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**The 2025 Nissan Armada: A Bold Leap Forward for Nissan and your local Dothan, AL Nissan dealer, Bondy’s Nissan. **

Nissan’s flagship full-size SUV, the Armada, has long been synonymous with rugged capability and refined luxury. For 2025, the Japanese automaker is elevating the Armada to new heights, blending advanced technology, sophisticated design, and robust performance into a vehicle that’s poised to redefine expectations in its class. Let’s dive into what makes the 2025 Nissan Armada stand out.

**A Fresh, Bold Design**

The 2025 Nissan Armada sports a bold new exterior design that exudes both strength and sophistication. The front fascia has been significantly redesigned with a larger, more prominent V-motion grille and sleeker LED headlights that give the SUV a commanding presence on the road. The muscular lines along the sides are complemented by a new set of alloy wheels that enhance its rugged aesthetic, while the rear has been updated with modern LED taillights and a more refined bumper design.

**Luxurious and Tech-Savvy Interior**

Step inside the 2025 Armada, and you’re greeted by a cabin that combines luxury with cutting-edge technology. Nissan has paid meticulous attention to detail, with high-quality materials and premium finishes throughout the interior. The new Armada features an expansive 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system that supports the latest version of Nissan’s Connect technology, providing seamless integration with both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

The digital instrument cluster has also been upgraded, offering a customizable display that keeps all essential information within easy view. For audiophiles, the available Bose premium sound system delivers an immersive listening experience, making every drive a pleasure.

Comfort is paramount in the 2025 Armada, with three rows of seating that can accommodate up to eight passengers. The second row now features an optional captain’s chairs configuration for added comfort and ease of access to the third row. Additionally, the new Armada boasts increased cargo space, ensuring that you have room for everything you need, whether you’re heading out on a family road trip or simply running errands around town.

**Powerful Performance**

Under the hood, the 2025 Nissan Armada continues to deliver impressive performance. It’s powered by a robust 5.6-liter V8 engine that generates 400 horsepower and 413 lb-ft of torque, paired with a smooth seven-speed automatic transmission. This combination provides ample power for towing and hauling, making the Armada a capable companion for your adventures.

Nissan has also introduced improvements to the Armada’s suspension system, enhancing ride comfort and handling. Whether you’re navigating city streets or tackling rougher terrain, the new Armada offers a balanced and controlled driving experience.

**Advanced Safety Features**

Safety remains a top priority for Nissan, and the 2025 Armada comes equipped with an array of advanced driver-assistance features. Standard safety technologies include automatic emergency braking, forward collision warning, and blind-spot monitoring. Additionally, the Armada offers an updated ProPILOT Assist system, which provides semi-autonomous driving capabilities, making highway driving more relaxed and stress-free.

**Enhanced Connectivity**

In today’s digital age, connectivity is crucial, and the 2025 Armada delivers. The new model includes a high-speed Wi-Fi hotspot, allowing passengers to stay connected on the go. The infotainment system supports over-the-air updates, ensuring that your vehicle’s software remains current with the latest features and improvements.

The 2025 Nissan Armada represents a significant evolution in Nissan’s full-size SUV lineup. With its striking new design, luxurious interior, advanced technology, and powerful performance, it’s clear that the Armada is more capable and refined than ever. Whether you’re seeking a dependable family vehicle or a robust SUV for your next adventure, the 2025 Armada is well worth considering.

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If you’re in the market for a full-size SUV that combines sophistication with capability, the 2025 Nissan Armada should definitely be on your radar. Keep an eye out for its arrival at Bondy’s Nissan late 2024 or early 2025 and prepare to experience a new standard of excellence in the full-size SUV segment.

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Are you about to graduate from college and step into the next phase of your life? Congratulations! It’s an exciting time filled with new opportunities, challenges, and adventures. Whether you’re starting your career, continuing your education, or embarking on a new journey, having a reliable and affordable mode of transportation is essential.

Bondy’s Nissan understands the needs of recent college graduates and wants to help you make the transition smoother with their College Grad Discount Program. This program is designed to make it easier for recent grads to get behind the wheel of a new Nissan vehicle with significant savings.

What is the Nissan College Grad Discount Program?

The Nissan College Grad Discount Program is a special offer available to recent college graduates. It provides eligible participants with a discount on select new Nissan vehicles. This discount is in addition to any other incentives or offers that may be available at the time of purchase. Qualified individuals can save an additional $500 off a new Nissan!

