The importance of proactive car maintenance cannot be overstated if you care about road safety and your vehicle’s overall lifespan. One of the most important routine services to have carried out is brake servicing and repairs. Let’s take a look at a few significant reasons why you should never miss a scheduled brake check at your local Nissan dealership.
Your Brakes Are Your Top Safety Feature
First and foremost, routine brake maintenance dramatically reduces your risk of brake failure. It also prevents your brakes from becoming slightly weaker over time, which can be extremely dangerous. Brakes are a car’s number one safety feature, allowing you to stop immediately in the case of a sudden collision threat. Even your car’s automatic emergency braking system diminishes in effectiveness if you neglect to properly maintain your brakes.
With this in mind, keep yourself and your passengers as safe as possible by periodically visiting your local dealership for a brake inspection. Also, have worn-out brake components promptly replaced and respond quickly to any other signs of brake trouble.
Your Brakes Contribute To Vehicle Handling
While driving, we use our brakes a great deal in all kinds of maneuvers. Thus, when our brakes are highly responsive, the overall handling of our cars is increased in many ways, from hugging tight turns in the road to navigating stop-and-go traffic. This keeps us safer and also enhances driving pleasure.
You Reduce the Overall Cost of Vehicle Upkeep
As with most car parts, preventative brake maintenance can reduce how often you need to replace parts, thereby saving you money in the long run. While inspecting your brakes, the technicians can catch little problems early on and fix them promptly before they grow into something that requires serious repairs and parts replacements.
You Maintain Higher Resale Value for Longer
Keeping your vehicle finely tuned helps keep it in great condition for longer. If you ever intend to resell your car, you’ll be glad that you never missed a scheduled brake servicing visit. Used car buyers are keen to examine the vehicle history report of any potential purchase; cars with well-kept parts, including the brakes, are in better condition and can claim a higher price.
How Often To Have Brake Inspections at Your Nissan Dealer
For most drivers, it’s advisable to have a brake inspection every 10,000 miles at the least. Twice a year is a good rule of thumb, which may coincide nicely with your routine oil changes.
Some drivers with somewhat brake-heavy driving habits need to have their brakes checked more frequently than others. This is because the pads, rotors, and other parts tend to wear out more rapidly with heavier use.
Have your car’s brakes checked and repaired today at Nissan of Norfolk in Norfolk, VA. We’re a local one-stop shop for all your Nissan purchasing, financing, and maintenance needs.
When to Know Your Nissan Needs an Alternator Repair
Your Nissan has a wide variety of systems to make driving safer and easier than ever before, and all these systems require electricity. In addition, electricity powers most of your car’s basic systems, from the headlights to the spark plugs. The alternator produces all the electricity for your car, but it can eventually become worn or damaged. As your Nissan dealer, we’d like you to know a few signs that you need to visit us for an alternator repair.
Old Alternator
The most common reason for alternator failure is that it’s old and worn out. On average, an alternator will work effectively for eight years. As it ages, worn components will cause the alternator to slow down. As it slows down, its electricity production will drop. The power supply reduction is slow but irreversible.
An alternator usually produces more power than your car requires, so its failure isn’t immediately noticeable. Eventually, the alternator won’t be able to supply enough power for all the systems in your Nissan. When this happens, your computer has to allocate the limited available power, and electrical glitches will appear and become more frequent. We can solve this problem by installing a new alternator, and the electrical issues will disappear.
Dim or Flickering Lights
Headlights require a steady and stable power supply, and any interruption in this supply will cause them to dim or flicker. If there seems to be a problem with your headlights, your alternator could be the source of the trouble. As we saw above, a weakening alternator will produce less power and your computer has to determine which systems receive the reduced electricity supply.
The computer will always supply power to the headlights, as they’re a priority system. If the available power is limited, the headlight might only receive enough power to light up but not enough to shine brightly. Our technicians will examine the headlights and test your alternator. If the alternator is failing, we’ll replace it for you.
Damaged Battery
A damaged battery can damage a healthy alternator. The alternator starts recharging the battery as soon as the engine is running. It recharges at full power for ten minutes and then switches to a lower recharging rate until the battery is fully charged. The reduced recharging rate prevents damage to the alternator and the battery.
