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Nissan values safety, comfort
The World Health Organization (WHO) recently sounded the alarm over how road accidents are claiming millions of lives every year. For vehicle buyers, this is really alarming. However, the chances of increasing one's safety behind the wheel can be achieved simply by choosing the right vehicle.
For Nissan Motor Philippines Inc. (NMPI), safety and comfort are "no-compromise" issues.
Two of its best selling vehicles, the X-TRAIL and the Sentra, have surpassed the tough Japan New Car Assessment Program (JNCAP) for crash safety and each earned a five-star rating.
The JNCAP rating measures crash protection in three major collision points: frontal, side and rear.
Collision at an average of 60 kilometers per hour usually results in severe internal injuries or in extreme cases even death. The JNCAP rating assures a better passenger and driver survivability in an accident.
Body Zone Concept
The X-TRAIL and the Sentra's five-star rating on safety brings little surprise because of Nissan's Zone Body Concept. Front and rear crushable zones, as well as well-placed impact beams, absorb the energies that will normally be transferred to a vehicle's passenger. Moreover, the rigid passenger cabin surrounds occupants with a "shield" of steel further adding protection.
Braking System
Aside from having a five-star safety rating from JNCAP, the X-TRAIL and the top variants of the Sentra have a braking system with 4-wheel discs, equipped with Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) with Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist (BA) features.
EBD and BA maximizes the use of brake force by distributing brake power where it is needed. On the other hand, BA takes the stress out the right foot by equalizing pedal pressure in all driving conditions.
On top of that, the four-wheel drive version of the X-Trail features an electronically-controlled coupling that reacts faster to the need for torque than conventional hydraulic (viscous coupling) systems.
Known as "All-Mode Four Wheel Drive", the system offers a choice of two-wheel drive, four-wheel drive or auto mode. Auto mode does the selection duties depending on terrain, speed and torque requirements.
Set on AUTO, the X-TRAIL launches off from a stop with power in all four wheels then shifts torque from the rear wheels when there is no need for all-wheel torque. This "no-slip on start-ups" feature gives the X-TRAIL engaging performance on-road while allowing exciting feats off-the-asphalt.
It also makes for a safer sport utility vehicle (SUV), since losing traction during the most grueling driving conditions can invite danger.
Likewise, the Sentra and the X-Trail have as standard equipment front and rear seatbelts. On top of that, the X-TRAIL and the Sentra 180GT have front seatbelts with pretensioners and load limiters.
With the X-TRAIL and the Sentra setting the pace in passenger safety, NMPI believes these will gain more followers in the Philippine market, especially now that more people are becoming more aware about vehicle safety.
Comfortable Ride
The four-wheel fully independent suspension with long stroking shock absorber and a full suspension travel on the X-TRAIL makes easy work of even the most demanding terrain. On the other hand, the famous Mutli-Link Beam Suspension of the Sentra provides a firm yet pliant ride with a tight race car-like handling.
Leather seats are common to the X-TRAIL 250X and the Sentra 180GT. Cloth and jersey combinations are found in the 200X and the 4x2 variants of the X-TRAIL as well as on the Sentra 1.6 models. Soft cloth in gray trim cover the Sentra GX 1.3.
The rigid body shell of both the X-TRAIL and the Sentra also assures a comfortable ride and taut handling as the suspension can absorb the ruts and bumps, something a flexing chassis cannot do. This is comfort beyond just deep seat cushions and tall seat backs.
All these features bring one the peace of mind knowing just how safe one's vehicle is.
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