Who is Eligible?

To be eligible for the Nissan College Grad Discount Program, you must meet the following criteria:

Have graduated from an accredited two-year or four-year college, university, or registered nursing degree program within the past two years or will graduate within the next six months.

Benefits of the Program

Participating in the Nissan College Grad Discount Program offers several benefits, including:

1. Savings: Eligible participants can receive $500 off select new Nissan vehicles, making them more affordable for recent graduates. 2. Build Credit: Financing a new vehicle and making timely payments can help recent graduates build their credit history, which is essential for future financial endeavors. 3. Reliability: Nissan vehicles are known for their reliability, fuel efficiency, and innovative features. With a new Nissan, recent graduates can have peace of mind knowing they’re driving a safe and dependable vehicle.

How to Take Advantage of the Program

Taking advantage of the Nissan College Grad Discount Program is easy:

1. Visit your local Dothan Nissan dealership, Bondy’s Nissan and inform them that you are interested in the College Grad Discount Program. 2. Provide proof of eligibility: Proof of graduation (College Diploma, Official Transcript) from a accredited US University or Grad School within the past 24 months; or written confirmation (Official Transcript/University Letter) of upcoming graduation from a Grad School within 6 months: or * Proof of current enrollment in an accredited US graduate school 3. Choose the Nissan vehicle that best suits your needs and budget. 4. Enjoy your new Nissan vehicle with significant savings!

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The 2024 Nissan Rogue has taken the SUV market by storm, offering a perfect blend of style, performance, and innovation. With its sleek design, advanced technology, and impressive features, the Nissan Rogue stands out as a top contender in its class. One of the most exciting aspects of the 2024 Rogue is its range of trim levels, each offering its own unique set of features to cater to different preferences and needs. Let’s take a closer look at the various trim levels available for the 2024 Nissan Rogue:

  1. S Trim:

    • The S trim serves as the base model of the 2024 Nissan Rogue, but don’t let that fool you into thinking it lacks in features.
    • Key features include:
      • Nissan Safety Shield® 360, which includes automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, blind-spot warning, rear cross-traffic alert, lane departure warning, high beam assist, and rear automatic braking.
      • Intelligent Lane Intervention
      • Rearview Monitor
      • 8-inch touchscreen display
      • Apple CarPlay® and Android AutoTM integration
      • LED headlights and taillights
      • 17-inch aluminum-alloy wheels
  2. SV Trim:

    • Building upon the features of the S trim, the SV trim adds several upgrades to enhance comfort, convenience, and style.
    • Additional features include:
      • ProPILOT Assist with Navi-link
      • Intelligent Cruise Control
      • NissanConnect® 8-inch touchscreen display
      • Dual-zone automatic temperature control
      • Remote Engine Start System with Intelligent Climate Control
      • 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels
      • Power driver’s seat with memory function
  3. SL Trim:

    • The SL trim is the epitome of luxury and sophistication, offering premium features that elevate your driving experience to a whole new level.
    • Key features include:
      • Quilted semi-aniline leather-appointed seats
      • Motion-Activated Liftgate
      • Nissan Door-to-Door Navigation with Premium Traffic
      • Wireless Apple CarPlay® integration
      • Bose® Premium Audio System with 10 speakers, including dual-driver woofers
      • ProPILOT Assist with Navi-link
      • 19-inch aluminum-alloy wheels
  4. Platinum Trim:

    • At the top of the lineup, the Platinum trim offers the ultimate in luxury, technology, and performance.
    • Additional features include:
      • Heated steering wheel
      • Tri-Zone Automatic Temperature Control system
      • Semi-aniline leather-appointed seats with diamond-quilted leather inserts
      • NissanConnect® 9-inch touchscreen display
      • Head-Up Display (HUD)
      • Traffic Sign Recognition
      • 19-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with a unique design

Each trim level of the 2024 Nissan Rogue offers something unique, allowing you to choose the model that best suits your preferences and lifestyle. Whether you prioritize advanced safety features, luxurious comfort, or cutting-edge technology, there’s a Rogue trim level for you. Visit your local Nissan dealership, Bondy’s Nissan today to explore the 2024 Rogue and find the perfect trim level for your needs.

