When looking at the used car lineup for Nissans, there aren't too many choices, but the options that you do have pack a punch. We’ll be taking a look at the lineup to see where each vehicle falls into place, and what their strengths are so you have the best option for you, and any family you may have.
Key takeaways
- If you’re a soccer mom who wants something with a bit more power, then you can look for an Altima as it comes with a larger engine.
- If you’re looking for the best used midsize sedan with good MPG, then you can look for a Versa, with the standout SR trim.
- The Sentra occupies a nice middleground, sitting in the middle when it comes to mileage, while still offering great features and good comfort.
The Altima comes in 5 trims, which are the S, SR, SV, SL, and Platinum. This model comes with the most options, as well as the largest engine for the Nissan sedan family in recent years. This engine is the 2.5L I4 able to produce either 188 or 248 horsepower. Despite the size, it comes with decent gas mileage too. This engine can get 32 MPG combined, making it a good option for those who want some get up and go, while still being practical.
Some features that you can look for on these models are the 8-inch infotainment screen, as well as phone connectivity, thanks to Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto. In 2022, this became a 12.3-inch screen for higher-end trims, as well as wireless Apple CarPlay. While this is a newer model, there’s still a chance that you will find one, making it a solid used option.
Some new standard safety features were also added in this time. The features are automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, rear automatic braking, lane departure warning, blind spot warning, rear cross-traffic alert, and high-beam assist. Thanks to this, the Altima gained the IIHS’ Top Safety Pick+ rating.
Sentra
With recent models, you’ll find that the Sentra comes in 3 trims, these are the S, SV, and SR. Being that this model is powered by a 2.0L I4, it comes with some power, as well as decent gas mileage. For the power, you can look for 149 horsepower, and for the mileage, you can look for a combined 33 MPG.
Models from this generation come with some great safety features as standard, as well as some great available options. For standard features you have standard automated emergency braking. But if you’re wanting more, you can look for models that are equipped with adaptive cruise control, and blind-spot monitoring.
Other than that, the model is what you’d expect from other models on the market, featuring a decent sized infotainment screen, sitting at 7-inches. The Sentra has perfect creature comforts making it a great option for those who want something practical.
For some of the most recent models, the Versa came in 3 trims, the S, SV and SR. For all trims, the Nissan Safety Shield driver assistance technologies comes as standard equipment, as well as push-button ignition, 7-inch touchscreen audio system, cruise control, power windows, and power door locks.
If you want a bit more, then you can look for an SR, this is because it comes with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration, SiriusXM Satellite Radio, as well as Nissan Intelligent Key system.
This model comes powered by only one engine, and that’s the 1.6L I4 that can get 35 MPG combined, thanks to its CVT pairing. A surprising addition to this model is the manual transmission, as we progress further, manual transmissions are becoming more rare, so if you’re someone who enjoys that style of driving, this is the model for you.
Where can I get a used Nissan car?
The best place to get a used Nissan is with us here at Scarpa Motors. If you’ve decided you wanted one of these models, we want to help make that happen. Come on down today to check out our inventory, you may find something unexpected!