2017 Nissan GT-R Track Edition – Godzilla is Ready to Race

Few automobiles elicit the kind of respect that Nissan’s mighty GT-R has earned since its introduction in 2007. It’s a car so revered, it was given the nickname “Godzilla”. Unbelievably, Nissan has made the sports car even more capable for 2017 with the limited Track Edition.

How do you make one of the best all-around performance cars in the world better? You produce a limited number with race-ready features such as super-lightweight wheels, a unique rear spoiler, Recaro® front seats and a NISMO tuned suspension.

Nissan’s GT-R was a force to be reckoned with even in its first year of production over a decade ago and the carmaker has been quietly improving the car ever since. Currently, the GT-R’s 3.8 litre twin turbo V-6 produces a crushing 565 horsepower and 467 lb-ft of torque that, with the factory launch control system called “R-Mode Start” activated, makes the car capable of a staggering 0-60 mph (97 km/h) time as low as 2.7 seconds and a standing quarter mile time of 11.6 seconds at 120 mph (193.1 km/h).

Needless to say, if you are looking for impressive performance in a car that can be driven comfortably every day, few cars match the capabilities of Nissan’s GT-R.

Now in its tenth year of production, the GT-R is still without equal and continues to feature the previously mentioned VR38DETT engine with CVTCS (Continuously Variable Valve Timing Control System), a fully symmetrical and titanium dual intake, low back-pressure exhaust system and a secondary air intake system that rapidly heats its catalysts to peak cleaning efficiency. In simpler terms, this engine is truly a monster, but it’s a monster built by artisans.

Each engine is hand-assembled by a single Nissan master craftsman known as a Takumi. There are only five Takumi in the entire world and each one embraces the responsibility to inspect every component for quality and precision. A Takumi’s reputation and pride depend on absolute perfection. “We put our souls into each engine” said one Takumi, “hoping to deliver that excitement to our customers”.

To tame the monster, all GT-Rs also feature Nissan’s ATTESA-TS all-wheel drive system with patented independent rear-mounted transaxle integrating transmission, differential and AWD (all-wheel drive) transfer case.

Shifting gears comes via a dual-clutch 6 speed transmission with three driver selectable modes: Normal, R-Mode and Save. It can shift in a fully-automatic mode or by full sequential manual control from the steering column-mounted paddle shifters.

Stopping power is the responsibility of a unique Nissan/Brembo joint braking system composed of massive 4-wheel disc brakes with two-piece floating rotors and diamond pattern internal ventilation.

Performance features for the 2017 Track Edition GT-R’s have added additional adhesive bonding to increase body shell rigidity, a NISMO tuned 4-wheel independent suspension with reduced weight and additional roll stiffness, GT-R NISMO front fenders, 20 inch-wide NISMO forged aluminium-alloy wheels with NISMO-spec tires and a signature dry carbon fibre rear wing.

The interior has also been revised for the performance-minded with a unique red and black colour treatment and high-grip, motorsports inspired Recaro® seats.

So, what are you waiting for? There are only a limited number of 2017 Nissan GT-R Track Editions available and this is one monster that would look great at the top of your driveway.

Click here for vehicle details or call Michael Antolin at 403.473.2192 for a private viewing.

Top 5 Things You Should Know About Brasso Nissan

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Top 5 Things You Should Know About Brasso Nissan
One of the most trusted Nissan service departments not only in Calgary but in all of Canada, Brasso Nissan, didn’t earn the confidence of its customers by accident. A record of reliability and trustworthiness is what sealed the deal.

Brasso Nissan has been providing top-notch customer care since 1969. We offer both new and used vehicles, as well as auto parts and auto repair services. In additional to all of that, here are the top five things that the sales staff at Brasso Nissan wants you to know about our dealership.

1) We treat our customers like family
Brasso Nissan’s fantastic reputation rests on over 45 years of doing our utmost to treat our customers like family. As a family-owned business, we strive to make the process of buying a vehicle as straightforward and stress-free as possible. Deposits are completely refundable, and our transparent pricing doesn’t include any fine print.

