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The Nissan Pathfinder has been revamped; are the new looks enough to set it above the pack? Oh, how I have longed for the Nissan Pathfinder to be revamped and reshaped! You could be forgiven for confusing the predecessor ...

The brand with nine lives: why Nissan is the one to watch if a new hybrid or electric car, SUV or ute is in your future | Opinion

Nissan has an illustrious past, challenging present and very promising future, all steeped in electrification knowhow. Here are two facts. For over 60 years Nissan has been on a rollercoaster. And for the remaining six years of this decade, ...

Charging in on Telsa? Nissan Qashqai, X-Trail, and Juke electric cars due by 2025: report

Nissan will binge on EVs inside the next five years in order to comply with stringent targets in European markets. The popular Nissan SUV range will build on the e-Power hybrids to include fully electric variants by 2025, according ...

2023 Nissan Pathfinder range now priced $13,000 higher! Toyota Kluger rival's new line-up cut down to just two high-spec variants, as family SUV climbs the price scale

Nissan has cut its Pathfinder range down to just two highly specific variants; the Ti and Ti-L. Nissan said there was currently a three-to-six month wait specifically for Pathfinder. Nissan says the most expensive versions of the Pathfinder are ...

"You can't get anywhere near it": Nissan slams 2023 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid car fuel-use claims as it accuses Japanese giant of over-selling its hybrid promises

Nissan slammed the RAV4 Hybrid’s fuel-use claims at the launch of the X-Trail e-Power. Nissan has defended the fuel savings on offer in its electrified X-Trail e-Power, suggesting Toyota exaggerates the fuel-use claims in its popular hybrid models, including ...

Nissan X-Trail 2023 review: e-Power

Nissan is currently following a distinctly angular design direction. (Ti-L variant pictured) The X-Trail shares several of its sharp lines with the recently released Pathfinder and Qashqai. (Ti-L variant pictured) Overall, it’s slightly more subdued than those two. (Ti-L ...

Mazda CX-3? Kia Seltos? Toyota C-HR? We started this SUV trend says Subaru Australia boss

The Subaru Impreza XV arrived in 2010, arguably kicking off the car-based SUV trend. The world is obsessed with SUVs with almost every carmaker now from Porsche to Peugeot, not just making them, but relying on them to make ...

2023 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross price and features confirmed: Nissan Qashqai and Toyota Corolla Cross small SUV rival locks in new variants and tweaked look

The top-spec Exceed gets a new optional light grey leather interior trim option. The new LS Black Edition features a black interior theme with headliner, and dark silver garnishes. Mitsubishi’s key Eclipse Cross SUV gets small tweaks and a ...

Nissan Qashqai 2023 review: Ti

The Qashqai conforms to Nissan's distinctively ‘sharp’ design direction. (Image: James Cleary) It’s a new-car wishlist composed by thousands of Australian family car buyers every year. I want something compact, good looking, economical and safe that doesn’t cost the ...

Germany falls behind China and Italy in latest ANCAP safety ratings: Five stars for GWM Ora, but just four for BMW's i4?

ANCAP releases its latest round of tests, with some surprise results. ANCAP has released its latest round of safety ratings for the Australian market, and there are some results that might be a surprise. Arriving this month, China’s GWM ...

BYD, MG and Tesla on notice? Nissan and Renault to team up on both cheap and premium electric cars

Nissan and Renault’s renewed alliance will see the development of more affordable EVs as well as more premium ones. As part of Renault and Nissan’s new alliance agreement, the brand will focus on several areas where both brands see ...

Forget the Ford Maverick! Sub-Navara Nissan ute confirmed as by-product of renewed Renault alliance

Sub-Navara Nissan ute on the way, but will it land in Australia? The Nissan-Renault-Mitsubishi Alliance has been renewed after a long series of discussions, and finally the three brands can move on with a more unified strategy. One of ...

How Mitsubishi plans to keep its booming sales going in 2023 without a new Triton

Despite the Triton’s age, it is still a strong seller in Australia. At the start of 2022 you could have argued things looked tough for Mitsubishi. The brand was facing a serious threat from MG, which was stealing sales ...

2023 Chery Jetour T-1: Is this the next hybrid off-roader to take the fight to the new GWM Tank 300?

Will Chery be the next brand in Australia to go SUV mad and challenge the off-road hegemony? Chery is on the cusp of a resurrection in Australia, expecting to launch two new SUVs, the small Omoda 5 and mid-size ...

