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The Nissan Rogue's 1.5-liter Variable Compression (VC) Turbo engine is named to "Wards 10 Best Engines & Propulsion Systems" list for 2022. Standard on all Rogue grades, it delivers enhanced power and best-in-class gas engine fuel economy1 and torque2. Wards has recognized the pinnacle of automotive powertrain engineering since 1995, and Nissan's achievement for 2022 marks the company's 19th trophy in those 28 years. more Winners are evaluated based on several factors including horsepower, torque, noise, fuel economy, comparative specifications and applications of new technology. This year, the judges began testing from a group of 29 all-new or vastly improved engines, by putting them through the paces of daily life – commuting, road trips and running errands. "This engine inspires words that never have been uttered in the same sentence as '3-cyl. engine': very smooth, exceptionally quiet during idle, pleasant to drive in traffic or on the highway," says Judge Drew Winter. "It's a broken record, but what the VC-Turbo is doing inside that engine is remarkable and innovative," says Judge Bob Gritzinger. "Applying the same technology to a small-displacement 3-cyl. takes it to another audience and customer in the best-selling Rogue." Nissan's class-exclusive VC-Turbo engine can seamlessly vary its compression ratio to optimize for increased power output or for greater efficiency, as needed by the driving scenario. A new generation XTRONIC transmission works in tandem with the engine to help deliver improved acceleration feel and reduced fuel consumption.

September is National Child Passenger Safety Awareness Month, and time for caregivers to review the child safety seats their little ones are using. While inflation and other pressures mean many families are looking to save money, purchasing a car seat is not the time to skimp, due to the dangers posed by secondhand or potentially counterfeit seats. "Don't install a used seat, an expired seat, or a seat that's been in a collision, and make sure it was tested according to federal standards," said Robert Sinclair Jr, senior manager of public affairs at AAA. "It's also crucial to make sure you're using a car seat correctly to keep your child safe in a crash. If installed properly, the car seat should not be able to move more than an inch in any direction at the belt path and there should be no slack if you pinch the strap at the child's shoulder," said Sinclair. more Nissan introduced Snug Kids®, an industry-first program, 20 years ago. It is geared specifically toward safety for children in child restraint systems (CRS), commonly referred to as "child safety seats." Not all CRS fit in all vehicles. Nissan safety engineers have spent thousands of hours evaluating hundreds of CRS by installing them in the rear seats of Nissan and INFINITI vehicles. The result is the Snug Kids® Child Safety Seat Fit Guide, which helps parents confidently select a CRS that fits their Nissan or INFINITI while also providing valuable tips on the proper fit of a CRS. "Nissan prioritizes passenger safety for all occupants," said Matthew Gapinski, senior manager, product safety engineering at Nissan. "Our Snug Kids team of certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians works directly with child seat manufacturers to make sure we are checking for a proper fit of their latest seat models in our vehicles." For additional help correctly installing car seats, parents can search a list maintained by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to find certified technicians in their area. "Parents and caregivers also should read their child restraint system's owner's manual and vehicle owner's manual to ensure proper installation and use of car seats and boosters," said Gapinski. "I'm often asked which car seat is the best, and my response is ‘the one that best fits your vehicle and that you can install and use correctly every time.'"

With smart storage, back-seat climate controls, car seat flexibility, and more, you never need to choose between space and comfort in the 2021 Nissan Rogue. 5 seats, 1 million reasons to go Rogue THREE COMFORT ZONES Available Tri-Zone Automatic Temperature Control gives you — and your passengers — three separate settings for comfort. more HANDLE UNEXPECTED CARGO You’ve got this. With the available Divide-N-Hide® system, you have six different ways to organize the 36.5 cubic feet of cargo space. HANDS-FREE ACCESS Full arms are no barrier here. The available Motion Activated Liftgate opens with a kick of your foot under the rear bumper. Pick a seat in this 5-seat crossover and sink into the soft available semi-aniline leather-appointed seats. The leg room in Rogue is generous, with a maximum 43.3" up front and 38.5" in the rear. The well-designed interior of Rogue feels more premium, and more personal, no matter where you’re sitting.

See how the all-new 2023 Nissan Z blends power and technology to conquer the Skyline Drive. Discover all the key innovative features, turbocharged performance, powerful launch control, advanced handling technology, and redesigned interior with a driver-focused cockpit.