2) We will listen to your needs
A big part of treating our customers like family is a willingness to listen. At Brasso Nissan, we understand that our role is to listen to your needs, not the other way around. Our sales staff truly have your best interest at heart and are here to guide you along on your search for the right vehicle.

3) We won’t make you “over shop”
After listening to your wants and needs, the sales people at Brasso Nissan will match you up with a vehicle that best suits your lifestyle and your budget. We won’t push you to “over shop” for a vehicle that is out of your price range or a vehicle that is wrong for you simply because we have an oversupply.

4) We offer a hassle-free service experience
For the convenience of our customers, Express Service at Brasso Nissan is available by appointment and walk-in. If you have a busy schedule, then making an appointment will secure your spot and have you back on the road in under an hour. If you prefer to swing by for a walk-in, we’ll still provide you with the same great service and have your vehicle worked on as soon as possible.

Brasso Nissan has two vans providing door-to-door shuttle service throughout SE and Downtown Calgary. To complete the service experience, we also offer 30 no-charge service loaner vehicles so that you don’t have to sacrifice your schedule while your vehicle is being worked on.

5) Complimentary service is the norm
Complimentary services aren’t an extra perk that you have to pay for at Brasso Nissan; they are the norm. We offer a complimentary car wash with every full-service appointment, and by request with every Express Service, whenever temperatures are -5 degrees and above. We also provide a complimentary car care clinic to help buyers become acquainted with their new vehicles.

At Brasso Nissan, We Believe That You Are Worth the Extra Mile

When you visit a dealership, either to purchase a vehicle or to have your vehicle serviced, you shouldn’t have to put your guard up. Brasso Nissan seeks to provide every person who comes through our doors with a stress-free environment where they can find the perfect vehicle for their needs and where they can gladly return for all of their auto services.

To experience our customer-focused customer service for yourself, just visit Brasso Nissan today.

Why Choose Synthetic Engine Oil for Your Nissan

Automotive engine oil is responsible for making sure that your Nissan’s engine runs smoothly by lubricating engine parts and reducing friction. There are two main types of engine oils used in Nissan vehicles: conventional and synthetic.

Knowing the difference between the two is important for deciding which to choose. Conventional engine oil is made from crude oil which has been extracted from the ground and processed in a refinery in order to remove most unwanted contaminants and compounds. Synthetic engine oil, on the other hand, is an artificially made lubricant derived from petroleum. The process of refining and distilling synthetic engine oil ensures that there are no undesirable contaminants in the finished product.

The owner’s manuals for newer Nissan vehicles recommend the use of synthetic oil, and Nissan vehicles which were originally designed to take conventional oil can take synthetic without problem as well. There is a full range of synthetic engine oils available for Nissan vehicles, with different specific oils recommended for different engines. There are also several very good reasons why you want to upgrade to using synthetic oil in your vehicle if you aren’t doing so already.

Arguably the biggest advantage of synthetic oil is that it maintains viscosity under extremely hot and extremely cold conditions much better than conventional oil. Conventional oils can become too thin when temperatures are very high, and too thick when temperatures are freezing. Synthetic oils are more stable under extreme temperatures, which allows for more consistent and proper lubrication of engine parts in all conditions, keeping friction low.

The viscosity of engine oil is important not only for its ability to lubricate the engine, but also to carry heat away from the engine. As the oil circulates, it uses convection to draw heat out of the engine. Because synthetic oil stands up better to high temperatures, it is able to carry away more heat than conventional oil and thereby help the engine run cooler. Engine oil also plays a critical role in keeping the engine clean, which it can again do more effectively the more efficiently it circulates.

Synthetic engine oil is capable of reaching all of an engine’s moving parts upon startup faster than conventional oil. The length of time that these parts are left improperly lubricated contributes directly to the amount of friction created between them. More friction will result in more engine wear over time, increasing maintenance costs and reducing engine life.

The reason why synthetic and conventional oils behave differently is because of their different molecular consistencies. Synthetic oil is made up of molecules which have a consistent shape and mass. As they collide, these uniform molecules produce less friction and therefore less heat. Because it is not as pure, the molecules which make up conventional oil do not have as consistent shapes. The smaller, shorter molecules are particularly problematic because they burn when they become hot.

