nissan_15rogueselectsawd1a_angularfront_superblackThe 2015 Nissan Rogue Select S is an affordable crossover SUV with excellent handling and a comfortable interior. The Rogue Select is available in one level of trim, which gives you plenty to enhance your ride. Stop in and test-drive the 2015 Rogue Select S today and you’ll be impressed with how smooth it rides.

Standard Features of the 2015 Nissan Rogue Select S

Standard features in and out of the 2015 Rogue Select S include: seating for five, keyless entry, 16-inch steel wheels, air-conditioning, full power accessories, tilt steering wheel, 60/40-split folding rear seat, soft cloth upholstery, height-adjustable driver seat, 4-speaker audio system, auxiliary audio jack, CD player and trip computer. Behind the rear seats you will find 28.9 cubic feet of cargo space, with 59.7 cubes when you fold the rear seats down.

The Convenience Package for the 2015 Nissan Rogue Select S

If you would like to add more features to the 2015 Rogue Select S, there is the available Convenience package. This package adds on: illuminated visor mirror, rear spoiler, Bluetooth phone functions, roof rails, 6-speaker sound system, rearview camera, 4.3-inch audio display screen, satellite radio, audio controls mounted on the steering wheel and iPod/USB interface.

There is also an Appearance package that adds on rear privacy glass and 17-inch alloy wheels.

Performance and Power

The 2015 Nissan Rogue Select S runs on a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine that makes 170 horsepower and 175 pound-feet of torque. Front-wheel-drive is standard along with a continuously variable transmission. All-wheel-drive is an option. With FWD, the Rogue Select achieves 25 mies per gallon combined city and highway driving, while AWD drops slightly to 24 mpg combined. The 2015 Rogue Select will go from 0-60 in a quick 8.6 seconds.

Stop in and check out the 2015 Rogue Select S in person at our friendly dealership!

Destination Nissan

Destination Nissan will soon be releasing a Research & Review page on the 2016 Nissan Rogue for our customers from the Albany, Schenectady, Latham, Saratoga, or Clifton Park areas. The page will outline the trim level options, safety features, MSRP and more of the 2016 Rogue. If you’d like to learn more about this model, keep an eye on our blog. We will announce here when the page is live on our website.

788c966c-2cf2-4a36-8599-31a0dca2fdf6Unless you’re a vegetarian, there really is nothing quite like a thick, juicy burger. Even herbivores can indulge in veggie burgers that have a great taste and lots of healthy, filling ingredients in them. The next time you’re in Albany, sink your teeth into burgers from these popular local establishments.

Dave’s Gourmet and Exotic Burgers

53 Fuller road

Albany, NY

Not only will you get the juiciest beef hamburgers and Philly style cheese steaks at Dave’s Gourmet and Exotic Burgers, you can choose from a slew of exotic flavors from around the world. Dave’s offers burgers made of venison, camel, kangaroo, antelope, bison, ostrich, alligator, rattlesnake, python, wild boar, llama, lamb and rabbit. Yes, you can get a veggie burger at Dave’s too!

Capital City Gastropub

261 New Scotland Ave

Albany, NY

Since 2011, Capital City Gastropub has been serving up delectable pub fare and upscale entrées. Every Wednesday you can take advantage of their $10 burger while you sip on spirits as part of their happy hour specials. Be sure to try the Gastro-Burger, which consists of aged cheddar, fried egg, BBQ crispy pork belly, lettuce, house pickles, roasted garlic aioli, and a side of hand cut fries. The Capital City Gastropub strives to use products from local farms, including dairy, produce, and meats.

Juicy Burger & More

Karner Corner’s Plaza

5 Karner Road

Guilderland, NY

Just a hair outside of Albany you’ll find Juicy Burgers & More. This burger joint is known for its delectable steak burgers made from 100% USDA Choice ground Chuck & Sirloin beef. Cooked in their specially designed broiler, Juicy Burger & More never uses frozen burgers. Enjoy the classics like an Original Burger or Cheese Burger, but don’t be afraid to try the Cajun Burger, Teriyaki Onion Burger or Roasted Red Pepper Burger! You can even build your own.

Stop in and grab a burger at one of these fantastic restaurants in and around Albany, NY!

Destination Nissan

We’re happy to announce that we have released a Research & Review page on the all-new 2016 Nissan Maxima. All of our customers from Albany, Schenectady, Latham, Saratoga, and Clifton Park, NY and the surrounding areas will now be able to learn every detail of this model.

