Nissan shows off newly redesigned SUV lineup at Cleveland Auto Show
The Japanese automaker has close to 10 vehicles on display on the showroom floor, with multiple newly redesigned SUVs highlighting the lineup.
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'The 2025 Murano, the 2025 Kicks, and the 2025 Armada, those are the three that I just think that are just outstanding,' I-90 Nissan Managing Partner Diehl Belza said. 'They're world-class, they're top of the echelon, and I'd love to get the chance to show you a few of them.'
Belza said Kicks will be one of the best-selling vehicles this year, due to it's new capabilities, like All Wheel Drive, a wider dual-screen display and a Bose Personal Plus Audio System – affordable with base models priced well under $25,000.
'Northeast Ohio, you 'gotta have that,' he said.
Belza said Nissan's affordability is unmatched, specifically in the full-size SUV market.
'When you look at the 2025 Armada, it's a vehicle that starts under $60,000,' Belza said. 'In that large segment, that's inexpensive. Most of them are up to $120,000. Our platinum reserve model tops out at $85,000, with many of the features that competing models don't even have.'
Belza said between I-90 Nissan in Sheffield Village and Nissan of North Olmsted, there's close to 500 new vehicles in stock, and special auto show discounts for customers.
'Nissan this year, every model line has an incentive on it, which is the first time ever,' Belza said. 'So, if you're looking to make a decision, this is probably a really good time to do it. It's up to $1,000 extra auto cash on many of the models. And the lowest component is $500. So, take advantage if you're really in the marketplace, which many people are, please take advantage of it.'
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I-90 Nissan is located at 5013 Detroit Rd, Sheffield, OH 44054, and Nissan of North Olmsted is located at 28500 Lorain Rd, North Olmsted, OH 44070.
The Cleveland Auto Show continues through March 2, tickets can be purchased here.
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