All Entries in the "Nissan Cars" Category
Auto Review: 2011 Nissan Sentra 2.0 SR
The 2011 Nissan Sentra 2.0 SR carries an MSRP of $17,990 and a Yahoo! Green Rating of 71, which ought to endear it to environmental enthusiasts. The engine is a 2.0-liter I4 with 16 valves that registers with an EPA fuel efficiency of 27 mpg in the city and 34 mpg on the highway. Again, [...]
Auto Review: 2011 Nissan Pathfinder LE V6
The 2011 Nissan Pathfinder LE V6 is an SUV worth spending money on – even with today’s rising gas prices. For starters, the 4X2 drivetrain gets 15 mpg in the city and 22 mpg on the highway. The 4X4 trim isn’t quite as impressive, but it’s not too shabby at 14mpg and 20 mpg, respectively. [...]
Auto Review: 2011 Nissan Juke SL
The 2011 Nissan Juke SL looks like a 21st century car and drives like one too. It’s a beautiful car and efficient in price and fuel. The engine block is a 1.6-liter I4 with 16 valves. The VAR automatic transmission puts out 188 horsepower at 5,600 rpm. For fuel efficiency, you can expect 25 mpg [...]
Auto Review: 2011 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SV
The 2011 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SV is sleek and sporty on the outside and modern, comfortable, and luxurious on the inside. The 4-door sedan is powered by a 3.5-liter V6 engine that puts out 290 horsepower at 6,400 rpm and 261 pound-feet of torque at 4,400 rpm. The drivetrain is a front wheel drive coupled [...]
Auto Review: 2011 Nissan Quest SV 3.5 L V6
The 2011 Nissan Quest SV 3.5 L V6 is an impressive SUV, as are its three beautiful sisters. Yes, the Nissan Quest 3.5 comes in three trims. The SV is one of them. Sitting with a 3.5-liter V6 engine, the Nissan Quest SV is a 4-door 7-passenger SUV with lots of room and great comfort. [...]
Auto Review: 2011 Nissan Altima 2.5S
The 2011 Nissan Altima 2.5S picks up where the 2011 Nissan Altima 2.5 leaves off. Both feature a 2.5-liter DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine with 175 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 180 pound-feet of torque at 3,900 rpm. Both also utilize the CVTCS technology on the intake valves, variable induction system, Nissan Direct Ignition System, Iridium-tipped [...]
Auto Review: 2011 Nissan Sentra SE-R
The 2011 Nissan Sentra SE-R is available in two trims: The SE-R and the SE-R Spec V. The former offers a 177 horsepower 2.5-liter engine with a CVT transmission. The Spec V features a 200 horsepower engine, six-speed manual transmission, a more finely-tuned suspension, limited slip differential and larger breaks. The fuel efficiency specs break [...]
Auto Review: 2011 Nissan Rogue SL
You can tell a lot about a person by the vehicle they drive. And not just the body style either. I’m talking about the name. And if you are feeling a bit like a maverick then you’ve got to sink your driving teeth into the 2011 Nissan Rogue SL. It lives up to its name. [...]
Auto Review: 2010 Altima Coupe 3.5 SR
The 2010 Altima Coupe 3.5 SR is a family coupe worth traveling in. A step up from the 2.5 S trim, the 3.5 SR has a 3.5-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 engine. The lower 2.5-liter has a 16-valve 4-cylinder. The 3.5 kicks in with 270 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 258 pound feet of torque at 4,400 [...]
Auto Review: 2010 Nissan Maxima SV
The 2010 Nissan Maxima is available in two trims. You can order the S trim or the SV. Honestly, there’s little difference except that the SV is a bit more advanced. The engine and most of the other mechanical specs are identical. It’s the technological advancements that make the SV trim a better vehicle. For [...]