Category: Nissan

Nissan has unveiled details of the all-new, third generation Qashqai. It’s larger than the model it replaces and promises extra interior room and comfort. The wheelbase is increased by 20mm with the overall length up by 35mm. There’s a marginal increase in height (+25mm) and width is greater by 32mm. The body in white is lighter by 60kg yet it is 41 per cent stiffer than the outgoing model. The longer wheelbase of the new Qashqai provides extra knee room for rear occupants. Front and rear headroom has increased by… Read more

Nissan has provided details on its upcoming new Pathfinder. This information is from an American press release and Aussie ones may be different, though we don’t anticipate major changes. The design of the front is aimed to convey size and give it a rugged look. The LED headlights include slim upper daytime running lights. The C-pillar has a look that allows use of two-tone paint for the first time on a Pathfinder. Every 2022 Pathfinder features a 284-horsepower (212 kW) 3.5-litre direct injection V6 mated with an all-new nine-speed automatic… Read more

Nissan has given us details of new models in the Navara range. The Navara PRO-4X will start from $59,790 drive-away. The Dual Cab ST-X will be available from $55,790 drive-away (the latter for ABN Buyers). Available in 4×2 and 4×4 drivetrains with cab styles, Single, King and Dual Cab, the Navara is offered with a six-speed manual or seven-speed automatic with Pickup or Cab Chassis vehicles. The majority of the range will be powered by a 2.3-litre intercooled twin turbo-diesel engine producing 140kW power and 450Nm of torque. The 2WD… Read more

Nissan has provided details of the upgraded Navara that’s coming to Australia in early 2021. The biggest news is the introduction of the Navara PRO-4X, a sporty looking pickup with a distinctive, athletic look with an emphasis on Black which is very much the colour of the moment. It has a black Nissan emblem, a black front bumper and black grille, door handles, roof racks and running boards. Navara PRO-4X has red accents, a tint inspired by the colour of molten magma, that contrasts nicely with the dark grille, wheels,… Read more

Nissan Australia has launched the Qashqai Midnight Edition, with a street-smart look created by the use of gloss black as dramatic contrasts. Its gloss black V-motion grille is complemented by body-coloured front and rear bumpers and side mouldings, all with gloss black inserts. Five colour choices are available: Vivid Blue, Ivory Pearl, Gun Metallic, Magnetic Red and Pearl Black. It has 19-inch Black Wind alloy wheels, fitted with 225/45 low-profile tyres unique to the Midnight Edition. Brushed black accents across the dashboard and door trims, a black headliner and air… Read more

Nissan unveiled the 400Z Proto, a new generation of the legendary Z sportscar, at a virtual event beamed around the world from the Nissan Pavilion in Yokohama. Visually it pays respect to 50 years of Z heritage. At the same time, it’s a thoroughly modern sportscar. The link to the original Z is most striking when viewing the Z Proto from the side. The 19-inch alloy wheels and dual exhausts complete the Z Proto’s road presence. Yellow accents are found throughout the cabin, including stitching on the instrument panel. The… Read more

Nissan has long been one of the major players in full-electric vehicles and has just introduced the Nissan Ariya, a crossover SUV. With a 100 per cent electric powertrain, Ariya has an estimated range of up to 610 kilometres based on Japan WLTC cycle (subject to homologation). That puts it well in advance of most others in this class. CEO Makoto Uchida and Chief Operating Officer Ashwani Gupta unveiled the Ariya to a global audience during a live streamed event at the new Nissan Pavilion in Yokohama. “The Nissan Ariya… Read more

The all-new Nissan Juke is longer, wider and taller than its predecessor which has been on sale Downunder since 2010 Nissan Juke is all about funky styling and the new model takes that to even more extremes. Naturally it has the latest iteration of Nissan’s V-Motion grille. It features broad shoulder lines, raked windscreen and huge wheel arches. The sculpted flanks and tapered glasshouse give it a semi sporty look. Technology is by way of a 8.0-inch touchscreen that gives access to Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. If they choose… Read more