In our last installment of Safety Saturday, we will take a deep dive into Rear Automatic Braking. In the previous post, we discussed Rear Cross Traffic Alert, and now we are going to be building on that with this next feature. As we talked about previously, Rear Cross Traffic Alert will send a tone and light alert when it senses a vehicle approaching from either side while you are backing up. Rear Automatic Braking is going to take that one step further. This safety feature “helps the driver detect large stationary objects when backing up” and “applies the brakes to help avoid or mitigate damage” when needed.

As you are backing up, the sensors located in the rear bumper will be watching for objects behind you. As you approach a stationary object the vehicle will send out tones that will increase in speed the closer you get to the object. If the system detects that you are not going to stop before you hit the object, it will apply the brakes for you. For example, say that you were like my husband who always wants to back into his parking space. If he was trying to park in a parking garage with a parking space that backed up to a wall, the sensors would beep at him at increasing speeds the closer he got to the wall. If he was approaching the wall too fast, the vehicle would apply the brakes to keep him from bumping into the wall. Check out the video below for an example of how Rear Automatic Braking will help make you a safer driver.

This feature, like Rear Cross Traffic Alert, will be a benefit to all drivers. Everyone who puts their vehicle in reverse at any point in their driving will use this feature to be able to judge the distance between the back of their car and another object.

In our last Safety Saturday post, we talked about Blind Spot Warning and how it uses lights in your A-pillar or side mirror to let you know there is a vehicle traveling in your blind spot. There is another safety feature in the Safety Sheild 360® suite that uses these same lights and tones to warn you of vehicles crossing behind you. That feature is Rear Cross Traffic Alert.

According to Nissan, Rear Cross Traffic Alert “can help detect cross traffic coming from either side of the rear of the vehicle” when you are in reverse. (Safety Shield 360 Walkaround) This feature will only work if you are moving at less than 5 miles per hour. The perfect scenario for this feature is the grocery store parking lot. Have you ever been backing out of your tight space in the Walmart parking lot and been honked at because you almost backed into someone coming down the aisle? This is the perfect feature for you! The Rear Cross Traffic Alert could detect that vehicle and use the same sensors, lights, and tone as the Blind Spot Warning to alert you. In my opinion, this was a genius move on Nissan’s part. Using a light placed in an already familiar place will help your brain to recognize the alert easier and may even make your reaction time faster.

Rear Cross Traffic Alert is a feature that would benefit all drivers. There are many times throughout the day that we put our vehicles into reverse. Whether we are backing out of the driveway or a parking space, this feature will come in handy.

In today’s Safety Saturday post, we are going to discuss Blind Spot Warning. Nissan defines Blind Spot Warning as a feature that “can help alert drivers to a vehicle detected in the blind spot area” by illuminating “an indicator light near the A-pillar or in the outside mirror.” This feature is available on most of our new models like the family-friendly 2023 Nissan Rogue and the 2023 Nissan Murano as pictured below.

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To give you an example of just how Blind Spot Warning works, say you are traveling to Disney World on vacation. You and your family are so excited that you are trying to get there as fast as possible. All of a sudden, someone who is out on a “Sunday stroll” is traveling 20 miles per hour less than the posted speed limit right in front of you. You know that you will need to change lanes to go around them, so you turn on your blinker, look into your side mirror, and start to move over. HONK! Someone was back there in your blind spot, and you almost went over into the lane right on top of them. With Blind Spot Warning, your equipped Nissan vehicle can be your second pair of eyes and turn your warning light on to let you know someone is in the lane. Here is an example of where the warning light is located and what it looks like illuminated:

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The system uses small “radar sensors mounted near each corner of the rear bumper” to see those vehicles in your blind spot. Another fun fact about Blind Spot Warning is that the system will light up your warning light while you are driving down the road at all times. The only way that you will hear a chime from the system is if you turn on your blinker while the light is illuminated.

This feature will come in handy for many drivers, but it will be even more beneficial to commuters, the elderly, and parents of teenage drivers. If you are a commuter who travels along a busy highway every day, this feature will help you change lanes confidently without taking your eyes off the highway for too long. Elderly drivers who have mobility and vision issues will love this feature because they will no longer have to twist their bodies to make sure there is nothing in their blind spot or squint to see in their side mirror, and parents of teenage drivers will know that their child has that second pair of eyes in their vehicle even when they aren’t riding with them. As your local Dothan, AL Nissan dealer, we would love for you to come by and see Blind Spot Warning in action! Give us a call today!

