshield wipers

·        Push-button ignition, which allows a driver to start the car while the key remains in the driver's pocket or purse

·        Nissan Intelligent Key® with Remote Engine Start which allows the driver to start the engine and turn on the air conditioning without entering the car

·        NissanConnectSM and NissanConnectSM Navigation with a suite of Bluetooth® phone connectivity features, including hands-free text message integration, Pandora® playback, real-time Google® POI (Places of Interest) search, and more

·        Advanced Drive-Assist™ Display with 4-inch color screen standard on every model, which is customizable, easy-to-use and integrates key information right in front of the driver

The Mossy organization is proud to have delivered this amazing new Nissan Altima to such a deserving San Diego mother. The Altima was delivered from Mossy Nissan Kearny Mesa, which is located at 8118 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, close to the 52, 163 and 805 freeways.