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Nissan continues to make a name for itself by offering vehicles that strike the perfect balance between affordability and practicality. This was recently highlighted when three models—the Nissan Versa, Nissan Sentra, and Nissan Frontier S 4x2 King Cab—were featured on Cars.com’s 2025 Best Value New Cars list. Here’s a look at why these models stood out.

 

 The 2025 Nissan Sentra continues to set the standard, recently earning recognition as a Top Pick in the Small Car category by Consumer Reports. This compact sedan has earned praise for its ideal mix of comfort and performance. Let’s take a deeper look at the features that make the new Sentra a standout in its class.
 

The Nissan Ariya is one of the top electric vehicles in its class. The Nissan Ariya has earned recognition as Recurrent’s Best Pre-Owned EV of 2025, highlighting its exceptional build quality and impressive overall value. Here’s why Recurrent’s experts consider the Ariya a top contender in the electric vehicle market.
 

The Nissan Kicks is a dynamic addition to the lineup, making a strong impression in the automotive world. With its innovative design and cutting-edge safety features, it has earned the prestigious 2024 Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Top Safety Pick award. While its bold styling turns heads, the Kicks is more than just eye-catching—it meets the IIHS's latest, more stringent safety standards, ensuring outstanding protection on today's roads.

To replace a vehicle that has received little criticism, the seventh-generation Nissan Z was unveiled in production form in 2021 for the 2023 model year. The new sports vehicle, which for the longest time was known as the Nissan 400Z, eventually adopted a more conventional "Z" appellation. It shared its basic construction with the 370Z and represented a significant advancement. The new 2023 Nissan Z is a small, affordable sports vehicle with a potent engine and unique features that make it the ideal contemporary sports car. It doesn't want to be anything more than that.
 

Reliable Nissan is being recognized in the third annual CARFAX Top-Rated Dealer Program. The 2021 CARFAX Top-Rated Dealers received an average of 4.6 stars out of a possible five. This elite group of dealers is being celebrated for their exceptional customer service.

For the 2021 calendar year, Reliable Nissan in Albuquerque, NM, was awarded the Dealer of the Year and Consumer Satisfaction Awards from DealerRater! 

 

 

For the fifth year in a row, the Versa Note has earned a spot on KBB.com’s “10 Best Back-to-School Cars” list. Described as “a car that parents and students can agree on,” the popular subcompact hatchback is sure to be the perfect starter car for your high school or college student.

The best-selling Nissan Murano has added yet another prestigious award to its extensive collection. Beating out four competitors for Cars.com and MotorWeek's “Best Midsize SUV of 2016," the Murano once again proved that it is like no other family SUV in its segment.