Pinnacle Nissan News and Blog

The 2016 Nissan Altima will debut with an all-new trim level, the SR, when it arrives at Pinnacle Nissan later this year. Designed for drivers interested in a performance boost, the Altima SR comes equipped with a wide range of sporty features that enhance its overall look and capabilities.

The current Nissan 370Z is set to bow out of the market by 2017 and when it does there's a chance a crossover Z model could take its place. According to sources in the industry, Nissan is considering the option in an effort to bring new life into the Z brand and reach a brand-new customer base, especially in the North American market.

We are currently gearing up for a busy October here at Pinnacle Nissan and we wanted to give you a little insight on one of the promotions we will be running throughout the month. As a part of our ongoing efforts to give back to the community, we have decided to donate $100 for every car sold in October to a very special national organization: Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

When Nissan designed the all-new Maxima sport sedan, they wanted it to exude luxury. They went to great lengths to give the model a premium look and feel, which included incorporating material from Italy's very own Alcantara S.p.A. Outfitted on exotic cars and apparel across the world, the suede-like material (better known as Alcantara), was utilized on the Maxima SR sport package.

Kelley Blue Book's KBB.com has included the 2015 Versa Note on their annual "10 Best Back-to-School Cars of 2015" list. Comfortable, stylish, practical and affordable, the Versa Note proves to be an excellent model for teens and college students across the country. Stop by Pinnacle Nissan today to view our selection of Versa Note models before you kick of the school year!

Freak Out! is a premier carnival-themed fundraising event benefiting Phoenix Children's Hospital and Emerging Leaders. Presented by 7 Chef Series, the 21+ event is slated to take place on Saturday, September 12 at DeSoto Central Market. Exquisite carnival-inspired dished will be served during the course of the affair from some of the Valley's greatest chefs. There will also be live entertainment, raffles and musical performances to keep guests entertained throughout the evening.

In a move no one quite expected, Nissan has decided to bring the popular European Qashqai model to the U.S. and introduce the Rogue Hybrid to the American market. The Japanese automaker believes the additions will be successful in the U.S. due to current high demand for the gas-powered Rogue models and the popularity of the Qashqai in both Europe and Australia.

A cross between the standard Nissan Juke and high-performance Nissan GT-R, the Juke-R has been pegged as the world's first crossover supercar. When it debuted in 2011, it blew critics away with its ability to jet from 0 to 60 mph in 3 seconds, and now, Nissan has captured everyone's attention once again with the recent unveiling of the new-and-improved Juke-R 2.0.

From now until Sept. 5, you can seize the opportunity to explore the Desert Botanical Garden at night as a part of their exclusive Flashlight Tours! Running every Thursday and Saturday evening, these unique tours deliver a sensory experience, allowing guests to see and hear the beauty of the Botanical Garden at night. Attendees can check out different discovery stations along the way, where they can view different plants and species.

The incoming Nissan Sentra and Altima models have not yet landed in Phoenix, but when they do, they'll feature brand-new styling. For the 2016 model year, Nissan has decided to heavily update the popular nameplates in order to stay ahead of the competition and remain a fixture in the compact and midsize sedan segments.