From the Kicks to the Armada: Your Guide to the Nissan SUV Lineup from Smallest to Largest
Picking an SUV is easy until it isn’t. Five models, five price points, five different seating and cargo configurations, and they all wear the same Nissan badge.
Nissan’s 2025/2026 SUV lineup runs from the subcompact Kicks to the full-size Armada, covering five distinct size classes, seating for up to eight, and starting prices from roughly $21,830 to $58,000. Each model targets a different driver, budget, and lifestyle.
We carry all five right here at Miracle Nissan of North Augusta, and we’ve helped CSRA drivers find the right fit across every one of them. This guide walks you through the complete lineup from smallest to largest, with a quick-reference table and local context for each model, so you can narrow the field before you ever visit us at 5590 Jefferson Davis Hwy in Beech Island.
Below, we start with the table so you can see the full picture at once. Then we break down each model and who it’s actually built for.
Key Points: Nissan SUV Guide from Smallest to Largest
- Size and price don’t always move in the same direction. The Pathfinder is a larger, three-row SUV with more seating and more towing capacity than the Murano — yet it starts at a lower price. A lot of buyers don’t know that going in. Understanding where each model sits in the lineup saves you from overpaying for features you don’t need, or underbuying for a trip you didn’t plan for.
- The Rogue hits the sweet spot for most CSRA drivers. It’s Nissan’s all-time best seller for a reason. The Rogue balances cargo room, fuel efficiency, and price better than any other model in the lineup. For the average North Augusta household — a couple of kids, a weekend at the lake, a daily run on I-520 — it covers the bases without compromise.
- Going smallest to largest is a useful frame, but lifestyle is the real filter. The Kicks isn’t “just a small SUV.” For a solo commuter or a young couple in Augusta proper, it’s the sharpest, most efficient choice in the lineup. The Armada isn’t overkill if you’re towing a boat and moving a family of six. Size gives you a starting point. Your life narrows it down from there.
The 2025/2026 Nissan SUV Lineup at a Glance
| Model |
Size Class |
Seating |
Max Cargo |
MPG Est. (City/Hwy) |
Starting MSRP* |
| Kicks |
Subcompact |
5 |
~60 cu ft |
28/35 |
~$21,830 |
| Rogue |
Compact |
5 |
74.1 cu ft |
29/36 |
~$29,230 |
| Murano |
Midsize 2-Row |
5 |
~67 cu ft |
21/27 |
~$40,470 |
| Pathfinder |
Midsize 3-Row |
7-8 |
80.5 cu ft |
21/27 |
~$36,400 |
| Armada |
Full-Size 3-Row |
7-8 |
95+ cu ft |
~14/19 |
~$58,000+ |
Starting MSRPs are estimates based on current model year pricing and are subject to change. MPG figures are EPA estimates. See Miracle Nissan of North Augusta for current pricing, offers, and available inventory.
Nissan Kicks®: The Smart Pick for City Streets and Short Commutes
The Kicks got a complete makeover for 2025. Wider stance, sharper styling, a stronger 2.0-liter engine, and for the first time, available Intelligent All-Wheel Drive. For drivers in Augusta proper, or anyone whose daily routine stays close to home, this is a hard vehicle to talk yourself out of.
It starts around $21,830 and comes standard with a 12.3-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and Nissan Safety Shield 360. That’s a full active safety suite at the entry level. Fuel economy comes in at an EPA-estimated 28 MPG city and 35 MPG highway on FWD models, and maximum cargo stretches to around 60 cubic feet with the rear seats folded.
That available AWD matters more than people expect in the CSRA. When fall storms roll through and Jefferson Davis Hwy gets slick, you’ll be glad you have it.
Good fit for: Solo commuters, first-time buyers, young couples, budget-conscious shoppers who still want solid tech and safety.
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Nissan Rogue®: The One Most CSRA Drivers End Up Choosing
The Rogue is Nissan’s all-time best seller, and it earns that title on merit. A 1.5-liter turbocharged engine puts out 201 horsepower and returns an EPA-estimated 29 MPG city and 36 MPG highway. Cargo maxes out at 74.1 cubic feet. Starting around $29,230, it sits in a price range that works for a wide range of buyers without asking them to give anything up.
The 2026 Rogue adds a new Dark Armor grade, bringing blacked-out exterior styling, heated seats, a panoramic moonroof, and an HD Intelligent Around View Monitor higher in the lineup. The Rock Creek trim, introduced for 2025, is built for buyers who want genuine off-road capability, with standard AWD and all-terrain tires ready for anything Sumter National Forest or the red clay roads of Aiken County can throw at it.
