If you’re looking for a used Nissan SUV, you can pick from plenty of options. There are SUVs for those who want decent towing, as well as the best family vehicle. We’ll be breaking down the lineup so you know what to expect.
Key takeaways
- The Pathfinder can tow up to 6,000-pounds, making it more than just a family vehicle.
- The Ariya is an electric option, making it perfect for those who want to go green.
- If you’re a soccer mom who wants something efficient, but don’t need something huge, then the Rogue will be a great option.
Ariya
The Ariya is one of the newer SUVs in the Nissan lineup, and thanks to this, it comes as a fully electric vehicle. While it’s not huge, coming with only 5 seats, this model is still special. Some of the features that you can look for are Nissan's Safety Shield 360 system, which includes the ProPILOT driver assist system. If you find yourself looking at a higher-end trim, you will notice that it comes with the ProPILOT 2.0 system, which allows hands-free driving.
Being that this is an EV, it comes with some decent mileage. When you find a model that is equipped with the 87 kWh, you can get 304 miles of total range. If you find a model that is equipped with the 63 kWh battery, you will find that you get 216 miles of total range.
Kicks
Going to more traditional gas engines, there’s the Kicks, and it’s not that old either. This one is also on the smaller side, seating only 5 people, but this is a gas powered engine that most people will be familiar with. If you’re looking for a model that comes with smartphone compatibility to make long drives a bit better, then you’ll need a model after 2020. This is because in earlier models, it only was offered on higher-end trims.
Throughout the years, this model has seen two engines, with the most fuel efficient one coming in the first generation. If you want the best option for a daily driver, then you want the 1.6L I4 engine. This one will get you 33 MPG combined, getting you up to 356 miles of total range.
The first generation was light on features, making it a more economically friendly option. Some of the things that you can look for in the first generation (since you’re more likely to find it) are a rearview backup camera display, and bluetooth capability for lower-end trims. On higher-end trims, you will be treated to phone connectivity through Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
The Murano comes with a more powerful engine, but keeps the same 5 passenger seating. In its first year, the 3.5L V6 was the only option for you. This engine has power and gets 24 MPG combined, but if that’s not enough for you, then you can look for the hybrid option. While this was only available in 2016, it got some decent mileage. This used a 2.5L I4, and could get you 29 MPG combined.
It wasn’t until 2020 when some great features were added, this took form in the Nissan Safety Shield 360 coming as standard on all trims. This added automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, blind spot warning, rear cross-traffic alert, lane departure warning, rear automatic braking, and high-beam assist.
Pathfinder
Moving on to a bigger option, there’s the Pathfinder that comes with either 7 or 8 passenger seating. In recent years, this model also has a max towing capacity of 6,000-pounds, making it the most capable of the Nissan SUV family. This is thanks to the 3.5L V6 engine, while it’s not the most efficient engine, it does come with some power at 248 horsepower, and 249 lb-ft of torque.
Unlike the other models, this one comes with standard phone integration on all trims thanks to the most recent generation being more modern, while still being a few years old. The biggest difference will be for the interior, with the lower-end trims coming with a smaller touchscreen, while the highest-end trim comes with a 9-inch screen, and a 10.8-inch head-up display.
Armada
The Armada also seats up to 8 people, making it a great option for those with a larger family. This model was pretty basic up until the 2021 refresh. It may be hard to find one from the newer generation, but if you do, you can enjoy a wider infotainment screen with wireless Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto along with a wireless smartphone charger standard.
The Safety Shield 360 also became standard, adding some of the great safety features that we mentioned earlier. If you want a family friendly option, then this is the one that you want to keep an eye out for.
Rogue
In recent years, the Rogue had merged with its sibling in other markets, taking the best of both models, and putting them into one vehicle. This merge happened in 2014, but it wasn’t until the most recent generation where you were really able to reap the benefits.
Being that the new generation is built on a new platform, you can enjoy a more aggressive look without losing out on size. This model comes with both 8 or 9-inch screens, depending on the trim you find.
Being on the smaller side, only seating 5 passengers, this model comes with great mileage at 33 MPG combined. This is thanks to the 1.5L I3 that came to the model in 2022. If you want the best option for mileage, this is the one you want, but it will be a bit harder to find given how recent it came out.
Which model is the right one for me?
When it comes to the best used Nissan SUV for you, that depends on your needs. If you have a larger family, you’ll need something like the Armada or Pathfinder, but if you want the most efficient one, you can look for a modern Rogue or the Kicks.
No matter what you end up getting, we want to help. Come on down to Scarpa Motors today for more information, we can help you get your best vehicle!