NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nissan continues to deliver strong value across its lineup, with three vehicles earning awards in Cars.com 2026 Best Value New Cars awards. The top honors recognize well equipped, affordable vehicles that deliver standout value in their respective segments.
The following Nissan models were named top of their categories:
- 2026 Nissan Kicks S – Subcompact SUV
- 2026 Nissan Rogue S – Compact SUV
- 2026 Nissan Frontier SV – Mid Size Pickup Truck
Cars.com Best Value New Cars awards evaluate non-luxury, mass-market vehicles that offer essential technology and safety features consumers expect, while remaining accessible and affordable. The recognition underscores Nissan's commitment to equipping even entry level trims with meaningful features designed to enhance confidence, convenience and everyday usability.
Unlike rankings of the least expensive vehicles on the market, Cars.com Best Value New Cars awards focus on models that balance cost with must-have features. Vehicles considered for the 2026 awards were required to be non-luxury, mass-market entries equipped with the following standard or available features:
- Automatic transmission
- Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™
- Blind spot monitoring
- Forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking and pedestrian detection
- Brake assist
- Lane departure warning
Cars.com evaluated vehicles across multiple segments, including Subcompact SUVs, Compact SUVs, Midsize SUVs, Compact Cars, Compact Pickup Trucks, Mid Size Pickup Trucks, Full Size Pickup Trucks and Electric Vehicles.
With Kicks, Rogue and Frontier earning recognition in the subcompact SUV, compact SUV and mid-size pickup truck categories respectively, Nissan demonstrates its breadth of value driven offerings tailored to a wide range of lifestyles and needs.
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