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Metroland Media LOS ANGELES, CA: The LA show was quite low-key for announcements from the big three this year. This could possibly be due to the resurgence of the Detroit show and most of the manufacturers holding back any big announcement for a home turf advantage. There were, however, a few notable introductions and prototypes. Ford hit the ground running with a fun packed concert with DJ Khaled and broadcast the launch of the 2018 EcoSport via Snapchat during the concert. This is a first for any manufacturer to reveal a new model in this way and it certainly hit the intended demographic of potential customers. The 2018 EcoSport will come in four trim levels with an assortment of 10 exterior and seven interior ambient colour schemes. It will offer two choices of engine — the 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbocharged EcoBoost or 2.0-litre four-cylinder GDI. Ford’s intelligent 4WD system will come as standard in the 2.0 litre vehicles. All trim levels will come with a sixspeed automatic transmission. The interior electronics and connectivity are outstanding for an entry level CUV, from standard Sync 3 connectivity and entertainment system all the way up to an optional Ford-exclusive B&O PLAY
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audio system with 10 speakers pushing out an earsplitting 675watts of power. Ford is really out to prove that a compact SUV can be big when it comes to the fun department. The 2018 EcoSport will be available in Canada early 2018.
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domestic. The launch of the all-new 2018 Stelvio SUV was bigger than even Alfa Romeo had envisaged with the majority of media being excluded from the reveal due to capacity issues. This all-new mid-sized SUV will come in three trim levels – Stelvio, Si and Quadrifoglio. The base and Si models will come with all-aluminum, 2.0-litre, direct-injection turbo charged engine with an eight-speed auto-
matic transmission, delivering 280 horsepower and 306 lb.-ft. of torque. The Quadrifoglio trim will come with an all-aluminum, direct-injection 2.9-litre 24-valve bi-turbo intercooled V-6 engine, delivering a huge 505 horsepower and 443 lb.-ft. of torque. All trim levels will come with an array of standard equipment with the base and Si models having a carbon fiber driveshaft, 18-inch Turn to page W5
LEFT: The Alfa Romeo Stelvio will be available in up to 13 exterior colours, a choice of seven wheels, ranging from 18 inches to 21 inches; and a vast selection of interior colour and trim choices. RIGHT: The new exterior look is highly influenced by its big brother the Grand Cherokee, but there are some design features, such as the windshield angle, that relate more to the Cherokee.
LOS ANGELES: The Nissan Sentra as a performance sedan? This may seem like an oxymoron, but that’s exactly how Nissan’s tame-looking compact sedan has evolved with the introduction of the 2017 Nissan Sentra NISMO model. It made its world debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The car is slated to hit the market in Canada during the first quarter of 2017. Nissan took the wraps off its hot new performance variant for invited media prior to press days at the LA show and a few of us had an opportunity for an up-close look and a brief drive in downtown LA. For anyone not familiar with NISMO it is the performance division of Nissan, which has given the NISMO treatment to a number of its vehicles over the years. The 2017 models also include the Juke, GT-R and 370Z, but this is the first time the Japanese automaker has done it to one of its core products like the Sentra. In addition to outside body kit parts that give the car a more aggressive look and also help with the aerodynamics, the NISMO Sentra also gets a significant power boost. The 1.6-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine that will also be featured in the new Sentra SR Turbo produces a robust 188 hp and 177 lb/ft of torque, mated with either a six-speed manual or an Xtronic continuously variable transmission (CVT). This compares with 124 hp from the standard 1.8-litre fourcylinder engine in the base Sentra. Underneath, buyers get a NISMO-tuned suspension, 18-inch wheels and other tweaks to set it apart from everyday Sentras. Inside, the cockpit is drivercentric with nicely bolstered seats that are designed to keep your butt firmly planted. Turn to page W3
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ABOVE: There the Kia Niro hybrid crossover arrives next year it will be one of the first production vehicles fitted with a new bot for Facebook Messenger. BELOW: The LA Auto Show saw the first public reveal of the 201 hp Kia Soul Turbo.
