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Explore Nissan Sentra Interior Style and Comfort

June 9th, 2026 by
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Photo Source/Copyright: NISSAN   What makes the all-new 2026 Nissan Sentra feel a class above its price the moment you slide inside? A ground-up, ninth-generation redesign that pairs sleeker, more upscale styling with genuinely modern technology, including an available dual 12.3-inch display and a roomy five-seat cabin built for daily comfort. Explore the refreshed interior…

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Compare Nissan Pathfinder Trim Levels Before Buying

May 4th, 2026 by

Photo Source/Copyright: Nissan Which 2026 Nissan Pathfinder trim level offers the exact features you need? The answer depends entirely on whether you prioritize daily commuting comfort, off-road dominance, or premium luxury. The Pathfinder is a highly adaptable three-row midsize SUV balancing family-friendly space, strong towing performance, and modern technology. This guide breaks down the S,…

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Nissan Frontier vs. Titan: Best Truck Choice

April 14th, 2026 by
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Photo Source/Copyright: NISSAN   Which truck reigns supreme: the nimble Nissan Frontier or the heavy-duty Nissan Titan? The right choice depends entirely on your daily driving environment and towing needs. The Frontier shines as a midsize, highly versatile pickup that makes daily commuting easier. Conversely, the Titan operates as a full-size, heavy-duty powerhouse engineered for…

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Nissan Altima Discontinued: Where Does That Leave Buyers?

April 13th, 2026 by
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Photo Source/Copyright: NISSAN What happens when a legendary vehicle like the Nissan Altima quietly prepares to take its final bow on the automotive stage? The Nissan Altima and the remarkably accessible Nissan Versa have proudly stood as undisputed titans of the global sedan market for decades, universally celebrated for delivering unparalleled reliability, immense ride comfort,…

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Nissan’s Rising Sun: A Logo’s Legacy

September 14th, 2024 by
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Photo Source: NISSAN Although relatively simplistic compared to other vehicular logos, the Nissan symbol is successful at developing awareness for the brand and securing the attention of its audience. A Nissan automobile is immediately distinguishable considering the name of the manufacturer is emblazoned on the badge of every car. This article delves into the heritage…

Why the Nissan 350Z Remains a Sports Car Icon

August 31st, 2024 by
2007 Nissan 350Z #2

Photo Source: NISSAN When Nissan revealed the athletic Z car to the world in the 1960s, the manufacturer could not possibly have known how impactful it would be. The sports car was globally triumphant, especially in the U.S. A country once only impressed by the V-8 soon found itself coming around to the idea of…

The Price is Right for the 2025 Nissan Kicks

August 17th, 2024 by
2025 Nissan Kicks

Photo Source: NISSAN At a Glance Nissan announces pricing for the 2025 Nissan Kicks. Introductory-level S trim has a starting price tag of $21,830 MSRP (excluding the destination fee). The entry-level trim integrates a seven-inch touchscreen unit and more. How Much is the Nissan Kicks 2025? Following the debut of the brand-new Nissan Kicks in…

2025 Nissan Rogue Upgrades Start with a New Trim

July 13th, 2024 by
Southern Team Nissan of New River Valley 2025 Nissan Rogue

Photo Source: NISSAN Key Takeaways Rock Creek trim equips the 2025 Nissan Rogue with standard all-wheel drive, all-terrain tires, and a surround-view camera system ProPILOT Assist 2.1 offers hands-free driving on specific mapped highways 2025 Nissan Rogue Rock Creek echoes the Subaru Forester Wilderness The Nissan Rogue just got more rugged. The 2025 Nissan Rogue…

Identifying Nissan’s Warranty Advantages

June 14th, 2024 by
Southern Team Nissan of New River Valley 2024 Nissan Sentra

Photo Source: NISSAN The Nissan warranty acts as a guarantee that all Nissan-installed parts are free of defects. If an owner has a new or recently purchased Nissan, chances are the warranty is in place. Understanding Nissan warranty coverage could help to save individuals thousands of dollars in repair costs. Some drivers choose to extend…

