Nissan’s smallest crossover is big on value and styling. Budget cars have given way to low-cost crossovers, underscoring a trend we’ve seen in recent years. Not every manufacturer, though, manages to combine value with amenities, but in the Kicks Nissan certainly does. With a starting price of around $20,000, the … Read more
The Nissan Maxima marks its 40th anniversary in style. It’s been 40 years since the Maxima nameplate appeared, initially as a top trim level on the Datsun 810. In the early 1980s, the automaker began replacing the Datsun name with Nissan, its global moniker. Some of those earlier models carried … Read more
Nissan launches the third generation of its most popular model. Nissan was late in bringing its Rogue crossover utility vehicle to the market, but it certainly has made up for lost time. New in 2008 and overhauled in 2014, the 2021 Rogue launches the third generation of this compact model. … Read more
Toyota’s strong-selling Corolla gains an Apex edition. The Toyota Corolla is the world’s best-selling model of all time. Thus, it truly needs no introduction. That said, the current iteration of Toyota’s compact car has seen some changes in recent years, including its first-ever hybrid model. Our review covers the gas-powered … Read more
An all-wheel-drive option for Nissan’s midsize sedan. Nissan continues to hold steady with its car models as the Versa, Sentra, Altima, and Maxima serve an increasingly smaller pool of shoppers. Despite consumer sentiment shifting in greater numbers to crossovers, Nissan continues to invest in its cars by updating its models. … Read more
A sub-$20,000 starting price for a new Chevrolet. Chevrolet was once a car-dominated brand, but now utility vehicles are taking over. Indeed, GM’s bow-tie marque currently boasts seven models for the choosing – five crossovers and two SUVs. The latest model is the Trailblazer, a familiar name to brand enthusiasts. … Read more
Infiniti’s smallest SUV is big on tech features. Infiniti’s mark in the luxury sphere is limited to five models. That’s a far fewer number than many of its top competitors, but Nissan’s luxury marque makes a vigorous undertaking with the products it does have. The 2021 QX50 is a noteworthy … Read more
Subaru’s WRX pulls out all the performance stops. Compact sedans typically are Point A to Point B models that deliver an admirable blend of cost, standard amenities, and efficiency. Most models can be had beginning from under $20,000, with well-equipped models costing just a few thousand dollars more. Subaru takes … Read more
Buick supplies an encore to the Encore. Nearly 90 percent of Buick sales are utility vehicles and that’s why names such sedan names as Century, Roadmaster, and LaCrosse have gone away. The only car model left is the Regal, represented by hatchback and wagon variants. But the Regal is in … Read more
The Rogue Sport is the middle of a trio of small Nissan crossovers. Crossover utility vehicles are today’s family car, offering a blend of raised visibility, passenger space, and utility. Nissan is well represented in the segment with six utility vehicles to choose from, including the Armada SUV. At the … Read more