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Nissan

Nissan is one of the world's fastest-growing automakers with a full product line. The company makes nearly every vehicle sold in the U.S. in its American plants. This page publishes the latest news and breaking stories on Nissan, including its iconic Nissan Leaf battery electric car.

By Armen Hareyan on June 7, 2023 - 7:48PM
The 2023 Nissan Frontier, specifically the Pro-4X model, sits at the top of the product stack for this midsize pickup truck. They seem to get bigger every year, but this mid-size pickup truck impressed me when I drove it last week for this review.
By Armen Hareyan on May 31, 2023 - 9:30PM
The 2023 Nissan Versa SR is one of the very unique sedans these days, which offer a great value for the money. It offers a comfortable ride, a spacious interior, and a long list of standard features. The Versa SR is also very fuel-efficient, getting up to 32 mpg in the city and 40 mpg on the highway.
By Peter Neilson on May 25, 2023 - 5:56PM
Battle of the Green SUVs: Discover the Ultimate Fuel Efficiency Showdown between the Nissan Rogue Hybrid and Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. Which hybrid powerhouse takes the crown? Uncover the secrets behind their eco-friendly technologies, performance, and cost-effectiveness in this head-to-head comparison. Buckle up and get ready to make an informed choice for a greener future!
By John Goreham on May 24, 2023 - 1:30PM
Although they are both EVs on similarly-sized platforms, they have some very significant differences in personality and charging times.
By John Goreham on May 23, 2023 - 12:16PM
A study looking at average annual miles driven by owners of three-year-old battery electric vehicles reveals that owners drive them dramatically fewer annual miles than owners of most conventionally-powered cars drive.
By Armen Hareyan on April 30, 2023 - 12:30AM
Pure sports cars, like the 2023 Nissan Z, are becoming increasingly rare on the market. We can blame the constantly rising insurance premiums, the purchase price too, but also the buying habits of a new generation of customers. And yet, the new generation of the Z is not that expensive. This week I am reviewing the 2023 Nissan Z Performance A/T for Torque News readers.
By Armen Hareyan on April 12, 2023 - 12:26PM
Nissan has introduced a new all-wheel drive version of its Ariya electric SUV, called the e-4orce. This latest version utilizes two motors instead of one (originally debuted as a front-wheel drive model last fall) to enable all-wheel drive capabilities. This week Torque News is reviewing this new e-4orce model and exploring its features and performance.
By Marc Stern on March 6, 2023 - 4:09PM
For years carmakers from Ford to Nissan and others have used a "jackknife-style" ignition key where the ignition key folds into the body of the key fob when you press a button. This style of ignition key has presented a problem for Nissan, where wear has made it possible for the key to turn off the ignition when you are driving, creating a potential hazard. Nissan has recalled over 700,000 Nissan Rogues and Rogue Sports that used this style key to fix the problem.
By Justin Hart on March 3, 2023 - 2:20PM
Nissan and Kia are two auto manufacturers that may have begun shifting their electric vehicle (EV) market focus away from the United States to Europe, Asia and South America instead. There is a strong likelihood that the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and its resultant loss of EV subsidies for many brands or models that are not built with or assembled with batteries and materials sourced from the US or countries the US has free trade agreements with is the main reason this is happening.
By Justin Hart on February 12, 2023 - 4:54AM
The other day I plugged in my Kia Sorento plug-in hybrid (PHEV) at a free, public 240V charging station while I met up with old friends over a bit of nosh. Since I have a PHEV, I don’t need the electric charge, technically, to get around. I can always just burn gas. But there tends to be a notion, among drivers of electric vehicles and those responsible for charging infrastructure, that PHEVs should not use public charging (since they have a gas engine too). I think that idea couldn’t be more wrong.
By Armen Hareyan on February 7, 2023 - 12:15AM
A seismic shift is about to shake the automotive world. Nissan has just announced its intention to take a 15% stake in Renault's electric vehicle unit, Ampere, in a bold move that could change the course of the industry.
By Justin Hart on February 4, 2023 - 2:21PM
The Kia Niro EV Wind is the most expensive “entry level” EV on the market. I am using the base MSRP of $40,000 as the upper limit of what defines “entry level” considering that is about the price point where the more expensive EVs with larger batteries and higher performance start showing up and it is also below the current average price of a new car. EV’s in this category start at $26,500 MSRP (excluding destination and other fees) for the Chevy Bolt.
By Armen Hareyan on December 21, 2022 - 5:04PM
Nissan aspires to continue expanding in 2023. To do this, it has presented the new, renewed version of its Altima medium sedan. This week I test drove it at Torque News and will be sharing my impressions in this review below.