As mentioned above, some Nissan vehicles are already designed to take synthetic oil, and it is important both for your engine and for your warranty that synthetic, not conventional, is the oil you use. High-performance vehicles in particular should always be using synthetic oil, and it’s ultimately a good idea to switch to synthetic no matter which Nissan vehicle you drive.

The right engine oil can help improve your engine’s longevity and operating efficiency. If you’d like more information about the benefits of synthetic engine oil or if you’d like to switch from conventional to synthetic, simply stop by our service department and we’d be happy to help you out.

The November Titan Launch Event

Here at Brasso Nissan this November, we’re celebrating the launch of the redesigned 2017 Nissan Titan in Calgary! When you test drive a new Titan, Brasso Nissan will make a donation to Calgary’s Veterans Food Bank.

The Veterans Food Bank

Currently, the Calgary Veterans Food Bank is short-stocked for food and cash, so we at Brasso Nissan want to help. The Veterans Food Bank of Calgary puts together Christmas hampers and according to the organization’s representatives, this year they’re seeing double the number of younger veterans looking for assistance.

Calgarians can drop off non-perishable food items until November 30th at the Veterans Food Bank or right here at Brasso Nissan. The Food Bank is also looking for cash donations–and that’s where Brasso Nissan comes in with the November Titan Launch Event!

A Donation with Every Test Drive

When you drop into Brasso Nissan to take a test drive with the new 2017 Nissan Titan, Brasso will make a $20.00 cash donation to the Calgary Veterans Food Bank. These donations will allow the Food Bank to purchase food gift cards for their food hampers. You’ll be helping Calgary’s veteran community get back on their feet and back to work! And you’ll be having a lot of fun doing it in the Nissan Titan, the award-winning Titan of Trucks, redesigned for 2017 with a bolder look and a bigger, 5.6-litre V8 engine, and backed by Canada’s best truck warranty. Contact Us at Brasso Nissan for all the details or to book that test drive!

Be sure to head on over to Brasso Nissan to support the Veterans Food Bank and test drive the new Nissan Titan!

Winter is Coming – Prepare with Our Expert Tune-Up Tips!

It may already be the middle of November, but rest assured that winter is coming sooner rather than later. This means there’s no time to waste in winterizing your car, truck, or SUV!

Brasso Nissan and their experts from their Service and Parts departments have joined heads and created this list of must-do items to ensure your vehicle can handle the snow and cold. After all, breaking down isn’t fun regardless of the time of year, but suffering mechanical failure during the winter makes things exponentially more unpleasant.

Replace Your Floor Mats

Nobody likes dirty carpets, so keep the carpet in your vehicle clean by switching to winter floor mats. Their thick rubber construction with deep grooves are designed to trap mud and slush, and prevent nasty stains. Ensure your winter floor mats are designed to fit your vehicle by purchasing them from our Parts Department.

Pack an Emergency Kit

Nobody plans on getting stuck out in the cold, but it can happen to the best of us. Be prepared by packing an emergency kit with some warm blankets, a flashlight with spare batteries, a first aid kit, some non-perishable snacks, a small shovel, jumper cables, and heating packs or warm clothes for extra warmth. This list may seem extreme, but as a wise-man once said: it is better to have, and not need, than to need, and not have.

Replace Your Wiper Blades

During winter months we ask a lot of our wiper blades. Between the freezing temperatures and constant dirt and gravel from the road, wear-and-tear on your wipers increases exponentially. Make sure your wipers are in top condition before the cold sets in by replacing them with high-quality, affordable blades. It’s also never a bad idea to top up your wiper fluid with a winter blend that won’t freeze in the cold.

Check Your Battery

Just like your wipers, your car’s battery also gets a serious workout. The cold climate has a draining effect on batteries, plus your engine requires more juice to start when cold. These two factors combine to kill many batteries during the winter months. So if your battery is old, have our Service Department give it a quick check to ensure it’s still holding enough charge to get you through the winter.

