Nissan Reviews

Honda ZR-V e:HEV LX vs Nissan X-Trail Ti e-Power 2024 comparison review
By Byron Mathioudakis · 29 Dec 2023
Less than five years ago, comparing a pair of mid-sized hybrid SUVs in Australia like the Honda ZR-V e:HEV and Nissan X-Trail e-Power would have seemed fanciful, as there weren't any to choose from. But the Toyota RAV4 hybrid's success has changed all that, so here we are. Both offer compelling arguments. The Nissan's bigger and roomier but the Honda's cheaper, sportier and better equipped.
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Nissan Sakura 2024 review
By Andrew Chesterton · 26 Dec 2023
The Nissan Sakura is a Japanese EV so affordable it would put the frighteners on the BYD Dolphin, MG4 Excite 51 and GWM Ora. It's only in Japan for now, but the brand has global ambitions for the Sakura, so we put it to the test to see how it would fare in Australia.
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Nissan Juke 2024 review: ST-L
By Tom White · 19 Dec 2023
Nissan's Euro-tinged Juke small SUV has tumbled down the sales charts, but are buyers missing out on an underappreciated gem?
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Nissan X-Trail 2024 review: Ti e-Power long-term | Part 3
By Justin Hilliard · 11 Dec 2023
The 2024 Nissan X-Trail e-Power dares to be different with its series hybrid powertrain, which exclusively drives the wheels via dual electric motors, while its petrol engine acting as a power generator for the onboard battery. It's an approach that delivers a superior driving experience - in some instances.
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Nissan Pathfinder 2024 review: Ti
By Mark Oastler · 06 Nov 2023
While its main three-row large SUV competitors stick with a traditionally rugged 'body-on-frame' design, Nissan's Pathfinder follows the unitary 'monocoque' chassis path. Maybe that's a factor off-road, but how does this eight-seater perform on day-to-day family duty? Contributing Journalist, Mark Oastler assesses everything from safety and practicality to economy and design to find out.
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Nissan X-Trail 2024 review: Ti e-Power long-term | Part 2
By Justin Hilliard · 16 Oct 2023
The 2024 Nissan X-Trail e-Power brings the Japanese brand's take on the hybrid powertrain to the highly competitive mid-size SUV segment. But can it rise to the all-conquering Toyota RAV4 Hybrid's challenge?
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Nissan Patrol 2024 review: Warrior - off-road test
By Byron Mathioudakis · 05 Oct 2023
In contrast to the regular Nissan Y62 Patrol, the Warrior version harks back to earlier models in being much more off-road focused, thanks to vehicle engineering firm, Premcar of Melbourne. Like the popular Navara Warrior, the 4WD wagon gains upgraded suspension, wheels, body protection and clearances, along with some subtle visual and interior changes. Result? This is the best Y62 Patrol ever.
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Nissan X-Trail 2024 review: Ti e-Power long-term | Part 1
By Justin Hilliard · 14 Sep 2023
The 2024 Nissan X-Trail ePower is a hybrid SUV - but not as we know it. Its 'self-charging' powertrain is unlike that of the rivalling Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, as its petrol engine doesn't drive the wheels, instead acting as a power generator for the onboard battery, which supplies the driving electric motors. So, how does it stack up in the real world?
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Hyundai Palisade Highlander petrol vs Kia Carnival Platinum petrol vs Nissan Pathfinder Ti 2023 comparison review
By Laura Berry · 07 Jul 2023
Hyundai Palisade vs Kia Carnival vs Nissan Pathfinder - which does family duties best? Two parents put these eight seaters to the ultimate test
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Nissan X-Trail 2023 review: ST-L 7-seat
By Emily Agar · 01 Jul 2023
The Nissan X-Trail has always been a popular family vehicle. It combines a decent size, engine and features but now it has seven-seats! Will this secure its popularity for the future?
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