32 - Friday, April 21, 1989 - North Shore News THE NEW Nissan Axxess rides and handles like a sports sedan and carries as many as seven occupants. oF Phoio submitted Axxess creates new market niche IT’S NOT 4 mini-van, not a car and not a traditional station wagon. Nissan’s futuristic new Axxess rides and handles like a sports sedan and carries as many as seven occupants. It also appears destined to carve itself a whole new niche in the world of family transportation. “We view the Axxess as an upscale, modern and ccmpact alternative to the traditional family car, wagon or minivan,’’ says Yves Boyer, vice-president, sales and marketing for Nissan Automobile Company (Canada) Ltd. “It was designed to compete against the typical hum-drum fam- ily wagon and the bulky and some- times tippy-feeling mini-van.”” Boyer predicts Canadians will THE ONE STOP soon be buying as many as 4,800 Axxess vehicles a year — making it a significant contributor to Nissan Canada’s sales performance. Axxess is an all new vehicle that replaces Nissan’s popular but box- ier and slightly smaller Multi mini-wagon. In developing Axxess, Nissan aimed to combine versatility and functionality with sleek styling and sporty, enjoyable driving qualities. Target Canadian customers will be potential mini-van buyers who do not want to sacrifice the per- formance, visibility, ease of entry, economy, style and comfort of a traditional sedan or wagon, and who would rather not have to con- tend wih the bulk and parking problems of a larger ‘‘mini”’ van. Nissan Canada expects most DIRECTORY FOR ALL YOUR AUTOMOTIVE NEEDS Axxess customers will be 30 to 39 years of age, married, and earning between $25,000 and $50,000. Over half will be college gradu- ates and most will be professional, technical and managerial workers. “‘Although pragmatic, they are the sort of people who appreciate quality, are open to new ideas and are concerned about social and en- vironmental issues,’’ says Nissan Canada spokesman, Max Wickens. ‘Most people buy only one mini-van, multi-purpose vehicle or wagon as their family and lifestyle evolves. Because of this, Axxess will be a transitional vehicle pur- chase. “We aim to make Anxxess a uniquely satisfying vehicle and so build and retain customer Ioyal- ty.” [ NORTH VAN UNDERCOATING & DETAIL “DON'T BE FOOLED BY IMITATORS” Over 30 yrs. in Business ! SALT ! Used for snow and ice, rusts and rots: Complete deiailing can help prevent this corrosion from — Body Exteriors — Undercarriages — Interior Carpets and Seais IT MUST BE REMOVED! happening to your vehicle. To advertise in this special feature Phone 980-0511 For a top job at a reasonable price done by the experts, come fo us. Ask about our guaranteed new and used protection packages! Mike Haveruk Owner/Operator appointment 13 Pemberton Ave. N. Van. 987-4477 __ _ ENGINE TUNE-UP SPECIAL Install new spark plugs. Check plug wires, distributor cap, rotor, coil, P.C.V. valve, belts, hoses, air filter and battery. Adjust timing and idler. $2995 $AG95 $&Q95 4 CYL. 6 CYL. 8 CYL. PRICES INCLUDE PLUGS AND ARE IN EFFECT UNTIL APRIL 29/89 FOR MOST CARS / LIGHT TRUCKS NORTH VAN SHELL 1250 Lonsdale *‘ +2. North Vancouver 988-1616 988-4050 N. VANCOUVER JENCGRMOTIVE UD We * MECHANICAL SPECIALISTS RECONDITION * COLLISION SPECIALISTS “BRAN OUR “30TH” YEAR SERVING THE NORTH SHORE QUALITY WORKMANSHIP — TRUSTWORTHY SERVICE | ,LAYLORONVE orn. BCAA APPROVED: ARA. CERTIFIED [|_"rorrastscmee™ 1.C.B.C. VENDOR — I.C.A.R. TRAINED [— aaavans * GENERAL MECHANICAL (MOTOR, BRAKES, ETC.) ALL WORK FUULY GUARANTEEO * AUTOMATIC & STANDARD TRANSMISSIONS, CLUTCHES, DIFF. © COMPUTERIZED ELECTRONIC TUNE-UPS * COOLING SYSTEMS & AIR-CONDITIONING * ALIGNMENTS, BALANCING, SUSPENSIONS, FRAMES, UNIBODY = APPOINTMENTS * BODY & FENDER, MAJOR COLLISIONS — BAKE OVEN PAINTING . FREE ESTIMATES * TOWING & COURTESY CARS ARRANGED & CONSULTATION AYLORMOTIVE 59D 174 PEMBERTON AVE. 5 BLOCKS SOUTH OF MARINE OR. 985-7455 OIL LUBE & FILTER $4 6% With 40 polni Inspection j 7 $459 OFF EXHAUST E on most cars 1975 MARINE DRIVE NORTH VANCOUVER Radiator Problems? Bring it to the experts! For fast, professionz repairs and service c your cooling syster and/or air conditione come direct to th [specialist BCAA APPROVED OVER 37 YEARS ON THE NORTH SHORE Just off Pemberton, drive around bai NOR EST Mon-Fri, 8:00-5:30, Sat. ss 00-3:00 1:3 RADIATORS LTD, 1175 West tain se DRIVE IN SERVICE Nn. van. 984-0374 © COMPLETE MECHARICAL ne & SERVI AL, COMPLETE COLUSION REPAIRS & PAINTIN 183 Pembeston Ave., North Van.