Nissan Note Reviews

The most economical car argument is still a valid one, despite the fact that oil prices have stabilised around the world.

The 2025 Nissan Qashqai costs less than before, but all is not what it seems, and you need to be quick!

Hugely successful and wildly influential, the British-built Nissan Qashqai has set the pace in small SUVs globally since 2007, but is more of a niche player in Australia. This may change with the third-gen model's MY25 facelift, bringing fresh styling, cabin updates and more e-Power hybrid variants, as well as an industry-leading warranty. The improvements elevate an already premium proposition.

Utes are Australia’s most popular type of vehicle, but which models offer the best resale value when the time comes to selling them? CarsGuide’s analytics team crunched the numbers so that we could bring you this exclusive report. 

There will be no Nissan and Honda merger.

Nissan’s new Leaf is going through a massive transformation. The little electric hatchback set Nissan’s EV agenda, but it was never the best looking or most practical electric car out there.

A proposed merger between Honda and Nissan, with the potential to create the world’s third biggest carmaker, appears to have stalled, with the main point of contention being Nissan’s reluctance to accept ‘subsidiary’ status as part of the deal.According to Bloomberg sources close to the discussions confirm Nissan’s current position “could jeopardize talks between the two carmakers to join forces”.Following initial talks in March 2024, Honda and Nissan put the operational wheels in motion by signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) last December, with the possibility that Nissan’s Alliance partner, Mitsubishi, could join the party in a collective bid to conquer increased competition, especially from emerging Chinese challenger brands.Nissan’s board is scheduled to meet today at the company’s Yokohama HQ where, according to Bloomberg’s sources, it appears likely to vote down Honda’s proposal to buy Nissan’s shares and make it a subsidiary.For context, Honda’s 7.3 trillion yen ($76 billion) valuation is nearly five times higher than Nissan’s and there is no appetite from the latter’s other Alliance partner, Renault (which owns 36 per cent of Nissan), to enter these ‘merger’ talks.Rather, the French giant is said to be primarily concerned with Nissan extracting a premium for its stake if Honda takes control.Officially, Honda and Nissan continue to work towards mid-February (delayed from late January) for release of a combined framework, but the Nissan board’s allegedly mixed sentiment in response to Honda’s offer could still throw a spanner in the works.Target timing for the announcement of a final structure is June this year with a listing of shares in a joint holding company scheduled for August 2026.It's worth noting other regional outlets including the The Asahi Shimbun and Nikkei Asia have reported that the two companies are on the edge of calling it quits, so this week’s Nissan board discussions are clearly critical to the deal’s ultimate success. Stay tuned!

Nissan has taken the extraordinary step of addressing speculation that the company is teetering on the verge of closing down globally. Outlining specific details of its Australian-market strategy that has been nearly 12 months in the making, Nissan Oceania Vice President and Managing Director, Andrew Humberstone, announced that the brand is going nowhere but up.

Sometimes the best cars are amongst the worst sellers.

Nissan has announced it will offer Australia’s only 10-year/300,000km new-car warranty, doubling the timeframe on its previous five-year/unlimited km warranty.Announced officially today, the offer will stand for all new Nissan vehicles purchased in Australia from January 1 2025.Additionally, it also includes up to 10 years of Nissan roadside assist and five years of flat-priced schedule servicing.That means new Nissan Qashqai, X-Trail, Juke and Pathfinder owners will be charged a flat rate of just $399 each service for the first five services, while Patrol, Navara and Z owners will be charged $499. Owners of the Nissan Leaf EV will pay a flat rate of $349.In total, Nissan estimates savings of up to $1149 on the plan, depending on the model.The warranty extension will also apply to Nissan vehicles purchased new since January 1 2021, providing they have met their service intervals at an authorised Nissan servicing provider at the correct intervals and times.If they haven’t, buyers will have to have their vehicle assessed by Nissan during their next service to determine their eligibility, which will cost an extra $99.Should buyers purchase a vehicle with the warranty offer activated, Nissan has confirmed it will be transferable to the next owner in case of sale.“The new service-activated warranty is Australia’s only 10-year 300,000km warranty and is industry leading. It’s designed to deliver peace of mind to our customers. Peace of mind that Nissan has your back. Peace of mind that Nissan is with you for the long term,” said Michael Hill, Director of Aftersales, Nissan Oceania.Prior to Nissan’s announcement, the longest warranty on offer in Australia was facilitated by MG, which offers a 10-year/250,000km warranty. Mitsubishi was second (now third) with a 10-year/200,000km warranty.Nissan sold 45,284 vehicles in Australia last year, an increase of 14.0 per cent on the previous year.