quicker and smoother shift points and no shift shock making for more dynamic acceleration and contributes to a more engaging driving experience. As shown in LA, it comes with exclusive 18-inch wheels; red-accented body trim; chrome grille surround, unique Soul tailgate badge; and, for the first time on Soul, dual chrome twin-tip exhaust. Inside, there is a 315-watt, eight speaker Harmon Kardon sound system featuring Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
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Over at Hyundai, the brand revealed the autonomous IONIQ Concept with a hidden LiDAR system in its front bumper instead of on the roof. It was designed to make self-driving as Another feature is a new seven-speed in the base 1.6-litre non-turbo engine and double clutch automatic transmission with simple as possible using Hyundai’s cur161 hp in the 2.0-litre non-turbo.
rent Smart Cruise Control’s forward-facing radar, Lane Keep Assist cameras and integrated them with LiDAR technology. The goal is to produce a system that uses less computing power and thus less cost resulting in something the average consumer can afford.
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LOS ANGELES, CA: New technology was the name of the game with Korean manufacturers at this year’s Los Angeles Auto Show. When the new Kia Niro hybrid electric CUV arrives next year it will be one of the first vehicles in the world fitted with Nirobot, a new bot for Facebook Messenger. More than one billion people now use Facebook. Kia calls Niro a HUV (Hybrid Utility Vehicle) and the bot makes it possible to offer vehicle information, interior and exterior galleries, multimedia product overviews and the ability to schedule a test drive of the first Kia vehicle to make use of what is essentially a dedicated eco-car platform. “The all-new Niro is like nothing else on the road today, and kicking off our prelaunch strategy by breaking new ground with our bot for Messenger that will make the new car research process much easier and more efficient for shoppers,” said Kimberley Gardiner, director of marketing, for Kia in the U.S. Niro is said to be the first hybrid electric crossover with a range of up to 80 kilometers in all-electric mode. Introduced prior to the show, the new Kia Soul Turbo was shown publically for the first time in LA. The 1.6-litre turbo direct injection inline four-cylinder boasts 201 hp up from 130 hp
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Japanese manufacturers hit all the bases in LA Continued from W1 Now we didn’t get to test this out in a short drive through the warehouse district in urban LA, but suffice to say even with the CVT transmission outfitted on our test car, it was a much more exciting drive than in the base Sentra. Canadian prices haven’t been revealed, but it was announced that the starting price will be under the $25K mark in the U.S. I can’t wait to take it for a more extensive test drive in the New Year. The following Japanese models also made news in Los Angeles:
NISSAN STAR WARS LIMITED EDITION:
Only 400 of these Star Wars-themed limited edition Nissan Rogues are destined for Canada.
Just in time for the Dec. 16th debut of the new Rogue One: A Star Wars Story movie, Nissan unveiled a Star Wars-themed limited edition of its best-selling Rogue compact crossover at the LA auto show. Only 5,400 of these special editions models will be built with 400 coming to Canada, each with a numbered, full-size collectible Death Trooper Helmet. The package will be offered on the SV model with panoramic moonroof and allwheel drive. The show launch included a dramatic presentation of the Intelligent Safety Shield technologies available in the redesigned 2017 Rogue. Prior to the show, Nissan unveiled two other new models, the refreshed 2017 Nissan Versa Note and the limited edition 2017
It will come with a turbocharged 2.5-litre four-cylinder VTEC engine. Power numbers aren’t yet available. One notable feature on the Si model will be a fixed rear spoiler.
MAZDA:
Mazda picked the LA show to debut its redesigned CX-5 compact crossover for 2017. Introduced in 2012, the CX-5 was the first new-generation Mazda to feature the KODO “Soul of Motion” design and the SKYACTIV technology. To date it has sold more than 1.4 million units worldwide and accounts for about one-quarter of Mazda’s annual sales. This time around, Mazda has made a number of improvements to its secondgeneration model, promising improved ride and handling and a quieter cabin with reduced wind noise. The big news, however, is the introduction of a 2.2-litre SKYACTIV turbodiesel engine, a first for Mazda in North America. The 2.0 four-cylinder will again be the base engine, with a 2.5-litre inline four also offered. Inside, the cabin moves more upscale, with a look not unlike its bigger CX-9 sibling. Mazda has also incorporated the firm’s latest technologies into the CX-5, including G-Vectoring Control, which helps the driver steer more precisely.