Replace Your Oil & Oil Filter

Oil is critical to your engine, and it needs to be clean to work properly. In the winter, cold weather makes your vehicle’s oil thicker, which makes it harder for your engine to start. New oil stays runny when cold, making it easier for your engine to start – so ensure your oil is fresh by Booking Your Appointment today and beat the rush!

Check Your Defrosters and Heaters

Unsurprisingly your vehicle’s defrosters and heaters are crucial for driving in the winter months. It’s best to have them checked now, before you need to rely on them. It’s also a good idea to get your vehicle’s coolant system inspected, which despite its name, helps keeps your engine running strong in cold temperatures. Brasso Nissan supplies a special mix of antifreeze and coolant to keep your vehicle’s engine happy when the big freeze hits.

Invest in Winter Tires

Tires are possibly the most important part of your vehicle, as they control how your car stops, steers, and accelerates. Proper winter tires maintain your vehicle’s ability to perform all of these crucial actions even in the bitter cold. Our Tire Centre has a wide selection of winter tires for all makes and models – and all at affordable prices. Buy yours today before the snow flies!

Get an Alignment

One often-forgotten aspect of a person’s vehicle is its alignment. Your vehicle’s alignment controls how it steers as well as rides over bumps and potholes. Before you subject your car to the rutted tracks of winter, have our expert technicians perform an alignment to ensure that it tracks straight and true through the snowy roads of Calgary, Airdrie, Okotoks, and Cochrane.

Avoid Short Trips

In the cold of winter, your battery uses a lot of juice to start your vehicle. Normally your alternator replenishes this used power, but that takes time. Short trips don’t give your alternator enough time to return your vehicle’s battery to fully charged, meaning each subsequent start drains more and more of the battery until their isn’t enough to start your vehicle again.

Brush Off Your Roof

Removing snow from your vehicle’s roof not only helps others because it doesn’t blow off when driving and cause problems for other drivers, but benefits you as well. If snow is left to build up on the roof it can cause condensation to build up on the inside of the metal roof where you can’t see it. This can actually cause water dripping and water damage to the vehicle headliner in severe cases. Also melted snow from the roof and door areas can get into door jambs and weatherstrips causing them to freeze up.

Keep Your Windows Up

Try to avoid using your power windows in extreme cold. They may be frozen shut and something may break or, at the very least, they are likely to move slowly and stiffly. Realize that lowering a power window below -25℃ is running the risk of not getting it back up again. That is no fun at all. Vehicles are chock full of mechanisms and electronics. Electronics aren’t typically affected by cold temperatures but mechanisms definitely are. Be gentle!

Turn Off Your Wipers

When you are parking your vehicle for the night and it is parked in the cold, be sure to turn off the windshield wipers. That way when you start it in the morning to warm it up the wipers wont come on before you have had a chance to make sure they are not frozen to the windshield. Gently pinch the rubber blade itself and gently break it free from the glass. Don’t just grab the wiper arm and pull or you risk tearing the rubber blade.

Winter is coming whether we want it or not, so follow our simple checklist to prepare your car, truck, or SUV right now. You’ll be thanking yourself all winter long as your vehicle effortlessly cruises through the snow and cold of Alberta.

Student Savings with the Nissan Grad Program

As a recent graduate, you’re taking a big step forward with a vehicle purchase or lease. Here at Brasso Nissan in Calgary, we’re experts at taking the stress out of car buying, even if you have little or no credit history. The Nissan Grad Program lets grads from accredited full-time programs access special, low financing and leasing rates! Let’s take a closer look at Nissan’s First-Choice Grad Program…

Nissan Grad Program Benefits:

Competitive and low rates, even without prior credit history
A no-hassle buying experience
Awesome incentives
A 90-day payment deferral option
Potentially thousands in Nissan Finance Graduate Dollars

Not only do you still receive the savings from Nissan Canada Finance’s currently published special rates, you can also qualify for up to $2,000 in Nissan Finance Graduate Dollars towards the financing of a Nissan vehicle! Intrigued yet?

