Category: Nissan

Already a standout vehicle, even more so in the bright yellow model we’ve just stepped out of, Nissan Juke is now even more radical thanks to a major makeover that arrived a couple of months back. Nissan Juke is all big curves and unexpected angle. While not to all tastes, indeed only suited to those who like to be different, we fell in love with it when we first saw a swag of them during several European trips. So radical was the style, with huge foglights that look like driving… Read more

Nissan Juke arguably has the boldest shape its class, arguably of any vehicle currently on sale in Australia. Now it’s even more radical thanks to a major makeover front and rear. Juke is all about funky style. The front and rear wheel arches bulge up and out to give it a muscular stance. The disguised rear door handles make it look as though it’s a coupe-like three-door, but the handles are there and provide the convenience of four-door entry that most are demanding these day. What appear to be large… Read more

Hybrid isn’t the first thing that springs to mind in the blokey Pathfinder word cloud but as we’re all acutely aware, times are changing. Big boofy four-wheel drives are getting leaner forms of propulsion. Heavens, even sporty heavy-hitters like Porsche will sell you a big SUV with an oil-burner. Nissan has put a lot into electric tech, with the Leaf being its halo model, so it makes sense for the Japanese company to drop in a quirky drivetrain for those looking to spend more time in traffic and less time… Read more

Nissan’s crossover SUV has a new name, new body and a new outlook on life. The first iteration, the Dualis, was a solid if unspectacular effort that nevertheless delivered some very impressive sales figures for the Japanese manufacturer. The Qashqai’s body is bigger than the Dualis’ in the important directions, but the new outlook is the most important thing – during the Dualis years the market segment heated up, with multiple entrants from all corners of the globe. The Qashqai, as the Dualis is now known, has to be better… Read more

Nissan Australia had a bit of a brain snap a few years back when it launched the Qashqai locally as Dualis. The car itself was a smart move but heading out on its own with a name that was, arguably, just as silly. For the second generation, the nameplate wrong has been righted (unless you dislike the name) but more importantly, out of the box it looks a better car than the old one. With redesign inside and out, the European bestseller has a hard sales act to follow –… Read more

Nissan Patrol Y62 Series is the largest and most expensive off-road wagon ever made by the Japanese giant, a giant with a long history in the 4WD and SUV fields. Listed from $82,690 to $114,490, the latest Nissan Patrol is competing against upmarket vehicles such as the Toyota LandCruiser Sahara, Lexus LX570, and even the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class. Though the Patrol is aimed squarely at the upper luxury SUV market, the company that’s been building serious 4WDs for decades has made sure it’s capable of handling serious off-road conditions and has… Read more