2020 Nissan Titan Platinum ReserveJil McIntosh PARK CITY, Utah Despite its name, the Nissan Titan has never actually been a titan in a segment dominated by the Detroit automakers. But with its 2020 makeover, its a contender.The good news is an engine re-tuned for more power (but read on for more on that), a new transmission, updated styling inside and out, and overall, its a truly decent driver. It also comes with a segment-exclusive five-year or 160,000-kilometre bumper-to-bumper warranty.The bad news? If you want anything other than a V8-powered Crew Cab 44 truck with a 5-foot-5 bed, look elsewhere. Nissan Canada has targeted our strongest buyer preference of four doors and four-wheel drive, and wont offer the King Cab or two-wheel-drive models as the U.S. will. The larger Titan XD, slotted between light- and heavy-duty and with a six-foot-five bed, also gets the new transmission and styling updates, but loses its optional 5.0-litre Cummins turbodiesel engine. As before, the Titans powered by a 5.6-litre V8 that, on the 2019 version, makes 390 horsepower and 394 lb.-ft. of torque. Nissans now advertising that the 2020 model makes 400 horses and 413 lb.-ft. of torque, the best in the segment for a V8 engine. Ah, but theres a catch the engines been retuned, but you only get those bigger numbers on premium-grade fuel. Pour in 87 octane, and you still get the old numbers, and thanks to the price difference at the pumps, Im guessing thats what most owners will experience.The new transmission has nine speeds instead of seven, and an improved final drive ratio provides more towing grunt. The extra gears should improve fuel economy; final figures arent out, but the 2019 model gets 13.4 L/100 kilometres. Maximum towing capacity is 9,350 pounds (4,241 kilograms), while payload tops out at 1,630 pounds (739 kilograms) for the Titan. On SV trims and up, a towing package that includes an integrated brake controller, extendable mirrors, and trailer hitch is standard. You can also check your trailers lights by yourself using the key fob.There will be four levels at launch early next year: S, SV (with available Convenience or Premium packages), off-road-ready PRO-4X, and Platinum Reserve. Prices are still secret, but for 2019, they range from $47,198 to $69,998. The basic truck is unchanged, and styling changes are mostly trim. The grille looks smoother, painted or chromed surfaces differentiate the levels, theres a wide band across the tailgate it hasnt quite grown on me and new lighting. The front lamps are twice as bright as before, but the redesigned taillamps include surprisingly tiny brake lights. The tailgate is damped, and theres an available bed step that flips out from the corner. Cargo management options include bed channels with cleats, spray-in bedliner, and storage boxes.The interior styling bears a basic resemblance to the outgoing model, but with more luxo-look materials, an available dual-panel sunroof, and a larger centre stack with a standard eight-inch or optional nine-inch infotainment screen. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard, and the Titan gets its first Nissan Connect Services, including WiFi, over-the-air software updates, and traffic services.Nissan prides itself on zero-gravity seats, and so it should: These are extremely comfortable, and heated and cooled front seats, heated rear seats, and a heated steering wheel are available. The rear seat backs fold down, while the cushions fold up. In lieu of a flat floor, theres a fold-out floor panel thats more robust than the flimsy ones Ive seen on some other trucks. Every Titan gets Nissans Safety Shield 360 suite, which adds blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, front and rear emergency braking, lane departure warning, and automatic high-beam headlamps. But the big question is how it drives, and the answer is extremely well. The nine-speed shifts smoothly and never hunted for a gear, even when the route included very low speed limits up very steep hills. The Titan much bigger than it needs to be, just like every truck out there, but it doesnt feel like a behemoth on the road. The suspension is tight, it handles well and doesnt wallow around corners, and I particularly like that the hydraulic steering has just the right amount of weight and with good feedback to tell you whats happening under your wheels. Its also very quiet, thanks to laminated glass in the windshield and front windows. Should you want some noise, a premium Fender audio system is standard on the PRO-4X and Platinum Reserve.I took the PRO-4X on an off-road course and it did exactly what its supposed to do, traipsing effortlessly over rocks and ruts (alas, its been dry in Utah and there wasnt any mud for fun), thanks to Bilstein shocks, a locking rear differential, and hill descent control. I also towed a 6,000-pound horse trailer, and as with all trucks today, the Titan seldom seemed to notice it was there. So
Origin: First Drive: 2020 Nissan Titan
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This Nissan Leaf’s festive lights are powered by its own regenerative braking