How to Qualify

Have you graduated within the last 24 months from a minimum 2-year accredited, full-time Canadian college, university, graduate, or nursing school? And are you currently employed or about to be within 90 days of the financing approval? You’ll also need sufficient income to cover vehicle payments and living expenses. If you’ve got all that covered, you’re practically set.

Currently enrolled students are eligible
Must have proof of enrollment/graduation, proof of income/an offer of employment, and auto insurance
Approval from Nissan Canada Finance

Simple enough, right? Just bring your info into Brasso Nissan in Calgary, and we’ll be good to go from there. Our Finance Experts will go over every detail with you. We’ll be fully satisfied once you’re fully reassured about the deal!

Ready to Begin?

Regardless of whether you’ve graduated from university or a community college, your advancement of your education deserves to be rewarded. What better way than by getting a brand-new Sentra, Altima, Versa, or other fun-to-drive Nissan model?

Brasso Nissan offers online pre-approval. Just complete the online application form with some basic information, and one of our Finance Experts will get in touch to further discuss the details. The best rates are at your fingertips… Have any questions you’d prefer to ask first? Contact us!

Drive Away With a Bargain! Fleet Vehicles for Sale in Calgary, AB

Brasso Nissan is currently offering great deals on cancelled fleet order vehicles. But why choose a fleet vehicle? As it turns out – there’s several reasons why choosing one of these vehicles can be a great choice for drivers seeking a bargain!

Our Loss = Your Gain

Brasso Nissan currently has an overstock of brand-new Rogue and Murano fleet vehicles. As part of a cancelled fleet order, these brand-new SUVs are now available for customers to purchase at reduced prices. There’s no cheaper way to buy a new family SUV than at Brasso Nissan right now!

Incredible Incentives

Because these vehicles still technically qualify as new, this means they also qualify for our New Vehicle Incentives. Not to mention, we’re also taking an additional $1000 off every vehicle! This means there’s no cheaper way to get behind the wheel of a new Rogue or Murano.

Find Amazing Bargains

The best part of choosing a fleet vehicle Rogue or Murano from Brasso Nissan is all the money you’ll save. We offer these fleet motors at amazing discounts to encourage buyers from across Calgary, Okotoks, Cochrane, and Airdrie to get behind the wheel of these high-quality vehicles.

Visit Brasso Nissan today in Calgary, AB to explore the great selection of pre-owned fleet vehicles.

The Top 5 Commuter Cars for Calgary

The facts are pretty simple: the majority of Canadians live in a city, cities are getting more crowded, and that means more traffic, fewer parking spaces, and increased fuel costs. So what do you do?

Simple! You purchase one of these amazing inner-city runabouts and take the stress out of your commute! Each of these five vehicles have been carefully selected thanks to their small size (makes parking a breeze), low cost of ownership (won’t break the bank!), available navigation (so you won’t get lost), and stellar fuel economy (more money in your pocket!).

Let’s get started!

2016 Nissan Micra

Auto123.com’s 2016 Subcompact Car of the Year, the Nissan Micra, is everything you want from a small car. Its diminutive size lets you squeeze into tight parking spaces or small gaps in traffic, yet clever engineering means the Micra has plenty of space on the inside. A 109 horsepower four-cylinder engine gives you enough poke to easily get up to speed, but returns stellar mileage of just 8.6L/100km in the city and 6.6L/100km on the highway. And a Micra won’t break the bank either with a base price of just $9,988 and Best-In-Class Residual Values from ALG!

2016 Nissan Versa Note

Need a little more space? No problem! Meet the 2016 Nissan Versa Note, a stylish compact hatchback that has more than enough space for you and four of your friends thanks to its best-in-class 3,197 litres. Your friends will also get to stretch out with 972 mm of rear legroom, more than any other car in its class. Of course, the cost of ownership is extremely low thanks to a base price of just $14,498, exemplary mileage of 6.0L/100km on the highway, and Best-In-Class Residual Value according to ALG.

