Technology Library

e-Powertrain
100% electric motor-driven vehicles provide a dynamic driving experience through precise acceleration control

The new-generation EV platform
A new-gen EV platform that delivers a roomy, flat-floored cabin and responsive handling

e-POWER 4WD
e-POWER 4WD is an electric 4WD system that generates electricity with the engine and drives the four wheels with two high-output motors.

TailorFit™: The new interior material
An innovative synthetic leather which feels just like nappa leather

e-Pedal Step
Free control of the vehicle’s speed with just the accelerator pedal

Mild Hybrid
Mild Hybrid is a compact hybrid system that improves fuel efficiency by utilizing the energy during deceleration.

e-POWER control technology
Advanced control technology supports the powerful and quiet driving that is characteristic of motor drive

Automatic Brake Hold
Function that maintains the vehicle in a stopped state, even if the driver takes their foot off the brake pedal

Adaptive LED Headlight
Even when another vehicle is in front of you, the high beams will illuminate surrounding areas to improve visibility at night.

ProPILOT Remote Park
You can move your car in and out of a parking spot by operating the Intelligent Key from outside the car

Voice Control with Natural Language-Understanding Technology
This is a new voice user interface with advanced natural language-understanding technology that enables quick and accurate operation while driving.

Remote Software Upgrade
Always available updates to the latest features by constantly being connected to the network

Nissan connected app
You can use the smartphone app to control your vehicle features remotely and confirm the vehicle status anytime anywhere.

Intelligent Route Planner
Nissan intelligently supports your journey, using various real-time information from departure to arrival

Integrated Display Interface
An advanced Integrated Display Interface coupled with a clean design and easy-to-use operation

ProPILOT with Navi-link
ProPILOT, which assists single-lane driving on a highway, is enhanced by the addition of a function that links it to the navigation system, thereby reducing the frequency of the driver’s operations and making the driver more confident and more comfortable.

Intelligent Driver Alertness
Helps detect driver fatigue and alerts the driver when erratic driving occurs

Hands-free Automatic Sliding Door
Conveniently activates the opening/closing of the sliding door

Traffic Sign Recognition
Keeps the driver aware of road sign information

e-4ORCE
e-4ORCE is an electric-drive four-wheel-control system that freely controls driving force via integrated control of the two front and rear high-output motors and brakes.

ProPILOT 2.0
Driver assistance technology, combining navigated highway driving with hands-off single-lane driving capabilities

VC-Turbo Engine
The world's first production variable compression ratio engine that simultaneously achieves high efficiency and high power while synchronizing with the driver's intentions

Intelligent Blind Spot Intervention (I-BSI)
Assist the driver to avoid a collision with lane changing by detecting vehicles in the blind spot

Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Assists the driver in avoiding collisions with rearward approaching vehicles when reversing

Intelligent Back-up Intervention
Assists the driver in avoiding collisions with approaching vehicles and obstacles when reversing

Intelligent Around View Monitor
By displaying a viewpoint beyond what the driver can see, the system enhances driving safety and parking convenience

Intelligent Lane Intervention (LI)
Intelligent LI assists drivers to prevent lane departure

Intelligent 4X4 system
Assists drivers in smooth cornering by adjusting power output to the front and rear wheels

Intelligent Forward Collision Warning system
Detects sudden movements of a second vehicle ahead in the same lane, alerting the driver of a potential risk of a forward collision

High Beam Assist
Automatically switches headlights to low beam from high beam and back to reduce driving burden

e-Pedal
Easy driving using only the accelerator pedal

ProPILOT Park
A parking support system that can automatically control all parking maneuvers at the touch of a button.

Electric vehicle lithium-ion battery (Universal stack structure)
High capacity Lithium-ion battery in a lightweight, compact design

e-Powertrain (ZE1)
Lightweight, compact and high-efficiency powertrain for electric vehicles EVs

e-POWER system
e-POWER delivers a responsive and quiet drive like an EV.

ProPILOT
Significantly reduces driver stress when driving on highways in several kinds of traffic conditions, making long drives more comfortable and enjoyable

Intelligent Rearview Mirror
Offering enhanced rearward visibility in a variety of situations

Mirror Bore Coating
Reducing drag inside the engine and improving fuel consumption and power

Intelligent Trace Control
Delivers confident cornering

Intelligent Park Assist
Automatic steering for helping drivers to park

Intelligent Ride Control
Realizing a more comfortable ride

Intelligent Engine Brake
Achieving smooth braking and cornering

Blind Spot Warning
Assists the driver to avoid a collision by detecting vehicles in the blind spot area when changing lanes

Navigation-cooperative Distance Control Assist
When the car enters a curve, the system helps the driver slow down according to the sharpness on the curve.