The alternator reduces its recharging rate when it receives confirmation from the battery that the initial charging has been successful. A damaged battery won’t send this signal, and the alternator will continue to charge at full power. This excessive charging rate can damage the alternator. We’ll replace the damaged battery and test the alternator to ensure it’s still in good condition.
If your alternator is failing, contact us right away at Banister Nissan of Norfolk in Norfolk, VA.
The Evolution of Speed: The 2024 Nissan GT-R
Speed is the name of the game when it comes to the bold and aggressive GT-R. This all-wheel-drive sports car features an updated exterior with a thinner grille and reshaped spoilers that increase the downforce on the vehicle without raising the drag coefficient. This means that when you drive the 2024 Nissan GT-R, you have more power, sharper acceleration, and more speed.
Power and Performance
This powerful sports car has two engine options. The first powertrain option is standard on the Premium and T-Spec models, which are the base and medium trim levels. The 3.8L V6 engine is aggressive, with 565 horsepower and 467 pounds per foot of max torque. The NISMO model features a twin-turbocharged 3.8L V6 that drops an incredible 600 horsepower with 481 lb-ft of maximum torque.
Dual-Clutch Transmission
Every model of the GT-R features a smooth dual-clutch six-speed automatic transmission that comes with three driver-selectable modes. The dual-clutch system shifts how you drive with odd- and even-numbered gears being controlled by separate clutches. This ensures that you have lightning-fast gear changes, especially when in R-mode.
The three-mode system on this transmission allows for on-the-fly adjustments. The three switches adjust the performance parameters of the Vehicle Dynamic Control system, suspension, and transmission. You can choose between Normal, Special, and R-Mode to tailor the vehicle’s performance to suit your mood and drive.
Multi-Function Display
You can track your drive and vehicle statistics with the video game-inspired Multi-Function Display, created in collaboration with Polyphony Digital, inside the GT-R. This display tracks the sports car’s dynamics and puts them in one easy-to-find location. Adjust the display to track your chassis dynamics, stopwatch/lap time, temperature and pressure, lateral acceleration, and engine statistics.
The engine statistics page can be customized to view your oil temperature, oil pressure, and turbo boost. The lateral acceleration page monitors your acceleration Gs and throttle position in addition to your turbo boost. Switch to the chassis dynamics page to monitor your overall Gs, brake pedal use, and cornering. The bottom line is that the Multifunction Display is the perfect companion technology to a powerful racing machine.
ATTESA ET-S AWD
Every model of this sports car comes equipped with an advanced ATTESA ET-S all-wheel-drive system. This AWD system is exceptionally capable and provides the feel and response of a rear-wheel drive vehicle. This system features variable torque distribution between both axles to ensure you get an exhilarating drive.
Sports cars are superior vehicles that need to be regularly maintained to ensure that they can continue to destroy competition on the track and wow your friends at home. Call us at Banister Nissan of Norfolk, VA, to schedule an appointment with our Nissan-trained technicians, and let us keep your Nissan purring like the day you drove it off the lot.
Exploring the 2024 Nissan Armada: Luxury Meets Power
The 2024 Nissan Armada is a large, powerful SUV with spacious seating for up to eight passengers. Get to know this impressive family vehicle before you visit your local Nissan dealer for an in-person tour.
Power and Utility
The Armada boasts a 400-horsepower V8 that produces 413 pound-feet of torque. It comes with either rear-wheel or 4-wheel drive as well as a seven-speed automatic transmission. This extra-large vehicle provides a smooth, comfortable ride on all types of surfaces. Available off-roading equipment includes hill start assist and an active brake limited slip differential.
With the right equipment, you’ll be able to tow up to 8,500 pounds. If you decide to upgrade to the intelligent 4WD system, you can adjust the vehicle’s handling with selectable drive modes. The Armada’s rugged body-on-frame construction provides exceptional durability.
Interior Space and Features
The 2024 Armada features standard power-adjustable front seats, synthetic leather upholstery, dual-zone automatic climate control, proximity keyless entry, remote start, a power-adjustable steering wheel, and heated front seats. As you move up the lineup, you can enjoy additions like leather upholstery, a power moonroof, a garage door opener, heated rear seats, a heated steering wheel, ventilated front seats, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror.
