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Why Should Your Next Car be a Nissan?

The largest EV producers in the world, Nissan Motor Co. LTD. has been operating in the U.S.A for more than 6 decades now. In the earlier days, Nissan used to import cars in the U.S.A; however, the scenery had changed since they experienced high growth in the market of the USA. Like any other Japanese manufacturers, Nissan also committed to providing us quality products at reasonable prices & they kept their promises for a long time.

Although for some time in the middle of the journey, Nissan was being criticised for selling sub-par quality cars not only in the USA but globally as well which resulted in closure of operations in some nations, but the new leadership has already gritted their teeth to bring back the lost glory. The vehicle lineup of Nissan USA is already showing the result.

Nissan is known for its reliable vehicles all over the world incl. the USA. However, that alone cannot make us decide to go for Nissan. Let’s check out other facets to shop a Nissan with our hard-earned money.

1. Versatile Lineup

If you’re thinking about buying a new car then just one glance at the vehicle lineup of Nissan USA can make you go for one. For everyone, there’s something, from the performance oriented 400Z to the high hill cruncher Pathfinder, & all these cars come with punchy engines that never let you feel like sloth. For the used car buyers also, there is a wide range of really exciting products to choose from, either from Nissan’s inventory or the car dealerships. 

2. Rich History

Almost every youth of the ‘70s had heard the name of one car during their time, GT-R, whether s/he was aware of the Nissan or not. Even today, GT-R has a huge fan following, in the midst of other promising supercars. In fact, from the ‘60s to the ‘90s Nissan was a big player in the racing industry due its highly competitive aerodynamic, great handling & punchy engines. Today although that position is being taken care of by more competing ones, Nissan offers the same versatility with each of its models. 

3. Reliability & Durability

Nissan is known for providing reliable vehicles to its customers along with durability. The models they have launched till date are running without much fuss. Even after running for years, you can be assured that your Nissan has not yet caught any rust, or there’s no big issues in the mechanical parts. Nissan transportation tools are famous for crunching thousands of miles with near to zero issues.

4. Safety

Nissan manufactures quality products and like other responsible automakers, safety is its primary concern. Any car in the lineup comes with the latest safety features as standard from the base model. Even the older models that you can find in the used car market are safe to drive. 

5. Reasonable Price

Almost all the models currently being offered by the Nissan USA are priced reasonably if compared to the market. Even the maintenance & repairing are also pretty much affordable. So, whether your Nissan is brand new or used, in most situations, you can sit back and relax as she’s not gonna burn a whole in your pocket.

6. Fuel Efficiency

Whether it’s the heavy duty SUV & pickup or the light engined sedan, you can be able to squeeze great fuel economy. During the time when gas prices are skyrocketing, having a Nissan is truly a bliss.  

7. Abundance of Spare Parts

As mentioned above, the new management has not left any stone unturned. To make your ownership experience more pleasurable, multiple service centres are available now in most of the USA. On top of that, Nissan spare parts are not only confined to the company now, most repair centres have access to the components, directly from Nissan.

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8. Eco-friendly

Than any other automaker in the world, Nissan produces more EV. The lineup of Nissan USA also features lots of hybrids. Nissan EV is the 2nd most sold EV in the world, just after Tesla Model 3. So if you want an eco-friendly drive, investing in a Nissan would be a great choice.

Most Sold Models of Nissan in the U.S.A

2022 sales data is available till the month of October

1. Nissan Rogue

• Total Sales: 2021 – 52358 2022 – 42,460
• Type: Crossover SUV
• Powertrain: 1.5L DOHC 3 cylinder engine VC turbo engine combined with Xtronic CVT, electronic & paddle shifter produces a whopping 201 HP & 225 lb-ft of torque.
• Drivetrain: FWD & AWD
• MPG: 30/37
• MSRP: $28,860 to $38,640 (AWD) & $27,360 to $37,140 (FWD)
• Ownership Cost: For 5 years, the 2022 Nissan Rogue costs more or less $55,000 to own incl. tax, maintenance & repairs.
• Resale Value: Average depreciation rate is 28% after 5 years.
• Safety Ratings: 5 stars combined. Check NHTSA for more information.
• Recalls: 2011 (2), 2015 (8), 2017 (3), 2019 (2), 2022 (0). Check NHTSA for more information.

