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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

The 2014 Versa® NOTE™

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Introducing the 2014 Infiniti Q50

Diagnosing A/C System Concerns

Cleaning Windshields

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



PUBLISHING EDITOR / ART DIRECTOR

Richard Beaumar

TECHNICAL EDITOR / MANAGER

Richard Daniels

CONTRIBUTING EDITORS

TWEDDLE GROUP

DESIGN / PRODUCTION

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

Dealer Support

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