This roomy SUV has 16.5 cubic feet of space in the rear. You can expand the cargo area to almost 50 cubic feet when you fold down the third row and 92.6 cubic feet with both rows folded, and you can access storage under the floor also. Passengers have lots of room, with either a second-row bench seat that seats three or two captain’s chairs in the second row. Upgrade your cargo space with a hands-free power liftgate and a power-folding third row.
Tech Equipment
The Armada includes a standard 12.3-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, a six-speaker stereo with satellite radio, a wireless hotspot, navigation, and four USB ports. Built-in Amazon Alexa is also included so you can use this helpful voice assistant on the go. Additional tech upgrades are also available, like a 13-speaker Bose audio system, a household-style power outlet, and a surround-view camera system.
Driver Assistance
The 2024 Armada is equipped with a full suite of driver assistance tech. Every model incorporates front and rear parking sensors, rear-seat alert, driver-attention monitoring, auto high beams, rear cross-traffic alert, blind spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, forward and reverse auto emergency braking, pedestrian detection, and forward collision warning.
The 2024 Armada comes in four sophisticated trims as well as a special Midnight Edition package that adds sleek blacked-out appearance features. Visit Banister Nissan of Norfolk, VA today to test drive this spacious, powerful family utility vehicle.
The 2024 Nissan Ariya has made a big impression since it debuted in the lineup last year. This all-electric crossover combines generous standard features with a high-end interior and an expansive driving range.
Performance and Fuel Economy
You can equip your Ariya with a range of available fuel-efficient powertrains. The base version has a single electric motor that provides 214 horsepower and 221 pound-feet of torque, or you can get an upgraded single-motor powertrain for 238 hp. Next up is the eFORCE Ariya, which comes with a dual-electric motor set-up that gets either 335 or 389 hp depending on trim. The dual-motor powertrains come with all-wheel drive.
You’ll be able to travel up to 304 miles in your Ariya on a full battery charge. This SUV gets the equivalent of 103 miles per gallon.
Interior Space and Features
The Ariya has nearly 23 cubic feet of cargo space, which expands up to almost 60 cubic feet when you take advantage of the convenient 60/40 split-folding rear seats. You can upgrade this crossover with either a power or hands-free power liftgate. Inside the cabin, you’ll find a sleek, modern layout with an array of comfort features like dual-zone automatic climate control, ambient lighting, push-button start, and keyless entry.
Available features for the Ariya include a heated steering wheel, heated front seats, and a power-sliding center console. You can customize your cabin further with upgrades such as a panoramic moonroof, synthetic leather or genuine leather upholstery, ventilated front seats, and a digital rearview mirror.
Safety and Driver Assistance
The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration gave the Ariya its highest overall crash test rating of five stars. The 2024 Ariya has a full suite of standard driver assistance tech. Every trim features adaptive cruise control with lane centering, driver attention monitoring, traffic sign recognition, auto high beams, a rearview camera, both forward and reverse auto emergency braking, parking sensors, and forward collision warning with pedestrian detection.
This crossover also incorporates Nissan’s first partially autonomous driving system. ProPILOT Assist 2.0 supports hands-free highway driving while ProPILOT Park provides hands-free parking assistance. Additional driver assistance tech includes a head-up display and a surround-view camera system.
State-of-the-Art Tech
The Ariya spotlights a standard 12.3-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity, paired with a 12.3-inch digital driver gauge cluster. Every trim also has Bluetooth, satellite and HD radio, a Wi-Fi hotspot, integrated navigation, and Amazon Alexa commands. You can add a more powerful 10-speaker stereo and wireless device charging.
With five exceptional trims, it’s easy to find the right Ariya for every driver. Stop by Banister Nissan of Norfolk, VA today to test drive this revolutionary electric crossover.
The 2024 Nissan Titan is a full-size pickup with power to spare and seating for up to six. If you’re looking for a truck that can handle it all, review this quick guide before you head to your neighborhood Nissan dealer for a test drive.
