  Newsweek readers are never shy when it comes to ranking top car brands, and they have delivered their picks for the 2026 model year. Nissan was awarded top honors in seven Readers' Choice categories, marking a great success for a brand focused on excellence. Automotive shoppers certainly took note in 2026.
Nissan Wins in Seven Categories
It is remarkable that Nissan placed first in seven categories during the 2026 Newsweek Readers' Choice Awards, but even better that they won every single award they were up for. A 100% win rate is reason enough for the team at Nissan to celebrate.
The list of victories spans top categories: No. 1 Best Brand Dealership Experience, Best Truck Brand, Best SUV Brand, and Best Car Brand. Individual vehicle models stood out as well. The Nissan Rogue took No. 1 Best New SUV, and the Frontier scored No. 1 Best New Truck. The Altima grabbed second place in the Best New Car group, right behind the top-ranked Nissan Sentra.
Tiago Castro, senior vice president of U.S. Marketing & Sales for Nissan and INFINITI, noted that sweeping all nominated categories is an endorsement of customer trust. Whether looking at cars, trucks, SUVs, or dealership interactions, Nissan consistently delivers.
Newsweek observers commended Nissan's sweep as a landmark moment in this year's program. Readers favored the 2026 Nissan Sentra for packing more standard amenities than rival sedans, as well as the upcoming 2027 Nissan Frontier for its solid capability.
For shoppers focused on domestic assembly, the Frontier is built proudly at Nissan's Canton, Mississippi manufacturing facility. This plant recently assembled its 1 millionth Frontier, further demonstrating Nissan's status as the fastest-growing mainstream brand in the U.S. market.
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