Nissan is a pioneer automobile manufacturing company which has been known for its fast and innovative products. Nissan Micra has been one of the best-selling small cars in the world and has bought laurels to the company for a quarter of a century. Therefore, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Micra, Nissan collaborated with the FS Design to create something meaningful, innovative and creative product that could be integrated in Micra as a part of 25th anniversary celebrations. FS Design has come up with an iPod docking system that will be integrated in the vehicle as a special feature.
The launched
Nissan Micra cars with this special feature of the iPod docking system were launched a while ago. Although the company had originally planned at installing the system in only 200 cars, but the figures soon rose to 13000 and then to 25000. Nissan had collaborated with FS Design to bring out this innovation into the market. Clare Head, the director at FS design believed that both the companies developed a website to include iPods in Micra. This represents the overall versatility of both of these companies, considering FS Design doesnât have any web designers. Still, the company hired designers so that the customers are happy and contented.
Functionality
The iPod docking system comes as a standard accessory with all the Micra cars purchased as a part of 25th anniversary program all around the world. Bob Laishley, the assistant chief vehicle engineer at Nissan, Europe says that FS Design has worked tirelessly to support the companyâs demands. Hence, the product that they have designed, purchased and marketed is not only special and stylish but also functional. These iPod docking system consist of iPod nano that allows the user or the driver to listen and control music through better user interface. FS Design undertook the challenge of designing, developing and producing a system for Nissan. Apart from purchasing iPod Nano on the behalf of Nissan, the company was also responsible for styling the product with Micra, developing a system design, supplying uniquely branded iPod along with the docking station to control music features.
The product is especially functional for those who love listening to music and like to create their playlists, share, transfer and create music collection. It is also a token of appreciation for all the people who have believed in Micra and those who are buying the car. Therefore, this iPod docking system is integrated to the vehicle electronics for proper usage and is supplied with cable harness connections and plans to complement the automotive standards of Nissan.
It doesnât matter if your Micra is automatic or manual. The product is incorporated in both of these models and includes variations for different models.
What to expect
If you are planning to buy Micra as a part of the 25th year celebration of the car, then expect this product to be integrated into your car as a complementary feature. Earlier, the iPod docking system consisted of 3rd generation iPods, but the latest models have made a significant and smooth transition from G3 to G4 iPod. Nissan is the first automobile company to integrate the latest technology, an iPod into its interiors. This ensures that the company will remain ahead of its competitors.
What not to expect
The iPod addition to the Micra cars is a good option, but you shouldnât expect a fall or rise in the prices of the car owing to its 25th year anniversary celebrations. You shouldnât expect too many special features. The basic features of all the models have been kept the same and there isnât any extra addition in the features apart from the iPod docking system that allows you to control what you listen. Surely, this new feature is a sweet music to the ears.
Wrap-up
Nissan and FS Designs have collaborated to create innovative additions for the Nissan Micra. The development of iPod docking system especially for Micraâs 25th year anniversary has definitely created waves in the market. This is the prime reason that the overall sales of this car have increased considerably, making it the highest grossing small town car for Nissan. At the same time, the iPod feature is an excellent addition for people who like listening to music and are fond of creative features in the car. iPod docking system in Micra is Nissanâs special way of thanking it customers for the support they have provided to the company. At the same time, this special feature indicates that in future, Nissan would bring several other mind-blowing additions to its cars, giving it the perfect edge over its competitors.
