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