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Some vehicles spend years earning credibility. Others show up and immediately get noticed. The all-new 2026 Nissan Sentra and the all-new 2026 Nissan LEAF fall squarely into the second category, having already been named finalists for the North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year awards. That kind of recognition does not come from hype or early buzz. It comes from independent automotive journalists looking closely at design, safety, innovation, driver satisfaction, and overall value, then deciding which vehicles actually move the industry forward. Why This Recognition Matters So Early Being named a finalist for a NACTOY award is significant on its own. Doing it with two brand-new models at the same time sends a clearer message about where Nissan is headed. The Sentra and the LEAF were evaluated by a panel of 50 automotive journalists across the U.S. and Canada, people whose job is to separate what sounds good on paper from what genuinely works in the real world. For drivers, that means these vehicles are already proving themselves before most people have even seen them in person. The 2026 Nissan LEAF Knows What EV Drivers Actually Want The third-generation LEAF is built for people who like the idea of driving electric but still want their vehicle to feel approachable, practical, and financially realistic. With an EPA-estimated range of up to 303 miles, it fits into daily life without demanding lifestyle changes. Fast charging compatibility, a refined interior, and a crossover-inspired design help the LEAF feel like a smart upgrade rather than a leap into the unknown. It’s the kind of EV that works for commuting, errands, and road trips without making a big deal about being electric. The 2026 Nissan Sentra Raises the Bar for Compact Sedans The Sentra’s finalist status reinforces something longtime Nissan drivers already know: value does not have to feel basic. Nissan’s 2026 Sentra delivers a level of technology and safety that used to be reserved for much higher price points. Dual 12.3-inch displays, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and standard Nissan Safety Shield 360 create a driving experience that feels current, intuitive, and thoughtfully designed. For drivers who want a sedan that looks sharp, feels solid, and makes sense financially, the Sentra hits a very specific sweet spot. What This Says About Nissan in 2026 Having both the Sentra and LEAF named Vehicle of the Year finalists speaks to a broader shift. Nissan is clearly focused on delivering vehicles that prioritize real-world usefulness, modern design, and accessible technology, all while keeping pricing grounded in reality. That balance is exactly what many drivers are looking for right now. See What the Buzz Is About at Younger Nissan If you’re curious why these two new models are already earning industry-wide recognition, you don’t have to wait for the awards ceremony. Visit Younger Nissan, located at 7418 Grove Road, Frederick, MD 21704, to learn more about the 2026 Nissan Sentra and 2026 Nissan LEAF. Whether you’re exploring electric driving for the first time or searching for a smart, modern sedan, our team is here to help you find the Nissan that fits your life and your priorities.

In a sea of new vehicles launching each year, standing out takes more than just a stylish design or good fuel economy—it requires a complete package of value, performance, innovation, and everyday practicality. That’s exactly why the 2025 Nissan Kicks was recently named one of Autotrader’s Best New Cars of 2025 —and it’s now available right here at Younger Nissan in Frederick, MD. Autotrader’s annual list is reserved for vehicles that redefine their segments or deliver outstanding value to drivers. The 2025 Kicks was praised for its bolder design, spacious interior, expanded tech features, and, most notably, for being the most affordable all-wheel drive SUV in the U.S. This newest generation isn’t just a refresh—it’s a full transformation that blends affordability with modern versatility, making it a perfect fit for daily commuters, first-time SUV buyers, and style-conscious drivers alike. Confidence in Every Turn: First-Ever AWD for Kicks The all-new 2025 Kicks introduces Intelligent All-Wheel Drive for the first time in the model’s history—one of the major reasons Autotrader spotlighted it among its top picks this year. This upgrade offers enhanced grip and control for Maryland’s variable weather, providing peace of mind whether you’re navigating slick city streets or heading into the mountains for a weekend getaway. Beyond its newfound capability, the 2025 Kicks maintains its signature edge in fuel efficiency, delivering up to 28 MPG in the city and 35 MPG on the highway. It’s a rare blend of power and practicality—without compromising your budget. Award-Winning Design Meets Everyday Utility More than just performance, the Kicks delivers in all the right places. With available 19-inch alloy wheels, a chiseled grille, and sleek LED lighting, it exudes a premium presence far above its price point. Inside, the Kicks is equally refined. It boasts available dual 12.3" digital displays, Zero Gravity seats, and even headrest speakers as part of the immersive Bose Personal® Plus Audio System. Whether you're driving through Frederick, Germantown, Hagerstown, or beyond, the Kicks feels tailored to your lifestyle, offering a tech-forward and stylish sanctuary that never sacrifices practicality. Safety Comes Standard At the heart of the 2025 Kicks is Nissan Safety Shield® 360, a comprehensive suite of advanced driver-assist features that now comes standard on every trim. With features like Blind Spot Warning, Lane Departure Warning, and Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Kicks makes proactive safety an essential part of your drive—not just an optional add-on. It’s one more reason why this vehicle continues to earn accolades across the industry. Take the Next Step at Younger Nissan Ready to experience the award-winning 2025 Nissan Kicks for yourself? Visit Younger Nissan at 7418 Grove Road in Frederick, MD, and get behind the wheel of a vehicle that’s turning heads and changing expectations. Whether you’re interested in a test drive, want to explore your financing options, or are simply curious to learn more, our dedicated team is here to help. Discover why Autotrader named it one of the best new cars of the year— shop new Kicks models now and make the smartest move of the season.

