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We recently joined our partners at Nissan to help orchestrate an immersive media drive showcasing the all-new 2025 Armada Pro-4X. Recognizing our expertise in creating authentic off-road experiences, Nissan, once again, entrusted us to design and build a comprehensive testing ground that would demonstrate the full-size SUV’s enhanced capabilities to attending media.

The specialized course featured a strategic mix of challenging obstacles, each carefully engineered to highlight specific aspects of the Armada Pro-4X’s performance envelope. Technical sections including articulation wedges and moguls put the vehicle’s suspension and 4WD systems on display, while steep hill climbs demonstrated its impressive climbing abilities. Gordinier Group’s course design also integrated several natural terrain challenges, creating a comprehensive testing environment that balanced technical difficulty with real-world applicability.

Once the course was complete, our experienced trail guides provided spotting through technical obstacles while helping journalists maximize the Armada Pro-4X’s capabilities by ensuring the optimal vehicle features were engaged for each challenge. This thoughtful approach allowed media participants to experience the Armada Pro-4X’s capabilities in conditions that potential owners might encounter during their own off-road adventures.

Nissan’s trust in our expertise and the creative freedom they extend enables us to deliver exceptional results. Building on our proven track record, we designed a media drive that showcased the Armada Pro-4X’s off-road capabilities through an immersive, authentic testing experience.


At the 2024 LA Auto Show, the Gordinier Group played a crucial role in managing the logistics and safety elements of the EV Drive Experience for Nissan and Volkswagen (VW). This dynamic event provided attendees with the unique opportunity to experience cutting-edge electric vehicles from both brands in a controlled environment.

Once the track was laid out by our partners at George P. Johnson, our expert team ensured that every aspect of the event ran smoothly, from organizing vehicle movements on track to managing the seamless flow of participants.

With safety being a top priority throughout the event, the team implemented stringent protocols and oversight, including driver briefings, proper vehicle handling, and supervision of track activities. This attention to detail ensured both optimal vehicle presentation for our clients and a confident, worry-free EV Drive Experience for all participants.

Gordinier Group’s professional execution and collaborative approach made the event a resounding success by allowing Nissan and VW to effectively showcase their latest electric vehicles to an engaged audience within a safe and organized environment.

As part of the global debut of the 2025 Nissan Murano, Nissan hosted a media event at the Southall Inn and Farm in Franklin, TN. During this event, journalists had the opportunity to test the off-road capabilities of the Nissan Rogue Rock Creek – a rugged variant of Nissan’s popular crossover SUV – on the property’s natural terrain trails.

The event kicked off with a warm welcome at the vehicle staging area, where Gordinier Group introduced the standout features of the Nissan Rogue Rock Creek. Our team then played a vital role as lead drivers and spotters, guiding participants through the challenging trails and ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience.

The journalists put the Rogue Rock Creek through its paces, traversing tricky hills, rocky paths, and steep inclines. The vehicle demonstrated impressive all-terrain performance, thanks to features like increased ground clearance, Nissan’s Intelligent All-Wheel Drive, and specialized off-road tires. Throughout the test drives, the journalists were able to experience firsthand how Rogue Rock Creek’s capabilities elevate it beyond a traditional crossover, making it a compelling option for adventure-seeking customers.

Feedback from the participants was overwhelmingly positive, with many impressed by the vehicle’s off-road prowess and everyday practicality. Gordinier Group’s expert guidance and event management played a key part in delivering an exceptional experience for the media attendees.

 

Steeped in history, the Mojave Road is roughly 130 miles of remote desert two-track; most of which lies within the Mojave National Preserve. In 1983, Nissan traversed this road with a group of automotive media to showcase their new 4×4 trucks. Forty years later, Gordinier Group was tasked by Nissan USA with recreating this iconic media drive. 

 In preparation for this two-night, three-day trip, our team worked diligently on all the details. 

  • Securing all filming/photography/event permits
  • Outfitting all media, clients, and staff with camping gear
  • Sourcing backcountry-capable chefs for meals on-trail and in camp
  • Pre-running entire route to develop proper timing and logistics for the caravan
  • Staffing a trail guide, trail support team as well as an advance team for camp set-up
  • Supplying recovery gear, first aid, and communication assets (both GMRS and Satellite)
  • Vehicle logistics for the duration of the event

Once on the Mojave Road, our team led a group of 10, 2023 Nissan Frontier Pro4X trucks. The media were treated to a narrated history of the road throughout the drive and fresh trail-side lunches. Along the way, the group posed for photos to recreate images taken on the original trip in 1983.  Each night, upon arrival in camp, media guests were escorted to their pre-built tents to drop their gear and relax. Craft cocktails preceded a gourmet dinner with wine pairings provided by our friends from Overland Cookery On day 2, vigilant monitoring of weather radar by our trail team enabled them to route the group around some inclement weather and get to camp safely. The trip was a complete success, and our media guests enjoyed an incredible experience in the desert. 

 In the end, our client could not have been happier. The following is a quote from a post-event email:  

I want to thank you, Jeff, and the rest of the team for the outstanding work for the event. Your guys got things done before I even thought of them and made the trip much better for everyone. You guys weren’t very visible but made things happen in the background and it was great. I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciated the support.



Some great articles and videos that captured the moments of the Nissan Mojave Road adventure:

 

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