Tests and Features

Test Drives2022 Nissan Altima: Competent but Overlooked3.5/5
The midsize sedan segment is not what it used to be. Modern families are now largely gravitating toward SUVs, meaning cars like the Nissan Altima often get overlooked. Why should you buy this model over a Toyota Camry , Honda Accord , Chevrolet Malibu , Hyundai Sonata , Kia K5 …
Pre-owned vehiclesPre-Owned Nissan Z: How Much Should You Pay?
As you might already know, a brand-new generation of the Nissan Z is hitting the market for model year 2023, featuring a 400-horsepower twin-turbo V6 and a design inspired by its ancestors. But some people say that the substantial price increase is a problem. If a naturally aspirated V6 with …
First Drives2023 Nissan Ariya: Two Sides of Premium3.5/5
After a delay a more than a year, deliveries of the 2023 Nissan Ariya in Canada will finally begin late this fall for FWD models and early next year for AWD models. We recently got the opportunity to test drive a pre-production, FWD-equipped Ariya which, for the record, is about …
Test Drives2023 Nissan Z: Secrets From the Road and the Track4.0/5
The all-new 2023 Nissan Z is finally arriving in Canada—admittedly a bit late for a sports car that will mostly be used in the summer. But since the first snowflakes are still a few weeks, Nissan Canada invited The Car Guide to a road and track test in the Laurentides …
Test Drives2022 Nissan Kicks: A Colourful Commuter3.5/5
Nissan ’s small crossover, the Kicks , benefited from a significant mid-cycle update last year and returns with no major changes for 2022. There are five trim levels to choose from including: S, SV, SV Special Edition, SR and SR Premium. Pricing ranges from $20,548-$25,748. In this segment, the Kicks …
Pre-owned vehicles5 Vehicles With Poor Rear Visibility
All vehicles are not created equal when it comes to visibility, and Subaru is envied by its peers for being the best in this area. Unfortunately, some automakers choose to favour aesthetics over more practical considerations, going against a basic design principle stating that form must follow function. The size, …
Comparative TestsHyundai Venue or Nissan Kicks: Which One Is Best?
The Hyundai Venue and the Nissan Kicks are two subcompact crossovers that offer affordability and low fuel consumption. As a matter of fact, they are the two cheapest SUVs on the market. These vehicles are essentially reinvented versions of the Accent and the Versa Note , two subcompact hatchbacks that …
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