What's New?
Six new models made our Top Picks this year: the Chevrolet Silverado and Traverse, Mazda5, Nissan Altima, Subaru Forester, and Volkswagen GTI. This marks the first time in six years that two domestic models earned spots or that a European car made the list.
Two of last year's picks, the Toyota Highlander and RAV4 SUVs, were passed over this year. At the time of publication, sales of certain versions had been halted. We have suspended our recommendation until a potentially unsafe part that could cause unintended acceleration is fixed.
Our Top Picks are the best all-around models in their categories, based on their performance, reliability, and safety. They are chosen from the more than 280 vehicles we've recently tested and must meet our criteria in three areas:
Road test
Each must rank at or near the top of its category in our overall test score, which is based on more than 50 tests and evaluations.
Reliability
Each must have an average or better predicted-reliability Rating, based on the problems CR subscribers reported in our latest Annual Auto Survey.
Safety
Top Picks must perform adequately in overall safety if tested by the government or the insurance industry. (For some models, we do not have enough crash-test data to assign an overall safety Rating.) In addition, electronic stability control, a proven lifesaving safety feature, must be readily available. All of our Top Picks provide standard ESC and curtain air bags.
Each model's report card shows its Rating in each area, if available. Prices are the suggested retail amount for our tested cars.
TOP PICK - Family Sedan
Nissan Altima
The Altima has been one of our top-rated family sedans for years, and a freshening for 2010 made it better. It now gets improved gas mileage and provides standard ESC in all trim lines. The Altima offers an appealing balance of comfort and performance, while getting some of the best fuel economy in its class: 26 mpg overall for four-cylinder models and 24 mpg with a V6. The cabin is roomy, well finished, and quiet. And the secure handling, comfortable ride, and spirited acceleration make the car enjoyable to drive. The four-cylinder model earned an above-average reliability Rating, while the V6 model is average. Price: $23,970 to $30,335.
Nissan JUKE - Coming soon!
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Accelerated Tax Benefits for Business
Business Owners may be able to deduct more than $25,000 when they purchase select new Nissan SUVs and Pickups!
Did you know that businesses benefit from the ability to expense the cost of certain vehicles in the first year of purchase? This means that businesses may be able to combine Nissan’s current incentives and accelerated tax deductions for an excellent opportunity to purchase eligible 2009 and 2010 model year Armadas, Pathfinders and Titans.
Accelerated Tax Benefits for Business Update
With the IRS Section 179 expense allowance a business owner may be able to deduct the actual cost of new business vehicles weighing more than 6,000 lbs. GVWR in the year of purchase. Section 179 limits the expense to $25,000 for eligible Armada's, Pathfinder's and Titan's with beds 6 feet or shorter. Titan pickups with beds longer than 6 feet in 2009 can deduct the full cost of the vehicle in the first year. Additionally, The Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 increased the depreciation deduction to 50% of the remaining investment (if any) for these vehicles. In order to qualify, the vehicle must (among other requirements) be used for business purposes 50% of the time. In contrast, a car, truck or SUV used by a business but weighing 6,000 lbs. or less normally does not qualify for the section 179 expense allowance and will typically be limited to normal depreciation. In 2009 this will be a maximum amount of $3,060 plus an additional $8,000 as a result of The Economic Stimulus Act of 2008.
*Kelly Nissan is not in any way affiliated with this tax deduction offer. This is for informational purposes only! Customer should consult with a professional tax advisor regarding eligibility.
Sales Tax Deduction for Vehicle Purchases |
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The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act permits taxpayers to take a deduction for state and local sales and excise taxes paid on the purchase of new cars, light trucks, motor homes and motorcycles. The deduction is available on new vehicles purchased from Feb. 17, 2009, through Dec. 31, 2009. In states that don't have a sales tax, the law provides a deduction for other taxes or fees paid. This deduction is available whether or not a taxpayer itemizes deductions on Schedule A.
The deduction is limited to the taxes and fees paid on up to $49,500 of the purchase price of an eligible vehicle. The deduction is reduced for joint filers with modified adjusted gross incomes (MAGI) between $250,000 and $260,000 and other taxpayers with MAGI between $125,000 and $135,000. Taxpayers with higher incomes do not qualify.
Taxpayers who make qualifying new vehicle purchases this year can estimate the deduction with the help of IRS Publication 919 , How Do I Adjust My Withholding? Lines 10a to 10k on Worksheet 10 take into account purchases above the $49,500 limit, as well as the reduced deductions for taxpayers at higher income levels.