The 2017 Nissan Sentra NISMO marks the first time Nissan has given the NISMO performance treatment to one of its core products.
Nissan Juke Black Pearl Edition. in Canada. The Versa Note features revised frontHONDA: end styling, bright exterior colours and new Honda gave Los Angeles show-goers a wheel designs. Meanwhile, the Juke Black Pearl production will be limited to 250 units sneak peek into the future with a 2017 Civic Si prototype coupe on the stand. While it’s called a prototype, this is what the Si Coupe will look like when it hits showrooms next year as a sporty variant to the Civic lineup.
SUBARU:
Subaru gave us a preview of what its three-row midsize SUV will look like with the debut of the VIZIV-7 SUV Concept. Slated to debut in 2017, this new SUV will be built at the firm’s Lafayette, Indiana plant, joining the Legacy, Outback and new Impreza compact sedan and hatch. Subaru says the new SUV will be the firm’s biggest vehicle ever.
LEFT: The Si makes its return to the Honda Civic lineup in 2017. Shown here is the Civic Si Coupe prototype that was on the stand in Los Angeles. RIGHT: Subaru gave us an idea of what its three-row mid-size SUV will look like with the VIZIV-7 Concept shown in LA.
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LA Auto Show: Europeans Report
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Like the universe, the MINI model lineup is expanding, with three new versions of the Countryman including the MINI Cooper S E Countryman ALL4 which will be powered by both a three-cylinder MINI TwinPower Turbo Technology gasoline engine and an electric hybrid synchronous motor. With 207 ft/lb of torque on tap, the turbocharged four-cylinder engine on the MINI Cooper S Countryman nearly matches the torque output of the outgoing MINI John Cooper Works Countryman.
Metroland Media LOS ANGELES, CA: The Europeans were out in force at this year’s LA Auto Show, starting with Mercedes-smart that brought everything from mild to wild. And wild is the only way to describe the first-ever Mercedes-Maybach S650 Cabriolet, described as the “ultimate in open air exclusivity”. Only 300 will be built and powered by a 6.0-litre twin turbo V12 engine with 621 hp and no less than 738 lb/ft of torque and a top speed of 155 mph. Based on the Mercedes S-Class Cabriolet, the Mercedes-Maybach features scores of unique touches, such as The Affinity set of two large travel bags made from the same leather as the seats. There is also a polished and chrome-plated “1 of 300” lettering which serves to highlight the level of exclusivity. Each Mercedes-Maybach S650 Cabriolet includes a car cover made of high-quality fabric that matches the soft-top colour with diamond quilting and an embroidered Maybach emblem. The fourth generation smart ED (Electric Drive) was in LA featuring a much more powerful three phase synchronous electric motor, producing 81 hp and 118 ft/lb of torque driving the rear wheels allied to a 17.6 kWh lithium-ion battery for a combined energy consumption of 12.9 kWh/100 km and a range of 160 km. It accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 11.5 seconds with a maximum speed of 130 km/h or about 80 mph. Interestingly, it is 2.95 meters long with a turning circle of 6.95 meters — giving it the ability to do a full turn in just about twice its length, ideal for tight urban parking and driving.
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One of the most impressive vehicles at the LA Auto Show was the MercedesMaybach S650 Cabriolet powered by a 6.0-litre twin turbo V12 engine.
AUDI:
The North American premiere of the 2018 Audi Q5 CUV was staged in LA with a 2.0-litre twin turbo four-cylinder producing 252 hp and 273 lb/ft of torque and a 0-60 mph time of 5.9 seconds, 1.1 seconds quicker than the outgoing model. It will be equipped with Audi Drive Select now with five modes (Comfort, Auto, Dynamic, Off-road, and Individual) giving the driver a wide range of performance and handling options. Q5 also features a new quattro AWD system with Ultra Technology using an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch
Looking very impressive on the Volvo stand in LA was the V90 Cross Country, making its world debut. The Cross Country model range was launched almost 20 years ago and since that time has become known for being a rugged all-road and all-weather vehicle developed in Sweden that is 77 per cent forest and lake covered. Tough on the outside, on the inside it has all the high luxury appointments of the new S90 sedan and V90 wagon, including a highend sound system by Bowers & Wilkins.
along with a decoupling rear axle differential to achieve fully variable torque distribution.
