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- $20,000 - $30,000 (11)
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Nissan
Nissan 370Z
#4 in Affordable Sports Cars
With its powerful engine and athletic handling, the 2012 Nissan 370Z is a truly engaging sports car, but its high price makes the 370Z less attainable than ... Read full review »
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.0 |
| Performance: | 8.4 |
| Exterior: | 8.0 |
| Interior: | 6.8 |
| Safety: | NA |
Reliability:
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Nissan Altima
#6 in Affordable Midsize Cars
Auto reviewers think the 2012 Nissan Altima is a fine choice for midsize car shoppers, but they say that other cars offer better performance and more features ... Read full review »
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.6 |
| Performance: | 8.3 |
| Exterior: | 8.6 |
| Interior: | 7.7 |
| Safety: | 8.6 |
| Reliability: | NA |
Nissan Armada
#8 in Affordable Large SUVs
Though the 2012 Nissan Armada is a good SUV for hauling people and towing boats or trailers, reviewers say its competitors are better in most ways. Read full review »
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 6.7 |
| Performance: | 7.5 |
| Exterior: | 6.9 |
| Interior: | 7.2 |
| Safety: | NA |
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Nissan Cube
#22 in Affordable Small Cars
The 2012 Nissan Cube is made for urban dwellers who want standout styling and high-tech interior features. Other shoppers will probably want to look elsewhere. Read full review »
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 7.8 |
| Performance: | 7.2 |
| Exterior: | 7.5 |
| Interior: | 8.3 |
| Safety: | 9.8 |
| Reliability: | NA |
Nissan Frontier
#1 in Compact Pickup Trucks
Test drivers say the 2012 Nissan Frontier is a top pick in the dwindling class of compact pickup trucks. Read full review »
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.7 |
| Performance: | 8.4 |
| Exterior: | 8.6 |
| Interior: | 6.8 |
| Safety: | 9.1 |
Reliability:
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- MSRP: $84,060 - $84,060
- MPG: 15 City / 21 Hwy
Nissan GT-R
#4 in Super Luxury Sports Cars
Since its introduction in 2009, the Nissan GT-R, or "Gran Turismo-Racer," has become world-renowned for its combination of raging sports-car performance, functional design and first-rate interior accommodations. ... Read full review »
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.7 |
| Performance: | 9.1 |
| Exterior: | 8.7 |
| Interior: | 8.2 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability:
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Nissan Juke
#32 in Affordable Small Cars
The 2012 Nissan Juke stands out from the pack with its unique look and slot-car performance. However, critics say its tight back seat and small cargo hold ... Read full review »
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 7.5 |
| Performance: | 7.8 |
| Exterior: | 6.2 |
| Interior: | 6.7 |
| Safety: | 9.0 |
| Reliability:
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Nissan Leaf
#5 in Upscale Small Cars
The 2012 Nissan Leaf is kind to the environment, but a lot of shoppers may find its limited range and cramped interior hard to live with. Read full review »
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.0 |
| Performance: | 8.1 |
| Exterior: | 8.5 |
| Interior: | 8.0 |
| Safety: | 9.4 |
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Nissan Maxima
#14 in Upscale Midsize Cars
The 2012 Nissan Maxima may be touted as a “four-door sports car” by its manufacturer, but test drivers say the Maxima is actually a powerful family sedan ... Read full review »
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 7.8 |
| Performance: | 8.4 |
| Exterior: | 8.9 |
| Interior: | 7.9 |
| Safety: | 7.9 |
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Nissan Murano
#12 in Affordable Midsize SUVs
Reviewers say the 2012 Nissan Murano is a top pick for its high-quality interior and nimble handling, but still can’t quite figure out how they feel about ... Read full review »
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 7.9 |
| Performance: | 8.0 |
| Exterior: | 7.3 |
| Interior: | 8.4 |
| Safety: | 8.9 |
| Reliability:
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Nissan NV
Not Yet Ranked
Test drivers say the 2012 Nissan NV has great interior features, a strong optional V8 engine and good handling, especially for a work van. Read full review »
| U.S.News Scores | |
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| Overall: | NA |
| Performance: | NA |
| Exterior: | NA |
| Interior: | NA |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | NA |
Nissan Pathfinder
#23 in Affordable Midsize SUVs
Though the 2012 Nissan Pathfinder can tow and go off-road like an SUV should, compared with the competition, it isn’t up to snuff. Read full review »
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 6.8 |
| Performance: | 7.1 |
| Exterior: | 7.5 |
| Interior: | 7.0 |
| Safety: | 8.1 |
| Reliability:
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Nissan Quest
#7 in Minivans
Reviewers say that the 2012 Nissan Quest is a good enough minivan, but in this competitive class, good enough doesn’t always cut it. Read full review »
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 7.4 |
| Performance: | 7.0 |
| Exterior: | 7.2 |
| Interior: | 7.7 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability:
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Nissan Rogue
#16 in Affordable Compact SUVs
Reviewers love the 2012 Nissan Rogue’s innovative storage features and well-made cabin, but they complain about nearly every other aspect of this compact SUV. Read full review »
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 7.3 |
| Performance: | 7.5 |
| Exterior: | 7.6 |
| Interior: | 7.2 |
| Safety: | 9.2 |
| Reliability:
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Nissan Sentra
#39 in Affordable Small Cars
Test drivers say the 2012 Nissan Sentra is a good car, but it’s outshined by cars like the Honda Fit, Mazda3 and Honda Civic in nearly every ... Read full review »
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 6.8 |
| Performance: | 6.8 |
| Exterior: | 7.0 |
| Interior: | 7.7 |
| Safety: | 7.6 |
| Reliability:
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Nissan Titan
#10 in Full Size Pickup Trucks
The 2012 Nissan Titan remains a good full-size pickup truck for casual users, but it’s outdone in nearly every way by rivals that are more capable, more ... Read full review »
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 7.2 |
| Performance: | 7.6 |
| Exterior: | 8.1 |
| Interior: | 7.5 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability:
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Nissan Versa
#25 in Affordable Small Cars
Nissan redesigned the Versa sedan for the 2012 model year, and it will still appeal to shoppers looking for an inexpensive car with good fuel economy and ... Read full review »
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 7.7 |
| Performance: | 7.6 |
| Exterior: | 8.0 |
| Interior: | 8.6 |
| Safety: | 7.2 |
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Nissan Xterra
#14 in Affordable Compact SUVs
Most reviewers say the 2012 Nissan Xterra is an excellent off-road SUV, though its good performance off-road is paired with a truck-like on-road ride and poor fuel ... Read full review »
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 7.5 |
| Performance: | 7.8 |
| Exterior: | 7.7 |
| Interior: | 7.4 |
| Safety: | 8.4 |
| Reliability:
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