Nissan wins best value new cars awards for 2026 models

Discover the 2026 Nissan Kicks, Rogue, and Frontier models that won Cars.com Best Value New Cars awards for their affordability and essential features.
Three Nissan models have won awards in the “Best Value New Cars” category from Cars.com for 2026. The top honors go to well-equipped and affordable vehicles that stand out as the best in their segments.The following Nissan models were recognized as the best in their categories:2026 Nissan Kicks S — subcompact crossover2026 Nissan Rogue S — compact crossover2026 Nissan Frontier SV — midsize pickupThe Cars.com Best Value New Cars award isn’t about luxury vehicles; it focuses on mainstream models that come with the technology and safety features consumers expect while remaining budget-friendly. In practice, this means these cars offer an optimal balance of price and essential features.Unlike rankings of the cheapest cars on the market, the Cars.com Best Value New Cars Awards highlight models with the best value for money. For the 2026 competition, eligible vehicles had to be mainstream, non-luxury models and include the following standard or available features:Automatic transmissionApple CarPlay and Android AutoBlind-spot monitoringForward collision warning with automatic emergency braking and pedestrian detectionBrake assistLane departure warningCars.com evaluated vehicles across various segments, including subcompact crossovers, compact SUVs, midsize SUVs, compact cars, compact pickups, midsize pickups, full-size pickups, and electric vehicles.