Finding out about new vehicles coming soon to dealerships like ours in Ames, IA is always exciting but, if you ask us, it's concept vehicles that really put us on the edge of our seats. And speaking of which, the Nissan Lannia Concept was recently revealed at the 2014 Beijing Motor Show to much applause and approval from showgoers. Offering a futuristic, flowing design aimed at young Chinese drivers, we could easily see this…
When you're looking around for a new car, you'll likely agree that finding a model with healthy dose of versatility is a huge plus. The Nissan R&D team knows this full well so they went ahead and decked the 2014 Rogue out with all sorts of helpful amenities. Of course, that's music to our ears here in Ames, IA, but loading a crossover with all those highlights does present a challenge...
The New York Auto Show will begin next month and we are already expecting big things from our friends at Nissan. Just the other day, the company released a brief teaser video that is meant to get us hyped for the debut of the next-generation 2015 Nissan Murano.
The Nissan Murano was one of the first mid-sized crossovers to be introduced to the U.S. market and it has remained a favorite of drivers here…
Have you ever wished you could make something vanish just by hitting a magic switch? Whether it's to make clutter disappear or to get dirty dishes into the dishwasher, this would be a pretty unique power to have. Well believe it or not, Nissan is working to make this exact concept possibly thanks to its Smart rearview mirror.
It works by allowing your rearview mirror to turn
into an LCD monitor when needed...
The 2014 Nissan Leaf marks another step in the right direction for the 100 percent electric vehicle. This year's model offers an increased range of nearly 15 percent over last year's model. It'll get you an estimated 75 miles before needing a charge depending on your driving speed and conditions. Then, just a 30 minute "quick charge" gets the Leaf's power back to 80 percent.
The2014 Leaf is the car for…
It has been quite a while since we've posted a Nissan sales update to our blog, but that isn't to say that the Japanese automaker hasn't been successful. In fact, the brand has been extremely busy with the redesign of many new models and the release of new concepts and technology.
Kicking off the new year last month, the brand achieved the sales of 81,472 new Nissan models in the U…
Last week saw a flurry of news items coming from Detroit where the 2014 North American International Auto Show took place. Of course here at Lithia Nissan of Ames, we were on the lookout for any news concerning our favorite automaker. We were anything but disappointed with Nissan's offerings at this year's event. Three new concept vehicles took the stage and dropped hints about the future of the new Nissan lineup, but today…
When you come in to Lithia Nissan of Ames, you'll find yourself looking at some incredible, quality vehicles. The selection of new Nissan models available at our Ames, IA dealership location are gorgeously styled, filled with modern features, fuel efficient, comfortable, and - best of all - affordable. We'd love nothing more than to show you one inside and out, set you up with a test drive, and see a smile on your face.
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How happy would you be to hear you never had to pay for gas again?
Keep that grin because this isn't a farfetched dream, it can be your reality when you purchase the Nissan LEAF at our dealership in Ames, IA.
The world's best-selling electric vehicle doesn't use a single drop of gas and can travel an average of 73 miles on a single charge. The LEAF achieves an equivalent 129 miles...
Things are looking up for the Nissan Rogue. The crossover market's booming, and the Rogue's found a place in the lives of many from dealers such as Lithia Nissan of Ames. Now, the Japanese automaker is shooting for the Rogue to have an even larger segment share.
Currently, the Rogue ranks 5th in the Middle CUV segment. The segment's up 10.2 percent with 2,201,857 deliveries last year; also…
