Nissan Note Reviews

Nissan is pulling out all the stops as it tries to lift itself out of the doldrums.

Nissan is making no bones about the fact that it needs more models to sell in greater numbers in Australia, with China emerging as a key supplier moving forward. With the current range coming from Thailand (Navara), Japan (X-Trail, Ariya, Patrol), United Kingdom (Qashqai, Juke) and North America (Pathfinder), a lower-cost source is seen as a solution to one of the company’s biggest hurdles.

Like all batteries, those in EVs degrade over time, and eventually are unable to hold the driving range necessary to make them useful in the vehicle.

Nissan's new best seller is not what you might expect.

Nissan's next joint-venture car could be the big SUV it needs.

Nissan believes Australians will continue to buy the traditional one-tonne ute in increasing numbers, directly contradicting what Toyota said at the recent launch of the facelifted HiLux range.

Mitsubishi is currently feeling the full financial burden of Trump’s tariffs on vehicle imports into the US, but that could soon change thanks to reported joint venture discussions.

The head of an entire region within one of the larger car companies in the world has asked Australians to better appreciate the scale of achievement behind bringing their latest model to market. Speaking at the global unveiling of the Nissan D27 Navara in Adelaide last week, Nissan Oceania Managing Director, Andrew Humberstone, said that dismissing the one-tonne ute as merely a rebadged Mitsubishi Triton is underestimating the magnitude of hard work that has gone into the project.

The Nissan D27 Navara is still a few months away from hitting dealers, but there are signs it could be the best-value dual-cab pick-up in Australia. With full pricing and specification details to be revealed soon, the newly-Mitsubishi Triton-based ute – the fifth generation to wear the badge in 40 years – already boasts several features that may make it a surprise hit for buyers.

China's GWM is set to launch a new 3.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine option in the Prado-rivalling Tank 500 SUV in the second half of 2025. It will also feature in the related Cannon Alpha ute.Orders for the new-generation Nissan Patrol Y63 will open in Australia late in 2026, ahead of first deliveries in 2027.An update for the Suzuki Jimny three-door will see it return for local sale in early 2026. It will feature safety technology that's already present in the Jimny XL five-door.A new petrol-electric hybrid powertrain will join the LandCruiser 300 Series line-up in the second half of 2026. A version of this engine already features in the Tundra pickup. Want to know what other new models are due in 2026? Check out our rolling coverage by clicking on the links below. Best EVs Australia 2026Best Small Cars Australia 2026Best Ute Australia 2026Best New Cars 2026 AustraliaBest Family Cars Australia 2026Best Hybrid Cars Australia 2026Best SUVs Australia 2026