New for 2017: Nissan Cars

Christian Wardlaw | Dec 30, 2016

Nissan Cars 2017 Model Overview

While Nissan concentrates on its SUV and truck lineups for 2017, the company makes few changes to its car models. The GT-R sees the biggest improvement, including fresh styling, a new interior, structural enhancements, and a slight power bump. Nissan also adds more powerful and better handling versions of the Sentra to the lineup, while the cheapest version of the Leaf electric car gains range from a bigger battery.

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Detailed changes for each 2017 Nissan car model are shown on the pages that follow.

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2017 Nissan 370Z

New Chicane Yellow paint color replaces Magma Red

2017 Nissan Altima

Nissan makes no changes to the popular Altima midsize sedan

2017 Nissan GT-R

Revised styling
Stiffened vehicle structure
NISMO gets reinforced hood to reduce deformation at high vehicle speeds, reworked aerodynamics to generate more downforce
Slight power bump to 565 horsepower and 467 lb.-ft. of torque
Upgraded 6-speed dual-clutch transmission for improved refinement
New titanium exhaust system with Active Sound Enhancement
NISMO benefits from re-tuned suspension
New dashboard wrapped in leather or Alcantara suede, new seats for all but NISMO, paddle shifters now mounted to steering wheel
Standard NissanConnect infotainment system gets a larger 8-in. screen and Display Command controller on the center console, navigation, and more
Premium trim level boasts a quieter cabin
Available Rakuda Tan semi-aniline leather color
New Blaze Metallic exterior color

2017 Nissan Leaf

Leaf S gains a 30-kWh battery, providing the same range as Leaf SV and SL
Standard NissanConnect infotainment system with navigation for SV and SL

2017 Nissan Maxima

Standard NissanConnect infotainment system with navigation, Apple CarPlay smartphone-projection technology
New Dynamic package for SV adds 18-in. aluminum wheels, rear spoiler, side rocker molding, and illuminated doorsill kick plates
New Medallion package for Platinum trim level adds 18-in. aluminum wheels, rear spoiler, exterior ground lighting, interior accent lighting

2017 Nissan Sentra

Quieter interior with larger storage area
SR Turbo and NISMO trim levels inject turbocharged power into the lineup
Both include a 188-horsepower, turbocharged 4-cylinder engine paired with a manual gearbox or CVT
Both receive structure, suspension, steering, braking, and wheel/tire upgrades
NISMO variant is dialed up for even better handling characteristics

2017 Nissan Versa

Minor interior changes to improve connectivity and cupholders
New SV Special Edition package includes aluminum wheels, fog lights, color display audio system with 5-in. screen, reversing camera, and Bluetooth with music streaming and text-messaging support

2017 Nissan Versa Note

Updated styling
Larger cupholders
New colors: Monarch Orange, Deep Blue Pearl

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