No hybrids in sight! Wait times for 2023 Honda HR-V and Civic blow out as industry continues to be hit by supply shortages

Honda’s important new hybrid models are experiencing long wait times in 2023, but not as long as its Civic Type R hot hatch. Honda Australia has confirmed that is is struggling for stock of some of its most important ...

Can the X-Trail and Pathfinder lead Nissan back to sales success? Why 2023 is a crucial year for Nissan with its refreshed SUV line-up

2023 will be a huge year for Nissan Australia. There’s no nice way to say it – 2022 was a bad year for Nissan. The once-popular brand took a slide in the sales race, dropping more than 35 per ...

Top five worst car names on the Australian market

Fronx is just the latest in a list of silly car names from manufacturers which should know better. Recently, Suzuki announced its latest model, dubbed the ‘Fronx’ in its home market of India. Surely, we all thought in the ...

Is this the end of the ute era? Nissan X-Trail SUV expected to overtake Navara as brand's best-seller in 2023

The new X-Trail will hit showrooms in the second half of 2022. Dual-cab pick-ups are huge business in Australia and some of the biggest automotive brands rely heavily on their ute offerings to make up a large chunk of ...

2022 Nissan Qashqai, X-Trail, Pathfinder and Z set to boost Australian sales this year, but when will these critical new models arrive in showrooms?

The four new models include the Z, Qashqai, X-Trail and Pathfinder. Nissan Australia has finally kicked off its biggest new-model rollout in decades, with four key models launching before the end of 2022. The Japanese carmaker has battled through ...

Ford Ranger, Toyota RAV4 sales dive but Isuzu D-Max and Mazda CX-5 soar as global supply issues make things worse for Australian new-car market

The Isuzu D-Max was one of few bright spots in the April new-car sales figures. The global parts shortage and supply chain nightmares that are affecting virtually all automakers is starting to seriously impact new-vehicle registrations in Australia. Last ...

Hurry up already! Where are the new-gen Nissan Pathfinder, Mitsubishi ASX, Tesla Model Y and why are they taking so long to arrive in Australia?

The new Nissan Pathfinder was revealed early last year and it will finally go on sale in Australia later in 2022. It feels like we have been waiting forever for some models to hit the market. Granted, there are ...

Have we reached the tipping point for electric car sales in Australia? Tesla Model 3 success and sales jumps for Hyundai Ioniq, Nissan Leaf and more point to wider acceptance

The Model 3 is the clear standout when it comes to electric vehicle sales in Australia. There‘s nothing like a dramatic spike in fuel prices to highlight the benefits of electric vehicles. The past month has seen huge increases ...

A genuine Toyota Prado rival? 2022 Nissan Pathfinder scores Rock Creek upgrades to transform into more off-road capable large SUV

The new Nissan Pathfinder Rock Creek scores a number of off-road-focused enhancements. Nisan’s new-generation Pathfinder large SUV has been transformed into a more competent off-roader thanks to the Rock Creek upgrades, but will we see it in Australian showrooms? ...

The 2022 Ford Ranger Raptor costs how much?! What other fun cars you can buy for less than the cost of the new dual-cab ute flagship

Workhorse? Performance car? Family hauler? The 2022 Ford Ranger Raptor is a lot of things to a lot of people. On paper, Ford’s new Ranger Raptor ticks all the boxes. It’s spacious and modern, with all the safety and ...

Nissan Juke 2022 review: Ti

You’ll love it or leave it but you won’t be able to deny the Juke Ti's presence. 2022 Nissan Juke Ti I Boot 2022 Nissan Juke Ti I Boot The current Juke is a bold upgrade for Nissan’s smallest ...

Nissan X-Trail 2022 review: ST+ 2WD

The X-Trail's like a perfect white t-shirt, classic but not fancy. (image: Dean McCartney) The X-Trail has admittedly served the Aussie SUV buyer well over the past eight years. (image: Dean McCartney) From the outside, there is really nothing ...

Top five electric SUVs in Australia

The SUV for the EV generation In the car marketplace, three things are absolute truths: 1) People buy a whole lot of SUVs (over 50 per cent of the Australian market was claimed by SUVs in 2021); 2) Electric Vehicles (EVs) ...

