Hey Everyone. Just doing a quick introduction (sorry...no pic...you all know what the 3rd gen's look like). This is my first Nissan and I have to say I am totally impressed. Nissan has hit it out of the park with this vehicle. Inside & out it's amazing...the new design is incredible (revolutionary I believe)...the Nav system is the best I have seen (fast, tablet-like, great integration between the 7" screen for the driver & the main 8" Nav screen)...the interior is fantastic (soft touch leather everywhere, the new pearl essence smooth surface, panoramic moonroof, Zero gravity seats in front AND back, etc), the tech is very well done (too much to list on the SL trim level w Tech package). The powertrain is solid and well established (I really like the CVT...I know it's not for everyone, but it works flawlessly) ...I just cant say enough about how well this vehicle is designed.
The only mini gripe is the Bose Audio system...I know quite a bit about Bose systems in cars and the steps they take to engineer a system to the unique interior design of particular vehicles, but it just seems too muffled (I have tweaked the settings a bit, but can get those clear highs and deep bass Bose is famous for). The doors are also a bit more difficult to close...I have found myself having to swing them closed with more force than I am used to with Toyotas. Finally the bottle holders in the doors are worthless...there is not enough side support to hold a bottle upright...it just tips right over...better have the top on tight.
The only mini gripe is the Bose Audio system...I know quite a bit about Bose systems in cars and the steps they take to engineer a system to the unique interior design of particular vehicles, but it just seems too muffled (I have tweaked the settings a bit, but can get those clear highs and deep bass Bose is famous for). The doors are also a bit more difficult to close...I have found myself having to swing them closed with more force than I am used to with Toyotas. Finally the bottle holders in the doors are worthless...there is not enough side support to hold a bottle upright...it just tips right over...better have the top on tight.