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Nissan Leaf (2026)
Oct 2025 - International First Drive Review
The third-generation Nissan Leaf takes on the likes of the Skoda Elroq and Kia EV3. It comes with a properly large battery to give it some serious range.
The third-generation Nissan Leaf takes on the likes of the Skoda Elroq and Kia EV3. It comes with a properly large battery to give it some serious range.
Nissan Micra (2026)
Sep 2025 - Prototype Review
The Nissan Micra is back, this time as a stylish compact EV. What’s it like?
The Nissan Micra is back, this time as a stylish compact EV. What’s it like?
Nissan Qashqai e-Power (2025)
Mar 2025 - Irish Review
The revamped Nissan Qashqai impresses in e-Power hybrid format.
The revamped Nissan Qashqai impresses in e-Power hybrid format.
Nissan Qashqai e-Power (2024)
Jun 2024 - International First Drive Review
Nissan lightly airbrushes the Qashqai’s looks, then adds Google and safety tech for good measure.
Nissan lightly airbrushes the Qashqai’s looks, then adds Google and safety tech for good measure.
Nissan Qashqai e-Power (2023)
Aug 2023 - Irish Review
Nissan re-invents the hybrid with the Qashqai's always-electric, but still-somehow-petrol e-Power. Does it work?
Nissan re-invents the hybrid with the Qashqai's always-electric, but still-somehow-petrol e-Power. Does it work?
Nissan Juke Hybrid (2023)
Jun 2023 - Irish Review
Hybrid drive brings more power to Nissan's small SUV.
Hybrid drive brings more power to Nissan's small SUV.
Nissan X-Trail e-Power (2023)
May 2023 - Irish Review
Does a clever hybrid system put the Nissan X-Trail into premium contention?
Does a clever hybrid system put the Nissan X-Trail into premium contention?
Nissan X-Trail e-Power (2023)
Oct 2022 - International First Drive Review
A hybrid powertrain helps to make the new Nissan X-Trail SUV much more appealing.
A hybrid powertrain helps to make the new Nissan X-Trail SUV much more appealing.
Nissan Ariya 87kWh (2022)
Oct 2022 - Irish Review
Nissan sets a new standard for electric SUVs with the stylish Ariya.
Nissan sets a new standard for electric SUVs with the stylish Ariya.
Nissan Juke Hybrid (2022)
Jun 2022 - International First Drive Review
Nissan's popular compact SUV gets hybrid power. Is it the best Juke?
Nissan's popular compact SUV gets hybrid power. Is it the best Juke?
Nissan Ariya 63kWh (2022 prototype)
Mar 2022 - International First Drive Review
First impressions suggest that the Nissan Ariya could go straight to the top of the electric SUV class.
First impressions suggest that the Nissan Ariya could go straight to the top of the electric SUV class.
Nissan Qashqai e-Power (2022 prototype)
Mar 2022 - Prototype Review
The Nissan Qashqai range is about to expand with the excellent new e-Power hybrid model. We've driven it.
The Nissan Qashqai range is about to expand with the excellent new e-Power hybrid model. We've driven it.
Nissan Qashqai 1.3 petrol (2021)
Jun 2021 - International First Drive Review
Nissan has launched the third generation of its Qashqai, but is it as still a pioneer?
Nissan has launched the third generation of its Qashqai, but is it as still a pioneer?
Nissan Leaf 62kWh (2019)
Dec 2019 - Irish Review
Bigger battery means more range for the Nissan Leaf, but are its legs long enough to beat the Korean competition?
Bigger battery means more range for the Nissan Leaf, but are its legs long enough to beat the Korean competition?
Nissan Juke DIG-T 1.0 (2020)
Oct 2019 - International First Drive Review
Revamped styling and more interior space transform the Nissan Juke crossover.
Revamped styling and more interior space transform the Nissan Juke crossover.
Nissan Leaf 62kWh (2019)
Jun 2019 - International First Drive Review
A longer-range, higher-powered electric Leaf joins the Nissan EV's line-up.
A longer-range, higher-powered electric Leaf joins the Nissan EV's line-up.
Nissan Micra 1.0 turbo petrol (2019)
Jan 2019 - International First Drive Review
Nissan updates its B-segment supermini with a new turbocharged petrol engine and it’s a cracker.
Nissan updates its B-segment supermini with a new turbocharged petrol engine and it’s a cracker.
Nissan X-Trail 1.6-litre diesel
Aug 2018 - Irish Review
Nissan has refreshed the X-Trail, but how does it stack up against increasing numbers of seven-seat SUV rivals?
Nissan has refreshed the X-Trail, but how does it stack up against increasing numbers of seven-seat SUV rivals?