We're excited to share some fantastic news from Younger Nissan: the Nissan Versa has once again secured its place at the top, earning the prestigious Car and Driver 2024 Editors' Choice No. 1 spot in the "Best Subcompact Cars" category! Year after year, the Car and Driver team rigorously assesses numerous vehicles across 36 different categories, meticulously evaluating aspects like performance, driving experience, and overall value. The Versa shone brightly among its rivals, impressing with its ability to fulfill its intended purpose, provide driving pleasure, and deliver exceptional value. With a starting Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of only $16,390, the Versa combines affordability with top-notch quality. Freshly updated for the 2023 model year, the 2024 Nissan Versa takes things up a notch with its advanced technology and safety features. It boasts the most comprehensive standard safety technology in its class, offering drivers confidence and peace of mind on every drive. And with up to 40 mpg highway for Xtronic models, the Versa achieves remarkable fuel efficiency without sacrificing performance. With available Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ connectivity, a class-exclusive wireless phone charger, and Intelligent Cruise Control, the Versa sets itself apart in its segment. Ready to experience the award-winning Nissan Versa firsthand? Swing by Younger Nissan at 7418 Grove Road, Frederick, MD 21704, today and see why both critics and drivers continue to praise the Versa.

October has arrived with a crisp breeze and a bounty of pumpkins, but at Younger Nissan, it's not just about fall's delights – it's Nissan Truck Month! Our Frederick, Hagerstown, Germantown, and Gaithersburg, MD, friends, this is your chance to grab the wheel of adventure and redefine your journeys with fantastic offers on the rugged Nissan Frontier and powerful Nissan TITAN. Don't let this opportunity pass you by. Come visit us and experience the thrill of Nissan Truck Month at Younger Nissan. Get behind the wheel of a New Nissan Frontier or Nissan TITAN, and drive into October with confidence and style. It's time to rev up your adventure, and we're here to make it happen!

The Insurance Institute For Highway safety has awarded the 2023 Nissan Pathfinder the title of 2023 TOP SAFETY PICK+! Coming equipped with standard Nissan Safety Shield® 360, a suite of technologies that includes Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, Blind Spot Warning, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Lane Departure Warning, High Beam Assist and Rear Automatic Braking the 2023 Nissan Pathfinder Is the perfect family hauler for all of your precious cargo. It also features available ProPILOT Assist2 to help ease long drives on the open highway. Other available driver-assistance features include class-exclusive Intelligent Around View® Monitor3 and Blind Spot Intervention! Having strengthened their award requirements for this year, the IIHS list of safety necessities for this title include an updated side-impact test that subjects vehicles to 82% more energy than the original test; an additional nighttime vehicle-to-pedestrian front crash prevention test; and stricter headlight requirements, with “acceptable” or “good”-rated headlights now required as standard. Ready to upgrade your ride to this incredibly secure SUV? Then check out Younger Nissan’s available inventory of 2023 Nissan Pathfinders! Explore your trim, finance, and warranty options than just schedule your test drive and stop by our dealership at 7418 Grove Road, Frederick, MD 21704, and take one of these Nissan SUVs out for a spin!

Another generation of Pathfinder has joined the Nissan family and we are proud to announce that this latest iteration of the model has already garnered significant attention in all the right ways! As of September 16th, 2022, the 2023 Nissan Pathfinder became a recipient of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's (IIHS) 2022 TOP SAFETY PICK+ award recipient! Thanks to the class leading safety features available through Nissan Safety Shield® 360 technologies, the newest Pathfinder passed all six of the required IIHS crashworthiness evaluations! The rigorous assessment included tests on the driver-side small overlap front, passenger-side small overlap front, moderate overlap front, original side, roof strength, and the head restraint! If you can’t wait to upgrade to this comfortable and confidence inspiring model, stop by the Younger Nissan showroom and take a 2023 Nissan Pathfinder out for a test drive!