Nissan put a strong emphasis on making this the safest and most comfortable Maxima yet. To do so, they’ve included features such as Seat-Mounted Side-Impact Airbags, Brake Assist, RearView Monitor and an Aux Audio Input Jack.

The 2016 Nissan Maxima comes in five trim levels (S, SV, SL, SR, and Platinum) that we have fantastic lease and finance options for. Read through the full Research & Review page and then schedule your test drive with us as 770 Central Ave in Albany, NY. We look forward to showing you this amazing new model!

Destination Nissan

“With an ever-increasing number of female leaders, particularly in STEM careers, women are redefining the automotive industry,” said José Muñoz, executive vice president, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., and chairman, Nissan North America. “We are honored and humbled to have inspiring, thought-provoking women like Diane, Sonia, and Rebecca within the Nissan family. These women are outstanding examples for the next generation of female corporate leaders to look up to.”

Automotive News published their 2015 “100 Leading Women in the North American Auto Industry” list which comes out once every five years and honors the top female executives at automakers, dealerships, and suppliers. This year’s list features three Nissan executives, Rebecca Barker Vest, Diane Allen and Sonia Rief.

Rebecca Barker Vest is vice president of purchasing for Nissan North America (NNA). Her job responsibilities include purchasing project management, supplier quality assurance, supplier relations, and overseeing all purchasing activities NNA.

Diane Allen is the senior design manager at Nissan Design America (NDA). She is responsible for managing design programs, which range from advanced exploratory work to production vehicle design. She had a significant hand in managing the design development of the new TITAN full-size truck. She also holds a number of patents for her work and several design awards. This year marks the fourth time Diane has been honored on this list.

Last but not least is Sonia Rief. She is the director of Vehicle Program Management and the regional chief vehicle engineer at the Nissan Technical Center North America (NTCNA) where she oversees the Nissan Rogue. Her typical tasks include delivering vehicle changes that meet program requirements for quality, cost and timing on the Nissan Rogue as well as overseeing the planning and evaluation of development activities from product concept to launch for all U.S. manufactured models.

Source: http://nissannews.com/en-US/nissan/usa/releases/three-nissan-executives-named-to-the-100-leading-women-in-the-north-american-auto-industry-list-from-automotive-news

dcf38654-e410-48d6-8cd2-caf67f1756feNissan is proud to announce that the 2016 Titan XD has received the distinguished “Truck of Texas Award” for 2015. The award was given from the Texas Auto Writers Association at its yearly Texas Truck Rodeo. The rodeo puts the best truck, CUVs and SUVs through tough two-day tests in Spring Branch, Texas at the well-known Knibbe Ranch.

More Awards for the 2016 Titan XD

In addition to being named the “2015 Truck of Texas”, the 2016 Titan XD received more awards, including: Off-Road Pickup truck of Texas, Luxury Pickup of Texas and Best Powertrain. The powertrain award was given because of the Titan XD’s 5.0L V8 Turbo Cummins® Diesel engine. The Titan XD was also mentioned for its solid performance as well as receiving high scores for its interior and exterior. It was quite a big deal for the Titan XD to win this award, since this was the largest rodeo in TAWA history. The Nissan Murano must be mentioned for winning the Mid-Size CUV of Texas award for its new design.

More About the 2016 Titan XD

Dealerships nationwide will be selling the 2016 Titan XD this December. The Titan XD is distinct because of its heavy-duty and light-duty capabilities. The new design combines the functions of a heavy-duty truck with the handling and affordability of a light-duty pickup truck. The Titan XD runs on a 5.0L V8 Cummins® Turbo Diesel engine and a six-speed heavy-duty automatic Aisin transmission, for a maximum 310 horsepower. Torque power is an outstanding 555 pound-feet, which truly makes the truck stand out. Additional features that set the Titan XD apart from other pickups include:

  • Trailer Sway Control

  • Integrated Trailer Brake Controller

  • Downhill Speed Control

  • Tow/Haul Mode

  • Trailer Light Check System

  • Rearview Monitor with Trailer Guides

Be on the lookout for the all-new 2016 titan XD at our dealership soon!

Destination Nissan

Currently available at Destination Nissan is the 2015 Nissan Versa Note. We are so proud to be offering test drives on this vehicle on a daily basis. If you wish to stop on over for yours, we are located at 770 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12206. The Versa Note has seen some pretty dramatic sales increases since October 2014. Year -to-date the Versa has held a steady increase at 1.9-percent. If viewed on a month to month basis, such as if we looked at October 2014, versus October 2015, the increased percent was up by 24.9-percent. According to recent reports released by Nissan, there were 11,097 units sold in October 2014 of the Versa, and this past October there were 13,855 units sold.