The Charm of Nissan’s 2025 GT-R Extends to an Alluring New Hue

March 29th, 2024 by
Southern Team Nissan of New River Valley 2025 Nissan GT-R

Photo Source: NISSAN Nissan is rolling out the red carpet for the 2025 GT-R. Orders can now be made for the 2025 Nissan GT-R, but only in the Japanese market. The Japanese automaker unveiled the 2025 edition of its flagship sports car on March 14, 2024. That said, rumors are running rampant that it will…

The Revamped Xterra: A Nissan Concept Conceived by Enthusiasts, for Enthusiasts

January 27th, 2024 by
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Photo Source: Nissan Newsroom Japanese automakers did considerably well across the United States automotive market in the 2023 model year – Toyota sold 2.24 million vehicles, Honda delivered 1.3 million units, and the local division of Nissan unloaded 899 thousand vehicles to their Excel sheets. That is a remarkable show of faith from Nissan, as…

Nissan’s Contribution to an Electric Sports Car is the Hyper Force

January 13th, 2024 by
Southern Team Nissan of New River Valley 2023 Nissan Hyper Force

Photo Source: NISSAN The Nissan GT-R traces its roots back to 2001 with the Skyline GT-R concept. Despite its venerable age, the Japanese supercar had an exceptional 2023 when sales shot up in the United States. Still, the R35 generation is in dire need of a replacement. To that end, it appears that an all-electric…

Nissan’s Powertrain Prowess

January 6th, 2024 by
Southern Team Nissan of New River Valley Nissan 350Z Engine

Photo Source: NISSAN The 350Z is a model that ticks several boxes, stylish, comfortable, powerful, and well-made. It is simple to be enthralled with the 350Z because it is so commonly seen in iconic films and games, and this appeal is because it is one of the best sports cars from its era. Its versatile…

The Confrontation Between Electric Vehicles: Nissan Leaf v. Kia Niro EV

January 6th, 2024 by
Southern Team Nissan of New River Valley 2024 Nissan Leaf

Photo Source: NISSAN Electric vehicles have become increasingly popular, and compact and mid-size SUVs are leading the charge. This comparison will take a closer look at two versatile entries in the electric vehicle (EV) market: the 2024 Nissan Leaf and the 2024 Kia Niro EV. Both offer eco-friendly driving solutions, but they each have their…

The Nissan Ariya Receives Acclaim for Exceptional Protection Standards

December 23rd, 2023 by
Southern Team Nissan of New River Valley 2023 Nissan Ariya

Photo Source: NISSAN In the evolving landscape of automotive safety, the 2023 Nissan Ariya stands out as a paragon of protection. On December 13, 2023, Nissan announced that the Ariya was awarded the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) 2023 Top Safety Pick+ designation. To secure the Top Safety Pick+ honor in the 2023 model…

Nissan Z Nismo: A Much-Awaited Upgrade

November 17th, 2023 by
Southern Team Nissan of New River Valley 2024 Nissan Z Nismo

Photo Source: NISSAN The 2024 Nissan Z Nismo is more than simply another car reveal; it is a testament to Nissan’s highly regarded legacy and a nod to the future. However, it is not without its peculiarities. For a brand deeply rooted in its rich heritage, especially in its race against contenders like the Toyota…

Nissan Innovates with New Tire Technology

October 13th, 2023 by
Southern Team Nissan of New River Valley 2024 Nissan Leaf

Photo Source: NISSAN John Boyd Dunlop is credited with inventing the first pragmatic pneumatic tire in 1888 in Ireland, simply to give his young son a smoother bike ride over rough pavements. Since that time, many companies and their engineers have toiled to improve that design and its related components. Now, manufacturers may be on…

The Reasoning Behind the Hefty Cost of Nissan’s 2024 Z Nismo

September 29th, 2023 by
Southern Team Nissan of New River Valley 2024 Nissan Z Nismo