Nissan Leaf 40kWh
Apr 2018 - Irish First Drive Review
New Nissan Leaf undercuts the competition and delivers on driving range.
New Nissan Leaf undercuts the competition and delivers on driving range.
Nissan Leaf 40kWh
Jan 2018 - International First Drive Review
The new Nissan Leaf is more conventional looking, has greater range and more tech. Will all that give it broader customer appeal?
The new Nissan Leaf is more conventional looking, has greater range and more tech. Will all that give it broader customer appeal?
Nissan Qashqai 1.2 petrol
Nov 2017 - Irish Review
Updated Nissan Qashqai still impressive, but is it slipping behind rivals?
Updated Nissan Qashqai still impressive, but is it slipping behind rivals?
Nissan Micra 1.0 petrol
Sep 2017 - Irish Review
A sea change in terms of design for the new Nissan Micra, but is the non-turbo petrol engine up to the job?
A sea change in terms of design for the new Nissan Micra, but is the non-turbo petrol engine up to the job?
Nissan X-Trail 2.0-litre diesel
Aug 2017 - International First Drive Review
Do Nissan's mid-life revisions for the X-Trail SUV go far enough?
Do Nissan's mid-life revisions for the X-Trail SUV go far enough?
Nissan Qashqai 1.6 dCi
Jun 2017 - International First Drive Review
Nissan gives its top-selling Qashqai crossover a mild update.
Nissan gives its top-selling Qashqai crossover a mild update.
Nissan Leaf AT-EV
Apr 2017 - Concept Review
We drive the unique Nissan Leaf AT-EV a Mongolian Rally contender...
We drive the unique Nissan Leaf AT-EV a Mongolian Rally contender...
Nissan Micra 0.9 petrol
Jan 2017 - International First Drive Review
New Micra is a light year leap forward compared to the old model. Good to look at and really good to drive.
New Micra is a light year leap forward compared to the old model. Good to look at and really good to drive.
Nissan NP300 Navara
Jul 2016 - Irish Review
Pick-ups long ago stopped being purely commercial vehicles. Here we drive the Nissan Navara that doubles up as a family car.
Pick-ups long ago stopped being purely commercial vehicles. Here we drive the Nissan Navara that doubles up as a family car.
Nissan Leaf 30kWh
Jul 2016 - Irish Review
The Nissan Leaf now comes with a usefully longer range. Has its day come?
The Nissan Leaf now comes with a usefully longer range. Has its day come?
Nissan GT-R
May 2016 - International First Drive Review
Godzilla gets a re-fresh, and not before time, as the R35 Nissan GT-R was launched way back in 2007.
Godzilla gets a re-fresh, and not before time, as the R35 Nissan GT-R was launched way back in 2007.
Nissan GT-R Track Edition
Mar 2016 - International First Drive Review
Another update for Nissan’s still mighty GT-R with the new Track Edition model.
Another update for Nissan’s still mighty GT-R with the new Track Edition model.
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Feb 2016 - Irish Review
The Nissan Pulsar may lack magic, but it gets the job done.
The Nissan Pulsar may lack magic, but it gets the job done.
Nissan Leaf 30kWh
Jan 2016 - International First Drive Review
The new Nissan Leaf 30kWh might look the same but its upgraded battery puts it into a new realm of feasibility.
The new Nissan Leaf 30kWh might look the same but its upgraded battery puts it into a new realm of feasibility.
Nissan Juke-R 2.0
Nov 2015 - Quick Spin
A 600hp Nissan Juke should be a thing that doesn't exist. But exist it does...
A 600hp Nissan Juke should be a thing that doesn't exist. But exist it does...
Nissan NP300 Navara
Nov 2015 - International First Drive Review
Does multilink rear suspension improve the Nissan NP300 Navara’s appeal?
Does multilink rear suspension improve the Nissan NP300 Navara’s appeal?
Nissan X-Trail 1.6 DIG-T
Oct 2015 - International First Drive Review
Would you be mad to choose a petrol engine for your seven-seat SUV? Maybe not...
Would you be mad to choose a petrol engine for your seven-seat SUV? Maybe not...
Nissan Juke Nismo RS
Oct 2015 - International First Drive Review
We were left cold by the original Juke NISMO. Will an upgrade to RS spec convince us?
We were left cold by the original Juke NISMO. Will an upgrade to RS spec convince us?
Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Sep 2014 - International First Drive Review
Nissan returns to the family hatch segment with the new Pulsar. Can it do enough to upset the competition?
Nissan returns to the family hatch segment with the new Pulsar. Can it do enough to upset the competition?
Nissan Qashqai
Aug 2014 - Irish Review
Difficult second album or a resounding success bound to be a hit? We test the new Nissan Qashqai.
