Review: Nissan K13.I Micra (2010-13) Overview Released in December 2010, the Nissan K13 Series I (K13.I) Micra was a light, five-door hatchback. Manufactured in Purwakarta, Indonesia, the front-wheel drive Micra was initially available with either a 1.2-litre three-cylinder engine (for the entry-level ST variant), or a 1.5-litre four-cylinder engine (for the ST-L and range-topping Ti); […]
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Review: Nissan A33 Maxima (1999-03)
Review: Nissan A33.I Maxima (1999-01) Overview Released in December 1999, the Nissan A33 Series I (A33.I) Maxima was a large, front-wheel drive sedan. Manufactured in Oppama, Japan, the A32 Maxima was powered by a 3.0-litre V6 petrol engine that was mated to a four-speed automatic transmission. As per the table below, the A33.I Maxima range […]
Review: Nissan J31 Maxima (2003-09)
Review: Nissan J31.I Maxima (2003-06) Overview Released in December 2003, the Nissan J31 Series I (J31.I) Maxima was a large, front-wheel drive sedan. Manufactured in Kyushu, Japan, the Maxima was powered by a 3.5-litre V6 petrol engine (Nissan’s VQ35DE) that was mated to a four-speed automatic transmission. As per the table below, the J31.I Maxima […]
Review: Nissan Leaf (2012-15)
Overview Released in June 2012, the Nissan Leaf was a five-door, electric-powered hatchback. Manufactured in Japan, the front-wheel drive Leaf was powered by an electric synchronous motor which drew power from a 24 kWh lithium-ion battery pack and was mated to a single speed, direct drive transmission. The battery packs were positioned under the floor […]
Review: Nissan ZE1 Leaf (2019-on)
Overview Production of the Nissan ZE1 Leaf commenced in October 2017 and Australian deliveries commenced in August 2019. Manufactured in Yokosuka, Japan, the front-wheel drive Nissan ZE1 Leaf was a five-door hatchback that was powered by an electric motor. For Australia, the Nissan ZE1 Leaf was launched with a recommended retail price of $49,990 (excludes […]
Review: Nissan A32 Maxima (1995-99)
Review: Nissan A32.I Maxima (1995-96) Overview Released in February 1995, the A32 Series I (A32.I) Maxima was a large, front-wheel drive sedan. Manufactured in Oppama, Japan, the A32 Maxima was powered by a 3.0-litre V6 petrol engine (Nissan’s VQ30DE) which had an aluminium block and heads, four valves per cylinder, double overhead cams and a […]
Review: Nissan Juke (2020-on)
Overview Expected to be released in Australia in the first half of 2020, the second-generation Nissan Juke is a compact crossover. Manufactured in Sunderland, England, the front-wheel drive Nissan Juke is powered by a 1.0-litre three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine that is mated to either a six-speed manual or seven-speed double clutch transmission. Body and dimensions […]
Review: Nissan F15 Juke (2013-18)
Review: Nissan F15.I Juke (2013-14) Overview Released in Australia in October 2013, the Nissan F15 Series (F15.I) Juke was a compact, five-door SUV. Manufactured in Sunderland, England, the Juke was powered by 1.6-litre naturally aspirated and turbocharged engines. As per the table below, the Juke range consisted of ST, ST-S and Ti-S variants. HR16DE and […]
Review: Nissan R35 GT-R (2009-21)
Overview Released in April 2009 (but also available from 2008 as a private import), the Nissan R35 GT-R was a high performance coupe. Manufactured in Tochigi, Japan, the Nissan R35 GT-R was powered by a 3.8-litre twin turbo V6 petrol engine that was mated to a six-speed double clutch transmission. R35 GT-R: VR38DDTT engine The […]
Review: Nissan G50 Infiniti Q45 (1993-96)
Overview Released in September 1993, the Nissan G50 Infiniti Q45 was a large, luxury sedan. Manufactured in Tochigi, Japan, the rear-wheel drive Q45 was powered by a 4.5-litre V8 petrol engine that was mated to a four-speed automatic transmission. In international markets, the Q45 was sold under Nissan’s Infiniti brand; in Australia, however, the vehicle […]