Nissan’s added a few new safety features to the one featured in this NerdGrind post. Now on this list are anti-drunk driving technology, lane departure warning system, and a gas pedal that automatically lifts up when a collision is impending. Some of these already exist on other vehicles, but hey, you can’t fault Nissan for keeping up.

Nissan’s not the first to design a car to be kinder to pedestrians when the 2-ton hunks of metal ram into them, but I think they might be one of the first to design in active protection. When the Nissan Skyline Coupe hits something, its hood moves up to make the landing zone a little softer. I know this car, and at the speeds it’s typically driven, I don’t think this’ll matter all that much. But maybe every little bit does count..

Beginning August 1, Nissan Japan will be testing a new system to prevent drunk driving in Nissan vehicles. The car will have an integrated breathalyzer and the ignition will only start if the driver passes the test. This technology is designed to reduce serious accidents involving Nissan vehicles by 2015.