NEW YORK, April 2, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- SiriusXM and Nissan today announced that Nissan will launch NissanConnectSM Services powered by SiriusXM, in select 2016 model year Nissan vehicles, starting with Maxima, its all-new flagship sedan.
The all-new telematics program is Nissan's first in-vehicle launch of SiriusXM's connected vehicle services and will feature vehicle security, vehicle health monitoring, remote access services, and more.
Presented with an extensive package of available services powered by SiriusXM, NissanConnect Services will be one of the most feature-rich suites of connected vehicle services available to drivers today.
"SiriusXM is thrilled to be Nissan's exclusive provider for this world-class suite of security, convenience, and remote features to match the driving needs of its customers," said Larry Pesce, Group Vice President and General Manager, Connected Vehicle and Infotainment, SiriusXM. "Offering the support drivers want and need on the road, along with the critically-acclaimed satellite radio they love, builds on our long relationship with Nissan and its customers."
Three levels of service provided by SiriusXM will debut on select 2016 model year Nissan vehicles, including:
- NissanConnect Services: The base package will include Emergency Services including Automatic Collision Notification, Emergency Calling, and Stolen Vehicle Locator, as well as Maintenance Alerts such as Customized Messaging and Maintenance Reminders.
- NissanConnect Services Premium: The mid-tier package includes all the features from the base package plus Remote Services including Remote Start and Remote Door Lock/Unlock, as well as Monitoring Alerts like Boundary Alert, Valet Alert and Curfew Alert.
- NissanConnect Services Premium Plus: The top-tier package adds to the suite of services included in the base and premium packages by including a suite of Destination Services such as Assisted Search, Connected Search and Journey Planner.
NissanConnect Services was developed in coordination with Nissan Research Center Silicon Valley. For more information on NissanConnect, please visit nissanusa.com/connect.
For more information on SiriusXM, please visit siriusxm.com.
About Sirius XM Connected Vehicle Services Inc.
Sirius XM Connected Vehicles Services Inc., a subsidiary of Sirius XM Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: SIRI), is a leading provider of connected vehicles services to Acura, BMW, Honda, Hyundai, Infiniti, Lexus, Nissan, Subaru, and Toyota, and gives customers access to a suite of safety, security, and convenience services including automatic crash notification, stolen vehicle recovery assistance, enhanced roadside assistance and turn-by-turn navigation.
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