Tag Archives: Nissan

2024 Honda ZR-V e:HEV vs Nissan Qashqai e-Power Review

The compact hybrid SUV segment sees the addition of two new entries this year, the Honda ZR-V e:HEV and the Nissan Qashqai e-Power. If our previous impression of the new generation Honda and Nissan hybrid drive systems in our CR-V vs X-Trail vs RAV4 comparison review was of any indication, both …

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2024 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid v Honda CR-V e:HEV v Nissan X-Trail e-Power Review

Hybrid models now account for nearly 40 percent of all medium size SUVs sold in Australia. The largest hybrid seller in the country, Toyota, has even recently made the bold move of discontinuing the sale of non-hybrid models in 9 of its models, including the RAV4 – the nation’s best-selling …

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2024 Nissan Patrol Warrior Review

A brand new Nissan Patrol, fresh from the production line in Japan, lands at Port Melbourne. From here it heads straight to a factory in Epping in the north of Melbourne where it transforms and becomes a Warrior. This is the Nissan Patrol Warrior, a special build by Australian company …

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Nissan Z Nismo lands priced from $94,000

The Nissan Z Nismo, the most performance-focused Z model ever has officially launched in Australia, with the tuned-up two-seater sports cars now available priced from $94,000 plus on-road costs. While the first 100-vehicle allocation was sold out in just 53 minutes — the first time a Z vehicle was able …

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2024 Nissan X-Trail SUV range review

The Nissan X-Trail has always been one of the favourites amongst Aussie buyers. But with the previous-generation model getting long in the tooth, especially amongst fresher rivals, the new model can’t arrive soon enough. Now into its fourth generation, the T33 2024 Nissan X-Trail has big shoes to fill in …

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2023 Nissan Navara SL Warrior Review

The beefy Nissan Navara PRO-4X Warrior has been a hit with punters wanting tough looks with matching off-road performance. Engineered in collaboration with Premcar, the Warrior-badged Navara comes with a hefty price tag of nearly $70,000. To cater to the budget conscious while retaining the impressive off-road handling and rugged …

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2024 Nissan Z Nismo: how different is it to a regular Z?

Nissan this week officially revealed the new Z Nismo, the more focused variant of the Z sports car. The exterior gets all the usual Nismo styling cues, including Nismo-specific front bumper, rear bumper, side skirts and rear boot lid spoiler. Red accents, another Nismo signature, run along the lower edge …

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2023 Nissan Navara PRO-4X Warrior Review

The ute segment is arguably the most progressive of all vehicle markets. What started out as a workhorse has evolved to become a lifestyle machine. During the week it gets work done, and on weekends it goes out of town seeking for the best camping ground or fishing spot. Owners …

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2023 Nissan Z Manual Review

We are at a turning point of the automotive industry. The push for electrification means car makers have to rethink where they direct their money and resources. Electric and more environmentally friendly cars are left, right and centre of almost every major car maker’s strategic planning today. Something has to …

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Nissan Z: full pricing and specification

The all-new Nissan Z is the first renewed Z model in 12 years, replacing the long-running 370Z. For the first time, new Z has dropped its numeric moniker in its name and is called simply the Nissan Z. For a performance model with more than 50 years of heritage, Nissan’s …

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Nissan SUV push: 2023 Qashqai, X-Trail and Pathfinder price and specs

Nissan has completely revamped its SUV line-up with the launch of all-new Qashqai, X-Trail and Pathfinder models. All arriving into Australian showrooms in the second half of 2022, the new SUV models will complete Nissan’s full renewal of its passenger car portfolio, together with the imminent arrival of the highly …

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2021 Nissan Navara ST-X and PRO-4X Review

The current third-generation Nissan Navara has been around in Australia since 2015, but incremental updates over the years have kept it fresh. New grades and special edition models were introduced, adjustment and refinement to the chassis were made, and safety features were boosted. In what is quite possibly the biggest …

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2021 Nissan Juke vs Toyota Yaris Cross Comparison Review

The young and active are flocking to small city crossovers for multiple reasons. The so called ‘jacked up hatchback’ is perceived to be more fun and less domesticated than the traditional city car, the higher ride height also affords a more commanding view, and certain models have all-wheel drive which …

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Nissan Z shooting brake is a convincing proposition

The first all-new Nissan Z sports car in 13 years was launched to much fanfare earlier this year. The two-seater coupe is sleek, purposeful and contemporary. But where to from here? If there’s one body form that is getting increasingly popular, it’s the shooting brake. And automotive renderer Sugar Design …

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