Overview Released in June 2012, the Nissan Leaf was a five-door, electric-powered hatchback. Manufactured in Japan, the front-wheel drive Leaf was powered by an electric synchronous motor which drew power from a 24 kWh lithium-ion battery pack and was mated to a single speed, direct drive transmission. The battery packs were positioned under the floor […]
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Review: Nissan ZE1 Leaf (2019-on)
Overview Production of the Nissan ZE1 Leaf commenced in October 2017 and Australian deliveries commenced in August 2019. Manufactured in Yokosuka, Japan, the front-wheel drive Nissan ZE1 Leaf was a five-door hatchback that was powered by an electric motor. For Australia, the Nissan ZE1 Leaf was launched with a recommended retail price of $49,990 (excludes […]
Review: Nissan Juke (2020-on)
Overview Expected to be released in Australia in the first half of 2020, the second-generation Nissan Juke is a compact crossover. Manufactured in Sunderland, England, the front-wheel drive Nissan Juke is powered by a 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine that is mated to either a six-speed manual or seven-speed double clutch transmission. Body and dimensions […]
Review: Nissan F15 Juke (2013-18)
Review: Nissan F15.I Juke (2013-14) Overview Released in Australia in October 2013, the Nissan F15 Series (F15.I) Juke was a compact, five-door SUV. Manufactured in Sunderland, England, the Juke was powered by 1.6-litre naturally aspirated and turbocharged engines. As per the table below, the Juke range consisted of ST, ST-S and Ti-S variants. HR16DE and […]
Review: Nissan R35 GT-R (2009-21)
Overview Released in April 2009 (but also available from 2008 as a private import), the Nissan R35 GT-R was a high performance coupe. Manufactured in Tochigi, Japan, the Nissan R35 GT-R was powered by a 3.8-litre twin turbo V6 petrol engine that was mated to a six-speed double clutch transmission. R35 GT-R: VR38DDTT engine The […]
Review: Nissan G50 Infiniti Q45 (1993-96)
Overview Released in September 1993, the Nissan G50 Infiniti Q45 was a large, luxury sedan. Manufactured in Tochigi, Japan, the rear-wheel drive Q45 was powered by a 4.5-litre V8 petrol engine that was mated to a four-speed automatic transmission. In international markets, the Q45 was sold under Nissan’s Infiniti brand; in Australia, however, the vehicle […]
Review: Nissan J10 Dualis+2 (2010-13)
Review: Nissan J10.II Dualis+2 (2010-12) Overview Released in July 2010, the Nissan J10 Series II (J10.II) Dualis+2 was a seven-seat SUV. Manufactured in Sunderland, England, the Dualis+2 was available in front- and all-wheel drive. All models, however, were powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine that was mated to a continuously variable transmission with six-preset […]
Review: Nissan J10 Dualis (2007-13)
Review: Nissan J10.I Dualis (2007-10) Overview Released in October 2007, the Nissan J10 Series I (J10.I) Dualis was a compact SUV. Manufactured in Sunderland, England, the J10 Dualis powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine; transmission options consisted of a six-speed manual or a continuously variable transmission (CVT) with six pre-set ratios. Although initially available […]
Review: Nissan L33 Altima (2013-17)
Overview Released in November 2013, the Nissan L33 Altima was a mid-size, front-wheel drive sedan. Manufactured in Thailand, the Altima was available with 2.5-litre four-cylinder and 3.5-litre V6 engines, both of which were mated to continuously variable transmissions (Nissan’s ‘Xtronic’). QR25DE and VQ35DE Engines Of the engines, the 2.5-litre four-cylinder QR25DE engine had an aluminium […]
Review: Nissan U13 Bluebird (1993-97)
Review: Nissan U13.I Bluebird (1993-95) Overview Released in October 1993, the Nissan U13 Series I (U13.I) Bluebird was a mid-size sedan. Manufactured in Oppama, Japan, the front-wheel drive U13 Bluebird was powered b a 2.4-litre four-cylinder petrol engine that was mated to either a four-speed automatic or five-speed manual transmission. The U13 Bluebird range consisted […]