Nissan Juke: Believe The Hype

Pre Orders for Unique Crossover Outpacing Projections

The Nissan Juke has sparked much discussion over it's design.  Nissan is known for their unique designs, especially in the crossover-utility vehicle class, and the Juke is no exception.  In Japan, Nissan estimated just under 2000 pre orders prior to launch.  They received over 10,000 orders and sold 5000 Jukes in the first week of sales.  Now, the Juke and all it's buzz will soon be in America. 

"Some vehicles just catch your eye, like the new Nissan Juke, which seemed to draw a crowd wherever we went during a recent drive around Vancouver," said auto columnist Paul Eisenstein, "It will certainly start a lot of conversations."

Aside from the rounded out design, one of the most noticeable features of the Juke are the headlights.  The clear plastic blisters you see on the hood are the turn signals; the headlamps actually emerge from the bumper.  The Juke even comes with optional foglamps mounted into the lower fascia.

"Everything about the Juke's outward appearance suggests a lively personality," said Popular Mechanics. 

The Juke marks Nissan's first use of their 1.6-liter direct injected four-cylinder turbo in North America. It will be available with torque vectoring all-wheel drive in both six-speed manual form and CVT with a sport setting. 

The Juke's pricing will also raise some eyebrows in a good way.  Nissan says the standard package will be available for under $20,000.  A fully loaded juke will be closer to $25,000.  

Want to turn some heads when the Juke hits Buffalo in October?  Visit West Herr Nissan online or in person today and get on board! 

First Ever Zero Emissions Car In Buffalo

Buffalo Nissan Dealer Going Green

Nissan recently announced the purchase details for the LEAF, the world's first all-electric, zero-emission car designed for the mass market.  West Herr Nissan is already excited to bring zero-emission driving to the Buffalo area. 

"We want everyone to feel good about having a car that is affordable, fun to drive and good for the environment," said Carlos Tavares, Chairman, Nissan Americas.

The LEAF offers a sleek and practical design. The battery is located under the seats for the ultimate safety in case of a collision.  The charging station resembles a traditional gas tank but requires no liquids and emits no fumes.

Home charging devices will be available and plans are in place to construct charging infrastructure across the country, with San Francisco being one of the first cities on board.  Learn more about the charging process with this video from Nissan. 

The LEAF will have a range of 100 miles per charge under average, everyday driving conditions.   Nissan announced that AeroVironment will supply and install home charging stations for the LEAF, creating a one-stop shop for the Nissan LEAF and its charging equipment.

There will be a special reservation procedure needed for purchase.  Right now, customers can pre-register online for breaking news related to the LEAF.  So far more than 50,000 people have registered. 

In April, Nissan will announce pricing details and start taking refundable $100 reservations.  In August they will start taking firm orders for delivery, with expected delivery dates in December. Full mass production begins in 2012.  

The LEAF holds up to 5 passengers and promises 100% torque at 0 RPMs, rare for such a car.  In terms of performance, it will handle like a V6 car and has a top speed of up to 90 mph.

For travelers, the LEAF features a standard 12V automotive power outlet for laptops or other devices.  Nissan plans to use a a cellular-type network for navigation purposes.

With the LEAF still on the Horizon, West Herr Nissan is offering great deals on our current stock to the Buffalo area.  The 2010 Rogue SL is now available at our Orchard Park location with special Nissan rebates and low APR finance rates. 

The Rogue recently won the 2010 Consumers Digest Automotive Best Buy award.