Fresh on the heels of winning AAA's "Top Commuter Vehicle"  in the sedan category, the Nissan Altima left the Honda Accord and Mazda 6 in the dust in a recent Edmunds.com 3-car road test competition.

According to Edmunds.com: ... the [Honda] Accord just couldn't quite keep pace with the Altima. [ Accord's] ride comfort, storage options, seat comfort and cargo flexibility are all a step behind the Nissan's. . . .[t]he 2013 Nissan Altima 2.5 SV...drives well, has comfortable seats and remains quiet on the highway. And even though it was the least expensive car here, it rarely felt like it. The mileage figures only add to the Nissan's appeal. Delivering almost 5 mpg more than the Accord and Mazda 6 on our test loop was no small feat.Then it followed it up by surpassing the EPA's combined mileage rating in city and highway driving. That's a rare feat in any type of car. Sure, you could find a hybrid sedan that's more efficient, but none of them put together the complete package as well as the Nissan Altima.

photo credit: TheCarConnection.com

Looking for the best value in compact sedans? According to Cars.com, you'll find it in our new 2013 Mossy Nissan Sentra! Sentra is one of our top sellers here at Mossy Nissan. Come find out why San Diego Nissan buyers have been recommending the Sentra to friends and family.

Here's the full article from Cars.com:
Car shoppers want a long list of features in a new car, even if that car is a compact sedan that starts around $16,000. That starting price usually doesn't include what many consider "must-have" features - chief among them an automatic transmission. We took 11 compact sedans and looked at their prices when equipped with the following features:

• Automatic transmission
• Cruise control
• USB input
• Remote entry
• Tilt/telescoping steering wheel
• Steering-wheel audio controls

It may seem like a simple search, but if you're looking at a new Nissan Sentra, Dodge Dart or Volkswagen Jetta, you'll need to know the specific trim level, options and option packages to ensure you won't regret not having that one missing feature.

We took those as-equipped prices and then added five years of fuel costs to come up with the most affordable compact sedan on the market.
Having recently purchased our long-term Honda Civic that has all of these features in a base model, we thought it had a good shot of scoring well here. But the results were somewhat surprising, especially in terms of what car was No. 1.

Nissan's redesigned 2013 Sentra comes out on top. It wasn't easy to get all the options we wanted on the Sentra. First, you must choose the SV trim level and then the Driver's Package; many competitors deliver them in a specific trim level without the need for options. Configured like this, the as-tested price was actually higher than the Toyota Corolla and Kia Forte. But it bested those two thanks to segment-leading fuel costs.
We originally ran these calculations before Nissan announced a price reduction on the Sentra and other models last week. It still came out on top before the announcement, but the gap widened from a mere $90 to $730 between the Sentra and the next most affordable car, the Forte.

>Read the full review of the 2013 Nissan Sentra

Credit:
http://blogs.cars.com/kickingtires/2013/05/whats-the-most-affordable-compact-sedan.html

>See for yourself! Check out our giant inventory of new Nissan Sentras right now!

Nissan presents Gold GT-R to Usain Bolt.Auctions off another GOLD GT-R for for BOLT's charity!

Six-time Olympic gold medal-winner Usain Bolt has taken delivery of his special-edition Gold Nissan GT-R. The custom 2014 GT-R is one of only two gold GT-Rs built, with the other raising $187,100 for Bolt's charity when it was auctioned in 2012.

Nissan presented the special GT-R to Bolt at his training facility in Jamaica over the weekend. The athlete personally selected the car's white interior and hyper titanium-finished forged Rays alloy wheels, and Nissan engineers used data from a test drive to customize the GT-R to Bolt's driving style. Bolt's GT-R also gets the same engine and chassis tweaks found on the 2014 model, along with an exclusive "Spec Bolt" emblem to finishing off its unique look.

>Looking for a speedy Nissan to get you over the finish line? Check out our huge San Diego Nissan inventory here!

Credit: http://wot.motortrend.com/goldzilla-nissan-presents-gold-painted-gt-r-to-usain-bolt-363477.html#axzz2SXwYqg4w

Video link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSqdR0Byjwo

According to an article just posted on Cars.com, starting May 3, prices on model-year 2013 Altima, Sentra, Juke, Murano, Rogue, Maxima and Armadavehicles will decrease anywhere from 2.7% to 10.7% depending on the car.

The sticker reductions vary by model and, in some cases, trim level and will be applied to new vehicles, including those already in dealer inventory. New Altimas, for example, could cost up to $580 less; a base 2013 Altima currently starts at $22,550, including destination charge. At the top end, the Armada's price tag could go down by as much as $4,400! Nissan's full-size Armada SUV currently starts at $42,285, including destination charge.

>Don't wait, take advantage of these price cuts now! Altima, Sentra,Juke, Murano, Rogue, Maxima and Armada 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*Ward's Large Cross/Utility Market Segmentation. MY13 Pathfinder vs. 2013 Large Cross/Utility Class. Beauty pageant pic credit: http://www.allure.com/beauty-trends/blogs/daily-beauty-reporter/miss-usa-crying.jpg

It's the Home Game Opener at PETCO PARK! Padres hosting Dodgers. Take a road trip downtown and root for the home team!

>Download the entire Padres schedule here.

• Nissan LEAF had its best month since launch with 2,236 sales, thanks to the debut of the American made, lower-priced 2013 model.
• Nissan Pathfinder delivered its best-ever March, with 9,071 sales, up 177.1 percent.

>Click here to check out our huge selection of Altimas!

Read the full post at http://www.inautonews.com/nissan-altima-outsells-the-toyota-camry-in-the-us-mid-size-market#.UWL5TaLvvTo

When most people need to get inspired at work, they run out for coffee. But the Nissan Design Team decided to think outside the box! Team Nissan hit the road and paid a visit to the United States Navy Blue Angels training facility to get a feel for how these heroes fly as well as how the pilots interact with their machines. Which amazing new Nissan will this field trip inspire?

>We can't wait to find out! In the meantime, check out these amazing pics and a video here! http://www.autoblog.com/2012/07/13/nissan-designers-consult-blue-angels-for-inspiration-photo-op/

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 chooses South County for seventh dealership

Mossy Nissan is proud to announce the opening of our newest dealership at 1885 Auto Park Place in Chula Vista.  This is the seventh Mossy Nissan location in San Diego County.

This new dealership, located close to both the 805 freeway and route 125, was built to serve the needs of South County Nissan shoppers, and South Bay Nissan shoppers from Chula Vista, Imperial Beach, Bonita, Eastlake, Otay Ranch, and Otay Mesa. In addition to its easily accessible South County location, Mossy Nissan Chula Vista is staffed with many Spanish-speaking employees in both sales and service departments.

This new state-of-the-art Nissan dealership has a great selection of new 2013 Nissans in stock with low, upfront Rock Bottom Prices, plus a great inventory of pre-owned vehicles with a 2-year, 100,000 mile limited warranty. The dealership also has a high-tech service department and parts department.

Will you be stopping by this new location? Is there some other location you'd like to see Mossy Nissan open a dealership in? Let us know!

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!

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.