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200 SX

1994 to 2001

Coupe 1994 to 2001
Nissan 200 SX
  • Refined engine; impressive performance
  • Dull styling
350Z

2003 to 2009

Coupé 2003 to 2009
Nissan 350Z Coupé
  • Superb combination of performance, sportscar looks and value for money
  • Not the most practical coupe, poor interior finish on earlier cars
Roadster 2005 to 2009
Nissan 350Z Roadster
  • Superb engine, strong performance, great value for money, huge fun to drive
  • Awkward to use boot, noisy at high speeds
370Z

2009 on

Coupe 2009 on
Nissan 370Z Coupe
  • Great engine and performance, superb value, impressive refinement, well finished interior, excellent automatic
  • Manual gearbox tiring in traffic, road noise at motorway speeds
Almera

2000 to 2006

Hatchback 2000 to 2006
Nissan Almera Hatchback
  • Creature comforts, plenty of good deals around.
  • Not quite enough rear legroom, feels flimsy.

1995 to 2000

Hatchback 1995 to 2000
Nissan Almera Hatchback
  • Sound family choice, well specified and well priced
  • Styling is utterly forgettable
Almera Tino

2000 to 2006

Estate 2000 to 2006
Nissan Almera Tino
  • Well equipped, nice to drive
  • CVT automatic is awkward and indecisive
Cube

2010 on

Estate 2010 on
Nissan Cube
  • Stands out, roomy interior, good quality, easy to drive
  • Styling will not appeal to everyone
GT-R

2009 on

Coupé 2009 on
Nissan GT-R
  • Supercar performance in an accessible package, superb handling, thunderous performance, aggressive styling
  • Limited supply, requires frequent servicing, automatic-only gearbox
Micra

2003 on

Hatchback 2003 on
Nissan Micra Hatchback
  • Eye-catching styling, excellent value, good diesel engines, easy to park
  • Limited boot space, rear seats are a squeeze for adults
C+C 2005 on
Nissan Micra C+C
  • Good build quality, easy to drive, affordable running costs, neat electric roof
  • Pointless back seats, no diesel option available, cramped driving position

1993 to 2002

Hatchback 1993 to 2002
Nissan Micra
  • Very reliable, loads around, cheap.
  • Lots of ex-driving school cars.
Murano

2008 on

Estate 2008 on
Nissan Murano
  • Upmarket feel, comfortable interior, high level of standard equipment, sporty performance
  • Thirsty petrol engine, awkward looks, no diesel - for now

2005 to 2008

Estate 2005 to 2008
Nissan Murano
  • Attractive styling, excellent build quality, generous standard equipment, swift performance
  • Thirsty engine, no diesel option, badge lacks top-end credibility
Note

2006 on

Hatchback 2006 on
Nissan Note
  • Easy to drive, good rear passenger space, versatile interior, good build quality
  • Noisy at speed, steering lacks feel, no steering reach adjustment
Pathfinder

2005 on

Station Wagon 2005 on
Nissan Pathfinder
  • Robust build quality, chunky styling, well equipped, good to drive, can seat seven
  • Engine noisy at speed, ride can be rough
Patrol

1998 on

Station Wagon 1998 on
Nissan Patrol
  • Superb off-road ability, huge road presence, ideal workhorse, practically indestructible
  • Unrefined on-road, heavy steering, spongy brakes, dated inside, noisy engine
Pixo

2009 on

Hatchback 2009 on
Nissan Pixo
  • Affordable and cost-effective to run, easy to drive, strong build quality
  • Interior feels cheap in places, tiny boot, noisy at higher speeds
Primera

2002 to 2006

Hatchback 2002 to 2006
Nissan Primera Hatchback
  • Styling, interior, equipment.
  • Front seats lack support, engines could be better.
Estate 2002 to 2006
Nissan Primera Estate
  • Comfortable and well equipped
  • Dowdy image

1999 to 2002

Hatchback 1999 to 2002
Nissan Primera Hatchback
  • Excellent to drive, reliable, user-friendly.
  • Uninspiring image.
Saloon 1999 to 2002
Nissan Primera Saloon
  • Excellent to drive; reliable; user-friendly
  • Uninspiring image
Estate 1999 to 2002
Nissan Primera Estate
  • Excellent to drive; reliable; user-friendly
  • Uninspiring image

1996 to 1999

Hatchback 1996 to 1999
Nissan Primera Hatchback
  • Reliability; does everything well
  • Looks lack distinction
Qashqai

2007 on

Station Wagon 2007 on
Nissan Qashqai
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  • Distinctive styling, spacious cabin, comfortable and good to drive
  • Not particularly cheap new, poor rear visibility, rear seats don't fold flat
Qashqai+2

2008 on

Estate 2008 on
Nissan Qashqai+2
  • Roomier for five than a standard Qashqai, comfortable and refined, excellent dCi engines
  • Poor rearward visibility, cramped extra seats
Terrano

1993 to 2006

Station Wagon 1993 to 2006
Nissan Terrano
  • Keenly priced chunky 4x4, family-sized interior.
  • So-so ride, so-so styling.
X-Trail

2007 on

Station Wagon 2007 on
Nissan X-Trail
  • Practical interior, well built, more than capable off-road, refined on road
  • Legroom is tight in the back, thirsty petrol engines

2001 to 2007

Station Wagon 2001 to 2007
Nissan X-Trail
  • Style, comfort, equipment
  • Engines are noisy when pushed
 
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