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Welcome to the third installment of Safety Saturday! Today we will be discussing another one of our Safety Shield 360 features, Lane Departure Warning. Lane Departure Warning provides a driver with both safety and convenience. It is “designed to help alert drivers to unintended movement of the vehicle out of its travel lane.” ?To put this into a real-world perspective, have you ever been driving and taken your eyes off of the road to turn your radio station? In just those few seconds, your vehicle may start to drift into the other lane or on the shoulder. With Lane Departure Warning, the system will alert you with a chime or a vibration of the steering wheel to let you know that you are moving out of your traveling lane. This vibration or chime is intended to get your attention fast so you can put your vehicle back into your traveling path. This feature is just a warning and will not take over to keep your vehicle in the lane.

The system that operates this feature is more complicated than the one for High Beam Assist. It uses a combination of a “small wide-angle camera, advanced image processing, speed sensor, and control unit” to detect a lane departure.? This feature only works if the lines for the traffic lane can be clearly seen and the vehicle is traveling more than 37 miles per hour. You may also be thinking to yourself that this feature is going to eventually get annoying by going off every time you enter a turn lane. To overcome this, Lane Departure Warning will not operate if the turn signal is activated. So, as long as you use your turn signal to move from lane to lane you will not have to deal with the chime or vibrating steering wheel.

Purchasing a new 2023 Nissan here at your local Dothan Nissan dealership, equipped with this feature, will make you a more confident driver. One of the goals that Nissan has set out to accomplish is to make all drivers confident on the road, and Lane Departure Warning is just one more step in completing that mission.

Hello everyone! Thank you for joining us again for another Safety Saturday. Today we will be diving into High Beam Assist. This feature, in my opinion, is one of the coolest in the Safety Shield 360®. The first time my husband drove my 2022 Nissan Sentra equipped with this feature he was amazed! So, let’s get into what makes this feature so great.

What Is It?

According to Nissan, this feature “automatically turns on the high beam headlights when you need them, and switches to low beam when it detects a vehicle ahead”. For example, say you are driving on one of the back-country roads that we have here in South Alabama. Most of those roads, if not all, don’t have street lights which makes it very hard to see everything without your high beams. With High Beam Assist, the car will recognize that the high beams are needed and automatically turn them on for you. If you happen to meet another driver also traveling that same road, the vehicle will sense their headlights and automatically turn your high beams off. Once you pass that vehicle, the high beams will turn right back on.

How Does It Work?

The way this technology works is quite simple. It “uses a front-facing ambient image sensor located near the rearview mirror” to detect light and dark. When the sensor sees that it is very dark outside, it will turn those high beams on, and when it senses the headlights of an oncoming vehicle, it will turn the high beams off. Who knew that such a small sensor could power such a convenient feature?

Why Does It Benefit You?

I know that many of you are saying to yourself, why would I even need this feature? I can turn my high beams off and on by hand. Think about this. How many times have you had your high beams on and forgot to turn them off when you saw an oncoming vehicle? I know that I certainly have and other people have done it to me as well. It would be nice to know that you have the High Beam Assist to be there to always remember to turn those high beams off to not blind the other driver coming your way.

Check out this video below for a live-action look at how High Beam Assist works:

Welcome back to another Safety Saturday here at Bondy’s Nissan. Today we will discuss the first feature in the Safety Shield 360® lineup. When most of our customers think about which safety features are the most important to them, they say that their vehicle being able to sense a crash and stop itself is at the top of their list. This is where Nissan brings in Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection.

What Is It?

Nissan defines this feature as one that “can help detect and even automatically apply the brakes if it identifies there is a risk of a forward collision” which will help you to “avoid a collision or mitigate the effects of an impact”. 2 Not only does this include vehicles driving in front of you but pedestrians that step out into your lane as well! This feature will come in handy whether you are traveling on the highway or just driving through the local downtown streets. The feature will operate as long as you are traveling over 3 MPH.

How Does It Work?

