5 Best Nissan Hybrid and Electric Cars
Nissan is a popular Japanese car brand and a popular Japanese car manufacturer. They have been producing innovative cars that have revolutionized the industry for decades.
In 2013, the car manufacturer was declared the 6th largest car manufacturer in the world. The only car manufacturers that surpassed Nissan were Ford, Toyota, Hyundai, Volkswagen, and General Motors.
However, in 2021, the ranking dropped to 12th place and the company no longer produces hybrid cars. However, if you are looking for a used hybrid (or electric) car, Nissan has some great options.
The 5 Best Nissan Hybrid and Electric Cars
If you are considering buying a Nissan electric or hybrid car, there are 5 specific models to look for. These models have received excellent reviews from customers and are very affordable for an electric car.
1) Nissan Leaf (On Sale Now)
Currently, the electric Nissan Leaf is the manufacturer’s only new electric or hybrid car and is the greenest car in Nissan’s history.
Rather than relying on an internal combustion engine to get up to speed, the Nissan Leaf is 100% powered by electricity. This means it produces no pollution. Say goodbye to all those carbon emissions because nothing comes out of the exhaust of this vehicle.
The Leaf was Nissan’s big attempt to move away from oil dependency. What’s surprising is that the Nissan Leaf is priced at under $30,000. This is very affordable for a fully electric car, especially compared to Tesla.
2) Nissan Altima Hybrid (discontinued)
2011 was the last year the Nissan Altima Hybrid was sold (its lifespan began with the 2007 model). However, used cars get just 33 miles per gallon (city and highway) and an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
It has a family sedan-like design that is easy for families and groups to ride in. It can accommodate up to 5 people at a time. The engine produces 158 horsepower in forward drive. Overall, the hybrid’s performance and fuel economy are good.
3) Nissan Murano Hybrid (Discontinued)
The 2016 Nissan Murano Hybrid is an SUV that gets up to 28 miles per gallon in the city and 31 miles per gallon on the highway. It has a 144V lithium-ion battery and can tow up to 1,500 pounds.
The average starting price for a new Murano Hybrid was $31,775. Overall, it’s a decent hybrid that’s worth a look if you’re looking for a spacious SUV with both an internal combustion engine and an electric motor.
4) Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid (Discontinued)
The 2014 Nissan Pathfinder Hybrid is a much larger SUV than the Nissan Murano Hybrid. The Pathfinder Hybrid has a towing capacity of up to 3,500 pounds and a 250 horsepower engine. It gets up to 25 miles per gallon on city roads and 48 miles per gallon on the highway.
Of course, this car is not as fuel efficient as the Murano Hybrid. However, the Pathfinder Hybrid is the only SUV that offers the choice of all-wheel drive, automatic mode, or two-wheel drive. By switching between these different modes depending on the weather and road conditions, you can get better mileage. This feature may have made spending nearly $30,000 in 2014 worth it.
5) Nissan Rogue Hybrid (Discontinued)
Sold from 2016 to 2019, the Rogue Hybrid offered the second-longest driving time of any Nissan hybrid (only the Altima was longer). If you’re looking for a compact SUV with the latest hybrid automotive technology, check out the Nissan Rogue Hybrid.
This hybrid was available for just over $27,000 at the time and could get up to 33 miles per gallon on city roads and up to 35 miles per gallon on the highway.
