Nissan USA Sedan

The Bottom Line: With its tuned-up engine, the 2009 Nissan Sentra SE-R Spec V should appeal to younger drivers, but its lack of cabin tech makes it an unattractive option.

Specs: Sedan, SE-R Spec V, Gas

The Bottom Line: Nissan gives the 2009 Maxima a serious performance treatment, making the car fun to drive while offering practical cabin technology in this comfortable sedan.

Specs: Sedan, SV, Gas

The Bottom Line: Although not the most modern rig for cabin comforts, the 2009 Nissan Altima Hybrid is economical and fun to drive.

Specs: Sedan, Hybrid

The Bottom Line: The 2007 Nissan Altima Hybrid is a stylish newcomer to the hybrid sedan market. It delivers a good balance between performance and economy, with some very swish cabin electronics, although these options will push the base price way up.

Specs: Sedan, Base, Hybrid

The Bottom Line: The 2007 Maxima ticks all the tech boxes, but does so without much style. Despite its new continuously variable transmission, Nissan's flagship is less efficient than it should be.

Specs: sedan, 3.5 SE, Gas

The Bottom Line: You may not feel compelled to live in it for a week as seen on TV, but the 2007 Sentra 2.0 SL is a solid value and makes good use of technology for efficiency, utility, and entertainment.

Specs: Sedan, 2.0 S, Gas

The Bottom Line: The Nissan Maxima's aggressive styling and power will attract the young, but its lack of cabin and performance technology may push them away again.

Specs: sedan, 3.5 SE, Gas

Specs: sedan, 3.5 SL, Gas

Specs: sedan, 3.5 SL, Gas

Specs: sedan, 2.5 S, Gas