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Whether you're driving down I-394 toward downtown Minneapolis or cruising Highway 12 out past Long Lake, Nissan ProPILOT Assist can share the work of speed, spacing and steering. Here's how it works, how the three versions differ, and which new Nissans have it, from your neighbors at Walser Nissan Wayzata.
Browse New Nissans Book a ProPILOT Test DriveProPILOT Assist is Nissan's driver-assistance system for highway and heavy-traffic driving. It blends Intelligent Cruise Control with Steering Assist, so your Nissan can hold a set speed, keep a safe gap to the car ahead and help keep you centered in your lane, all at the same time.
Think of it as an extra set of hands for the boring parts of the drive. It doesn't make your Nissan self-driving. You're still the driver, and the system is designed to keep you engaged the whole way.
Your Nissan speeds up and slows down with traffic, so your right foot gets a break during long drives and rush hour.
Gentle steering inputs help keep you centered between clearly marked lane lines.
In stop-and-go traffic, the system can bring you to a full stop and help you get rolling again.
ProPILOT Assist relies on a few pieces of hardware working together. Knowing what each one does makes it easier to understand when the system is at its best, and when it may hand control back to you.
Located behind the front grille area, it measures the distance and speed of the vehicle ahead to manage your following gap.
Mounted near the top of the windshield, it reads lane markings so Steering Assist knows where the center of your lane is.
On hands-on versions, the wheel checks that your hands are on it and alerts you if they aren't.
Navi-link and ProPILOT Assist 2.1 add navigation and map data so the system can anticipate curves, interchanges and more.
Nissan offers three versions of ProPILOT Assist in the U.S. Which one you get depends on the model and trim. Use this chart to see what each adds.
| Feature | ProPILOT Assist | ProPILOT Assist with Navi-link | ProPILOT Assist 2.1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intelligent Cruise Control | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Assist (lane centering) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stop & hold in traffic | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Slows ahead of curves & freeway junctions | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Speed limit adjustment from map/sign data | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hands-off driving on compatible divided highways | — | — | ✓ |
| Lane change assist | — | — | ✓ |
| Driver monitoring camera | — | — | ✓ |
| Driving style | Hands-on | Hands-on | Hands-off capable* |
*Hands-off operation only on compatible, mapped divided highways and only while the driver keeps eyes on the road. Features vary by model, model year and trim.
Our Wayzata product specialists will set this up with you at delivery, but here's the basic routine.
Press the blue ProPILOT Assist button on the steering wheel. The system indicator appears in your driver display.
Once you're at your desired speed, press SET. Watch for the steering wheel and lane icons to confirm Steering Assist is active.
Use the distance button to pick a long, medium or short following distance. Longer is a smart call in Minnesota weather.
Keep your eyes up and hands ready. Tap the brake or press the button again any time you want full control back.
From Lake Minnetonka to the downtown skyline, these are the west metro drives where ProPILOT Assist tends to shine.
| Road | Common Trip | Why ProPILOT Helps |
|---|---|---|
| I-394 | Wayzata to downtown Minneapolis | Stop-and-go support during the morning and evening rush |
| I-494 | Minnetonka and Plymouth to MSP Airport or the Mall of America | Holds your gap in busy, multi-lane traffic |
| US Highway 12 | West toward Long Lake, Maple Plain and Delano | Steady cruising on the open divided stretches |
| Highway 169 | North–south between Plymouth, Hopkins and Eden Prairie | Lane centering on well-marked lanes |
| I-94 West | Weekend lake trips toward St. Cloud and Alexandria | Less fatigue over long highway miles |
ProPILOT Assist is available across much of the current Nissan lineup. Here are popular picks at Walser Nissan Wayzata.
A do-it-all compact SUV for Lake Minnetonka weekends and weekday commutes.
See Rogue inventory →An upscale midsize crossover with a quiet, refined ride on I-394.
See Murano inventory →Three rows for the whole crew, plus room for hockey bags and cabin gear.
See Pathfinder inventory →Nissan's full-size SUV, with available ProPILOT Assist 2.1 on select trims.
See Armada inventory →ProPILOT Assist version and availability vary by model, model year and trim. Confirm equipment with a Walser Nissan Wayzata product specialist.
Only ProPILOT Assist 2.1 allows hands-off driving, and only on compatible mapped divided highways while you keep your eyes on the road. The standard and Navi-link versions require your hands on the wheel.
It depends on the model and trim. The window sticker lists it, or our Wayzata team can confirm for any vehicle in stock before you visit.
It's designed mainly for highways and freeway traffic jams. On local roads like Wayzata Boulevard, with stoplights, turns and crosswalks, you should drive normally.
No. ProPILOT Assist is factory-installed and depends on specific cameras, radar and software. Our sales team can help you find a new or pre-owned Nissan that has it.
It's standard on some models and trims and part of a package or higher trim on others. Ask us for the trims that include the version you want.
Visit Walser Nissan Wayzata at 15906 Wayzata Blvd. We're right off I-394 and Highway 12, so you can test ProPILOT Assist on the freeway within minutes of leaving the lot.
Reading about it is one thing. Feeling it is another. Stop by Walser Nissan Wayzata and we'll walk you through every setting on a real west metro test drive.
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