Nissan Micra: new NissanConnect infotainment for the MY18

Coinciding with the debut of the MY18 , Nissan Micra welcomes the new NissanConnect infotainment system , updated with regard to content to make up for some shortcomings highlighted by our test last year.

Apple CarPlay and Android Auto , for example, are now available as standard on the Acenta, N-Connecta and Tekna equipment , whereas before the only protocol available was that based on iOS, but only in the presence of the Nissan Audio base infotainment system.

The MY18 has also brought some news on the entire Nissan Micra range, such as the rear-view mirror with automatic anti-glare (standard on N-Connecta and Tekna) and a new design for the rear parking sensors, now better integrated into the bumper.

The update of the NissanConnect, optional starting from Acenta, provides for the presence of a new touchscreen integrated into the dashboard, with the same dimensions as before ( 7-inch diagonal ) but fewer physical buttons and a new multi-touch functionality (for example for pinch-to-zoom). The operating logic now provides a fully customizable home screen with quick links to the most used functions.

Also present an updated display in the instrument panel to include additional information (for example when you receive a call or text message) and new steering wheel controls , from which you can access more intuitively to voice commands: thanks to a new technology speech recognition is now easier to make a phone call, read a message or control the playback of music.

It also develops the navigation system, with new features such as search on a single line and mode Door-to-Door , which enables customers to set a destination on their smartphone (even remotely) and send it to self start navigation just sitting in the driver's seat. In addition, thanks to the Find My Car feature , you can place on your smartphone the place where the car is parked and start browsing from a smartphone to reach the destination on foot.

Equipped with an integrated TomTom navigator , the NissanConnect system (standard on N-Connecta and Tekna) allows navigation with access to traffic information in real time , with recalculation of the route during the trip to reduce the time. years and transferable to new owners in case of sale of the vehicle, are included also the updates of the maps in over-the-air mode (OTA) , with four free updates per year for a minimum of three years.

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Nissan chooses NAVTEQ location content for its electric car LEAF

Navteq Nissan will supply a set of data specially developed to offer drivers of the new car, all-electric Nissan LEAF important location information, such as the position of the charging points. These points of interest (POI) were collected from Navteq specifically for drivers of electric vehicles.

The new Nissan LEAF, whose distribution in Europe is expected to start in the first quarter of 2011, supplied with the navigation system Nissan Connect with CARWINGS Integrated with this system, the driver can use the Navteq POI dedicated to electric vehicles, which include essential information such as the position of charging points, details on what type of charger is available (normal or fast) and the number of connectors available.

To ensure accuracy and precision, NAVTEQ updates the information and publish a quarterly basis on the Nissan CARWINGS Data Center, which provides a common platform for global e-services on the same cellular network. LEAF for Nissan, in addition, the company has developed a sophisticated computer system that can connect to the Nissan CARWINGS Data Center and receive dynamic content 24 hours 24.

The Navteq POI for electric cars are currently available for Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Spain and the United Kingdom, and is expected to publish expansions for other European countries. 

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Nissan Murano 2008, Car Audi Review

Luxury SUV range Nissan Murano gets a makeover just before the Auto Show in Paris. Requires high-end vehicle, the Murano 2008 is equipped with a very nice multimedia installation and hi-fi, some functions are innovative!

Surveillance video!

Finish high tech and upscale, the Murano's interior has a new instrument cluster with edge counters incorporating a superb on-board computer. Multimedia installation required, the top of the center console is equipped with a video screen of 7 inches. Begin on the installation of this innovative feature: the camera! Reversing cameras are not new, of course, but the Murano has two, and here is much more rare!

To avoid damaging the 4x4 in urban maneuvers, the 2008 Murano has a backup camera in the tailgate and a camera to maneuver in the shell of the right side mirror. Thus, it is more likely to rub the beautiful alloy wheels on a sidewalk. Equipped with infrared sensors, cameras are perfectly usable at night. During the maneuvers, they project images directly on the video screen. As soon as you exceed 18 km, they are automatically switched off.

In the right side mirror, a camera monitors the maneuvers

From a media standpoint, we have a current browser and Bluetooth telephony. To easily manipulate the browser, a control panel is placed just below the video screen. The radius of the options, you can add a DVD system for rear passengers. The hi-fi enthusiasts are not left out, since the 2008 Murano is equipped with a Bose setup. The source of hi-fi is a Bose AM / FM radio with 6 CD changer in front. The unit is placed in the middle of the center console. It has of course a steering wheel. The latter also controls the Bluetooth system for voice.

Navigation, Bluetooth, 6 CD changer, the 2008 Murano has a relatively complete installation

The system includes Bose 11-speaker system including a serious presence in the well of the spare wheel. All the speakers of the facility using a neodymium motor to provide a dynamic listening. This also reduces the weight on the pads, often a source of vibration noise. All transducers are driven by an amplifier with 10-channel equalization and digital signal processing sound. In short, the Murano combines fun and music functionality with multimedia services (navigation, backup camera and Bluetooth).

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