As a pioneer in the electric vehicle space, Nissan continuously looks for ways to deliver new, meaningful technologies to EV owners. Today, working with Fermata Energy, a vehicle-to-grid services provider, Nissan has approved the first ever bi-directional charger for use with the Nissan LEAF in the U.S. With Nissan's approval, along with its UL 9741 certification for bi-directional charging systems, the Fermata Energy FE-15 charger has passed key requirements from Nissan, and has been verified to be compatible with the Nissan LEAF. Usage of the approved charger will also not impact the LEAF's battery warranty. more Bi-directional charging technology means not only charging the Nissan LEAF, but also sending energy stored in the vehicle battery back to the building or the grid. The Nissan LEAF is currently the only fully electric passenger vehicle in the US market able to supply energy to the grid, allowing LEAF owners with the Fermata Energy FE-15 bi-directional charger to park their vehicle, plug it in, and save money with their local electric utility as well as reduce the total cost of ownership of the vehicle. Ideal for companies with fleet vehicles, the Fermata Energy Demand Charge Management application, along with the FE-15 charger, continuously monitors a building's electrical loads, and may draw on the Nissan LEAF's energy to provide power to the building during more expensive high-demand periods. In states with utility demand response programs, bi-directional-enabled Nissan LEAF vehicles (MY2013 and later) are able to safely send energy stored in the battery to the grid during peak energy demand times, such as in summer months. To support its long-term vision, Ambition 2030, Nissan continues to explore additional opportunities in the Vehicle-To-Everything (V2X) market, including residential applications, working with leading third-party companies in the space such as dcbel. Interested customers can go to www.fermataenergy.com/fe15-sales for details on the Fermata Energy FE-15 charger today.

Community Involvement, Sponsorship & Social Responsibility ​Since 1991, Passport Auto Group has been proud to serve our Washington, D.C. community with excellence in sales, service, and customer care. Philanthropy has been at the core of our enterprise since the very beginning. Collectively, the dealerships and owners have contributed over $4 million to local and international nonprofit organizations. Passport is proud to partner with many deserving charities and outreach organizations that work toward improving the lives of area residents each and every day.​ more Regional and National Support • Alex's Army Childhood Cancer Foundation • Alexandria Seaport Foundation • Bikes for kids (Coming 2022) • Bishop Ireton High School • Brain Injury Services • Campagna Center • Carpenter’s Shelter • Central Union Mission • Blessed to Help Food Donation Program • Genesis Covenant Church • Dollars for Scholars College Scholarship Fund • Key to Karma Inc. • LifeStyles of Maryland Foundation, Inc. • Maple Springs Church Food Donation Program • Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church • Prison Fellowship Angel Tree Youth Summer Camp Program • Project Bridges • Tunnel to Towers Foundation • US Paralympic • Women of Prince George's International Support Our international philanthropy efforts focus on alleviating poverty by providing food, healthcare, shelter, and spiritual nourishment to those in need. • Africa New Life Ministries • American Leprosy • Cross International • Food for the Poor • Helping Haitian Angels • Save the Children Passport's success has been a result of one-to-one relationships with our customers and our employees. With this in mind, we highly encourage employees to belong to clubs, organizations, or networking groups. In addition, we donate both time and money to worthy community requests to thank the community for their support and to make our community a better place to work and live. Do you work for a local non-profit organization or know of a need in our community? Click here to contact us.

The 2021 Nissan Rogue looks to the future with seamless smartphone integration and new available features like a Head-Up Display, wireless charging, and more. Click here for details.

Labor Day's here! So are the parades, barbecues, fireworks, beaches, and the last days of summer! We hope you enjoy the sunny warmth of the season for the last time this year. Happy Labor Day Weekend!

Heading out on a road trip during these last days of summer? Get your vehicle ready with our Labor Day Battery Special GENUINE NISSAN BATTERY REPLACEMENT $25.00 Off Click here to schedule service Plus tax, shop supplies, hazardous waste fee, if applicable. Must present when service order is written. One offer per customer. May not be combined with other offers. Not applicable to prior purchases. See service advisor for more details.