2. Nissan Altima

• Total Sales: 2021 – 13,579 2022 – 27,513
• Type: Mid-size sedan
• Powertrain: 2.5L 4 cylinder engine combined with CVT AT producing 188 HP & 180 lb-ft of torque for standard variant and 2.0L 4 cylinder combined with CVT AT producing 236 HP & 267 lb-ft of torque for SR-VC turbo edition.
• Drivetrain: FWD
• MPG: 28/39 (standard) & 25/34 (top variant)
• MSRP: $25,290 to $34,990
• Ownership Cost: For 5 years, the 2022 Nissan Altima costs more or less $55,677 to own incl. tax, maintenance & repairs.
• Resale Value: Average depreciation rate is 32% after 5 years.
• Safety Ratings: 5 stars combined. Check NHTSA for more information.
• Recalls: 2013 (12), 2015 (10), 2019 (5), 2022 (0). Check NHTSA for more information.

3. Nissan Sentra

• Total Sales: 2021 – 32,963 2022 – 18,565
• Type: Compact sedan

• Powertrain: 2.0L DOHC 4 cylinder engine combined with Xtronic CVT AT producing 149 HP & 146 lb-ft of torque.
• Drivetrain: FWD
• MPG: 29/39
• MSRP: $19,950 – $23,395
• Ownership Cost: For 5 years, the 2022 Sentra costs more or less $45,000 to own incl. tax, maintenance & repairs.
• Resale Value: Average depreciation rate is 23% after 5 years.
• Safety Ratings: 5 stars combined. Check NHTSA for more information.
• Recalls: 2011 (2), 2013 (6), 2016 (6), 2019 (2), 2021 (1). Check NHTSA for more information.

4. Nissan Pathfinder

• Total Sales: 2021 – 15,333 2022 – 13,305
• Type: Mid-size SUV

• Powertrain: 3.5L V6 combined with 9-speed AT with manual mode producing 284 HP & 259 lb-ft of torque for both 2WD and 4WD
• Drivetrain: 2WD & 4WD
• MPG: 21/26 (2WD) & 20/25 (4WD)
• MSRP: $35,000 – $49,870
• Ownership Cost: For 5 years, the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder costs more or less $71,000 for the top end edition to own incl. tax, maintenance & repairs.
• Resale Value: Average depreciation rate is 31% after 5 years.
• Safety Ratings: 5 stars combined. Check NHTSA for more information.
• Recalls: 2011 (1), 2013 (11), 2015 (6), 2019 (2), 2022 (5). Check NHTSA for more information.

5. Nissan Frontier

• Total Sales: 2021 – 11,688 2022 – 13,187
• Type: Pick-Up Truck
• Powertrain: 3.8L V6 combined with 9-speed AT produces 310 HP & 281 lb-ft of torque.
• Drivetrain: RWD & Switch-operated 2-speed transfer case 4WD
• MPG: 18/24 (RWD) & 17/22 (4WD)
• MSRP: $29,190 for RWD; $32,390 – $38,720 for 4WD.
• Ownership Cost: For 5 years, the 2022 Nissan Frontier costs more or less $63,200 for the top end variant to own incl. tax, maintenance & repairs.
• Resale Value: Average depreciation rate is 23% after 5 years.
• Safety Ratings: 4 stars combined. Check NHTSA for more information.
• Recalls: 2002 (8), 2013 (1), 2017 (1), 2019 (1), 2022 (6). 

*Nissan USA offers 3 years (or 36,000 miles) warranty on all its vehicles.

Upcoming Models from Nissan U.S.A

Nissan Versa Facelift

Till now, from the website, we came to know that the 2023 Versa will be launched by the 2022 fall. The all new Versa will pack a 8’’ touch screen display, heated front seats & heated side mirrors for better visibility, 17” alloy wheels, V shaped grill, spacious trunk, lots of safety features under its hood. However, no information about the powertrain and drivetrain was found.

Nissan USA also boasts some very futuristic concept vehicles on its website. Although there is no prior information of launching one, in the 2024 Christmas, Nissan may turn into the secret Santa.

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