Nissan Ariya Nismo review. *** £56,620 For – handsome, fast, reassuring, brilliant regenerative braking Against – usual motorway and uphill moans Competition – Hyundai Ioniq 5 N, Kia EV6 GT, VW ID5 GTX, Cupra Tavascan, Skoda Enyaq VRS, Ford Mustang Mach-E GT, Polestar 2 There is such a thing as a free lunch. The Nissan […]
Nissan X-Trail Mild Hybrid N-Connecta review. **** out of For: Handsome, practical, reasonable fuel economy, excellent drive. Against: I expected excellent fuel economy, no 4×4. Price: £37,390 Competition: Peugeot 5008, Kia Sorento, SEAT Terraco, Skoda Kodiaq, Hyundai Santa Fe, VW Tiguan, Honda CR-V, Mazda CX_5, Toyota RAV4 “The impact of the mild hybrid system seems […]
Nissan Qashqai e-Power 190 Tekna Hybrid Review. For – handsome, competent, high quality, well equipped, impressive technology. Against – economy lags. **** Price – £38,885 Competition – Ford Kuga, Kia Sportage, SEAT Ateca, Peugeot 3008, VW Tiguan, Toyota RAV4, Renault Kadjar, Skoda Karoq “The fact this SUV doesn’t have all-wheel drive marks it down for […]
Nissan Ariya 63 kWh Advance Review. **** £46,365 For – handsome, impressive quality, excellent performance/handling, spacious Against – limited range on highway Competition – VW ID4, Ford Mach-E, Tesla Model Y, Kia EV6, Volvo XC40 Recharge, Mercedes EQA, Skoda Enyaq, Hyundai Ioniq 5 The Nissan Ariya stands out from the crowd as a handsome beast, particularly with its […]
Nissan Leaf E-Tekna e+ 3.ZERO review. For – well-equipped, high quality, terrific everywhere but the motorway. Against – expensive, range-threatened. Useable highspeed range 81 miles/45.2% £37,820 (after subsidy) *** The Nissan Leaf has long been a trail blazer for electric cars and its looks, size and range have all been gradually improved over the years. […]
Nissan Leaf e+ 3.ZERO review. For – improved styling, bigger battery, more range and power. Against – too expensive, questionable range. *** Price £40,320 (eligible for £3,500 government grant) Competition – Kia Niro, Hyundai Kona electric, Hyundai Ioniq, Audi e-Tron, Jaguar I-Pace, Tesla Model 3, VW e-Golf Nissan has updated the electric Leaf with a […]
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 – […]