This Nissan Leaf’s festive lights are powered by regenerative braking Nissan is this year showcasing its holiday cheer, alongside its renewable EV technology, with a Leaf dressed up as a Christmas tree. “The car is brighter than Rudolph’s nose,” says Nissan, which decked the Leaf’s halls with thousands of lights, baubles and a few reindeer on the roof, and hooked them up to the car’s regenerative energy system. The Japanese automaker says the festive lights display is powered by two of the hatchback’s regenerative functions: the e-Pedal, which allows drivers to get going, accelerate, slow down and stop using only the accelerator pedal; and ‘B mode,’ which generates energy under braking the normal way. So, it’s not a Christmas miracle — rather just solid, smart energy technology. “Santa shouldn’t be the only one with a festive mode of transport. We wanted to make the Nissan LEAF more fun at this time of year whilst driving home a very important message,” said Helen Perry, Head of Electric Vehicles for Nissan Europe.According to Nissan, the newest EV has the potential to regenerate enough energy over 18,000 km of driving to provide 20 per cent of the domestic electricity demanded by the average European household, or to power 266 Christmas trees with 700 incandescent lights for an hour, or to power 297 turkey-roasting ovens for one hour and subsequently give everyone food poisoning from undercooked poultry. The five-door Nissan Leaf arrived in North America back in 2010 and is now in its second
Origin: This Nissan Leaf’s festive lights are powered by its own regenerative braking
Nissan GT-R Nismo gets bricked by LEGO Speed Champions
LEGO has turned plenty of vehicles into toys over the years, but, believe it or not, never as an official partnership with a Japanese automaker. That makes the LEGO Speed Champions Nissan GT-R Nismo a first of its kind, kind of. The 298-part LEGO GT-R Nismo is 25-per-cent larger than previous Speed Champions sets. LEGOs designers say they enjoyed the challenge of getting the Japanese supercars aesthetic, including those crucial taillights, to come through in brick form. View this post on Instagram No driver’s license required! Thanks to our partnership with @lego, children of all ages can build and drive their own Nissan #GTR #NISMO – made out of #LEGO® bricks 🙌 Available globally in January 2020. #OMGTR A post shared by Nissan (@nissan) on Nov 25, 2019 at 8:22am PST“In LEGO Speed Champions, we always aim to include new types of racing vehicles. And when we focused on drifting and racing, the record-breaking Nissan GT-R, and especially the new GT-R NISMO, was at the top of our wish list,” said LEGO design lead Chris Stamp. “Authenticity is always our main concern, and we spent a lot of time exploring different building techniques to correctly recreate the taillights, as they are one of the most recognizable details on the car. I am really happy with the end result!”They’re happy, but how about you? The real GT-R Nismo does have some corners on it, but there’s still a roundness that never quite comes through in brick form. It took the LEGO pros a year total to develop the set, compared to the 10-plus years it took Nissan to build the actual car. Unfortunately, it’s not likely to help with your holiday gift list, because it doesn’t go on sale until January
Origin: Nissan GT-R Nismo gets bricked by LEGO Speed Champions
Nissan recalls newer cars, SUVs over braking defect that could pose fire risk
2019 Nissan Murano PlatinumBrian Harper Nissan is recalling close to 400,000 cars and SUVs in the U.S. over a brake system issue that could also lead to a fire, reports Reuters.About 394,025 vehicles are covered by the recall, specifically Nissan Murano SUVs from model years 2015 to 2018; Maxima sedans from 2016 to 2018; and Pathfinder and Infiniti QX60 utilities from 2017 to 2019.In affected vehicles, the braking system may leak brake fluid; if it drips onto a nearby internal circuit board, in rare instances that could cause a short circuit and maybe a fire, the automaker said early November.Drivers will see a warning message on the vehicles dashboard before such an electrical short occurs, but the hazard remains if that warning is ignored. Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by Nissan early December; the company is already working on a
Origin: Nissan recalls newer cars, SUVs over braking defect that could pose fire risk
Nissan Sentra 2020: Nissan isn’t giving up on (compact) sedans