On September 21, 2022, Nissan announced that the brand-new 2023 Nissan Altima would be available for purchase at a starting MSRP of $25,290. With upgraded technology features and a stylish new redesign the newest Altima has been one of the most anticipated models of its class! Newly standard LED headlights, four new aluminum-alloy wheel designs, revised instrument panel finishings, and two new exterior paint colors invites heads to turn as this new model hits the road! And 2023 Altima drivers can enjoy the largest available touchscreen in its class! This 12.3-inch HD color touchscreen features wireless Android Auto™, wireless Apple CarPlay®, Nissan Door to Door Navigation system, a wireless phone charging pad, and a Wi-Fi hotspot! Can’t wait to learn more about this exciting new model? Contact the sales professionals at Younger Nissan and follow along with our blog for all the latest updates on Nissan’s newest edition! Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Prices For The 2023 Nissan Altima: 2023 Nissan Altima S FWD - MSRP: $25,290 2023 Nissan Altima SV FWD - MSRP: $26,090 2023 Nissan Altima SR FWD - MSRP: $27,490 2023 Nissan Altima SL FWD - MSRP: $31,990 2023 Nissan Altima SV AWD - MSRP: $27,590 2023 Nissan Altima SR AWD - MSRP: $28,990 2023 Nissan Altima SL AWD - MSRP: $33,490 2023 Nissan Altima SR VC-Turbo FWD - MSRP: $34,990

With bold style and powerful performance, the 2023 Nissan TITANs starting MSRP of just $39,700 might just make it the most affordable modern pickup on the market! Enjoy the TITANs impressive capability with the standard 5.6-liter Endurance® V8 gasoline engine delivering best-in-class 400 horsepower along with 413 lb-ft of torque. Keep your mind on the job at hand and let the TITAN worry about the road with the Standard Nissan Safety Shield 360® technology, plus standard class-exclusive Intelligent Forward Collision Warning! And just because your TITAN can take on rugged terrain, doesn’t mean that it can’t be stylish. Upgrade to the available Midnight Edition package with black exterior and interior trim, black 20-inch wheels and more to give your pickup a sleek, mysterious look! Ready to get behind the wheel of one of these exhilarating new Nissan models? Contact the Younger Nissan team to learn more about how you can get your hands on a 2023 TITAN of your own! Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Prices: 2023 Nissan TITAN King Cab TITAN S King Cab 4x2: $39,700* TITAN SV King Cab 4x2: $45,080* TITAN S King Cab 4x4: $42,990* TITAN SV King Cab 4x4: $48,370* 2023 Nissan TITAN Crew Cab TITAN S Crew Cab 4x2: $41,490* TITAN SV Crew Cab 4x2: $45,000* TITAN Platinum Reserve Crew Cab 4x2: $58,670* TITAN S Crew Cab 4x4: $44,680* TITAN SV Crew Cab 4x4: $48,190* TITAN PRO-4X Crew Cab 4x4: $52,810* TITAN Platinum Reserve Crew Cab 4x4: $61,980* 2023 Nissan TITAN XD Crew Cab 4x4 TITAN XD S Crew Cab 4x4: $47,340* TITAN XD SV Crew Cab 4x4: $51,160* TITAN XD PRO-4X Crew Cab 4x4: $57,120* TITAN XD Platinum Reserve Crew Cab 4x4: $65,070* * Contact the Younger Nissan team today for full offer details!

The smartest, most stylish Altima has arrived! Nissan is incredibly excited to announce the debut of the 2023 Nissan Altima! Redesigned with modern comforts, sleek design, and all the latest in safety and infotainment technology! New front end styling, sport inspired wheel design, two new exterior colors, and streamline configuration give the 2023 Altima a slick silhouette to glide through city streets. The plush interior boasts dual-stitch fabric design for SR models, available 7.0-inch Advanced Drive-AssistTM Display, NASA-inspired Zero Gravity seat design with dual-density foam and bolstering, available leather-appointed seating, and available 8-way power driver’s seat! The 2023 Altima gives a whole new meaning to “smart car” with standard a new 12.3-inch HD color display with multi-touch control, Nissan Door-to-Door Navigation system, Android Auto™, wireless Apple CarPlay®, wireless phone charging pad and WiFi hotspot! Can’t wait to get behind the wheel of one of these exhilarating models? Well, don’t worry the 2023 Nissan Altima is set to be available for purchase from select dealerships in fall of 2022! Contact the Younger Nissan team to learn more! Additional Features Available For The 2023 Nissan Altima: Remote Engine Start/Stop Remote Door Lock/Unlock Valet Alert Services Amazon Alexa Skill Google Assistant Action Automatic Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection Rear Automatic Braking Lane Departure Warning Blind Spot Warning Rear Cross Traffic Alert High Beam Assist Intelligent Forward Collision Warning Intelligent Driver Alertness Traffic Sign Recognition Intelligent Around View Monitor And SO MUCH MORE!