By Justin Hart on December 15, 2022 - 10:41PM
There’s no denying that new vehicles have become terribly expensive in recent years. The average price of all new vehicles for sale in the U.S. is now a little over $48,000. That’s enough to make your head spin, your wallet groan, and your jaw to drop all at once!
By Armen Hareyan on November 29, 2022 - 7:27PM
Redesigned for 2021, the Nissan Rogue received a new engine in 2022, namely a 1.5-liter turbocharged three-cylinder, with variable compression ratio, producing 201 horsepower and 225 lb-ft of torque. In this review of the 2023 Nissan Rogue Platinum AWD I am going to tell what's new for 2023 and where best to use the Rogue.
By John Goreham on November 29, 2022 - 1:02PM
A new study looking at the longevity of vehicles offers an interesting comparison between Toyota hybrids and battery-electric vehicles from Tesla and Nissan.
By Armen Hareyan on November 16, 2022 - 7:45AM
Nissan has introduced a new trim to its 2023 Pathfinder lineup, called Rock Creek, to help families get farther into nature to find more remote campsites or fishing holes down gravel roads and two-track trails. This week Torque News drove this off-road SUV and presents you this review.
By Timothy Boyer on October 25, 2022 - 12:48PM
Looking to buy an electric vehicle, but are unsure if you should go for the cheapest electric car available---either new or used? Here’s a recent review by one EV owner that shows what you can expect with this 2012 model he bought for just $3,750!
By Marc Stern on October 11, 2022 - 4:27PM
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has published a study showing that most partially automated vehicle users often treat their vehicles as fully automated drivers.
By Armen Hareyan on October 4, 2022 - 7:14PM
Nissan is proposing a new generation of Z for 2023. It has the qualities of the six generations that preceded it. In this article we are reviewing the 2023 Nissan Z Performance trim with the RWD manual transmission. The vehicle has a healthy road behavior and an inspired design that evokes the first versions of Nissan.
By John Goreham on September 27, 2022 - 12:04PM
We compare the prices of the Nissan Ariya to its nearest battery-electric crossover peers. Here is how the numbers break out.
By Armen Hareyan on September 24, 2022 - 10:15PM
Nissan introduced the updated 2023 LEAF, with the popular electric model receiving an exterior update, some interior tweaks and a streamlined model lineup for the new model year. In this review of the 2023 Nissan Leaf's top SV Plus trim, you will know about some of those changes, what's the best trim and the improvements Nissan made in this electric vehicle.
By Armen Hareyan on September 14, 2022 - 8:52PM
The Nissan Rogue got a handsome facelift in the 2021 model year. The 2022 model, which I had the opportunity to review, greatly impressed me. In fact, the 2022 Nissan Rogue Platinum rose to the rank of the best in its category, inviting itself into conversations with the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V of this world.
By John Goreham on September 8, 2022 - 11:52AM
Fans of the classic and recent Nissan Z cars LOVE the new generation. Here's what we observed during our time in the new 2023 Nissan Z.
By John Goreham on September 1, 2022 - 10:15AM
We overview why you may want the Nissan Z to be your last gasser in a motoring age shifting to electric vehicles.
By Armen Hareyan on August 15, 2022 - 10:42PM
Nissan's oldest nameplate the Z returns for 2023, and not only is it the cheapest way to get into the 400 horsepower club, but it's also one of the smartest way to do that. Nissan's unveiling of the seventh generation of the Z shows how much it respects its rich heritage. In this review of the 2023 Nissan Z Performance, we will see how the style, power and driving pleasure remain the cornerstones of this racing car.
By Justin Hart on July 21, 2022 - 2:52PM
I just wrapped up a visit with my auntie and uncle in Kauai. They want to purchase either a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) or electric (EV) subcompact - midsize SUV/crossover. My family are most concerned about seating position, cargo and passenger volume, and adequate ground clearance. To help them and others looking for similar vehicles at somewhere near the average price of a new vehicle, I have collected information on all such vehicles currently or soon to go on sale in the U.S (by end of 2023).
By John Goreham on June 10, 2022 - 10:07AM
The Nissan Altima gets a makeover for the new model year. Here are the changes shoppers need to know about.
By Armen Hareyan on May 26, 2022 - 10:10PM
The restyling of the Nissan pickup comes with aesthetic and safety news. The new 2022 Frontier is now much more robust, technological and imposing. In addition, it incorporates two new versions to the range. Let's look at the changes in this review.
By Justin Hart on May 15, 2022 - 2:40PM
How do the Kia EV6 and Nissan Ariya compare, specs wise? Are they comparable vehicles? Is one more likely to be a sales hit? Let’s take a few moments to ponder the two, on paper, focusing on a few of the features that may matter most to potential buyers.