Studies show that people are enticed by the incredible gas mileage that they receive with the Versa, with a range up to 40 mpg highway on select trims. On premium trims like the 2015 Versa Note SL, which includes SiriusXM Satellite Radio with a three-month trial. Offering such safety features that allows Hands-Free Text Message Assistant in order to avoid any collisions. These standard features on select models means added value and quality for future car buyers, however, this does not mean that the Versa is unattainable when it comes to price. Which makes the Versa a great value overall.

To learn even more about this exciting model read through our new Research & Review page and be sure to come and visit us today! We are centrally located from Latham, Schenectady, Saratoga Springs, and Clifton Park, NY, so stop in and see our Nissan inventory!  

2fd1c250-0d92-4dc5-a565-91d7972c567aEveryone has their favorite movies that they can watch over and over. The newer that movies get, the less magic they have compared to our old favorites. Luckily, the Palace Theater and Kinderhook Bank have partnered up for the Kinderhook Bank Movie Series, where they present classic films from the 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and before, at an affordable price. Check out what movies are playing at the Palace Theater in Albany this Fall and Winter!

Goodfellas

November 30

$5 Adults

Don’t miss Ray Liotta, Joe Pesci and Robert De Niro play your favorite gangsters in the 1990 critically acclaimed, Goodfellas.

A Christmas Story

December 14

$5 Adults

$3 Children

If your kids haven’t seen A Christmas Story yet, bring them to see it on the big screen. This 1983 classic starring Peter Billingsley as Ralphie is still winning over the younger generations to this day. Who can forget the leg lamp, bunny suit and classic line ”You’ll shoot your eye out”?

It’s A Wonderful Life

December 18

$5 Adults

$3 Children

Let Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed do their yearly duty of melting your heart for the holidays. This classic 1946 film teaches us to be thankful for what we have, which we can really use in a world that has become increasingly materialistic. Don’t forget the tissues!

Aladdin & Family Fun Day

December 28

$5 Adults

$3 Children

Bring the kids down to the Palace Theater at 3 pm for Family Fun Day, then watch the beloved animated film, Aladdin. There will be fun activities and snacks for the whole family to enjoy before winding down with the adventure of a boy and his genie.

The Three Stooges Film Fest

February 1

$5 Adults

$3 Children

Bring the whole brood down to the Palace in February for The Three Stooges Film Fest. Introduce a new generation to the crazy antics of the first knuckleheads, Moe, Larry, Curly and Shemp. Your sides will split laughing at the Stooges’ funniest short films.

Don’t miss any of these great movies at the Palace Theater this fall!

Last month’s’ sales set an October sales record for Nissan and were up 12 percent. The diverse lineup of Nissan vehicles did well across the board and started off the last quarter of the year on the right foot. Crossovers, SUVs, and trucks did the best overall and were up 26 percent over last year.

  • The Rogue sold 24,939 units increasing sales 69.8 percent over last October, making it the best-selling vehicle last month
  • The Murano sold 5,350 units increasing sales 25.3 percent
  • The Pathfinder sold 5,584 units increasing sales .8 percent
  • The Versa sold 13,855 units increasing sales 24.93 percent
  • The Sentra sold 14,974 units increasing sales 14.1 percent
  • The Maxima sold 4,903 units increasing sales 17.1 percent
  • The Altima sold 20,948 units
  • The LEAF sold 1,238 units
  • The Titan sold 882 units
  • The Xterra sold 421 units

Source: http://nissannews.com/en-US/nissan/usa/releases/nissan-group-reports-october-2015-u-s-sales

Destination Nissan

When it comes to Vehicle Intelligence, Nissan takes the cake in terms of autonomous, and piloted drive mode. This Nissan will be introduced to Yokohama, Japan at the end of 2016, which means that our customers at Destination Nissan will just have to patiently wait for this prototype.

The Nissan Piloted Drive 1.0 allows for autonomous driving even under heavy traffic conditions. With two corporate visions for “Zero Emission” plus “Zero Fatality”, the company is striving for goals to eliminate CO2 gases, and reduce head-on collisions using driver notifications stemmed by laser and radar technologies using an 8-way, 360-degree camera systems.

Our team can hardly wait when it comes to this vehicle and its innovative technologies set forth. Nissan’s main goal is a safe and trouble-free motoring experience and future.