Nissan Leaf review. For – quiet, gutsy drive; great if your commute is short and regular. Against – too expensive, unpredictable range. *** £29,490 (before £5,000 government grant) SILVERSTONE, England – Nissan has given its Leaf electric car a more powerful 30 Kw battery, which it says increases range by at least 25 per cent. […]
Builds On Successful Qualities. Redesign Still Understated, But Why Change Winning Formula? For – solid all-rounder with proven appeal. Against – opposition catching up. **** out of 5 The new Nissan Qashqai looks remarkably like the old one, which is a tribute to the huge success of the 6-year old original, and not to mention the […]
Face-Lift Adds High Tech, Safety, Utility Features. Plenty Of Standard Stuff, Excellent Value. Has To Be To Compete In This Sector. “All 3 (engine choices) come with the usual unbelievable claims for fuel economy. The diesel engine is said to achieve an average 79.5 mpg” For – looks good, much equipment, well made. Against – […]
Weird Looking Baby SUV Is A Bridge Too Far Qashqai Design Was Brave, Innovative, Highly Successful This One Is Daring Too, But Misses The Target ** out of 5 Nissan Seeks Out The “Urban Player” With No Embarrass Genes For – singular looks, terrific interior, decent value Against – if you’re old enough to afford this car, you’ve […]
Cute Styling Dropped To Widen Appeal Nissan Claims To Have Made Diesel Obsolete With New Petrol Motor Parking Gizmo Demands Honesty About Your Driving Skills **** out of 5 For – well priced, high quality, impressive engine, well equipped Against – fails cute test, no diesel, no 3-door COPENHAGEN, Denmark – Nissan’s Micra has a deserved reputation for reliability, […]
Nearing Launch Date, Gets Plug From Glen Beck Even Fox News star Glen Beck seems to have jumped on the publicity bandwagon for Nissan’s electric car, the Leaf. Beck, in a sarcastic “apology” to President Obama for saving GM, referred to the $41,000 Chevrolet Volt as having a range of 40 miles. “It goes 40, […]
Impressive Improvements On Successful Design Nissan Qashqai+2 now more an SUV than a “crossover” As “crossover” is a totally meaningless concept, that must be good **** out of 5 For – handsome, rugged, well sorted, utilitarian. Against – tad pricey compared to Koreans You only have to look around your local streets to see that the […]