*Kelly Nissan is not in any way affiliated with this tax deduction offer. This information provided by http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=204519,00.html This is for informational purposes only! Customer should consult with a professional tax advisor regarding eligibility.
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We are currently accepting Pre-Order Deposits for the 2010 Nissan GT-R.
Kelly Nissan is proud to be one of a few select Nissan Certified GT-R Dealerships across the country! We are your Chicago Illinois Nissan Certified GT-R Dealer of choice!
Please contact Internet Sales Manager VITO DIPERTE by phone at (866) 450-8110 or via e-mail at vito@kellynissan.com for more information on how to become the owner of a GT-R from Kelly Nissan in Oak Lawn, Illinois!
2009 Nissan cube
  
cube is coming spring of 2009.
smart to drive. easy to love.
Break out in roomy, high-style. Share a loungy interior and smart fuel efficiency with your top four. Life's never been so flexible. Even parking's a breeze.
quick specs:
- 30+ mpg/122-hp 1.8-L 4-cylinder engine
- 6-speed manual or CVT (continuously Variable Transmission)
- Nissan Intelligent Key with Push Button Ignition/Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone System/Rear Sonar System
- Rockford Fosgate subwoofer/iPod integration/MP3/WMA CD capability
- 6 standard air bags/standard VDC (Vehicle Dynamic Control)
- Over 50 cu. ft. of cargo room with seats down
- Loads of colorful options for customizing
2009 Nissan 370Z Coupe
Is at KELLY NISSAN!
Call or come in and see the new Z today!
The 2009 Nissan Maxima 4DSC
The return of the 4-Door Sports Car!
Introducing the all-new Maxima. Now 290 horsepower takes you somewhere special. Where sports car performance and sedan sophistication exist together. A new performance-tuned Continuously Variable Transmission delivers seamless acceleration while steering wheel column-mounted Paddle Shifters keep the action close. A streamlined cockpit puts you in charge of exhilaration and premium surroundings offer amenities for all. Elegance has an edge in the 4-Door Sports Car™.
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ROGUE. A whole new crossover from Nissan.
THE ROGUE IS HERE, IN-STOCK and READY FOR YOU TO TEST-DRIVE!
Ready. Set. Go to KELLY NISSAN to see the latest addition to our family, the all-new Nissan Rogue. Designed to stay one step ahead of the ever-changing city landscape, the Rogue comes with our smooth-shifting Xtronic CVT™ (Continuously Variable Transmission) and can be equipped with all-wheel drive, race-inspired paddle shifters and 17" alloy wheels. An available Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System(1) and available Intelligent Key for both keyless entry and keyless ignition add impressive street smarts. And for pure entertainment value, you can opt for the in-dash 6-CD Bose® audio system that will play MP3 files burned on disc and has an auxiliary input that is compatible with your iPod®(2). The all-new 2008 Nissan Rogue is here and ready to take on city life. How about you? |
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TITAN WINS IN HEAD-TO-HEAD, BED-TO-BED COMPETITION!
For the second time, Nissan came out on top when Popular Mechanics pitted it against the leading full-size pickups. It was the only truck with a push-button locking differential, which is likely one reason the testers called the Titan "best equipped for going off-road" and "best in the dirt." The Titan's engine pumps out a whopping 317 hp and 385 lb-ft of torque that enables you to tow up to 9,500 pounds(3). Add available features like our class-exclusive, 5-channel Utili-track™ tie-down system, a spray-on bedliner and unique bedside lockbox and it's easy to see why the testers felt the Titan has "the most usable bed of the group." To read the full article visit NissanUSA.com/titan/awards. Or visit NissanUSA.com/titan to get all the dirt on the Nissan Titan, Popular Mechanics' favorite full-size truck – from head to bed. |
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| With summer just around the corner, we wanted to remind you it's a good idea to make sure your Nissan is in tip-top shape before you hit the vacation road. Visit Kelly Nissan for an oil and filter change and a tire, brake, A/C and cooling system checkup. We'll also make sure your battery is at full charge and your wiper blades are in good shape. It's quick, it's easy and, more importantly, requires no heavy lifting on your part. See Kelly Nissan and have a great trip. See Kelly Nissan for details. | |
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| If you have any college graduates , or soon-to-be graduates in your household, here are a couple ways they can put their college degree to good use. Recent graduates – those who graduated within the last two years – can take advantage of the Nissan SignatureGRADUATE® Program and receive low APR rates on a Nissan Versa, Sentra, Altima(4), Frontier or Xterra. They may also be eligible for a $500 "Grad Cash" credit.(5) And if they're still in college, The Sentra College Connection could get them $500 cash back, special APRs or attractive lease rates on any new Nissan Sentra. Just visit Kelly Nissan for more information. And tell them not to worry, we won't ask what their GPA was. See Kelly Nissan for details. | | |
Nissan Altima Wins AutoPacific 2007 Vehicle Satisfaction Award for Premium Mid-Size Car
Owners of the Next Generation Nissan Altima rated their vehicle significantly higher than the segment average for both Performance and Economy (most unusual), Passenger and Luggage Room, and Innovative Technology. Instrument Layout and Audio Controls were also well received. Based on owner satisfaction ratings, Altima is an easy car to live with.1
1 © 2007 AutoPacific, Inc. Vehicle Satisfaction Award.