Power and Performance
Every trim of the Titan is equipped with a V8 that delivers 400 horses and 413 pound-feet of torque. This truck can tow up to 9,290 pounds, with a maximum payload of 1,170 pounds. The standard Utili-Track bed channel system helps keep your cargo safe with channeled grooves in the truck bed. A spray-in bed liner is also available.
For a truck that’s truly ready for off-roading, consider the Pro-X trim. It features heavy-duty Bilstein shocks, all-terrain tires, hill descent control, locking rear differential, and four-wheel drive.
Interior Space
The King Cab has a smaller rear seat but expands the bed size to 6’6″, while the Crew Cab offers more second-row passenger space but has a 5’6″ bed. In addition to its versatile configurations, the 2024 Titan is packed with features across the lineup. You can enjoy the convenience and comfort of remote keyless entry, heated front seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, and remote start.
Added utility comes from extras like household-style power outlets, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, and a universal garage door opener. You can also upgrade your Titan with premium amenities like leather upholstery, power-adjustable front seats, heated rear seats, and leather trim.
Tech Features
The base trim of the Titan pairs a 7-inch driver information screen with an 8-inch infotainment touchscreen. Standard tech features for this pickup include a six-speaker stereo with satellite radio, Bluetooth, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, voice recognition commands, and two USB ports.
As you step up to the higher trims of the Titan, you’ll find features and options like a dual-screen rear-seat entertainment system and extra USB connections for the rear seats. You can also enjoy a premium Fender audio system, a larger 9-inch infotainment touchscreen, and a wireless hotspot.
Driver Assistance
Every 2024 Titan model is equipped with driver assistance tech such as blind spot monitoring, pedestrian detection, rear parking sensors, forward and reverse auto emergency braking, auto high beams, rear cross-traffic alert, adaptive cruise control, a rearview camera, and driver attention monitoring. Available add-ons include Nissan’s Intelligent Around View 360-degree camera system.
This tough truck comes in three impressive trims for 2024, along with a new Bronze Edition appearance package that adds a sleek black grille surround, mounted sport bar, a black center bumper section, and 20-inch bronze wheels. Stop by Banister Nissan of Norfolk, VA to test drive and take home the Titan today.
9 Standout Features of the 2024 Nissan Sentra
Are you interested in a new car with state-of-the-art attributes? The 2024 Nissan Sentra is one of many new models at Banister Nissan of Norfolk with innovative features. Read on to learn more about the new Sentra.
NissanConnect with Apple CarPlay Integration
The newest Sentra model includes NissanConnect, a connectivity option that allows you to sync your compatible devices with your vehicle. You can track your location through GPS, access your smartphone apps, and reach out to your contacts in a matter of seconds.
Intelligent Around View Monitor
Parking isn’t always easy, even for the best of drivers. With the help of Intelligent Around View Monitors, the Nissan Sentra gives you a virtual 360-degree bird’s-eye view of your vehicle. So, there’s no reason to hit any curbs, posts, or potholes!
Intelligent Forward Collision Warning
While we encourage drivers to keep their eyes on the road at all times, it’s still possible to miss an upcoming collision. The 2024 Sentra’s Intelligent Forward Collision Warning alerts you to potential impact by watching up to two cars ahead of you. When it senses sudden deceleration in the cars in front of you, it alerts you to slow down.
Zero Gravity Seating
Long road trips don’t need to be uncomfortable. Thanks to Zero Gravity Seating, the new Nissan Sentra offers optimal comfort during all of your excursions.
Remote Engine Start System
The 2024 Sentra has an available Remote Engine Start System. No matter the weather, your car will be cozy and comfortable long before you ever head out for the day.
Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection
The Nissan Sentra’s pedestrian detection uses audio and visual alerts to detect movement in front of the vehicle, initiating the emergency braking system to stop the car and avoid a collision.
Bose Premium Audio System
Bose engineers custom-tuned this Premium Audio System to deliver high-quality sound throughout the new Sentra model. With eight speakers placed throughout the cabin, you can hear all of your playlists, podcasts, and audiobooks perfectly.