Say goodbye to ordinary, and hello to one of a kind! Nissan has recently introduced their new crossover the Kicks, and there are so many things to love about it! Inside you can grab a seat at the center of attention. Take your Kicks into the city from an elevated perspective. Push dramatic styling to the edge, then revel in a premium interior. Advanced technologies keep you ahead of the game, while dynamic handling puts you in charge. The 2018 Nissan Kicks starts at $17,990* and if that doesn’t make head turns some key features might! With an impressive 31 MPG driving in the city and 36 MPG driving the highway you are guaranteed to save money at the tank! That’s not all though, with 125 horsepower you’ll have plenty of power to get up and go to wherever your adventure takes you! And whether it’s stop-and-go traffic, your favorite on-ramp, or just an annoying speed bump, Kicks uses technology that works a little magic behind the scenes to help make every drive feel more comfortable, confident, and enjoyable. The most important job your car has is keeping you and your passengers safe! Inside the Kicks, you can feel confident and secure with Nissan Intelligent Mobility which includes forward collision, which watches two cars in front of you and can slow you down before you can even see what’s stopping traffic! Inside the 2018 Nissan Kicks, you have technology that’s all about you! You will have access to features like  Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™, Automatic Climate Control, and Remote Engine Start System to make your drive a little less stressful and a whole lot easier! Check out the 2018 Nissan Kicks today at Younger Nissan, and remember to sign up for a test drive so you can be 100% sure that you love EVERYTHING about the new Nissan Kicks! See For Yourself Right Here!

FLASH EVENT WARNING!!! Memorial Day weekend is upon us and Younger Nissan is having a fantastic 4-day-only Flash Event! This means that you can save BIG on your favorite Nissan vehicles as well as on essential services, like conventional or synthetic oil changes, or get your vehicle aligned just in time for your summer road trips! We’re very excited to share these savings with you because we’re all about making sure that you, the customer, get the best deal possible on that new car you’ve always wanted. Take a look at these specials and stop in today to drive home in a new Nissan! First Special: $500 off a brand new Nissan! Second Special: $15 Conventional Oil Change! Third Special: $39.99 Synthetic Oil Change! Fourth Special: $50 off your alignment! These are incredible savings, and they will not last long! Stop in today and claim yours, or click the link to get your voucher! Claim Your Voucher!

It’s unbeLEAFable! The brand new 2018 Nissan LEAF finally premiered on September 5th! While they won’t be available at Younger Nissan of Frederick until early 2018, we can still ooo and ahhh at them from afar!! I have been waiting OHHH so patiently for any news of this awesome vehicle, so now that we’ve gotten our first look at the LEAF on September 5th, I have SO MANY details to share with you all. I know you’re impatient, so I won’t be cruel and withhold this info from you! ARE YOU READY?! First and foremost, the 2018 Nissan LEAF is 100% electric and has ZERO Emissions. Seriously! That’s nuts! This vehicle is keeping the air as crisp and fresh as a perfect fall apple! It has 240V Fast Charging, for home and in public that, with 1 hour of charging provides a range of up to 22 miles! There is also and available 50KW public option, the fastest charging option, that with 30 minutes you get a range of up to 88 miles! When fully charged you have a range of 150 miles! You can also keep track of your vehicle’s charge on your smartphone through NissanConnect ® EV App! If technology is your thing, the LEAF has everything you’ll ever need! The LEAF is loaded with nifty features that are sure to impress!  Exhibit A: the ProPILOT™ Assist. This feature helps you take care of the little things, like following the car ahead at a preset distance or helping keep you centered in your lane. It can even bring your LEAF to a full stop based on the traffic flow, and hold you there. I know, I know! That was barely a morsel of information about the 2018 Nissan LEAF! You only have to wait a little bit longer friends! Patience is going to be key here! Before you know it you’ll be taking a test drive at Younger Nissan of Frederick! If you’re really impatient, stop by and test drive the 2017 Nissan LEAF while you wait! Check Out the Nissan LEAF Today!