2007 Altima Received Highest Front Impact Safety Rating
The Altima has received the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA's) highest rating – 5 stars — for front-impact crash safety.2
2Government star ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA's) New Car Assessment Program (www.safercar.gov). A 5-star rating is the highest government safety rating for driver and front passenger seating positions in front-impact crash tests. Model tested was 2007 Nissan Altima 2.5 S.
AMCI certifies that inside and out, Altima outperforms
For nearly 25 years, AMCI has certified competitive performance advantages between cars and trucks for the world's savviest automotive brands, including spectacular wins for the 2007 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE V6. Seems the next generation Altima beat both the 2006 Acura TL and 2007 Honda Accord EXL-V6 in dynamic performance. And braking. And acceleration. And handling. Anyone else notice a pattern here?
Altima 3.5 SE V6 aces MOTOR TREND's First Test
In its First Test section, MOTOR TREND gave great marks to the new 2007 Altima's sportier styling, lighter handling and tighter control, calling it, "A distinct, desirable car," that's "light on its feet," "impressive to the eye and the touch" and "a lot stronger than the numbers reflect." How's that for extra credit?Download PDF
Altima 3.5 SE V6 has the looks and the goods, declares MOTOR TREND
In a recent Newcomers article, MOTOR TREND found the 2007 ALTIMA 3.5 SE V6 an unmatched blend of performance, style and value that could "spank the Altima's fiercest rivals." Looks like the newcomer is also the up-and-comer.Download PDF
CAR AND DRIVER's verdict: 2007 Altima SE V6 shows "More Muscle. Better Manners."
Evolutionary in design, revolutionary everywhere else, it didn't take long for the awards and accolades to start rolling in. In fact, CAR AND DRIVER recently stated, "This Altima is brave in its styling, refined in its manners and it responds to the spurs with gusto." That's right. Gusto.
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2009 NISSAN MURANO - The first 2009 mid-sized SUV to receive an IIHS Top Safety Pick!
The all-new Nissan Murano is rated a best overall performer in front, side and rear tests among midsize SUV models. To become a TOP SAFETY PICK, a vehicle must earn the highest rating (“Good”) in all three tests. Performing well in the frontal test is based on a 40-mph frontal offset crash into a deformable barrier. Side testing is based on performance when the side of a vehicle is struck by a barrier moving at 31 mph, rating the effectiveness of standard front and rear head curtain air bags and standard front-seat mounted torso air bags. Rear tests simulate a collision of a stationary vehicle struck in the rear at 20 mph.
2009 MURANO Receives Highest Government Side-Impact Safety Rating!
Murano has received the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) highest rating – 5 stars – for side-impact crash safety.
2009 NISSAN MURANO Tops Luxury Crossovers in Edmunds.com Editors' Ratings!
The editors of Edmunds.com like the changes they see in the all-new 2009 Nissan Murano, saying, “The result is a class leader in terms of comfort and function.” In fact, the Murano is more than just a class leader, having received a higher Editors’ Rating from Edmunds.com than the current model Acura MDX, Audi Q7 and Porsche Cayenne V6.
Maxima’s VQ Engine Receives 2008 Ward’s 10 Best Engines Award for the 14th year in a row.
Nissan Maxima makes the Ward’s 10 Best Engines list with the 14th consecutive win for the hallmark VQ-Series DOHC V6. Nissan VQ is the only engine to win an award every year since the competition's inception in 1995.
