Driving Towards Zero Fatalities
Nissan Intelligent Mobility is the brand's vision for the future of driving β a future where cars are smarter, safer, and more connected than ever before. At its core, this philosophy encompasses three pillars: Intelligent Driving, Intelligent Power, and Intelligent Integration. Together, they create vehicles that not only move people from place to place but actively protect them along the way.
Road safety is a critical issue in the UK. While fatality rates have fallen significantly over the past two decades, there were still over 1,600 road deaths in 2024. Nissan believes that advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) can play a transformative role in reducing these numbers towards the ultimate goal of zero fatalities.
ProPILOT: Semi-Autonomous Highway Driving
Nissan's ProPILOT system represents the cutting edge of semi-autonomous driving technology available to UK consumers today. Available on the Qashqai, X-Trail, and ARIYA, ProPILOT with Navi-link combines adaptive cruise control with steering assist and navigation data to provide a remarkably relaxed highway driving experience.
The system maintains a safe following distance from the vehicle ahead, keeps the car centred in its lane, and can bring the vehicle to a complete stop in traffic and resume when the flow moves again. The Navi-link feature uses GPS and map data to proactively adjust speed for upcoming motorway exits, junctions, and speed limit changes β before you even see the signs. On a long motorway journey, ProPILOT significantly reduces driver fatigue, which is one of the leading causes of serious accidents.
Intelligent Emergency Braking and Pedestrian Detection
Every Nissan crossover sold in the UK comes equipped with Intelligent Emergency Braking (IEB) as standard. This system uses a forward-facing camera and radar to detect potential collisions with vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists. If a collision risk is detected and the driver does not respond, the system will automatically apply the brakes to mitigate or avoid the impact.
The latest iteration of IEB includes junction detection capability, which can identify crossing traffic when turning at intersections β one of the most common accident scenarios in urban environments. Independent testing by Euro NCAP has consistently awarded Nissan vehicles five-star safety ratings, with particular praise for their active safety systems.
Around View Monitor and Intelligent Parking
Parking is a frequent source of stress and minor accidents for UK drivers, particularly in crowded city centres and tight car parks. Nissan's Around View Monitor (AVM) eliminates the guesswork by stitching together feeds from four cameras to create a virtual bird's-eye view of the vehicle and its surroundings. Moving object detection highlights pedestrians or cyclists approaching from blind spots, adding an extra layer of safety.
On selected models, Intelligent Park Assist takes this further by automatically steering the vehicle into parallel or perpendicular parking spaces. The driver simply controls the accelerator and brake while the system handles the wheel. It is a feature that, once experienced, quickly becomes indispensable.
NissanConnect: Staying Connected and Informed
Nissan Intelligent Mobility extends beyond the road to keep drivers connected with their vehicles at all times. NissanConnect Services provides remote access to key vehicle functions via a smartphone app, including door lock and unlock, climate pre-conditioning, charge status monitoring for EVs, and vehicle location tracking.
The in-car infotainment system features seamless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration, voice control for navigation and media, and over-the-air software updates that ensure your vehicle always has the latest features and security patches. Real-time traffic information and connected navigation help you find the fastest route and avoid congestion.
The Safety Technologies of Tomorrow
Nissan continues to invest heavily in the next generation of safety technologies. The company is developing advanced sensor fusion systems that combine cameras, radar, and lidar to create an even more detailed understanding of the driving environment. Machine learning algorithms enable the vehicle to predict the behaviour of other road users and take pre-emptive action to avoid hazards.
While fully autonomous driving remains a longer-term goal, the incremental advances in Nissan Intelligent Mobility are delivering tangible safety benefits to UK drivers today. Every new model brings additional capabilities, moving steadily towards the vision of a world where road accidents are a thing of the past.