  Car enthusiasts following Newsweek always jump at the chance to vote for top automotive brands, and they turned out again for the 2026 model year. Nissan earned top spots in seven Readers' Choice categories, showing the strength of a brand committed to victory. Consumers clearly recognized that commitment in 2026.
Nissan Wins in Seven Categories
Earning top placement across seven categories in the 2026 Newsweek Readers' Choice Awards is a big deal, but winning 100% of the categories in which Nissan was nominated makes it even better. It is no surprise that Nissan team members are celebrating this clean sweep.
The list of awards features major categories: No. 1 Best Brand Dealership Experience, Best Truck Brand, Best SUV Brand, and Best Car Brand. Outside of brand-level honors, individual Nissan models took top spots. The Nissan Rogue finished as No. 1 Best New SUV, while the Frontier took No. 1 Best New Truck. The Altima came in at No. 2 for Best New Car, right behind the No. 1 spot awarded to the Nissan Sentra.
Tiago Castro, senior vice president of U.S. Marketing & Sales for Nissan and INFINITI, stated that winning every nominated category is a clear endorsement from customers. It confirms that Nissan is meeting consumer expectations across its vehicle lineup and retail experience.
Newsweek officials noted that Nissan achieved a remarkable milestone during this year's automotive Readers' Choice program. Readers responded positively to Nissan's lineup, giving special praise to the 2026 Nissan Sentra for its segment-leading standard features, as well as the upcoming 2027 Nissan Frontier for its balance of capability and comfort.
American-manufacturing advocates will love the Frontier, which is crafted at Nissan's assembly plant in Canton, Mississippi. The plant recently reached a milestone of 1 million Frontier trucks produced, illustrating Nissan's position as America's fastest-growing mainstream auto brand.
Learn More
You can explore all seven winning Nissan models at our dealership throughout the year. For additional information or to set up a test drive, please reach out to us at Crown Nissan today.