Difficult second album or a resounding success bound to be a hit? We test the new Nissan Qashqai.
Nissan X-Trail
Jul 2014 - Irish First Drive Review
Nissan's new X-Trail is a significant step forward from its predecessor aesthetically - and on the road.
Nissan's new X-Trail is a significant step forward from its predecessor aesthetically - and on the road.
Nissan Juke
May 2014 - International First Drive Review
Nissan's Juke gets fancy new lights and a new petrol engine. Enough to stay at the head of the pack?
Nissan's Juke gets fancy new lights and a new petrol engine. Enough to stay at the head of the pack?
Nissan X-Trail
May 2014 - International First Drive Review
New Nissan X-Trail goes after the crossover market with more road-focused third generation.
New Nissan X-Trail goes after the crossover market with more road-focused third generation.
Nissan Qashqai
Jan 2014 - International First Drive Review
Following a dream-like success story Nissan's Qashqai now faces the 'difficult second album'.
Following a dream-like success story Nissan's Qashqai now faces the 'difficult second album'.
Nissan Note
Oct 2013 - Irish First Drive Review
All-new Nissan Note now straddles the supermini and small MPV classes. We tested it in Ireland.
All-new Nissan Note now straddles the supermini and small MPV classes. We tested it in Ireland.
Nissan Note
Jul 2013 - International First Drive Review
Nissan is back with a new Note, which it claims brings 'big car technology'.
Nissan is back with a new Note, which it claims brings 'big car technology'.
Nissan Juke Nismo
Jun 2013 - Irish Review
Nissan's tuning division turns out the quirky Juke Nismo. Is it enough to tempt you away from a traditional hot hatch?
Nissan's tuning division turns out the quirky Juke Nismo. Is it enough to tempt you away from a traditional hot hatch?
Nissan Juke Nismo
Feb 2013 - International First Drive Review
It's not cheap, but the new Juke Nismo could be the most interesting hot hatch of the moment.
It's not cheap, but the new Juke Nismo could be the most interesting hot hatch of the moment.
Nissan Qashqai 1.6 dCi
Nov 2011 - International First Drive Review
More power, lower emissions and no increase in price? Yes please to the new Qashqai 1.6 diesel.
More power, lower emissions and no increase in price? Yes please to the new Qashqai 1.6 diesel.
Nissan Leaf
May 2011 - Irish Review
Is the new Nissan Leaf a proper alternative to a regular car? Yes, we reckon it is!
Is the new Nissan Leaf a proper alternative to a regular car? Yes, we reckon it is!
Nissan 370Z Roadster
Jan 2011 - International first drive review
Taking the roof off the 370Z means that you get to hear that delightful engine. We've driven the Roadster.
Taking the roof off the 370Z means that you get to hear that delightful engine. We've driven the Roadster.
Nissan Leaf
Oct 2010 - International First Drive Review
We've finally driven the showroom-ready electric Nissan LEAF, and it's a gem.
We've finally driven the showroom-ready electric Nissan LEAF, and it's a gem.
Nissan Juke
Sep 2010 - Irish First Drive Review
Nissan wants to repeat the success of its Qashqai crossover in a smaller package, the funky new Juke.
Nissan wants to repeat the success of its Qashqai crossover in a smaller package, the funky new Juke.
Nissan 370Z
Aug 2010 - Irish Review
Nissan's latest Z-car, the 370Z, offers as much bang for your buck as ever - and there's an automatic option.
Nissan's latest Z-car, the 370Z, offers as much bang for your buck as ever - and there's an automatic option.
Nissan Juke
Jul 2010 - International First Drive Review
Nissan hopes to replicate the Qashqai's success on a smaller scale with its unusual looking Juke crossover.
Nissan hopes to replicate the Qashqai's success on a smaller scale with its unusual looking Juke crossover.
Nissan Leaf pre-production
Jun 2010 - Prototype Review
Nissan's electric LEAF is one of the most anticipated cars for some time and we are among the first in the world to drive a near production version.
Nissan's electric LEAF is one of the most anticipated cars for some time and we are among the first in the world to drive a near production version.
Nissan Qashqai
May 2010 - International First Drive Review
Irish buyers have already made the Qashqai part of the family, so Nissan should have no difficulty selling the facelifted version.
Irish buyers have already made the Qashqai part of the family, so Nissan should have no difficulty selling the facelifted version.
Nissan Qashqai+2
Jan 2010 - Irish Review
The Qashqai has been a runaway success in Ireland since it was launched in 2007. It's now available in +2 guise with an extra pair of seats.
The Qashqai has been a runaway success in Ireland since it was launched in 2007. It's now available in +2 guise with an extra pair of seats.