2020 Nissan SentraNadine Filion / Los Angeles What is it?Nissans eighth-generation Sentra could become dare we say, after the somnolent designs of the past the sexiest almost-coupe-style compact sedan on the market. For this, we can thank the sharp design cues lifted from its big sister and indeed very sexy the Nissan Maxima. Starting with the floating roof, the muscular body sides and the signature V-motion front grille, the 2020 Nissan Sentra is truly alluring.Although assembled alongside the Kicks in Nissans Aguascalientes plant in Mexico, the next Sentra is built on a completely new platform. The new architecture should bring major driving dynamic improvements with its stance widened and lowered by five centimetres compared with the current car, and even more important, a new rear independent suspension replaces the archaic torsion-beam system of the past.Other improvements include a 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine not the exact one from Nissan Qashqai, but close, says the company thats good for 149 horsepower. But dont be fooled by Nissans claim of 20 per cent more performance versus the current Sentra; the latter was among the least powerful of its segment, so the new model will only be on par with the competition.Check out all of our latest auto show coverage hereWhy does it matter?The outgoing Sentra is not showing on most consumers radars, perhaps because its been with us since 2013, albeit with a minor 2016 refresh. The result has been that, for each Sentra sold in Canada this year (January to September), Hyundai has sold five Elantras, Toyota six Corollas, and Honda as many as eight Civics. The Sentra has not been a rip-roaring success. Even in Quebec, where compact sedans still account for one in every five new vehicles sold, the Nissan Sentra is simmering in mid-pack with a not-so-glamorous three per cent share of the segment.But to its credit, and contrary to some other manufacturers, Nissan is not abandoning cars. Certainly, the latest Sentra could well profit from the demise of the Ford Focus and Chevrolet’s Cruze.Nonetheless, theres a lot of pressure on the new Sentra. For 2020, Nissan is discontinuing both the Micra and Versa Note, leaving the Sentra will have to pick up the slack. On the other hand, the Sentra returns to its 1982 roots and will be the cheapest car in Nissans lineup.When is it coming?The 2020 Nissan Sentra will hit Canadian showrooms late February next year, with three trim levels: S, SV and SR. A CVT will be available across the board, but the base version will still offer a six-speed manual transmission something the U.S. wont get. Prices will be unveiled closer to the on-sale date, but expect something not too far removed from the current price tag. Should you buy it?Not if youre looking for AWD or a five-door version. Sadly, unlike the Mazda3 or even the Altima, the new Sentra doesnt add the AWD. Theres also no hatchback.That said, the Sentra has been known as very comfortable and spacious for a compact sedan, a rare compact that truly excels on the open road. And this latest generation definitely has looks going for it, not to mention Nissans Safety Shield 360, newfound power, and not to mention the Zero Gravity front seats that have proved so popular in other Nissan products.In other words, this new Sentra should break Nissan out of the compact car doldrums its been in for
Origin: Nissan Sentra 2020: Nissan isn’t giving up on (compact) sedans
Car Review: 2019 Nissan Micra S
2019 Nissan Micra SPeter Bleakney / Driving OVERVIEW Base Micra a charming throwback to basic transportation PROSgood ride quality, zippy engine and handling, roomy, great visibility, price CONScan you live without A/C? VALUE FOR MONEYvery good WHAT TO CHANGE?It’s perfectly austere HOW TO SPEC IT?I’d pass on the metallic paint and save $135 Ive had the good fortune of driving some pretty hot and rare-ish cars lately the Dodge Challenger Hellcat Redeye, Mercedes-AMG’s GT 63 S 4-Door, and the Range Rover Sport SVR but none have been as hot or rare as this base, five-speed manual, $10,488 Nissan Micra S. Hot because it has no air conditioning, and rare because, well, who in their right mind is going to buy a new car with no A/C these days? And since Millenials look at manual transmissions as anti-theft devices, there goes that demographic, too.Nonetheless, this little tinder box exists if for nothing else for its low-low price, and this is the spec youll be buying if you want to partake in the Nissan Micra Cup race series. After a week of sweating behind the wheel of this Micra, I totally get why Nissan started the Micra Cup this little four door hatch with a stick-shift is a hoot to drive.Power comes from a DOHC 1.6L four making a modest 109 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 107 lb.-ft. of torque at 4,400, and while this doesnt sound like much, its all about the power-to-weight ratio. Its a smooth, linear, and eager unit that has little mass working against it, so the Micra never feels flat-footed. Put you foot into it, and this diminutive hatchback turns into a snarling little puppy, all frisky and eager to please. The steering is sharp and direct, too, and while the chassis exhibits a fair bit of body roll, the Micra is an agile little thing that loves to be thrown into the corners, hanging on with, err, dogged persistence while carving an accurate path. Good ride quality, too. In this age of overweight, overpowered, and overly complicated vehicles, the base Micra S is a breath of fresh air literally as youll probably have the windows rolled down most of the time. Yes, I said rolled: For you youngsters, the strange cranking devices sprouting from the door cards will be as unrecognizable as milk in a bottle. But for us more seasoned types, crank