BMW:
BMW had a wide range of vehicles in LA, including the 740e xDrive, BMW 330e and BMWX5 xDrive40e — all part of the iPerformance family of plug-in hybrids. The brand’s iPerformance applies eDrive technology from the i3 and i8. For instance, the 740e xDrive is BMW’s flagship hybrid combining a 2.0-litre TwinPower engine with an electric motor and eight-speed Steptronic transmission for a combined 322 hp, a 14-mile all-electric range and 87 electric mph. It also features a carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) passenger cell for greater torsional strength and lighter weight.
Volkswagen debuted the e-Golf EV, which uses a new 35.8 kWh lithiumion battery.
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Joining the Volvo S90 sedan and V90 wagon is the V90 Cross Country making its world debut in LA.
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Perhaps the most talked about vehicle in LA was the Jaguar i-Pace electric concept with two electric motors pumping out 516 lb/ft of torque and 400 hp. With its 90 kWh lithium-ion battery it has a range of 220 miles and a sprint time from 0-60 mph in about four seconds. At the Peterson Automotive Museum across town from the LA Convention Center that is the site of the auto show, Jaguar showed the “new original” XKSS, the first to be built in almost 60 years. There will only be nine built for customers around the globe. The cars will be completely new, with period chassis numbers from the XKSS chassis log. All cars have been sold at a price in excess of £1 million each.
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New to North America and shown in LA was the 2017 VW e-Golf using a new 35.8 kWh lithium-ion battery and improved electric motor with 134 hp and 214 lb/ft of torque for a 0-60 mph time of 9.6 seconds and a top speed of 93 mph. It is available with the optional Volkswagen Digital Cockpit where all instruments, including specific e-Golf gauges such as the power meter, are virtually shown on the 12.3-inch color screen. Information can be integrated on driving, navigation and assistance functions and display phone contact images or album cover art.
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Quiet times for domestics at Los Angeles Continued from W1 aluminum wheels, leather seating, backup camera with rear park sensors, power lift gate and flat-bottom steering wheel. All trim levels will come with the standard Q4 all-wheel-drive system. Stelvio will be available in up to 13 exterior colours, a choice of seven wheels, ranging from 18 inches to 21 inches; and a vast selection of interior colour and trim choices.
drive or two all-wheel-drive systems. The new exterior is highly influenced by its big brother the Grand Cherokee, but there are some features, such as the windshield angle, that relate more to the Cherokee. The new interior features a 3.5- or 7-inch LED driver information display (DID) instrument cluster. The Compass comes with the latest UConnect 5.0 that is compatible with both Apple Car Play and Android Auto. There has been additional storage JEEP: compartments added to the interior, which Right on the heels of the Alfa came Jeeps’ includes the multi-level rear cargo floor. entirely new 2017 Compass. This exciting redesigned compact SUV CHEVROLET: comes in four different trim levels: Sport, GM was fairly subdued in their offerings North, Limited and Trailhawk. While a this year, but hit it big with their Chevrolet number of drive trains will be made avail- Colorado ZR2. This go anywhere mid-sized able worldwide, rumour has it that the SUV has been put together with the real off initial North American offering will come roader in mind. with the 2.4-litre, four-cylinder engine, proThis impressive looking monster has had ducing 180 horsepower and 175 pound-feet the body lifted by 2 inches and the tracking of torque. has been widened by 3.5 inches. Adding the There will be, however, three transmis- standard 31-inch Goodyear DuraTrac tires sion options, and a choice of front-wheel on its 17-inch wheels gives the ZR2 a real
The Chevrolet Colorado ZR2 has been put together with the real off roader in mind.
road presence. Looks are only part of the big picture with this off-roader. There is a choice of two drive trains – a 3.6-litre V-6 that produces 308 horsepower and 275 lb/ft of torque and links to an eight-speed automatic, or a 2.8litre Duramax four-cylinder diesel, which
pushes out 369 lb/ft and 181 horsepower. The diesel is married to a six-speed automatic. Making sure that this truck can handle any terrain it comes with front and rear electronic locking differentials, a locking transfer case, cast-iron control arms and hill-descent control.
