Special Preview Opportunity... The all-new 2012 Nissan LEAF

Chevy Chase Nissan has more reservations on the all-new zero emission LEAF than any Nissan dealer in the area. "Our customers are sensitive to the environment, and the LEAF is as well" said Sam Weaver, Chevy Chase Nissan's Vice President.

Nissan is allowing Chevy Chase the opportunity to showcase the new LEAF the evening of March 14th. Chevy Chase Nissan will be hosting an evening for its clients and friends to get close and personal with the 2012 LEAF. Experts will be on hand to go over all the features and benefits this new technology has to offer. "Even though the LEAF uses electricity to power the vehicle, one of the greatest benefits is that it is domestic engery produced in America, not on foreign oil". Said John Bowis, the company President.

The employees of the dealership are very excited about the first all electric mass produced vehicle and are proud to be a part of whats sure to be an emerging technology.

Additionally, Chevy Chase has been given to the opportunity to offer a limited number of test drives on Tuesday, March 15th. Should anyone have interest in arranging a test drive of the all-new LEAF, they are encouraged to contact the company's General Sales Manager, Ralph Kolius at 301-657-4000 as soon as possible. "I'm sure the LEAF's test drive dance card will fill up fast" said one Chevy Chase Nissan employee.

2010 Design of the Year: 2010 Nissan Cube
Funky, fun and futuristic
November 10, 2009
By Robert Cumberford
Beauty? Nope. Not a trace. Elegance? Sorry, that was left out. Originality? Well, yes and no. This is the third coming of Nissan's Cube - even though it is the first iteration developed to accommodate left-hand drive for worldwide distribution - so its uncompromising shape is not exactly a surprise. And compared with the Honda Element and the Scion xB, it's a latecomer to the self-propelled packing-box category in this country. So why is it our 2010 Design of the Year? In a word, charm.
You'll probably start to smile as you approach the Cube. It's funny-looking, yes, but in an especially agreeable way. Its prognathous chin is not the least bit aggressive, each side window is inset from the nominal surface with a nice chamfer around it, and, of course, there is the startling asymmetrical rear with the side-hinged door for access to the minuscule luggage space. It's surprising that the trunk is so small, because the interior gives you a sense, if not the fact, of unlimited space. The amount of headroom, elbow room, and legroom makes the Cube feel more like a limo than the upmarket economy car it actually is.
Feng shui - the art of arranging interior environments to promote health, harmony, and general well-being - is an ancient Chinese conceit, but one can wonder whether Nissan consulted an expert in the art when it created the interior of the Cube. Sitting in it immediately gives one a sense of well-being, and that feeling does not go away as the miles accrue. The wave across the instrument panel (echoed in the carpet design), the concentric rings radiating out from the dome light in the molded headliner (mimicked in the door speakers), and the shaping of buttons and switches to please the hands that touch them all work together to make driver and passengers alike content to be in the Cube.
Many people dislike CVT gearboxes, but we think the Cube's optional transmission is just right for the car's mission: to be the thoroughly practical, no-nonsense urban vehicle of the early twenty-first century. The Cube isn't intended for high speeds, but it acquits itself surprisingly well during 75-mph highway drives, with less wind noise from its blunt shape than we have observed in cars with much more aerodynamic forms. It's funky, fun, and just generally fine. Don't believe us? Just try it.

AT THE HEAD OF THE CLASS

The highest expected resale value of any luxury brand
2009 Residual Value Award - Automotive Lease Award
Precision engineering. Meticulous craftsmanship. Forward-looking technology. Acura prides itself on building vehicles that stand the test of time. And as the winner of the 2009 Automotive Leasing Guide (ALG) Residual Value Award for Overall Luxury Brand,* Acura vehicles have earned the distinction of having the highest expected resale value of any luxury brand.

* Based on ALG's 2009 Residual Value Award for luxury brand.

The First Nissan Arrives May 12th!

This is a great day for Chevy Chase Automotive. The first Nissan arrives and it's HOT! The all new 2009 370Z. The trucks are starting to bring them in and we are looking forward to serving all Washington area Nissan customers. As the nations newest Nissan dealer, we are excited about representing yet another quality product for our quality clientele! Stop by and visit soon. If you would like to be added to the Nissan Specials E-Mailer, please contact us at mailings@chevychasecars.com and type Nissan e-mails.

Nissan is coming to Bethesda!

Yes you read it right. Nissan is coming to Bethesda. Soon you can vist Chevy Chase Nissan at 7701 Wisconsin Avenue and check out the latest and greatest Nissans. Chevy Chase Automotive is looking forward to adding Nissan to the family. Nissan has a vehicle to fit almost every lifestyle. Need a truck? You have a choice between the Frontier and the Titan. Interested in saving fuel? Check out the Versa, Sentra, Sentra SE-R, Altima, Altima Coupe and the Altima Hybrid. Looking to be hip and set yourself apart? The all-new Nissan Cube is for you. Need Luxury? Take a spin in the Maxima. Considering a crossover? The Rogue and Murano are a must see. Do you see an SUV in your future? Clearly the Xterra, Pathfinder and Armada will work. Still want a van? The Quest is a van with the luxury of a sedan. Need to satisfy that sportscar need? The Z is for you. Want almost 500 horsepower and 21 miles per gallon? Its the all-new Nissan GT-R. Soon you can check them all out on www.ChevyChaseNissan.com . We are driving Bethesda!

How many Acuras made the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's safest new cars?

All of them!

Acura was the only manufacturer that had all of their models for 2009 make the list. Lexus did not have one! With Acura you get both luxury and safety; not just one of them. The IIHS selects its safest vehicles by rating the vehicles that are best in protecting people in front, side and rear crash tests based on institute evaluations during the year. As with all Acuras, each vehicle, to qualify, must have electronic stability control, or ESC. Thank you Acura Motor Division for making our customers safety a top priority. Congrats to the following:

Large Car Category: Acura RL
Midsize Car Category: Acura TL & Acura TSX
Midsize SUV Category: Acura MDX & Acura RDX
Click here to check them out.