Lane Departure Warning
Lane Departure Warning provides an alert to the driver if they are beginning to leave the traveling lane

Intelligent Emergency Braking
Assists drivers to avoid collisions with vehicles and pedestrians ahead

Emergency Assist for Pedal Misapplication
Helps to prevent accidents caused by applying the wrong pedal

Direct Adaptive Steering
New steering technology providing intuitive driving

FR Hybrid System (Intelligent Dual Clutch Control)
Hybrid system for front-engine rear-wheel-drive vehicles achieving fuel consumption of a compact car with good acceleration

Lithium-ion Battery for Hybrid Vehicles
Hybrid vehicle battery for improved acceleration and fuel efficiency

HR12DE Engine
Three-cylinder engine, lightweight, compact and good mileage

MR16DDT Engine
Powerful engine with superb fuel efficiency

Zero Gravity Inspired Car Seat
A “fatigue-free” seat for long drives developed in a weightless environment

Hill Start Assistance
Assisting starting off on a slope

Intelligent Key System
A convenient function for vehicle locking and unlocking without the need to use a key

Front-Wheel Drive Vehicle Hybrid System
Supporting the spread of hybrid vehicles by reducing size and weight

Information Technology to Support the New Values of the EV
This IT system communicates information drivers want to know when driving their Nissan LEAF.

XTRONIC CVT
CVT for the new age, combining environmental and sporty drive performance

XTRONIC CVT
CVT reduces emissions, provides "driving pleasure"

Intelligent Auto Headlights
Headlights automatically turn on during rain or twilight, helping to improve the visibility of your vehicle

HR12DDR Engine
The HR12DDR engine realizes improved fuel consumption compared to regular gasoline engines by reducing the volume of emissions and increasing general engine efficiency.

Mode Control Vehicle Body Design Technology
We have focused on providing a secure and enjoyable driving experience in any road and weather conditions.

Ultra High Tensile Strength Steel with High Formability
This material achieves both high strength and elongation capacity while also reducing vehicle body structure weight

Electro-Hydraulic power steering system
Nissan's new power steering system provides the natural, smooth feel of a sophisticated conventional hydraulic power steering system while simultaneously improving fuel economy by using electric power instead of drawing power from the engine.

HBMC (Hydraulic Body Motion Control)
Nissan developed this new suspension technology for full-size SUVs which helps balance on road driving performance and ride comfort with off-road capability.

SynchroRev Match Mode
6-speed manual transmission with synchronized rev control

Scratch Shield
Scratch Shield is a clearcoat that is more scratch resistant compared with conventional clearcoats, helping a vehicle maintain its new look for a longer period of time. The paint also repairs fine scratches, restoring a vehicle's surface close to its original state. Nissan will continue to expand the adoption of Scratch Shield globally.

Hill Descent Control
Hill Descent Control helps to regulate the vehicle’s speed when descending slippery roads, enhancing both safety and driver confidence.

Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC)
The VDC system helps drivers maintain control in difficult situations by suppressing skidding and wheel spin.

Forest Air-conditioning System
Nissan has developed the air-conditioning system to make cabin air quality closer to nature, helping to reduce stress of the drive and passengers.

Intelligent Cruise Control
Maintains a preset distance from the vehicle ahead, reducing the driver's workload

Intelligent Brake Assist
This system helps reduce occupant injuries in rear-end collisions.

Intelligent Distance Control
Nissan's Intelligent Distance Control helps drivers control the distance between themselves and the vehicle in front. This system help drivers to maintain comfortable driving.

Clean Diesel Technology : Newly developed Diesel Engine M9R
The M9R engine introduced in Europe from 2007, combines all the elements of power, quiet engine, and affordability. This clean diesel engine drastically reduces NOx and PM emission levels.

VVEL (Variable Valve Event and Lift system)
NISSAN's newly developed Variable Valve Event and Lift (VVEL) system for realizing unprecedented balance of responsiveness and power, fuel efficiency and low emissions.

Active Stability Assist
To build driver confidence, Nissan developed three functions using the VDC system for smooth operations on the behavior.

4 Wheel Active Steer
This system helps improve stability and response at high speed and helps reduce driver's steering workload at low speed.

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
TPMS helps the driver maintain the vehicle's recommended tire pressure

Adaptive Front - Lighting System
AFS automatically turns on low beams according to vehicle speed and steer to provide better visibility.

Pedestrian Protection Effort
Vehicle components that may come in contact with a pedestrian in a collision are designed to deform or break away easily for better impact energy absorption. This is just one of many approaches Nissan is taking to help reduce pedestrian injuries.

Pop Up Engine Hood For Pedestrian Protection
The innovative "Pop Up Engine Hood" instantly lifts the rear of the engine hood in the event of a pedestrian collision. This helps minimizing impact damage to the pedestrian's head by creating space between the engine hood and the harder parts beneath it.

Ultra-low Friction Diamond-like Carbon
Nissan has substantially reduced friction between engine parts by developing the first technology in the world to combine a hydrogen-free diamond-like carbon (DLC) coating with special oil.

Motor-assist 4WD (e-4WD)
Nissan's unique 4WD system uses an electric motor instead of a drive shaft to power the rear wheels