For a North Augusta family juggling school pickup, weekend trips to Clarks Hill Lake, and an I-520 commute, the Rogue handles all of it.
Good fit for: Active families, daily drivers, buyers who want versatility without upgrading to a three-row.
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Nissan Murano®: Midsize Comfort With a Near-Luxury Feel
The Murano plays a different game. It isn’t chasing cargo records or towing numbers. It’s built for drivers who spend real time in their vehicles and want to feel every mile of it.
Dual 12.3-inch displays are standard across all trims. Available features include heated, ventilated, and massaging front seats, a Bose premium audio system, and quilted semi-aniline leather. The 2025 Murano earned a five-star overall safety rating from NHTSA, and starting around $40,470, it rewards every dollar with a noticeably more refined driving experience than anything below it in the lineup.
It costs more than the Rogue, and it’s smaller than the Pathfinder. That’s intentional. The Murano isn’t trying to be either of those vehicles.
Good fit for: Couples, empty nesters, professionals commuting to Augusta or Columbia who want something that feels as good on mile fifty as it did on mile one.
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Thinking Electric? A Quick Note on the Nissan Ariya®
The Ariya is Nissan’s all-electric SUV, slotting in size between the Rogue and Murano. Long-range versions reach up to 304 miles on a single charge, and available e-4ORCE dual-motor AWD delivers up to 389 horsepower. If you’re EV-curious and want more interior space than the LEAF provides, the Ariya is worth a closer look. Ask us about current availability at Miracle Nissan of North Augusta.
Nissan Pathfinder®: Three Rows, Real Towing, and Room for the Whole Crew
Here’s the one that consistently surprises buyers on price. The Pathfinder starts around $36,400, which is actually less than the Murano, and it delivers considerably more: three-row seating for seven or eight, a towing capacity of up to 6,000 pounds when properly equipped, and an IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award for 2025.
Maximum cargo stretches to 80.5 cubic feet with all rows folded. The interior features dual 14.3-inch screens with Google built-in, standard ProPILOT Assist, Klipsch premium audio, and available captain’s chairs in the second row. The Pathfinder tows a bass boat, fits the entire youth soccer team, and still handles a Monday morning school run without complaint.
For military families at Fort Eisenhower who move gear regularly, or for any growing CSRA household that needs real utility without stepping into a full-size footprint, this is the vehicle that does everything.
Good fit for: Growing families, outdoor enthusiasts, military households, buyers who tow and need dependable daily capability at the same time.
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Nissan Armada®: Maximum Everything, Full Stop
The Armada is the largest vehicle in the Nissan lineup. At over 209 inches long, it makes the Pathfinder look compact by comparison. The 2025 and 2026 models run a 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 producing 425 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque, paired with a 9-speed automatic. Towing capacity reaches up to 8,500 pounds when properly equipped.
Inside, this vehicle does not cut corners. Three rows, over 95 cubic feet of cargo space, ambient lighting with 64 color choices, available massaging front seats, and an Invisible Hood View camera that makes maneuvering a 209-inch vehicle considerably more manageable than it sounds. The 2026 Armada NISMO pushes output to 460 horsepower with premium fuel, adds retuned steering and suspension, and rolls on 22-inch forged wheels for buyers who want full-size capability with an aggressive edge.
For large families, serious towers, or anyone who needs maximum space and capability without moving to a luxury brand, the Armada is the answer.
Good fit for: Large families, heavy towers (boats, campers, horse trailers), buyers upgrading from a truck or a previous full-size SUV.
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Which Nissan SUV Is the Right Fit for You?
That depends entirely on your life. Short commute, tight budget, mostly city driving? The Kicks. Active family with cargo needs, kids, and a boat ramp on the weekends? Start with the Pathfinder. Want something refined for a longer daily drive between Beech Island and downtown Augusta? The Murano.
We stock all five models right here at 5590 Jefferson Davis Hwy in Beech Island, and our team knows this lineup inside and out. Stop in, call us at 803-489-1111, or browse our current Nissan SUV inventory online. For a detailed side-by-side spec comparison, check out our Nissan SUV Size Comparison guide — it goes deep on dimensions, cargo figures, and everything in between.
The right vehicle is already on our lot. Let’s find it.
Vehicle pricing reflects estimated starting MSRP and is subject to change without notice. Fuel economy figures are EPA estimates for comparison purposes. Towing and cargo capacities require proper equipment and configuration. See Miracle Nissan of North Augusta for complete details on current pricing, availability, and offers.