COMPLIMENTARY BATTERY INSPECTION With this complimentary service, our highly trained technicians will: perform a thorough evaluation of your battery's health using the latest testing equipment, visually assess your cable connections and recommend the exact fit for your Nissan if you need a new one. Click here to schedule service Certain restrictions apply. See Passport Nissan for details. Offer Expires 8/31/2022

In 2022, Joe Mettimano, President of Central Union Mission, called Everett Hellmuth, President of Passport Auto Group, sharing their need for a truck for their Ready 2 Work program. Everett was sympathetic to their need and happy to give a helping hand. Central Union Mission needed their truck replaced for their program, Ready 2 Work. Ready 2 Work is a job training program that helps men and women get out of homelessness. Having a truck is an essential part of the program, as participants need a way to get around Washington, D.C. On, Thursday, April 14, Passport Auto Group donated a 2022 Nissan Frontier pick-up truck valued above $30,000. “We are so grateful and so honored that God would place it on his heart to bless us the way he did,” said Joe Mettimano. “This truck is going to bless the lives of those men and women who truly have made a change and are continuing to do the hard work.” “Passport Auto Group is a proud sponsor of Central Union Mission and has been for many years.” said Everett Hellmuth. “I’m so glad that our simple donation will have such a huge impact on the men and women who will use it for good. I’m proud we were able to do that.” Passport Auto Group is Central Union Mission’s 2022 Business Sponsor of the Year and is proud to support an organization that does such important work in the community.

The 2023 Nissan TITAN continues to offer power, technology, safety features, and reliability, plus bold Nissan style and innovation. The standard 5.6-liter Endurance® V8 gasoline engine delivers best-in-class 400 horsepower (excluding EVs)6, along with 413 lb-ft of torque. The engine is paired with a standard 9-speed automatic transmission. For 2023, TITAN Crew Cab SV is available with a new Midnight Edition package that gives the truck an even more aggressive appearance, thanks to black exterior and interior trim, black 20-inch wheels, and more. Meanwhile, PRO-4X and Platinum Reserve grades add the convenience of wireless Apple CarPlay®. more Every 2023 TITAN comes standard with Nissan Safety Shield® 360 technology, a suite of six advanced driver-assist systems. Other advanced available technology features include Nissan Concierge (subscription required, sold separately), which provides owners 24-hour access to a live assistant at the push of a button. Also available are a Fender® Premium Audio System with 12 speakers (Crew Cab) and class-exclusive Intelligent Around View® Monitor4. TITAN XD is built on a unique frame and chassis. It has an extended 151.6-inch wheelbase – about 12 inches longer than TITAN models – and a 6.5-foot bed, and is available only with four-wheel drive. Every 2023 TITAN comes standard with America’s Best Truck Warranty2, featuring bumper-to-bumper coverage of 5 years/100,000 miles, whichever comes first (includes basic and powertrain coverage). 1. Ward's Segmentation (excluding EVs). 2023 TITAN vs. latest in-market Large Pickup Segment competitors. Horsepower figure based on Premium Fuel Only. Safety technology refers to advanced vehicle features including driver assistance systems and features. See Owner’s Manual for safety information. Base models compared. Based on manufacturer websites. 2. Claim based on years/mileage (whichever occurs first) covered under the New Vehicle Limited Warranty basic coverage. Ward’s in-market Large Pickup Segmentation and Small Pickup Segmentation (excluding EVs) v. 2023 TITAN. Nissan’s New Vehicle Limited Warranty basic coverage excludes tires, corrosion coverage and federal and California emission performance and defect coverage. Other terms and conditions also apply. See dealer for complete warranty details. Warranty claim is current at time of publication. 3. Ward's Segmentation (excluding EVs). 2023 TITAN vs. latest in-market Large Pickup Segment competitors. Claim based on ability to see up to 2 vehicles ahead. Intelligent Forward Collision Warning cannot prevent collisions. See Owner’s Manual for safety information. Based on manufacturer websites. 4. Available feature. Ward's Segmentation (excluding EVs). 2023 TITAN PRO-4X with Premium Package vs. latest in-market Large Pickup Segment competitors. Intelligent Around View Monitor cannot eliminate blind spots and may not detect every object. Driver should always turn and check surroundings before driving. See Owner’s Manual for safety information. I-AVM includes Moving Object Detection. Based on manufacturers' websites. 5. MSRP excludes applicable tax, title, license fees and destination charges. Dealer sets actual price. Prices and specs are subject to change without notice. Destination and handling $1,795. 6. Ward's Segmentation (excluding EVs). 2023 TITAN vs. latest in-market Large Pickup Segment competitors. Horsepower figures based on Premium Fuel Only. Base models compared. Based on manufacturer websites. 7. Nissan’s U.S. vehicle and powertrain plants assemble vehicles and engines using both domestic and foreign parts.