Photo Source: NISSAN The pricing for the 2024 Nissan Z Nismo has been leaked online on the NissanZClub forum. Nissan confirmed that the Nismo model is expected to have a starting price tag of $66,085 MSRP (Plus destination fee). The cost speaks of the brand invoking the highest standards of luxury. This automotive beast is…

Rumor Mill Hints at Nissan’s “Range Rover-like” SUV

September 8th, 2023 by
Southern Team Nissan of New River Valley 2023 Nissan Armada

Photo Source: NISSAN The last time Nissan made significant alterations to the Armada was  2017. Even then, however, that vehicle was essentially the evolution of the Nissan Patrol, which had existed for a few years elsewhere in the world. That bolstered sales of the vehicle, but by the 2022 model year, sales had returned to…

The Nissan Titan will Bow Out in the 2024 Model Year

August 18th, 2023 by
Southern Team Nissan of New River Valley 2023 Nissan Titan

Photo Source: NISSAN The full-size pickup seems to be a market that, on its face, is guaranteed cash flow. Stellantis, Ford, General Motors, and even Toyota manage to sell tens of thousands of full-size pickup trucks each month. Yet, Nissan’s Titan has always been a distant fourth place, with that gap widening with the latest…

Nissan’s 2024 Z Nismo Race Car Offers a High-Powered Adventure

August 4th, 2023 by
Southern Team Nissan of New River Valley 2024 Nissan Z Nismo

Photo Source: NISSAN The highly anticipated 2024 Nissan Z Nismo has finally been unveiled, displaying enhanced handling capabilities, increased power, and improved aerodynamics. Indeed, the 2024 Nissan Z doubles down on thrilling performance with the return of the Z Nismo, delivering an exhilarating track-ready experience for enthusiast drivers. The Nismo trim builds on the capabilities…

Nissan’s Leaf will be Substituted for a More Modern Electric Vehicle

July 27th, 2023 by
Southern Team Nissan of New River Valley 2023 Nissan Leaf

Photo Source: NISSAN Nissan is bidding farewell to its pioneering, small electric vehicle (EV) that kickstarted its electric car journey. While the Leaf electric car is being phased out, Nissan plans to introduce its successor in 2026. At one point, the Nissan Leaf held the title of being a top-selling electric vehicle. When the electric…

Rumors Spread About the Possibility of Nissan’s Electric Pickup Truck

July 21st, 2023 by
Southern Team Nissan of New River Valley 2023 Nissan concept

Photo Source: NISSAN Nissan is in the ideal place to seize the light-duty pickup truck market and recall some strong legacy. After all, Nissan has already built electric trucks: the EV4 prototypes and the Rich EV 6. However, a production-ready trim for the United States market remains mere speculation. In February 2022, the Japanese automaker…

An Automatic Transmission Keeps the 2023 Nissan Z Up to Speed

June 9th, 2023 by
Southern Team Nissan of New River Valley 2023 Nissan Z

Photo Source: NISSAN The truth is that, at its core, the 2023 Nissan Z is underpinned by a platform that has been utilized for decades. With the Infiniti engine under the hood with the very same output found in the Red Sport trims, it is easy to assume that Nissan simply cobbled a plethora of…

The 2023 Nissan Altima’s Clash of Trims

May 26th, 2023 by
Southern Team Nissan of New River Valley 2023 Nissan Altima

Photo Source: NISSAN The 2023 Nissan Altima offers a complete line of appealing midsize family sedans. Trims range from the simple and affordable S and SV to near-luxury SL and sporty SR, including a turbocharged choice tossed in for good measure. A 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine is standard on all but the SR VC-Turbo trim, which…

The R34 Nissan Skyline GT-R: A Long-Awaited Masterpiece for Americans

May 12th, 2023 by
Southern Team Nissan of New River Valley R34 Nissan Skyline GT-R

Photo Source: NISSAN It is a well-known fact all over the world that the R34 Nissan Skyline GT-R is a technological treasure, and right now, it is an excellent investment. The car is already a pop culture icon and JDM legend thanks to its long-lasting role in the Fast and Furious franchise and popular racing…

The 2023 Nissan Pathfinder Now Includes an Off-Road Ready SUV

April 25th, 2023 by
Southern Team Nissan of New River Valley 2023 Nissan Pathfinder

Photo Source: NISSAN The 2023 Pathfinder Rock Creek is a new edition of Nissan’s well-known SUV with above-average off-road capabilities and brawny styling. It is an excellent-looking family vehicle on and off the pavement, with a comfortable and smooth ride and a versatile and spacious interior. Building on the mid-tier Pathfinder SV four-wheel drive trim,…

Nissan Z GT4 Nismo Reveal!