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905-853-5000 www.shanahanlincoln.com Vehicle(s) may be shown with optional equipment. Dealer may sell or lease for less. Limited time offers. Offers only valid at participating dealers. Retail offers may be cancelled or changed at any time without notice. See your Shanahan Lincoln dealer for complete details or call the Lincoln Customer Relationship Centre at 1-800-387-9333. For factory orders, a customer may either take advantage of eligible raincheckable Lincoln retail customer promotional incentives/offers available at the time of vehicle factory order or time of vehicle delivery, but not both or combinations thereof. Retail offers not combinable with any CPA/GPC or Daily Rental incentives, the Commercial Upfit Program or the Commercial Fleet Incentive Program (CFIP). †† Until November, 30, 2016, lease a new 2017 Lincoln Continental [AWD200A] for up to 48 months, and get 3.30% APR on approved credit (OAC) from Lincoln Automotive Financial Services. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest APR payment. Additional payments required for registration, security deposit, NSF fees (where applicable), excess wear and tear, and late fees. Lease offer includes freight, air tax, and PPSA but excludes administration and registration fees, fuel fill charge and all applicable taxes. Additional payments required for optional features, license and insurance. Excess kilometrage charges subject to change, see your local dealer for details. All prices are based on Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price. Manufacturer Rebates are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. ■■ Purchase a new MY 2016 MKX (AWD101A) for $48,250.00 (after Manufacturer Rebates of $750.00 deducted). Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price before Manufacturer Rebates have been deducted. Offers include freight and air tax charges but exclude administration and registration fees, fuel fill charge and all applicable taxes. All prices are based on Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price. Manufacturer Rebates are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. ‡‡Receive a Lincoln Maintenance Protection Plan (“LMPP”) with the purchase or lease of a new 2015, 2016 or 2017 Lincoln model at participating Lincoln dealerships. LMPP covers all required scheduled maintenance (as per each vehicle’s Owner’s Guide) for 2 years or 40,000 km from Warranty Start Date/zero (0) km, whichever occurs first (the “Term”); plus coverage for 6 wear items (Brake pads and linings (maximum of 1 set every 60,000km), Brake rotors (maximum of 1 set every 60,000km), Engine belts, hoses and hose clamps, Shock absorbers, Spark plugs, Wiper blades (maximum of 2 sets per year)) for the same Term, due to normal wear or defect. Limit five (5) required scheduled maintenance service visits over the Term, based on a 6-month/8,000 km interval. LMPP offer balance is transferable (transfer fee may apply) if the vehicle is sold (Canadian plans cannot be transferred to US customers). O*Receive a complimentary premium winter package which includes: four (4) winter tires, four (4) Lincoln alloy wheels, and four (4) tire pressure monitoring system sensors when you purchase or lease a new 2016 or 2017 Lincoln model between October 1, 2016 and November 30, 2016. This offer is not applicable to any Fleet (other than small fleets with an eligible FIN) or Government customers and not combinable with CPA, GPC, CFIP or Daily Rental Allowances. Vehicle handling characteristics, tire load index and speed rating may not be the same as factory-supplied all-season tires. Winter tires are meant to be operated during winter conditions and may require a higher cold inflation pressure than all-season tires. Some conditions apply. Consult your Lincoln dealer for details including applicable warranty coverage.