Nissan uses a combination of radar sensors and a front-facing camera to be able to see what is going on in front of you. The radar sensors are used to not only see the vehicle directly in front of you but the vehicle in front of that vehicle. Here is a graphic that will help you to visualize what this looks like:

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For example, say you are traveling in your brand new 2023 Nissan Rogue on your way to work one morning. You and the vehicle directly in front of you are cruising along in the fast lane of Ross Clark Circle. What would happen if someone cut over from the slow lane in front of the car in front of you? Would you always be able to see that and know to apply the brakes to avoid a collision or help reduce an impact? Not likely. That is where this piece of technology comes in handy. Those radars will be able to see that vehicle, send you an alert, and apply the brakes if needed before you even have time to react. These radar sensors are going to be able to detect vehicles, but the front-facing camera in your windshield is what is going to be able to detect pedestrians. Once the camera detects someone who is walking into your path, it will engage the alert and braking system just like the radars do.

Why Does It Benefit You?

Simply put, Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection give you peace of mind. It allows you to feel confident in your driving knowing that you or someone you love has an added layer of protection that comes standard on all 2023 models. (except Versa S model)

Some important things to note:

  • “The radar sensor will not detect animals, obstacles in the roadway, or oncoming or crossing vehicles.” 1
  • “The radar sensor may not detect vehicles ahead in certain weather, driving, and road conditions.” 1
  • “When the system engages the brakes to slow the vehicle, the brake lights come on.” 1
  • “If the cameras or sensors become blocked – for example, during bad weather or when covered by mud, dirt, snow, and/or ice – the “Front Sensor Blocked” message may appear. Or, if only the camera is blocked, the meter icon may flash. This is normal and not a problem. Cleaning or drying the area should remedy the issue.” 1 This message will show up on your dash and look like this:

If you have additional questions about Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection or any other features on your vehicle, please feel free to reach out to us here at Bondy’s Nissan at 334-794-6736. We are your local Dothan, AL Nissan dealer and are happy to help!

1.”Tech Notes: Automatic Emergency Braking and Intelligent Forward Collision Warning. Understanding Nissan Technology.” Nissan Virtual Academy, lms.nnanet.com/VA3/Pages/ArticlePg.aspx?vw=NNA2100001&path=/content/system_simulatons/en/ArticleCertification/Nissan-AEB-and-Intelligent-Forward-Collision-Warning&ext=.html. Accessed 10 Feb. 2023.

2. “Safety Shield 360 Walkaround: Dialing up Nissan Intelligent Mobility.” Nissan Virtual Academy, 10 Jan. 2022, lms.nnanet.com/VA3/Pages/ArticlePg.aspx?vw=NNA2100001&path=/content/system_simulatons/en/va_2_0/2021/12/NST/SafetyShield360Walkaround-1221N&ext=.html. Accessed 10 Feb. 2023.

Hello everyone and welcome to Safety Saturdays at Bondy’s Nissan! My name is Breanna Bell, and I am one of the internet sales consultants here. My job at the dealership is to assist customers in any way that I can with their purchases and to make sure that they understand all of the amazing features of their vehicles. Being a current Nissan owner, I can provide you with knowledge and hands-on experience on how Nissan has made it their mission to protect you as a driver.

Introducing Nissan Safety Shield 360

As your local Dothan Nissan dealer, we wanted to do a series on the latest safety technology that is standard on almost all models.* (not available on S model Versa) That includes all your favorites like the 2023 Nissan Altima, 2023 Nissan Rogue, 2023 Nissan Frontier, and many more. Since safety is an important part of a new car purchase for many of our customers, we wanted to have a place where you could go to find answers to all your questions.

During this series, we will explore the six safety technologies that Nissan refers to as the Safety Shield 360®. These features include Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, High Beam Assist, Lane Departure Warning, Blind Spot Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, and Rear Automatic Braking. According to Nissan, they have strategically picked each of these features to work together to “help assist and protect the driver all the way around the vehicle – 360 degrees”1.

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For the next few Saturdays, we will explore each safety feature, provide an easy-to-understand explanation, and tell you how it benefits you as a Nissan customer. Whether you are a current owner or someone exploring vehicles for your next purchase, these posts will give you a better understanding of the latest technologies available to you. If you have any additional questions, please call us at 334-794-6736 or come by and see the safety features in person.

Join us next week as we explore Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection!

  1. Safety Shield 360, The six features that define this Nissan advantage. Lms.nnanet.com. (n.d.). Retrieved January 25, 2023, from http://lms.nnanet.com/VA3/Pages/ArticlePg.aspx?vw=NNA2100001&path=%2Fcontent%2Fsystem_simulatons%2Fen%2Fva_2_0%2F2018%2F11%2FNST%2FSafety-Shield-360-1118N&ext=.html