windows is a throwback to simpler times. And with the Micra, the cabin is so small you can reach over and drop the passenger window from the drivers seat.Additionally, this stripper model has no central power door locks another convenience we are totally used to. As a result, one has to ensure each of the five doors is manually locked before turning in something I totally missed out on for the first few nights. New for 2019 is a standard back up camera, and Nissan has also recently added a USB port.Two questions loomed large as I prepared to drive to a gig at a country music festival in Shelburne, Ontario, about a two hour drive from my house: Would the Micra accommodate my upright bass, and could I endure the trip with no A/C on a hot summer day? The answers are yes, and barely. Surprisingly, with the 60/40 split rear seat folded and the front passenger chair pushed fully forward, the bass slid in no problem. I also fitted in a small amp, bass guitar, music stand, and a few other items. Nice.The drive started out swimmingly, with the windows open and the swirling breeze keeping me cool and feeling pretty smug. Look at all those poor wretches sealed away from this beautiful summer, in their air-conditioned cocoons. The world would be a better place if we all had to crank our own windows, lock our own doors, and listen to FM radio on a crappy two-speaker radio! Look at me, this little four banger is sipping regular fuel as daintily as Miss Scarlett sipped a mint julep, while your fancy fuel sucking rigs have to power, and carry around, such unnecessary posh trappings as air conditioning systems, automatic transmissions, power door locks, and motors to work the windows, mirrors, and seats. When I was your age yada, yada, yada. Then things got considerably more swimmingly. Dark clouds loomed up ahead, and before long my wee ovoid car-lette and I were caught in a deluge of biblical proportions. I soon found my smug self presented with two options, neither of which were particularly excellent: Roll up the windows and perish in this $10,000 mobile sauna, or keep em down and get soaked. Turned out, I didnt have much choice as the de-frost didnt actually work in these conditions. So, I got soaked.Now, if youre worried about the Micra, it did get a bit damp, but the whole interior is basically one big piece of hose-out plastic, so no harm done. Given this is the base Micra, there is a deficiency of electronic gubbins in here to get damaged, and since seat heaters are off the Micras menu, I wasnt afraid of getting electrocuted either.Damn, I love this little
Origin: Car Review: 2019 Nissan Micra S
5 things we learned driving the Japan-only Nissan Note e-Power
Nissan Note e-PowerDavid Booth / Driving TOKYO It may seem odd that Nissan one of the largest purveyors of battery-powered electric vehicles, having moved almost half a million Leaf hatchbacks these last 10 years doesnt offer even a single hybrid model.In Canada, that is. In Japan, on the other hand, the companys e-Power models are very popular, the unique electrified powertrain responsible, says the company, for taking the companys Note hatchback from a lowly 14th spot on the compact segments sales chart all the way to number one. More importantly, of the 140,000 or so Notes that Nissan sells annually in the Land of the Rising sun, fully two-thirds of them are hybrids.So, why cant we buy e-Power powertrain in Canada? To find out, we drove an electrified 2019 Note around a post-Typhoon-Hagibis-but-still-drenched Tokyo. Heres what we found out.Nissan marches to the tune of a different e-drummerNissans e-Power system is whats referred to as a series hybrid powertrain. Thats as compared to the more common as in, the Toyota Prius parallel hybrid. So, while in a Prius, both gasoline engine and electric motor can both drive the wheels hence working in parallel the little 1.2-litre three-cylinder in the Note only generates electricity, either charging the on-board 1.5 kWh lithium-ion battery or sending electrons directly to the electric motor. Essentially, its an electric car with a gasoline-powered generator on board to keep the small-ish battery topped up. Or, another way to look at it might be as a Chevy Volt which also used its gas engine as a generator without the larger battery. The Note e-Power never needs to be plugged inWithout a large, EV-like battery, the Note gets most of its electricity from its gasoline engine. Oh, it can go a couple of clicks on that smallish battery alone and, like all hybrids, can recharge the battery via regenerative braking. But for all intents and purposes, the primary energy source for its electric is that little 1.2L has engine. In other words, the gas engine, like say a Toyota Prius, is always on.Where the two differ and why Nissan says e-Power is more efficient than Toyotas Hybrid Synergy Drive is that because the gas engine is a generator (and again, not connected to the wheels), it operates at a fairly constant speed (usually between 2,000 and 3,500 rpm). Gas engines, as engineers and gearheads know, are always most efficient when operating at a steady speed one of