Pinnacle Nissan News and Blog

With the onslaught of young, tech-savvy shoppers approaching the driving age, Nissan knows it has to shake up how it approaches new car buyers. The days of grasping buyers' attention with a car design that conveys quality and power are slowly fading away as today's youth is more interested in virtually sharing their experiences while on the go.

Nissan was a big winner at this year's annual Texas Truck Rodeo held by the Texas Auto Writers Association in Spring Ranch, Texas. The brand ended up collecting not one but five awards during the event; four for the all-new 2016 Titan XD and one for the brand-new Nissan Murano.

All month long at Pinnacle Nissan, we're holding our Drive for A Cure event in an effort to raise funds for Susan G. Komen Central & Northern Arizona. With Breast Cancer Awareness month in full swing, we wanted to contribute to the cause and assist in the fight to end this deadly disease by agreeing to donate $100 for every car sold throughout October.

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.