Nissan Connect App Launched In India

Introducing enhanced connectivity for the owner and his car, Nissan India has launched the NissanConnect app in India. Available across iOS and Android platforms, the Nissan Connect app is an integrated information and communication platform that connects with the customer's smartphone to provide enhanced driving experience. The app can conduct a range of functions with 360-degree car connectivity and will be available on the Micra, Terrano and Sunny models in the company's line-up. The Nissan Connect app though will be available on certain top variants of the aforementioned cars.

(Nissan India launches Nissan Connect App)

Nissan India says that Nissan Connect app has been inspired by the company's Intelligent Mobility vision of making driving more confident and efficient yet exciting. The app comes with a host of over 50 features and comes with three years of free subs and one year of Nissan warranty program. The app connects with the car via the Telematics control unit (TCU) which is integrated in the car and has been developed by Renault Nissan Technology Business Centre India (RNTBCI). The new cars rolling out from the factory will be fitted with the new TCU system with an inbuilt SIM for every car and an in-house dedicated server.

For the owner, the Nissan Connect app allows you have set of host of alerts for improved driveability. Owners can set a speed limiter alert that automatically sends a notification when the car exceeds a prescribed speed limit. There's also the chauffeur tracker that sends an alert when the car is driven beyond the geofenced radius. The app also has a curfew alert which detects automatically if the car is moved after a certain time. In addition, the the on-board system will give you a score card on your driving, while also letting you know on the car's fuel efficiency. Nissan says that the app is in its first phase of launch, and can provide access to a host of new and complex features in the future. The app was developed by the automaker over a period of two years.

(Nissan India launches Nissan Connect App)

Nissan Motor India, Managing Director, Arun Malhotra said, "NissanConnect embodies the best of Nissan's innovative spirit and is designed to enhance the overall driving experience for everyone. It enables better comfort, convenience, control and safety through technologies that bring people closer together. Inspired by the future, NissanConnect will benefit our customers today".

The Nissan Connect app looks interesting and will certainly improve the customer's experience. That said, carmakers including Honda, Toyota, Mahindra among others have their app in place as well for improved connectivity. With more technology part of our everyday lives, the app based connectivity via your personal smartphone is a certain welcome.