the reasons why fuel economy is always better on the highway so Nissans decision to go with the series hybrid layout is theoretically more efficient.And it is. Notes are rated by Japans JC08 test cycle for to be able to travel 34 kilometres on a single litre of fuel. In Canadian terms, thats about 3.0 L/100 kilometres more frugal than the Prius. Of course, Japans testing regime isnt quite as tough as ours, but its probably not a stretch to say that the Note would still be more efficient in Canadian use.It drives like an electric carThere should be no surprise that Note e-Power drives like an electric car: It is, after all, an electric car, the only thing driving its front wheels being the little 80 kW electric motor. So, unlike a parallel hybrid again, the Toyota Prius is the most popular example the onboard gas engine doesnt really change engine speed when you push the throttle. Oh, mash it hard and the revs will climb, but thats just the little engine trying to generate more electricity, not power the wheels. What I am trying to say is theres neither a direct connection between throttle and wheels, nor a connection between the speed youre travelling and the noise from the engine compartment. Throttle response, meanwhile, is typical EV. Though the Note only boasts 80 kW 107 horsepower it feels pretty peppy off the line all the electric motor torque at zero rpm generating instant git-up-and-go. Nissan showed us some charts they claim reveals that the Note feels sportier than Competitor As 2.0-litre turbo-four, but while the little runabout reacts quickly, ultimately its not a sports car. Pushed much beyond 100 km/h, and the Note starts to lose its verve. That, of course should be expected; after all, it does boast about the same power as Nissan’s own Micra. And not matter how adroitly Nissan positions the Micra as a racecar, these are but econoboxes.The pricing isn’t stupidThe cheapest you can buy an e-Powered Note in Japan is 1,937,100 Yen, or just a tad under $24,000 in Canadian loonies. That compares to 1,447,600 Yen for the base gas-powered version, an increase of roughly $5,874 or 34 per cent. For that jump, one gets brisker initial acceleration (but less passing ability above 100 km/h) and a roughly 50 per cent reduction in fuel consumption. Im not sure how well the long-term affordability equation works as far as I can see, Japanese gas is roughly the same price as ours but whatever the exact long-term overall cost equation, the electrified Note doesnt seem
Origin: 5 things we learned driving the Japan-only Nissan Note e-Power
Car Comparison: 2019 Honda Accord vs. 2019 Nissan Altima
David Booth: Who hasnt cribbed a note? Glanced at someone elses test answers? Or copied a little of their math homework when the intricacies of Laplace transforms werent quite gelling in time for that 9:00 a.m. Monday assignment deadline? Maybe even a little plagiarism really, it was only one line from a 20-year-old Jeremy Clarkson review when words didnt appear magically on your screen. The point I am making is that pretty much all of us have cheated just a tad. Indeed, when it comes to a little, uhh, appropriation let he without sin cast the first stone.Nonetheless, youve got to give the designers at Honda and Nissan props for their chutzpah, the companies Accord and (the new) Altima seemingly separated at birth. Silhouettes are similar, the rear taillights almost identical and if you just ignore the various chrome garnishes seriously, you thought that wed be put off by one twin wearing a bowtie and the other a cravat? the front fascias are remarkably similar. Hell, their versions of burgundy Radiant Red metallic in Honda-speak, and Scarlet Ember for Nissan are all but cloned. If imitation be the sincerest form of flattery, then these two are positively fawning over each other. Clayton Seams: Indeed, it seems we have two identical sedans in front of us, the differences looming only once you peer under their (oddly similar) sheet metal. The Accord uses a downsized 1.5L turbo-four to send 192 horsepower and 192 pound-feet to the front wheels. The Altima, meanwhile, uses a larger naturally-aspirated 2.0L unit making 182 horsepower and 178 lb.-ft. of torque. But unlike the Accord, the Nissan has all-wheel-drive. But beyond the oily bits, both are very, very close. The Accord costs a hair more at $37,976 as-tested versus the Altimas $35,298 sticker.DB: Though there numbers be fairly similar, theres a world of difference OK, at least compared with their visual similarities in how these engines perform. Though it is the smaller unit, the Honda fairly leaps off the line, all that turbocharged torque rendering fairly instant throttle response. The Nissan, in contrast, is just a tad sluggish at the outset, but gathers steam as speeds increase, eventually proving more satisfying on the highway than the Honda. The numerical differences in performance measurement arent vast, but the motors do feel significantly different. Ditto for the transmissions; though theyre both CVTs, they prove markedly dissimilar on the road. CS: Ill be honest I had to double check the Altima was actually