Engineering Confidence: Nissan’s Exceptional Safety Features

What do you look for in a vehicle? Are you drawn to a car that can satisfy your need for speed or one that's laden with innovative technology that keeps you informed and connected even when you're behind the wheel? Or, do you look for a vehicle equipped with a variety of safety and driver-assist features that engineer confidence wherever the road leads? Whatever you're looking for, you'll find it all right here at Northside Nissan, where we're proud to be your leading used Nissan dealership.

One of the remarkable things about shopping for a Nissan is that you don't have to prioritize safety features; Nissan does this for you. In doing this, Nissan gives you the confidence to shop its used inventory because you know that every model is expertly engineered to maximize your safety in a collision and comes with a host of advanced safety and driver-assist tools that engineer peace of mind on the road. But what features can you expect to find in your next Nissan? That's a question we're excited to answer!

Nissan Safety Shield 360

Nissan introduced the Safety Shield 360 suite in 2019 and, a year later, made it standard on models like the Sentra, Maxima, Qashqai, Titan, LEAF, and Rogue. As a result, models like the 2020 Sentra and 2021 Rogue offer the most standard safety features in their classes, making them exceptional finds on the used lot. So what's included in the suite, and how does it actively enhance your safety on the road? Here's a closer look at the six advanced features that make up the suite and how they work behind the scenes.

Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection

Think about the stress of driving in a busy urban center with heavy traffic and pedestrians frequently crossing the street. This is where Nissan's Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection shines. The feature uses cameras and radar technology to monitor the traffic and pedestrians ahead of your Nissan. When it senses a pedestrian or vehicle in your path, it alerts you with audible and visual cues so that you have time to respond. If you fail to respond, the tool can apply the brakes and bring your Nissan to a controlled stop with the intent to avoid a collision.

Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Rear Automatic Braking

Now, let's say that you're not only driving in a congested area, but you're trying to navigate your Nissan out of a busy parking lot. The rearview camera that comes standard on your vehicle is helpful, but Nissan's Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Rear Automatic Braking tools are even more so. Just as Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection watches ahead of the Nissan, Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Rear Automatic Braking keep an eye on the rear of your vehicle.

Rear Cross Traffic Alert constantly monitors the rear of your vehicle and, when navigating in reverse, will alert you to vehicles approaching from either side. The tool is especially helpful when backing out of an area with heavy traffic like the grocery store or a shopping center. Rear Automatic Braking works in conjunction with the feature and can detect stationary objects when you're in reverse. If you fail to respond to the alerts, it can apply the brakes and limit the potential for a collision.

Blind Spot Warning

Another great feature in the Nissan Safety Shield 360 suite is Blind Spot Warning. There's a significant responsibility that comes when you're in the driver's seat as you're not only in control of your vehicle, but you also have to be aware of what's going on around you at all times. Nissan's Blind Spot Warning makes this easier by constantly keeping an eye on vehicles in your blind spots, making it easy to change lanes or navigate busy areas and reducing the risk of side-impact collisions.

Lane Departure Warning

What's the longest trip you've ever taken in your vehicle? You likely know from experience that fatigue quickly sets in the longer you spend in the driver's seat and that the more tired you get, the easier it is to lose focus. Nissan's Lane Departure Warning mitigates this risk by helping you keep your Nissan safely in its lane. When it senses that you're drifting out of the designated lane, the tool will alert you with audible, visual, or haptic signals to correct your position.

High Beam Assist

Travelling in low visibility conditions poses a heightened risk to your safety because it's harder to see what's ahead of you. Your Nissan's High Beam Assist works to optimize your visibility in any condition without blinding oncoming traffic. The tool automatically switches between your high beams and low beams when it detects oncoming traffic, allowing you to focus on the road ahead rather than worry about constantly alternating between settings.

Intelligent Mobility Tools

Nissan constantly improves its lineup so that every model, from the Altima and Maxima to the Qashqai, Rogue, and Titan, offers the most advanced safety and driver-assist tools available. On newer models, this technology looks like Nissan's Intelligent Mobility, a full suite of advanced safety tools that take the Nissan Safety Shield 360 suite to an entirely new level. Here are the tools that make up this intelligent suite.

Intelligent Cruise Control With Full-Speed Range and Hold

How often do you use cruise control? What if we told you that Nissan makes traditional cruise control even better? That's certainly the case with Intelligent Cruise Control with Full-Speed Range and Hold, a primary tool in Nissan's ProPILOT Assist system. The tool constantly monitors the flow of traffic ahead to ensure your Nissan maintains a safe distance and cruising speed. When traffic slows or comes to a stop, there's no need to disengage cruise control since the tool can automatically slow your speed or bring your Nissan to a stop as needed. Once traffic returns to normal, Intelligent Cruise Control picks up the pace without any input from you.

Intelligent Forward Collision Warning

While Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection is a vital tool in optimizing your safety, Nissan improves the feature with available technology like Intelligent Forward Collision Warning. This tool adds an extra set of eyes to the Nissan and constantly monitors up to two cars ahead. Because of this, it can sense potential collisions and give you more time to respond.

Intelligent Around View Monitor

You'll find that most used Nissans come equipped with a rearview camera; however, Nissan gives you an even better view with the available Intelligent Around View Monitor. Rather than limiting your view to behind the vehicle, the Around View Monitor gives you a 360-degree bird's eye view of your Nissan. You can see everything from the front and rear to the sides, making it easier to navigate your Nissan in any area.

Safety: Always Nissan's Top Priority

Whether you're behind the wheel of a model like the 2018 Maxima, 2020 Kicks, or 2021 Frontier, your safety is Nissan's top priority. Nissan's position at the helm of innovation in the automotive industry guarantees that every model is equipped with advanced safety and driver-assist features. These features, whether part of the Nissan Safety Shield 360 suite or Nissan Intelligent Mobility, enhance your focus, optimize your visibility, and minimize the potential for collision so that you have the confidence you need anytime you're in the driver's seat. That's what it means to shop for a used Nissan, an automaker that puts your safety first every mile ahead.