Best 4x4 and off-road vehicles arriving in 2022

The all-new Ineos Grenadier (pictured) channels the old Land Rover Defender in more ways than one. After more than 18 months battling against a worldwide virus, international flights have remained off the table to Australia, so where is a ...

Best crossovers arriving in 2022

The third-generation Honda HR-V small SUV and a host of other crossovers will enter showrooms in 2022. Light and small cars have been rapidly declining in popularity for years now as new-vehicle buyers have flocked to crossovers and larger ...

Nissan Patrol GQ Y60 used review: 1988-1997

So popular is the idea of going bush it has spawned a new breed of car capable of leaving the black top while retaining the attributes of a family sedan. Most of these newcomers are sneeringly referred to by 4WD ...

The top 10 fully electric cars in Australia

Charging ahead – the best EVs Aussies can buy. Just a decade ago, if you were after the best full electric car in Australia, you wouldn’t find yourself with a whole lot of options to choose from. With the ...

Cheapest electric car in Australia

If you’re in a hurry to buy one now, the bargain choice EV is clearly to be found at your Hyundai dealer. Ever wondered how much electric cars cost? The good news is that as Electric Vehicles (EVs) slowly ...

Should Nissan offer the Hyundai Ioniq 5, Kia EV6 and Toyota bZ4X-rivalling Ariya electric car in Australia, and at what price could you be expected to pay for one?

The Nissan Ariya is designed as an all-electric family SUV, and competes against the Kia EV6 and Hyundai Ioniq 5. Nissan was one of the pioneers in the electric vehicle (EV) space with the first-gen Leaf coming to market ...

Worst cars too many people buy!: Suzuki Jimny, MX-30, Macan and more! - CarsGuide Podcast #221

Video of Worst cars too many people buy!: LandCruiser 70, Patrol, ASX and more! – CarsGuide Podcast #221 Episode 221 – Worst cars too many people buy! In this episode, James Cleary, Marcus Craft and Tom White talk all things ...

How fuel efficient is the 2022 Nissan Qashqai ePower electric SUV? New Toyota C-HR Hybrid rival isn't too much more frugal than its traditional petrol sibling

Aside from the obligatory badging, the Qashqai ePower looks like any other Qashqai variant. Nissan has fully detailed its first series-hybrid small SUV, the Qashqai ePower, which is due in Australian showrooms by the end of this year. But ...

A modern Mitsubishi Pajero or Subaru Brumby? Yes please! Five cool Japanese cars that deserve a retro revival

The first-generation Mitsubishi Pajero is the ideal candidate for a retro reboot with its sharp, boxy design. Some automotive designs are so iconic that they deserve repeating. A few car makers have sought to capitalise on the success of ...

From the Ford Mustang Mach-E to the Audi Q4 e-tron: Here are the best electric cars currently not available in Australia

Audi’s Q4 e-tron could lower the price point of those after an all-electric luxury SUV. Electric cars are clearly now big business in Australia, just look at how many Tesla Model 3s were sold last year. Likewise, the recently ...

Best cars nobody buys!: Ford Fiesta ST, Jaguar F-Type, Citroen C4 and more! - CarsGuide Podcast #220

Video of Best cars nobody buys!: Mazda MX-5 roadster, Jeep Gladiator and more! – CarsGuide Podcast #220 Episode 220 – Best cars nobody buys! In this episode, James Cleary, Malcolm Flynn and David Morley talk about all things motoring, including: ...

2022 Nissan Patrol beats Toyota LandCruiser! Nissan's V8-powered Y62 off-roader overtakes LC300 and LC76 wagons in tight February 2022 sales race

The Y62 Patrol just got a MY22 update with minor design changes. Toyota’s new LandCruiser 300 Series might only be months old, but it and the LandCruiser 76 Series were overtaken by Nissan’s 12-year-old Y62 Patrol in February 2022’s ...

Does the Toyota Yaris Cross finally have some competition? 2022 Nissan Juke Hybrid revealed as frugal and funky light SUV

The Nissan Juke Hybrid will be launched internationally later this year, but its Australian debut is still unconfirmed. Nissan has revealed a hybrid version of its Juke small SUV for overseas markets, though its inclusion in the brand’s Australian ...

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