Are you headed off to university or maybe the parent of a senior from one of the high schools in the Akron area? Planning on attending or sending your child to University of Akron or Cuyahoga Community College? Although these times are made up of uncertainty and excitement, an affordable and reliable new Nissan vehicle is an easy find.
You may be curious when you are looking for your next vehicle, does Nissan make EV cars? The answer is yes, and there are a variety of electric Nissan vehicles for Canton drivers to choose from, and additionally, a variety of fuel-efficient models that can help save you money on your commute to and from campus. Explore the Nissan electric vehicle lineup, and the gas-powered models will help you the best value for your dollar with the experts at Fred Martin Nissan below!
Whether you are a graduating senior headed off to college or a parent choosing a trusty vehicle for your child, an affordably priced, fuel-efficient Nissan car, truck, or SUV will help everyone feel safe on their Akron-area rides. Here we’ve put together a list of the best 5 vehicles for college students to invest in below:
2023 Nissan Leaf
The first model in the Nissan electric vehicle lineup, the Nissan Leaf has a starting MSRP of $36,040. You can also expect fuel economy ratings of 99 mpge highway, 123 mpge city, and 111 mpge combined, making the sticker price more than worth it. The newest Nissan Leaf provides the best possible mpg ratings from the Nissan lineup. If you also consider the Leaf’s zero carbon emissions and low-maintenance cost, the decision to invest in the Nissan EV becomes a no-brainer.
2022 Nissan Versa
Great things can come in small packages, and the affordably priced Nissan Versa with a starting MSRP of $15,580 is one of them. With fuel economy ratings of 40 mpg highway, 32 mpg city, and 35 mpg combined. Although it may be a tight squeeze getting all of your belongings home to Canton within this subcompact car, you can cut your commute times in half. The Versa has respectable performance delivering 122 hp and a 0-60 mph time of 8.2 seconds!
2022 Nissan Sentra
The Nissan Sentra is a classic, reliable Nissan model beginning at $19,950 MSRP, the 2022 Nissan Sentra is definitely going to impress your new friends and teachers on campus. The sleek design is appealing, but the newest Sentra also delivers fuel economy ratings of up to 39 mpg highway, 29 mpg city, and 33 mpg combined. Don’t forget about the Zero Gravity front seats, foldable rear seats, and massive flexible cargo space that makes your Massillon drives more accommodating.
2023 Nissan Rogue
Your options aren’t limited to sedans. If you want additional space for your rides, you won’t be sacrificing fuel economy with the 37 mpg highway, 30 mpg city, and 33 mpg combined. All of this is delivered at a starting price of $27,360 MSRP. Whether you are loading up dorm room furniture and cargo, or taking your friends home for Thanksgiving break from University of Akron you’ll have plenty of space. The 2022 Nissan Rogue’s generous cargo dimensions of up to 74.1 cubic feet, Motion Activated Liftgate, and six available cargo configurations are accommodating to any materials.
2023 Nissan Kicks
The 2023 Nissan Kicks is a subcompact SUV with a starting MSRP beginning at $20,290. At this price, fuel economy ratings for this model include up to 36 mpg highway, 31 mpg city, and 33 mpg combined. Get comfortable on your next cruise near Massillon, behind the wheel of the Nissan Kicks with available contrast stitching, a new driver-friendly console, and interior accents and finishers!
Our team at Fred Martin Nissan understands that college is expensive enough. With the help of Fred Martin Nissan you can get a vehicle that will add to your experience. We also offer a multitude of new vehicle specials and used vehicle specials, and quality-assured priced under $20K inventory to choose from. Our finance team can also help you with a payment plan on a newer or older Nissan that will help your experience, feel free to contact us online for more information!
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