Nissan Best Buys According to Consumers Digest

From the review by Jim Gorzelany & Kevin Kelly

Nissan Altima

1. Sportier alternative in the midsize segment
2. Reasonably strong 175-hp, 2.5L, 4-Cylinder engine
3. Speedier 270-hp, 3.5L V6 available with SE and SS models
4. A six-speed manual transmission is standard on the 2.5S and 3.5S trim levels.
   
5. The Consumers Disgest favorite- The CVT- delivers smooth and seamless acceleration when hitting the passing lane.
   
6. Roomy interior seating four adults and a fifth can squeeze in back comfortably when needed.
   
7. Generous list of high-tech options, including a rear-view video monitor for anyone who has difficulty parallel parking.

Nissan Versa

1. Cozy, spacious, and well-appointed
2. Economically friendly
3.  The hatchback with a split rear seat that can be folded down to produce 50.4 cubic feet of storage. 
4. Interior space exceeds that of Honda's Fit and Toyota's Yaris
5. 1.8L, 4-Cylinder, 122-hp
6. EPA estimated 33 mpg highway
7. Has been a Consumers Digest Best Buy 3 years in a row!

Nissan Rogue

1. Practical and stylish
2. 170-hp, 2.5L, 4-Cylinder Engine
3. Lively acceleration with an EPA estimated 27 mpg highway
4. 4-Wheel independent suspension allows for easy turning and cornering
5. An available all-wheel-drive system delivers stable foot-to-the-floor starts and added traction on wet or dry roads.

   

6. Standard Safety Features-Stability control, front-side and side-curtain airbags, and front active-head restraints to reduce whiplash injuries
7. Fold-flat passenger's seat accommodates long cargo items