Like most modern systems, it allows operators to search through points of interest. I also appreciated Nissan’s navigation system. Broadly, though, features like this exemplify how well NissanConnect’s capabilities are integrated. Granted these were a little aggressive, given that the actual wind was some 40 miles away, yet the feature was still welcome. While driving a 2015 Murano, for example, I received alerts about bad weather near my location. NissanConnect responds quickly and smoothly to commands.įor instance, the navigation system and a Sirius Satellite Radio app join forces to push severe weather alerts. But within those systems there are some hidden jewels. Obviously, the standard complement of navigation, phone, and audio features are there. Nissan did well for itself when equipping NissanConnect with features. It may just have been my stupid, fat fingers but it is not a problem I have had with some other systems. When trying to hit pause on the audio screen I repeatedly hit “home” by accident. My only real complaint with NissanConnect is that the buttons and type are a bit small on some screens. Things get a little more confusing when trying to work with smaller details, but this is case with all but a few of the best infotainment systems. Likewise, important tasks, such as pairing devices, is relatively simple. Those physical buttons can be used to access key features, such as navigation, audio, and phone.Īs is the case with similar setups, navigating between main features is easy and intuitive. The touchscreen itself displays the system’s apps in a format familiar to any iPhone user. Users interact with NissanConnect through a large touchscreen surrounded by six physical buttons. Like a lot of newer infotainment suites, its design is reminiscent of a smart phone or tablet. NissanConnect is a fairly well laid-out system. In fact, customers need to look no further than Nissan’s luxury sub-brand Infiniti to see just how little connection there can be between luxury and tech competence. It is also yet another example of the trend of mass-market automakers outdoing their luxury counterparts with in-car tech. NissanConnect may not be perfect, but it is nearly perfect for what Nissan needs it to do. And its futuristic design nicely complements the company’s cutting-edge exterior design language.
Nissan’s updated infotainment suite, NissanConnect, is a big improvement on the outgoing and outdated system. For more on how we rate products, see our scoring breakdown. Updated on 7-8-2015: This rating was lowered to reflect increased competition in the space from Apple and Google.