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Auto Review: 2011 Nissan Pathfinder LE V6

May 18, 2011 in Nissan by Classic Cars Nissan

The 2011 Nissan Pathfinder LE V6 is an SUV worth spending money on – even with today’s rising gas prices. For starters, the 4X2 drivetrain gets 15 mpg in the city and 22 mpg on the highway. The 4X4 trim isn’t quite as impressive, but it’s not too shabby at 14mpg and 20 mpg, respectively. [...]

Auto Review: 2011 Nissan Juke SL

April 27, 2011 in Nissan by Classic Cars Nissan

2011 Nissan Juke SL

The 2011 Nissan Juke SL looks like a 21st century car and drives like one too. It’s a beautiful car and efficient in price and fuel. The engine block is a 1.6-liter I4 with 16 valves. The VAR automatic transmission puts out 188 horsepower at 5,600 rpm. For fuel efficiency, you can expect 25 mpg [...]

Auto Review: 2011 Nissan Xterra S

April 27, 2011 in Nissan by Rob Fontano

2011 Nissan Xterra S

With an MSRP of $26,860, the 2011 Nissan Xterra S is a practical and comfortable SUV with plenty of cargo and passenger room. The Nissan Xterra engine block consists of a 4.0-liter V6 engine with 24 valves. She kicks out a hefty 261 horsepower at 5,600 rpm while housing a 6-speed manual transmission. Expected fuel [...]

Auto Review: 2011 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SV

March 29, 2011 in Nissan by Classic Cars Nissan

The 2011 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SV is sleek and sporty on the outside and modern, comfortable, and luxurious on the inside. The 4-door sedan is powered by a 3.5-liter V6 engine that puts out 290 horsepower at 6,400 rpm and 261 pound-feet of torque at 4,400 rpm. The drivetrain is a front wheel drive coupled [...]

Auto Review: 2011 Nissan Sentra 2.0 SL

March 24, 2011 in Nissan by Rob Fontano

If you’re looking for an affordable, comfortable get around car, then the 2011 Nissan Sentra 2.0 SL sedan should suit you fine. It’s a beautiful car and a comfortable drive. You’ll love it. Let’s start with the engine. It’s a 2.0-liter I4, 16 valve engine with enough performance to keep you on the move, yet [...]

Checking your Nissan’s Power Steering Fluid

March 21, 2011 in Car Parts & Repair, Nissan by AC Jones

When you drive your Nissan vehicle, you probably don’t think much about power steering. Most people would be surprised to try to drive a vehicle without power steering. If your power steering goes out, the vehicle becomes very hard to steer. This could even lead to a loss of control of the vehicle. Because of [...]

Auto Review: 2011 Nissan Altima 3.5 SR

February 22, 2011 in Nissan by Rob Fontano

The 2011 Nissan Altima 3.5 SR is one of the best mid-size cars on the road. With an MSRP of less than $25,000, it’s also a great buy and you’ll love the standard features. But first, let’s talk about performance. It’s one of the smoothest 4-door sedans on the planet with a standard FWD drivetrain. [...]

Auto Review: 2011 Nissan Quest SV 3.5 L V6

February 21, 2011 in Nissan by Classic Cars Nissan

The 2011 Nissan Quest SV 3.5 L V6 is an impressive SUV, as are its three beautiful sisters. Yes, the Nissan Quest 3.5 comes in three trims. The SV is one of them. Sitting with a 3.5-liter V6 engine, the Nissan Quest SV is a 4-door 7-passenger SUV with lots of room and great comfort. [...]

Auto Review: 2011 Nissan Altima 2.5S

January 31, 2011 in Nissan by Classic Cars Nissan

The 2011 Nissan Altima 2.5S picks up where the 2011 Nissan Altima 2.5 leaves off. Both feature a 2.5-liter DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine with 175 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 180 pound-feet of torque at 3,900 rpm. Both also utilize the CVTCS technology on the intake valves, variable induction system, Nissan Direct Ignition System, Iridium-tipped [...]

Auto Review: 2011 Nissan Quest SL

January 17, 2011 in Nissan by Rob Fontano

The 2011 Nissan Quest SL is a 3.5-liter V6 minivan. The engine puts out 260 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 240 pound-feet of torque at 4,400 rpm. This coupled with a front wheel drive drivetrain and a continuously variable-speed automatic transmission provides for easy handling. Let’s look at some of the features. First, the interior: [...]