2016 Nissan Juke

Nothing else on the road looks or feels like a Nissan Juke. This turbo-charged compact SUV has been designed to be customized with parts like bodykits, spoilers, wheels, and more paint combinations than an explosion at a paint factory. Yet the Juke is also practical, thanks to an ample 1017 litres of cargo space and available AWD to see you through any weather. You’ll also get there quickly thanks to a 188 horsepower engine that uses as little as 8.5L/100km city and 6.9L/100km. And with a starting price of just $20,698, the Juke is within reach of everyone!

2016 Nissan Rogue

If you’re in the market for a small, practical SUV, then look no further than the 2016 Nissan Rogue. For someone who needs space for up to seven passengers along with all their cargo, the Rogue is a perfect solution. The 170 horsepower engine is enough to slice through gaps in traffic without guzzling fuel, thanks to a smooth CVT transmission which returns 9.1L/100km city and 7.1L/100km highway. Weather-conquering AWD is also available, along with the peace-of-mind that comes with knowing the Rogue received the IIHS’ 2016 Top Safety Pick.

2016 Nissan Leaf

A car unlike any other, the 2016 Nissan Leaf is the perfect efficient inner-city transportation. This all-electric vehicle may have space-age technology underneath, but the shape is that of a practical hatchback. The Leaf seats up to five and has plenty of space inside thanks to its lack of a conventional engine. The electric motor is perfect for stop-and-go, with its zero emission, 172 km range, and instant electric torque makes shooting for gaps in traffic childsplay. Visit Brasso Nissan today to learn more about this amazing vehicle.

So those were our choices for the top 5 commuter cars you can buy today. What did you think? Do you have any other recommendations? Let us know in the comments below!

Purchasing a Demo Vehicle – The Smarter Choice in Calgary, AB

A demonstrator vehicle, or “demo” for short, is a vehicle used by a dealership to demonstrate the benefits of purchasing such a vehicle. These vehicles are typically used by employees on test drives and occasionally by service customers when their personal vehicle is in the shop.

So why would purchasing one of these vehicles be a wise decision?

Firstly, as these vehicle are regularly shown to potential customers, there are kept in immaculate condition both inside and out. These vehicles are also limited to short trips, and as such they offer low mileage – often lower than a pre-owned equivalent.

Another advantage of purchasing a demo vehicle is that they are technically still new, which means they still have the factory warranty coverage to protect you from unexpected maintenance or repairs. And as an added bonus, this means these vehicles are never been owned, making you the original owner! Meanwhile a pre-owned vehicle may have had several owners – greatly diminishing their value.

Finally, and most importantly, these demo vehicles are offered at greatly reduced prices. That means you can purchase a practically-new vehicle for thousands of dollars less!

So if you’re from Calgary, Okotoks, Airdrie, or Cochrane and you’re looking for an incredible deal on brand-new Nissan cars, trucks, and SUVs then come to Brasso Nissan and inquire about our demo vehicles. You won’t be disappointed!

Come See Brasso Nissan and Dallas Dyck at the Calgary AutoMall at Noon on July 9th!

Brasso Nissan and Calgary AutoMall have banded together and are sponsoring a chuckwagon in this year’s Calgary Stampede! We are extremely excited about having the opportunity to take part in this prestigious event, which has been a part of Calgary since 1923.

The Rangeland Derby, or “Half-Mile of Hell” as the locals call it, is one of the longest lasting and most incredible parts of the whole Calgary Stampede. This year also promises to one of the most exciting, with 36 teams and 216 horses taking part.

The racing will be fierce, as teams vie for the $1.15 million dollar total prize money. Nine heats starting at 7:45pm every night means there will be plenty of racing to behold, and with tickets starting at just $56, this is a must-see event for the whole family!

And of course don’t forget that the world-famous Grandstand Show takes place after the Chuckwagon Races. 166 performers from across Canada are waiting to thrill you and your family with 10 nights of incredible music from a wide variety of genres.

So from July 8th until July 17th, head down to Stampede Park and take in everything that the Calgary Stampede has to offer. And make sure you take in the Chuckwagon Races and cheer on Dallas Dyck competing with the Calgary AutoMall sponsored chuckwagon!

How excited are you for this year’s Calgary Stampede? Will you be watching this year’s chuckwagon races? Let us know in the comments below!