NEW NISSAN X-TRAIL

Nissan’s most advanced SUV to date, the all-new Nissan X-Trail, will arrive in four grades, a choice between five or seven seats, as well as the option of two- or four-wheel drive. It is built on the all-new CMF-C platform. It comes with a comprehensive suite of advanced safety and technology features – including the availability of Nissan’s semi-autonomous ProPILOT driver-assist system.” The lowest priced model, the X-Trail ST has 17-inch alloy wheels, LED lighting front and rear, roof rails, shift-by-wire, high-beam assist, a rear parking camera and sensors and… Read more

NISSAN X-TRAIL ST+

It’s been way too long since I last drove a Nissan X-Trail. After they introduced the CVT transmission, I kinda lost interest. But somewhere along the way, I’m happy to say, the X-Trail got its mojo back — the latest one ain’t half bad. And, with an all-new model about to lob, my timing was perfect because now I can’t wait to see where they’ve gone with it. Prices for X-Trail start from $30,665 for the five-seat ST manual with a 2.0-litre engine. Standard kit includes cloth trim, manual adjust… Read more

AUSTRALIAN PRICES ANNOUNCED FOR NISSAN Z CAR

Australian prices have been locked in for Nissan’s highly anticipated new twin-turbo V6 sports coupe, with the latest version of the legendary Z to be introduced at $73,300. A special edition Proto Spec flagship version, exclusively in Ikazuchi Yellow paintwork topped by a Super Black roof, will be offered until sold out. The Z Proto Spec, with its bespoke interior and 19-inch bronze forged alloy wheels enclosing yellow brake calipers, will be priced at $80,700 MSRP. Unlike the Z Coupe, which will arrive in greater numbers, the Z Proto is… Read more

NISSAN X-TRAIL 2007 – 2020

Nissan X-Trail has been a popular 4WD / SUV in Australia for many years. It is well built and has a very good reputation for reliability. We will review models from the second generation, launched in November 2007 onwards. These were larger than their honourable ancestors and can carry four adults in comfort. Three children and two parents is a typical load. Those with seven seats, sold from the third generation in 2014, are pretty cramped in the back and are really only good for the kids. In fact, kids… Read more

NISSAN NAVARA PRO-4X WARRIOR BY PREMCAR

The Nissan Warrior by Premcar program is set to expand, with a new, locally developed model that’s designed for Australia and Australian conditions. The Nissan Navara PRO-4X Warrior by Premcar was the second model released through the Warrior program – a successor to the Navara N-Trek Warrior – and it has proved an instant success, with the Premcar team having now built more than 1000 examples of the world’s toughest Navara in Victoria. The popularity of the Nissan Navara PRO-4X Warrior by Premcar will now see the Warrior program expand,… Read more

NISSAN HAS FOUR MAJOR NEW MODELS COMING LATER THIS YEAR

The second half of 2022 will see Nissan launch four major new models. QASHQAI An all-new Nissan Qashqai will launch in four grades, a new engine and advanced multi- link rear suspension across the range. PATHFINDER The Nissan Pathfinder is all-new from the ground up. It will have what Nissan calls a powerful front face, as well as a wide stance, and a shorter front overhang. Drive comes through a new nine-speed automatic transmission. It will have intelligent 4WD with seven- position Drive and Terrain Mode Selector, as well as… Read more

NISSAN LEAF HAS STYLING AND TECHNOLOGY UPDATES

Nissan LEAF will arrive in Australia in August 2202, with styling and technology updates. “The Nissan LEAF has been inviting Australians to experience electric since the first- generation vehicle arrived here in 2012,” says Nissan Australia Managing Director, Adam Paterson. “And with a stylish new look and more safety technology, and with the flexibility of two battery-capacity options, the switch to zero-emission motoring is now even more appealing in the new Nissan LEAF.” “With more people now considering an EV as their next new car than ever before, electric vehicles… Read more

DATSUN 240Z

. The Japanese car manufacturer Datsun commenced car production by assembling Austin cars under licence. The Datsun 1000 was nothing more than an A40 with a body redesign. Datsun first entered the USA sportscar market in the mid-1960s with the 1600 Sports as well as 2.0-litre models but their entrants were very conventional and soon became dated. In the market place their robust but basic engines and stark two-seater styling failed to capture the hearts of the American motorist. The company realised, however, that the American market offered enormous potential… Read more

NISSAN PATROL Ti-L REVIEW

Like a couple of Sumo wrestlers from their native Japan, Toyota LandCruiser and Nissan Patrol have been grappling with each other for more than 70 years. The SUV (Sports Utility) tag really doesn’t fit these two giants, they are old-style, off- roading 4WDs. They’re right up-to-date in terms of engineering and safety but lag behind in technology, although in the case of the latest LandCruiser that has been addressed with the new 300 Series. The latest, sixth generation, Patrol has been here since late 2019 with a minor upgrade for… Read more

ALL-NEW NISSAN PATHFINDER COMING TO AUSTRALIA

An all-new Nissan Pathfinder will go on sale in Australia in 2022. It will have many technology enhancements, an all-new nine-speed transmission, and a customisable seating configuration with either eight seats or second-row captain’s chairs. The larger frontal design of the Pathfinder is intended to give it a rugged look. It has a V-motion grille with a three-slot grille incorporated as an homage to the original Pathfinder. Standard LED headlights include slim upper daytime running lights, and the C-pillar has a structural SUV look that allows the use of two-tone… Read more