ON THE COVER
The All-new Nissan Versa® NOTE™
The Versa Note has its own distinctive look, feel and added hatchback utility. It carries the Note designation used in other global Nissan markets, as well as the PURE DRIVE badge, designating it as having low CO2 emissions and exceptional fuel efficiency.
The all-new Versa Note is designed to provide the perfect combination of fuel economy and performance and is offered in a range of well-equipped grade levels: S, S Plus and SV, along with top-of-the-line SL Packages. Each is equipped with an advanced 1.6 L DOHC 16-Valve 4-Cylinder Engine (HR16DE) with dual fuel injection and Twin CVTC (Continuously Variable Timing Control). The Versa Note S level features a 5-speed manual transmission, while the S Plus and SV models are equipped with a standard next-generation Nissan Xtronic CVT® transmission. The new Versa Note’s equipped with unexpected and affordable technology such as the first-in-segment availability of Nissan’s advanced Around View® Monitor. The Around View® Monitor is offered as part of the SL Tech Package, which also features heated side view mirrors and the NissanConnect™ with Navigation System.
The roomy five-passenger Versa Note interior provides a spacious total interior volume of 115.5 cubic feet, and cargo space of 21.4 cubic feet. Interior versatility is enhanced through use of an available Divide-N-Hide® Adjustable Floor.
In This Issue
Introducing the 2014 Infiniti Q50
Diagnosing A/C System Concerns
Advanced High Tensile Strength Steel
Infiniti Red Bull Racing Sets New Pit Stop World Record
2012 North American Technician Survey
Moving Up - Masters and Seniors
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Richard Beaumar
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Richard Daniels
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TWEDDLE GROUP
Special thanks to our contributors for this issue:
ROD ROGERS
Technical Publications
NORM AMMERMAN
Technical Publications
GREG CHRISTENSEN
Technical Publications
GREGG HARDMAN
Field Quality Investigations
ROBERT FAIR
Field Quality Investigations
DAVID SCHALLER
Field Quality Investigations
DAVID BARWIN
Field Quality Investigations
KYLE BAZEMORE
Corporate Communications
ROBERT JOHNSON
Product, Service & Technical Training
TOM BOLENBAUGH
Product, Service & Technical Training
DAVID MILLER
Technology & Motorsports Communications
CHRIS BURKE
BOSCH Corporation
BRAD PAGE
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