Virtual Key
Have you ever lost your keys and found yourself locked out of your vehicle? With the Nissan Sentra’s virtual key, you’ll never worry about this again. You can lock and unlock your car from a compatible smartphone or Apple Watch.
Lane Departure Warning
Changing lanes should only happen when you want it to! With Lane Departure Warning, the system senses the car veering into another lane, and haptic feedback on the steering wheel alerts you.
At Banister Nissan of Norfolk, we have an expansive inventory of 2024 models, including the Nissan Sentra. See all of its impressive features by visiting our Norfolk, VA, location today!
The 2024 Nissan Pathfinder combines a spacious, refined interior with rugged performance and towing power. If you’re looking for a sophisticated three-row SUV with seating for up to eight, come check it out in person today at your neighborhood Nissan dealer.
Power and Performance
The Pathfinder provides between 284 and 295 horsepower depending on trim, along with your choice of front-wheel or 4-wheel drive. The powertrain combines a V6 engine with a nine-speed automatic transmission, with slightly higher performance in the offroad-focused Rock Creek trim.
The base model of the Pathfinder delivers up to 27 miles per gallon on the highway, above the typical numbers for a midsize SUV. With the right equipment, this vehicle can tow up to 6,000 pounds.
Infotainment Tech
Standard tech equipment in the Pathfinder includes an 8-inch touchscreen with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, a six-speaker stereo, satellite radio, four USB ports, and Bluetooth connectivity. You can upgrade this SUV with a 9-inch touchscreen that supports wireless Apple CarPlay, a 13-speaker Bose audio system, wireless charging, two more USB ports, a wireless hotspot, and integrated navigation.
Interior Features and Space
Every Pathfinder features proximity keyless entry, push-button start, three-zone automatic climate control, and a 7-inch driver information display. Higher trims incorporate amenities like a household-style power outlet, remote start, a panoramic sunroof, and a larger info display. You’ll find lots of small item storage throughout the cabin of the Pathfinder, as well as a storage well under the floor of the third row.
This SUV has 16.6 cubic feet of cargo space, which you can expand up to 80.5 cubic feet by folding down the second and third rows. The standard configuration can accommodate up to eight passengers with second-row and third-row bench seats, but you can also get captain’s chairs in the second row if you prefer a seven-seater version.
Safety and Driver Assistance
The Pathfinder has a five-star overall crash-test rating from the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration. It comes with many driver assistance systems across the lineup, including rear-seat alert, driver-attention monitoring, rear parking sensors, auto high beams, lane-departure warning, rear cross-traffic alert, blind-spot monitoring, pedestrian detection, forward and reverse auto emergency braking, forward and reverse collision warning, and a rearview camera.
You can add a few extra features if you want a bit more help on the highway. Options include traffic sign recognition, a driver head-up display, front parking sensors, a 360-degree camera, and adaptive cruise control with lane centering.
The 2024 Pathfinder comes in five feature-packed trims, so it’s easy to find the perfect fit. Schedule a visit with the team at Banister Nissan of Norfolk, VA to get behind the wheel of this versatile midsize SUV today.
Everything to Know About the 2024 Nissan Leaf
Since it first came out to the market, the Nissan Leaf has been a true icon in the electric vehicle segment, offering customers an affordable and stylish gasoline-free compact car. The 2024 model comes with a spacious cabin for both passengers and cargo, comfortable seating, and two trim levels to choose from. Visit your Nissan dealership today and check out the 2024 Nissan Leaf in person.
Power and Efficiency
The 2024 Leaf is a front-wheel drive compact car that offers customers a choice between two engine configurations. The base Leaf S model is powered by an 110 kW AC synchronous electric motor that, paired with a 40.0-kWh battery pack, delivers 147 horsepower and 236 pounds of torque. Leaf SV Plus models, on the other hand, feature a 160 kW AC synchronous unit and a 60.0-kWh battery, delivering 214 horsepower and 250 pounds of torque.
Without a doubt, the key selling point of the 2024 Leaf is its impressive efficiency. Not only is this an affordable compact car, but it also allows owners to save large amounts of money they would spend in fuel. The Leaf S trim level boasts EPA ratings of 123 MPGe in the city and 99 on the highway, while SV Plus models deliver 121 MPGe and 98 MPGe, respectively.
