Nissan unleashes trio of aggressive "Winter Warrior" concepts just in time for the Chicago Auto Show
02/09/2016
Nissan
There's winter, then there's Warrior Winter. Snowfall, ice, drifts - conditions that challenge even the most capable of all-wheel drive vehicles. But not these aggressive Nissan models.
In celebration of the Chicago Auto Show, Nissan is giving three of its popular crossovers a little competitive edge - creating one-off versions of its popular Pathfinder, Murano and Rogue equipped with sets of heavy-duty snow tracks. The three custom Nissan "Winter Warrior" crossovers are ready to tackle even the record-breaking snowfalls experienced by many parts of the country already this year.
"Rogue, Murano and Pathfinder are proven all-wheel-drive crossovers that are very popular with customers, judging from exceptional sales results in 2015 and now in January 2016," said Christian Meunier, senior vice president, Nissan Sales & Marketing and Operations, Nissan North America, Inc. "With the Winter Warriors, we wanted to take that idea to the extreme, enhancing the vehicles' advanced systems with special snow tracks, Genuine Nissan Accessories, and a custom exterior appearance."
All three Nissan Winter Warriors feature custom heavy-duty track systems with custom matte-black finish frames. The DOMINATOR(R) Tracks, from American Track Truck, Inc., are 48 inches long, 30 inches high and 15 inches wide and replace the vehicles' wheels and tires. The suspensions and wheel wells were modified to fit the snow tracks, but otherwise all drivetrain components, including the engines and Xtronic transmissions, are factory fresh.
Nissan Design America (NDA) created identical, custom matte red-chrome body wraps featuring a unique "track" design and Nissan "Winter Warrior" signage. A range of Genuine Nissan Accessories are also fitted to the three Winter Warriors, including cargo area protectors, all-season floor mats, roof rail crossbars and rear bumper protectors. They also each feature 9x9-foot hatch tents for true hardcore winter camping enthusiasts.
"With their solid Nissan underpinnings and exceptional ground clearance, these Winter Warriors are serious, extreme weather machines, not toys," said Meunier. "But, they sure are fun - just like our entire lineup of family adventure-ready Pathfinders, Muranos and Rogues that you can drive straight off the showroom floor."
Nissan SUV and crossovers have experienced record sales in recent years. In 2015, Murano sales increased 33 percent, while Rogue set an all-time record of more than 287,000 units - an increase of 44 percent. The sales momentum has continued in 2016 with a record-setting month for Pathfinder, Rogue and Murano, to the tune of 5 percent, 26 percent and 46 percent increases, respectively.
For more information on the complete lineup of Nissan SUVs, crossovers and Nissan Genuine Accessories, including photography, please visit www.NissanNews.com.
About Nissan North America
In North America, Nissan's operations include automotive styling, engineering, consumer and corporate financing, sales and marketing, distribution and manufacturing. Nissan is dedicated to improving the environment under the Nissan Green Program and has been recognized annually by the U.S Environmental Protection Agency as an ENERGY STAR(R) Partner of the Year since 2010. More information on Nissan in North America and the complete line of Nissan and Infiniti vehicles can be found online at www.NissanUSA.com and www.InfinitiUSA.com, or visit the U.S. media sites NissanNews.com and InfinitiNews.com.
About Nissan Motor Co.
Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., Japan's second-largest automotive company, is headquartered in Yokohama, Japan, and is part of the Renault-Nissan Alliance. Operating with more than 247,500 employees globally, Nissan sold 5.32 million vehicles and generated revenue of 11.38 trillion yen (USD 103.6 billion) in fiscal year 2014.
Nissan delivers a comprehensive range of more than 60 models under the Nissan, Infiniti and Datsun brands. Nissan leads the world in zero-emission mobility, dominated by sales of the LEAF, the first mass-market, pure-electric vehicle. It is the best-selling EV in history with almost 50% share of the zero-emission vehicle segment. For more information on our products, services and commitment to sustainable mobility, visit our website at http://www.nissan-global.com/EN/.
Nissan Winter Warriors Specifications
Base Vehicles: Nissan Rogue
Nissan Murano
Nissan Pathfinder
Track System:
DOMINATOR(R) Tracks, American Track Truck, Inc., Chassell, Mich.
Wrap Design: Designed by Nissan Design America, La Jolla, Calif.
Fabricated and applied by 12-Point SignWorks, Franklin, Tenn.
Custom Matte Red Chrome finishing, including additional graphics that feature a unique black "track" design and Nissan "Winter Warrior" logos
Accessories: Yakima Big Powderhound ski/snowboard rack
Genuine Nissan Accessories
Vehicle
Part
Part #
Rogue
All-Season Floor Mats (4-piece / Black)
999E1-G2000
Roof Rail Crossbars
999R1-G2500
9 x 9 Hatch Tent
999T7-XY200
Carpeted Cargo Protector (2-row/2-piece) Beige
999C3-G3001
Chrome rear bumper protector
999T6-G2000
Murano
Cargo Area Protector Black
999E4-C3000
Cargo Organizer
999C2-C3000
All-Season Floor Mats (4-piece / Black)
999E1-C3000
9 x 9 Hatch Tent
999T7-XY200
Roof Rail Crossbars Silver (2-piece set)
999R1-C3501
Satin Chrome Rear Bumper Protector
999B1-C3400
Pathfinder
Cargo Area Protector
999C3-X3000
All-Season Floor Mats (4-piece / Charcoal)
999E1-XZ000
Hood Protector
999D5-X2100
9 x 9 Hatch Tent
999T7-XY200
Stainless Steel Rear Bumper Protector
999T6-XZ000
Bright Silver (2-piece set)
999R1-XZ500
Side Window Defectors (4 pc set)
999D3-XZ000
Track Width:
(with track system) Rogue - 85.0 in.
Murano - 88.0 in.
Pathfinder - 89.0 in.
Ground Clearance:
(with track system) Rogue - 14.1 in.
Murano - 13.4 in.
Pathfinder - 13.5 in.