Nissan is in a state of transition. Electrification is right around the corner, and the company is taking steps in preparation for what’s next. For example, the Nissan Maxima has exited production, perhaps to be replaced by a new electric model in a year or two.
Otherwise, Nissan improves its best-selling model in 2024, updates its sports cars, and draws on history with one of its trucks. Also, all 2024 Nissan models equipped with NissanConnect connected services now come with a three-year complimentary subscription, up from the previous six months.
Following a substantial refresh in 2023, the 2024 Altima midsize sedan returns without changes. It remains available in S, SV, SR, SR VC-Turbo, and SL trim levels and continues to offer all-wheel drive as an option.
As of this writing, Nissan hasn’t announced any changes to the 2024 Ariya. The Ariya is the automaker’s long-anticipated electric SUV. It arrived in 2023, available in Engage, Venture+, Evolve+, Empower+, and Platinum+ trim levels, with the “+” denoting long-range capability. Dual-motor all-wheel-drive models carry e-4orce nomenclature.
Nissan’s full-size SUV loses its base trim level this year. With the departure of the Armada S, the lineup now includes the SV, SL, and Platinum, with prices starting in the mid-$50,000 range. The Armada is essentially the same as an Infiniti QX80 but without the luxury branding and some of the QX’s exclusive features.
The midsize pickup truck market is heating up, with redesigned Ford Ranger and Toyota Tacoma models arriving in 2024. Jeep also gives the 2024 Gladiator a refresh this year.
In response, Nissan rolls out a new Frontier Hardbody special edition, hearkening back to the classic “Hardbody” pickup of the 1980s. Retro-style 17-inch wheels, all-terrain tires, an aluminum front skid plate, and a sports bar for the cargo bed are standard on the 2024 Frontier Hardbody. Black-painted bumpers, fender flares, mirror caps, and trim complete the look.
Nissan also reports that forward-collision warning with automatic emergency braking is standard on all Frontiers. A new S Utility package equips the base models with a spray-in bedliner and power outlets in the cab and bed, while a new SL trim level now tops the lineup, replacing the previous SV Premium Package.
Does Nissan still sell the GT-R? Yes, it does. And for the 2024 model year, the iconic sports car gets some attention from its maker.
For starters, the 2024 GT-R has restyled front and rear fascias and a new rear wing design. Millennium Jade and Midnight Purple paint colors are also new, inspired by rare R34-generation GT-R models.
Based on the GT-R Premium trim level, a GT-R T-Spec version debuts this year. It adds gold wheels, wider front fenders, carbon-ceramic brakes, and a Mori Green interior with premium leather and artificial suede upholstery.
The top-performing Nismo model adds a standard front limited-slip differential in 2024, and a new Nismo appearance package installs exclusive wheels and carbon fiber exterior trim.
Nissan’s smallest crossover SUV gets no changes for 2024 other than adding NissanConnect Services as standard equipment with SV and SR trim. The Kicks is also available in S specification, and every model has a 122-horsepower engine, a continuously variable transmission (CVT), and front-wheel drive.
Following a light refresh in 2023, there are no changes to the 2024 Leaf. The small electric car remains available in S and SV Plus trim levels, with estimated driving ranges of 149 and 212 miles, respectively.
Nissan’s midsize two-row crossover SUV, the 2024 Murano, loses its base trim level for 2024. With the Murano S now gone from the lineup, the SUV comes in SV, SL, and Platinum trim levels, with prices starting at nearly $40,000.
After a 2022 redesign and the arrival of the rugged Rock Creek version in 2023, the 2024 Nissan Pathfinder continues without any changes. It comes in S, SV, SL, Rock Creek, and Platinum trim levels, each with a V6 engine and a nine-speed automatic transmission powering the front or all four wheels.
Nissan’s best-selling model, the Rogue compact crossover SUV, rolls into 2024 with numerous updates.
The 2024 Rogue has updated styling and new wheel designs, and starting with SV trim, the SUV showcases improved interior materials, surfaces, and color schemes. The Rogue is also the first of the automaker’s models to get an updated MyNISSAN smartphone app.
Nissan adds standard 12.3-inch digital instrumentation and 12.3-inch infotainment screens to the Rogue SL, and the infotainment system gains Google Built-in technology. That means it provides access to Google Assistant, Google Maps, and Google Play. The 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system also adds premium SiriusXM 360L satellite radio services for 2024.
At the top of the lineup, the Rogue Platinum has a more upscale look, and the Chestnut Brown leather interior color choice is darker than before for a richer appearance.
You’ll need to look closely at the 2024 Sentra compact sedan to spot the subtle styling updates and revised wheel designs. The SV Premium Package gains a surround-view camera system (Intelligent Around View Monitor) and a Bose premium sound system, while the SR trim adds standard heated front seats. A new CVT improves drivability for 2024.
After two decades of attempting to crack the code to full-size pickup truck sales in the U.S. market, Nissan calls it quits. This year will be the final one of production for the second-generation Titan.
Unsurprisingly, Nissan trims the lineup of its base S trim level, and the King Cab (extended cab) version now comes only in SV trim with standard four-wheel drive. A new SV Bronze Edition is available, equipping the Titan with black exterior detailing, bronze 20-inch wheels, upgraded LED headlights, and a sports bar in the cargo bed.
Last year, Nissan gave its entry-level car a refresh. So, it makes sense that the inexpensive sedan carries over for 2024 without changes. It comes in S, SV, and SR trim levels. You can even get it with a five-speed manual transmission and save yourself $1,700 by knowing how to drive a stick shift.
Nissan’s legendary sports car returned to the automaker’s lineup in 2023, and a new Z Nismo version has arrived this year.
Tuned to take the Nissan Z’s performance to the next level, the Nismo bumps engine output to 420 horsepower and 384 pound-feet of torque, increases of 20 hp and 34 lb-ft.
The Nismo has a standard nine-speed automatic transmission, improved to deliver quicker shifts. A new Sport+ driving mode ensures the automatic is ready for track driving.
In addition, the Z Nismo gets a slight improvement in structural rigidity, plus upgraded brakes, a reworked suspension, and sticky performance tires wrapped around lightweight 19-inch wheels. Functional styling changes improve the aerodynamics and aid engine cooling. The Z Nismo also gets an oil cooler.
Inside, this version of the 2024 Nissan Z has Recaro sport seats wrapped in leather and Alcantara.
Read our most recent review of the Nissan Z.
Nissan is the source of information in this article. It was accurate on January 5, 2024, but it may have changed since that date. Always confirm product details and availability with the automaker’s website or your local dealership.
Christian Wardlaw is a veteran automotive journalist with nearly 30 years of experience test-driving vehicles. He began his career at Edmunds and now owns Speedy Daddy Media, Inc., an automotive content creation company serving several automotive publishers. In addition to JDPower.com, his work has appeared in numerous new- and used-car buying guides, newspapers, and automotive industry trade journals.
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