Safety and Technology
Both trim levels of the 2024 Leaf come with the latest version of the manufacturer’s Safety Shield 360 suite of safety and driver-assist features. Some of the standard components that can be found in all models include blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, automatic front braking with pedestrian detection, lane-keeping assist, rear parking sensors, and electronic stability control. An adaptive cruise control system with semi-autonomous driving mode can be added to both models for an extra fee.
Besides its cutting-edge safety features, the 2024 Leaf is also equipped with a modern infotainment system, which includes an eight-inch infotainment touchscreen with standard Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility, as well as the latest version of the Nissan Connect software. Other standard features include SiriusXM satellite radio, Bluetooth audio streaming, USB ports, and hands-free text messaging assistance.
Space and Comfort
Despite being a compact vehicle, the 2024 Leaf features an airy and spacious cabin, providing comfortable seating for up to five occupants. Both trim levels offer 42.1 inches of legroom in the front seats and 33.5 inches in the rear row. Additionally, its cargo capacity can be expanded from 23.6 to 30 cubic feet thanks to its foldable rear seatbacks.
If you can’t wait to jump inside the 2024 Leaf and learn all about the financing plans available for you to take it home, you’ve come to the right place. Come visit us at Nissan of Norfolk, and we will be happy to tell you all about this fantastic electric car.
Introducing the 2024 Nissan Kicks
Nissan’s Kicks is a subcompact crossover SUV that’s amazingly affordable, yet comes packed with lots of great features. It’s also motivated by a responsive, fuel-sipping powertrain. Here’s a quick guide to the 2024 Nissan Kicks available now at your local Nissan dealership!
Power and Performance
Delivering prompt acceleration and impressive fuel efficiency at up to an EPA-rated 36 MPG highway is the Kicks’ naturally aspirated 1.6L inline-4 engine, which produces 122 horsepower and 114 lb-ft of torque. Nissan’s precise Xtronic continuously variable transmission ensures that there’s always plenty of that power being sent to the drive wheels.
The Kicks’ small size and tight turning radius make it ideal for crowded city streets. On twisty roads, the vehicle’s independent strut front suspension and torsion beam rear suspension allow it to remain stable and predictable. Electronic brakeforce distribution results in smoother braking, helping to prevent the tires from losing grip when you need to bring the vehicle to a quick stop.
Exterior
With its narrow headlights, large front grille, and well-sculpted lines, the Kicks looks bold and aggressive. The available rear roof spoiler and stainless-steel exhaust finisher make it look especially sporty. SV and SR models sit on stylish 17-inch aluminum alloy wheels in a black finish. For a two-tone look, the roof can be kept black while the rest of the body is painted in striking colors like Monarch Orange Metallic, Electric Blue Metallic, or Aspen White TriCoat.
Passenger Cabin
Boasting excellent craftsmanship, high-quality materials, and a wealth of standard amenities, the Kicks’ interior is certainly a highlight. An in-cabin microfilter, fatigue-reducing Zero Gravity seats, and a 6-way adjustable driver’s seat are all standard. In addition to featuring a leather-wrapped steering wheel and Prima-Tex trim with orange stitching, the SR model offers heated front seats and an automatic climate control system.
There’s spacious seating for five people and a cargo volume of up to 32.3 cubic feet when the 60/40 split-folding rear seats are down. Legroom is generous at 43.7 inches for the front row and 33.5 inches for those seated in the rear.
Infotainment System
S models are equipped with an intuitive 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system providing access to Android Auto/Apple CarPlay smartphone integration, Bluetooth audio streaming, and Siri Eyes Free. SV and SR models get an 8-inch NissanConnect display that offers a mobile Wi-Fi hotspot and SiriusXM satellite radio. For the most engaging listening experience, you’ll want to select the powerful 8-speaker Bose Personal Plus sound system.
Head-turning style, easy handling, and an inviting cabin make the Nissan Kicks a clear standout in its segment. Stop by at Banister Nissan of Norfolk today and take it for a test drive!
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