September 30th, 2022 by
STAM Nissan Nissan Z GT4 Front View

Photo Source: Nissan The exciting reveal of a brand new racing version of the road-ready Nissan Z (currently set to debut sometime within the next year) is Nissan’s return to the GT4 market! The Nissan company has also said that the Nissan Z GT4, which presently is being developed and worked on by the factory…

2023 Nissan X-Trail Highlights

September 22nd, 2022 by
STAM Nissan 2022 Nissan X-Trail Capability

Photo Source: Nissan When it comes to showing the effort they put into their vehicles, Nissan always showcases just how much they care about their customers regardless of where they are located worldwide. In the United States, the 2020 Nissan Rogue debuted over the summer of that year. In Japan, the X-Trail debuted earlier this…

Nissan Bids the Crowd Favorite Rogue Sport a Farewell Next Year

September 8th, 2022 by
STAM Nissan - 2022 Nissan Rogue Sport Orange Exterior

Photo Source: Nissan A subcompact SUV designed to cater to young buyers, the Nissan Rogue Sport first made its debut in the U.S market in 2017. The vehicle came along with a message from Nissan that it would positively impact the brand’s conquest sales, which it was able to do. The Nissan Rogue Sport, however,…

The Top 3 Features on the 2023 Nissan Frontier Pro-4X

August 31st, 2022 by
STAM Nissan 2022 Nissan Frontier Pro-4X Silver Exterior

Photo Source: Nissan The Nissan Frontier has become one of the more popular trucks among enthusiasts as its reached its third generation within the Nissan mid-size truck lineup. With the 2023 Nissan Frontier well on its way to being released, it can be expected that it will do just as well as its predecessors and…

What Makes the 2022 Nissan Armada So Loved?

August 18th, 2022 by
STAM Nissan 2022 Nissan Armada White Exterior

Photo Source: Nissan When it comes to car enthusiasts and their favorite vehicles, most are looking for a vehicle that is not only reliable but is durable throughout the years. The 2022 Nissan Armada is a vehicle that accomplishes that and is able to accomplish it no matter which trim a buyer chooses. Every trim…

Nissan Plans to End Production on the Nissan Maxima Next Year

August 12th, 2022 by
STAM Nissan 2022 Nissan Maxima Black Exterior

Photo Source: Nissan  After decades of incredible trims and vehicles, Nissan has announced that the company plans to retire everyone’s favorite sedan in mid-2023. With that news, a proper farewell might be due to send off a genuinely iconic generation of vehicles that Nissan has produced over the last few decades. Nissan has given drivers…

What We Love About the Nissan Pathfinder: Rock Creek Edition!

August 3rd, 2022 by
STAM Nissan 2022 Nissan Pathfinder Rock Creek Edition Sand Color Exterior

Photo Source: Nissan Rather than just a few minor updates to the edition the way other brands do, the 2022 Nissan Pathfinder Rock Creek has received updates specifically to its trim, such as a trim-specific front and rear fascia update, a stockier roof rack, much sportier all-terrain tires, and a phenomenal off-road suspension. The 2022…

3 Amazing Facts About the Nissan Z

July 15th, 2022 by
STAM Nissan 2023 Nissan Z Red Exterior

The longest-running nameplate in Nissan’s arsenal, the Nissan Z is coming back for 2023 and is one of the most affordable vehicles in the market for those looking at getting into the 400-horsepower club. Over the years, Nissan has continued to evolve its vehicles, and the 2023 Nissan Z is proof of how phenomenal that…

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