When looking at the Nissan SUV lineup, there are a few options to pick from. If you’re in the market for a used SUV, there are a few things that you should keep in mind, especially if you’re looking for a larger family vehicle. We’ll take a quick look at each model and highlight what its strengths are.
Key Takeaways:
- If you want something that is the most efficient, then the Rogue is for you, as it has over 30 combined MPG.
- There is a fully electric model in the Ariya, making it a great option for environmentally conscious drivers.
- The Pathfinder is a great option for soccer moms with younger kids. While it doesn't have the most space, the fuel efficiency makes it a solid option.
Ariya
One of the most recent additions to the Nissan family, this one is an electric, compact crossover. Being a bit on the smaller side, this model only seats 5 passengers. If you’re needing something efficient and smaller for city driving, this is your best bet.
This model comes with a max range of 289 miles as tested by the EPA, making it an even better option for those who don’t want to spend a ton of time charging their vehicle. Being that it’s an electric option, it also comes with decent power and acceleration. The Ariya has 389 horsepower and can go 0-60 in 4.8 seconds.
Kicks
Much like the Ariya, this one has five seats, but this one occupies the subcompact market. This one is powered by a traditional gas engine. The most efficient engine that this model has seen was the 1.6L I4. While this one was weak at 125 horsepower, it gets 33 MPG combined, as tested by the EPA.
Murano
Going up in size, this was the first crossover in the SUV, and in recent years, it came with a larger V6 engine. While that was dropped for the most recent generation, it still has a larger 2.0L I4 engine. Despite the V6 being larger, it comes with 23 MPG combined, much like the smaller I4.
While this is a five-seat model, it comes with space to make sure that you and your passengers are comfortable. For the front row, you are treated to 44.3 inches of legroom, while the second row has access to 36.3 inches of legroom.
Pathfinder
Moving up in size is the Pathfinder; this model can seat 7 or 8 passengers, depending on configurations. While it is larger, it loses some legroom because of the extra row. While the front row still has 44.3 inches of legroom, the rear has 35.5 inches, making it slightly less comfortable.
Despite having a larger build, it is surprisingly efficient. This one comes with a 3.5L V6 that can get 23 MPG combined. If you’re needing something larger, this is a solid option thanks to this engine.
Armada
The Armada is another one of Nissan’s models that can fit up to 8 passengers, but thanks to a more efficient use of space, it is more comfortable for the rear passengers. While the front row does lose some space at 43.8 inches of legroom, the rear comes with 39.2 inches of legroom.
While it does come with the same 3.5L V6 engine that is on other models, this one gets less mileage, thanks to its size. In recent years, you will find that this model gets an EPA-rated 18 MPG combined.
Going back down in size, the Rogue seats up to five people. This is Nissan’s best-selling model in the American market, making it one of the easiest to find used. This comes powered with a 1.5L I3 engine that gets an EPA-rated 33 MPG combined.
While the Rogue is smaller, it still comes with some space to make it comfortable. The front row has access to 41.5 inches of legroom, while the rear has 38.5 inches. While it’s not the most that is featured in the Nissan market, it is enough not to be cramped.
Which is the Best Used Nissan SUV?
Well, that comes down to what you need it for. If you don’t need a model with 8 seats, then we think that the Rogue is the best for its efficiency. If you need the most seats, then we think that the Armada is the best for space.
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