a CVT. It was that good, fooling me into thinking there was a conventional torque converter behind the engine. The revs shift up and down through imaginary gears and the operation is seamless. Nissan seems to have found a way to make CVT shift and feel like a regular automatic but with the fuel economy benefits of the continuously variable ratios.Honda has not been nearly so crafty. The Accord surges and drones as only a CVT can. Not only does it feel odd, it also feels sluggish. Every stab of the gas pedal is followed by a sizeable wait for the transmission to gear down and do its thing. The Nissan has a clear advantage in this area. Ditto the fact that said CVT is connected to an all-wheel-drive system, a rarity in the segment.DB: Thats the real differentiator in this compare. We can talk about similarities in body styles and differences in throttle response all we like, but the big news is that the Altimas 2.5L four drives all four wheels and the Honda only powers the fronts. Now, most consumers think AWD is only a benefit in the snow, but I can tell you I could feel the difference between the two cars even in summer. A quick thundershower drenched suburban Toronto, rendering roads wet and less than grippy during our time with the Altima; it barely noticed, but goose the Honda away from a stop and all that torque remember how we were bragging that the little 1.5T makes 192 lb.-ft.? spins the tires for a second or two before being reigned in by the traction control system. Thats not a big deal, but anyone thinking AWD is of winter only benefit isnt paying attention.On the other hand, when we start looking around the cabins, those similarities pop up again, dont they, my little wannabe rapper? CS: Youre right oh, fossilized one. Their cabins are about the same size and their ergonomics eerily similar. That said, there are a few more differentiators inside than outside. The Nissan, for instance, has seats so soft they remind me of a Oldsmobile Brougham. And thats a good thing! I blame BMW for convincing people that every single sedan needed to be firm and angry. The Accords seats are hard like a German sports sedan, and have serious side bolsters. This is a bit out of place on a car that doesnt even have paddle shifters. But Nissan takes a more honest approach. They know youre not taking their CVT sedan to a track day and the seats are closer to couches than race buckets. For back comfort alone, I would prefer the
Origin: Car Comparison: 2019 Honda Accord vs. 2019 Nissan Altima
Nissan Micra discontinued in Canada for 2020
2019 Nissan Micra SPeter Bleakney / Driving Nissans budget-minded hatchback and Canadian racing series star, the Micra, will be discontinued after 2019.The subcompact car has served the entry-level market well since 2014, and delivered on what we intended Micra to do in its life cycle in Canada, which was expand the segment and bring new customers to the Nissan brand, Nissan spokesperson Claudianne Godin confirmed to autoTRADER.ca.Production of the Canadian vehicle will end in Mexico in December of 2019, apparently so Nissan can focus on other lower-priced models in its lineup like the Kicks and Sentra.Nissan says it has enough stock to hold the company over until the end of 2020, however, so if you still want to get your hands on the small hatch, you have time. The small vehicles biggest selling point was a price tag just over $10,000, a measure the next-generation Micra will not be able to match, says Godin. Thats why the fifth-generation vehicle simply wont be sold in Canada instead.Powered by a 1.6-litre four-cylinder engine with 109 horsepower, the small vehicle was more than adequate as cheap transportation for the masses. With a five-speed manual transmission, it was fun, too.As for the Canada-only Nissan Cup racing series, Godin says the 2020 season will be completely consistent with previous years Micra Cup in terms of execution and engagement with fans and
Origin: Nissan Micra discontinued in Canada for 2020
Driver of Nissan SUV impaled by logs suffers only ‘minor injuries’
The driver of a Nissan Xterra that saw its windshield impaled by several large logs loosed from the trailer of a logging truck not only survived but, according to a local TV news channel, got away with minor injuries.The lumber went through the windshield and all the way to the SUVs rear hatch, seemingly right through the space where the drivers head should be, looking at photos the Whitfield Country Fire Department in Georgia posted to Facebook before they were picked up by the Associated Press.But apparently it wasnt as bad as it looks. The firefighters say the driver was successfully extracted immediately following the October 11 accident, which happened in the Cohutta region, northwest of Atlanta.Local station WTCV-TC even reports the driver got away with only minor injuries, which we find completely baffling. If he had to guess, that persons first step outside those hospital doors is to someplace they can buy a lottery
Origin: Driver of Nissan SUV impaled by logs suffers only ‘minor injuries’
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