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VISIT CHOOSENISSAN.CA OR YOUR LOCAL RETAILER Offers available from November 23 – 30, 2016. ∞No Purchase Required. Must visit a participating Nissan Dealership in Canada to enter. The Nissan Canada Sweepstakes Celebrating Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (“Sweepstakes”) begins at 12:00:01 a.m. Eastern Time (“ET”) on Nov. 21/16, and ends at 11:59:59 p.m. ET on Nov. 30/16. Entry/Official Rules at www.nissan.ca/starwarsrogueone. Must be a legal resident of Canada who has reached the age of majority. Limit one (1) entry per person per day. One (1) Grand Prize trip, ARV: $4,235 CDN. Draw in Chicago, IL on Dec. 1/16. Odds of winning depend on the total number of Sweepstakes Entries submitted and received. Potential winner must correctly answer a mathematical Skill-Testing Question without assistance and must be able to travel Dec 14 to 17, 2016. Sponsor: Nissan Canada Inc. Void where prohibited. ©2016 Nissan Canada Inc. Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Canada is not a Sponsor and is not responsible for the administration of this Sweepstakes. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story © 2016 & TM Lucasfilm Ltd. †Representative finance offer based on a new 2016 Rogue SV AWD Moonroof & Family & Tech (Y6CG16 NV10)/2016 Sentra 1.8 SR CVT (C4SG16 AA00)/2016 Pathfinder S 4x4 (5XBG16 AA00). Selling price is $34,324/$22,829/$35,324 financed at 0%/0%/0% APR equals 72/84/60 monthly payments of $477/$272/$589 monthly for an 72/84/60 month term. $0/$0/$0 down payment required. Cost of borrowing is $0 for a total obligation of $34,324/$22,829/$35,324. +Total Standard rate finance incentives of $6,155/$5,055/$7,355/$15,000 applicable, on approved credit, when financing a new 2016 Rogue SL/2016 Sentra SR/2016 Pathfinder SL 4X4 Premium/2016 Titan XD Diesel Platinum Reserve through Nissan Canada Finance Inc. (“NCF”) at standard rates. Total incentives consist of: (i) $5,555/$4,555/$6,555/$14,000 NCF Standard Rate Finance Cash that will be deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes; and (ii) $600/$500/$800/$1,000 Loyalty Conquest Cash that will be deducted from the negotiated selling price after taxes. Incentives cannot be combined with lease rates, subvented lease/finance rates or with any other offers. **Loyalty/Conquest Cash (“Offer”) is available only to eligible customers who, in the 90 days preceding the date of lease/finance of an Eligible New Vehicle (defined below), have leased or financed a 2007 or newer Nissan, Honda, Toyota, Mazda or Hyundai brand vehicle (an “Existing Vehicle”) within past 90-days. Eligibility for the Offer will be determined by Nissan Canada Inc. (“NCI”) in its sole discretion. Proof of current ownership/lease/finance contract will be required. Offer is not transferrable or assignable, except to the current owner’s spouse or a co-owner/co-lease of the existing vehicle (either of whom must reside within the same household as the intended recipient of the offer). Individuals who purchased/leased a vehicle under a business name can qualify for the program provided that the new deal is not a fleet deal and that the individual can provide valid documentation that they are the registered primary owner of the business. If the eligible customer elects to lease or finance a new and previously unregistered model year 2016 Nissan brand vehicle (excluding NV, Fleet and daily rentals) (an “Eligible New Vehicle”) through Nissan Canada Finance Inc. (collectively “NCF”), then he/she will receive a specified amount of NCF Loyalty/Conquest Cash, as follows: (I) 2016 ALTIMA ($2,016); (II) 2016 MICRA/VERSA NOTE/SENTRA ($500); (III) 2016 JUKE/ROGUE ($600); (IV) 2016 PATHFINDER ($800); (V) 2016 TITAN XD ($1,000); (VI) 2017 TITAN HALF TON ($1,000). Loyalty/Conquest Dollars will be applied after taxes. Offer is combinable with other NCF incentives, but is not combinable with the Nissan Loyalty program. Offer valid on vehicles delivered between November 1-30, 2016. ▲Models shown $37,474/$24,329/$49,324/$77,026 Selling price for a new 2016 Rogue SL/ 2016 Sentra SR (AA00)/ 2016 Pathfinder Platinum 4x4/2016 Titan XD Diesel Platinum Reserve. All Pricing includes Freight and PDE charges ($1,795/$1,600/$1,795/$1,795) air-conditioning levy ($100), applicable fees, manufacturer’s rebate and dealer participation where applicable. License, registration, insurance and applicable taxes are extra. Offers are available on approved credit through Nissan Canada Finance for a limited time, may change without notice and cannot be combined with any other offers except stackable trading dollars. Vehicles and accessories are for illustration purposes only. See your dealer or visit Nissan.ca/Loyalty. See your participating Nissan retailer for complete details. Certain conditions apply. ©2016 Nissan Canada Inc.
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