Nissan Ariya
Photo: Nissan
It’s that time of year again — new models are rolling into dealerships and automakers are revealing the latest models with elaborate campaigns. It’s hard to know what new models are worth the hype and your patience. So, the editors at Kelley Blue Book created a list of the 10 Best Cars Worth Waiting For, and two Nissan models easily snagged spots.
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2022 Nissan Ariya
The 2022 Nissan Ariya took the number seven spot on the KBB list. The all-electric crossover SUV offers drivers a bigger electrified option compared to the automaker’s popular and well-established electric hatchback — the Leaf, which debuted way bay in December 2010.
According to KBB.com writer Nelson Ireson, “the Ariya aims to tread new ground, with funky style complemented by available AWD and a maximum range of 300 miles.”
The 2022 Nissan Ariya features ProPILOT Assist 2.0 that allows for a hands-free and feet-free driving experience under specific conditions. When properly equipped, this system also works with another tech, Lane Change Assistance, to help make changing lanes an easier and safer maneuver. The ProPILOT Assist with Navi-link makes automatic adjustments to your speed when you’re navigating highway off-ramps and curves in the road.
2023 Nissan Z
Photo: Nissan
The long-anticipated return of the iconic sports car, the 2023 Nissan Z is slated to hit dealerships in spring 2022. The sleek sports car takes the number six spot on the KBB list and promises a thrilling performance with a 400-horsepower rating courtesy of a twin-turbocharged V6 paired to a nine-speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters. A six-speed manual transmission is also available.
The 2023 Nissan Z offers a choice of two trim levels — Sport and Performance. The exterior design of the sports coupe features a short deck and a long hood while inside the Z offers new performance seats and knee bolsters for ultimate support.
DeAnn Owens is a Dayton transplant by way of the Windy City, yet considers herself to be a California girl at heart even though she’s only visited there once. To get through the dreaded allergy season unique to the Miami Valley, she reads, writes, complains about the weather, and enjoys spending time with her husband, two sons, and their newest addition, a Boston terrier puppy that is now in charge of all their lives. In the future, she hopes to write a novel and travel through time. See more articles by DeAnn.
