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Nissan car reviews

At one time the biggest-selling Japanese marque in the UK, Nissan has a major foothold in the British economy, with its factory in Sunderland producing more cars than any other brand in the UK (it manufactures the Micra, Note and Qashqai). These days, Nissan is a joint operation with Renault and shares many components, but it very much retains its own identity. Success stories recently include the Qashqai and the thrilling GT-R supercar. 

Nissan is the least reliable Japanese brand, although it's still comfortably in the top half overall. Owners seem lukewarm about their experience with dealers, though.

New Nissan reviews

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Nissan GT-R reviews

The Nissan GT-R, successor to the legendary Skyline series of coupes, is a true Japanese supercar with performance to rival that of a Porsche 911 Turbo. It's exceedingly quick, and should prove less temperamental than many more expensive European exotics - but could you live with it on a day-to-day basis? Which? puts it to the test. 

Nissan Juke reviews

Nissan was the first car maker to find real success with a SUV-style family car - the Qashqai. Now, the firm is aiming to apply the same logic to the supermini sector, with the Juke.

Nissan Leaf reviews

It's electric: the award-winning Nissan Leaf (European Car of the Year 2011) is one of the first battery-driven family-sized cars available in the UK, and Which? has fully tested it.

Designed from scratch as an electric vehicle, it's very conventional-feeling to drive, and could suit for city commuting and general runaround duties - but could you really live with one?

Nissan Micra reviews

The long-running Nissan Micra is generally tough and reliable, easy to drive, cheap to buy secondhand and comfortable to nip around in. It's not the sportiest supermini, but it is quite spacious and its diesel engines are particularly economical. The earliest versions are now very elderly, but the bubble-shaped series sold 2003-2010 is good value. An all-new, Indian-built fourth-generation model, less distinctively styled but much-updated, goes on sale in the UK in early 2011. Is this worth waiting for? Check out the Which? verdicts on each generation of Micra.    

 

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Nissan Murano reviews

The flashy Nissan Murano is a large, Americanised SUV or crossover, biased towards on-road comfort rather than off-road ability. It's a large, spacious and very well-equipped family cruiser. Early models came with a thirsty six-cylinder petrol engine only, but a diesel is now available; there are no plans to import the upcoming US-market four-seat cabriolet version to Europe, however. Find out more in the full Which? review.  

Nissan Note reviews

The Nissan Note, a mini-MPV related to the Micra, is a very roomy, practical and versatile small car. It's good value for money, and economical to run; shame it's short on safety kit, however. Find out more in the full Which? review.

Nissan Pathfinder reviews

The Nissan Pathfinder is a well-built, solid and practical off-roader, well-suited to hard work and towing duties; it's an adept, 'proper' 4x4. It seats up to seven, and is a similar size to the Land Rover Discovery. There's just the one 2.5-litre diesel engine on offer but an automatic gearbox is an option. Can it cut it against the posher, popular Discovery, however? Read on for the full Which? verdict. 

Nissan Pixo reviews

The Nissan Pixo is cheap, but not exactly cheerful. It's a rebadged Suzuki Alto, built at low cost in India, and comes only with a weedy 1.0-litre engine. It's certainly economical, but it's not much fun to drive, and though it's a five-door hatchback, its all-round abilities are limited. Are you better off with a European city car or supermini? Which?gives the verdict. 

Used Nissan reviews

17 Used Nissan reviews available

  • Nissan Leaf reviews

    1 review available (2011 - 2012) | Used price: from £23.000

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    It's electric: the award-winning Nissan Leaf (European Car of the Year 2011) is one of the first battery-driven family-sized cars available in the UK, and Which? has fully tested it.

    Designed from scratch as an electric vehicle, it's very conventional-feeling to drive, and could suit for city commuting and general runaround duties - but could you really live with one?

  • Nissan Juke reviews

    1 review available (2010 - 2012) | Used price: from £10.995

    NissanJuke-1

    Nissan was the first car maker to find real success with a SUV-style family car - the Qashqai. Now, the firm is aiming to apply the same logic to the supermini sector, with the Juke.

  • Nissan Cube reviews

    1 review available (2010) | Used price: from £7.550

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  • Nissan 370Z reviews

    1 review available (2009 - 2010) | Used price: from £18.850

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  • Nissan Pixo reviews

    1 review available (2009 - 2011) | Used price: from £4.250

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    The Nissan Pixo is cheap, but not exactly cheerful. It's a rebadged Suzuki Alto, built at low cost in India, and comes only with a weedy 1.0-litre engine. It's certainly economical, but it's not much fun to drive, and though it's a five-door hatchback, its all-round abilities are limited. Are you better off with a European city car or supermini? Which?gives the verdict. 

  • Nissan GT-R reviews

    1 review available (2009 - 2010) | Used price: from £42.500

    nissan gt-r5

    The Nissan GT-R, successor to the legendary Skyline series of coupes, is a true Japanese supercar with performance to rival that of a Porsche 911 Turbo. It's exceedingly quick, and should prove less temperamental than many more expensive European exotics - but could you live with it on a day-to-day basis? Which? puts it to the test. 

  • Nissan Qashqai reviews

    2 reviews available (2007 - 2011) | Used price: from £8.525

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    Nissan replaced the dull old Almera with a different type of small family car: the Qashqai is a high-riding compact crossover, with SUV-alike styling and the option of part-time four-wheel drive, but all the benefits of a conventional road-going hatchback. Launched to great acclaim in 2007, the Qashqai has been a hit; seven-seater versions (Qashqai+2) joined the line-up a year later, and the range was updated in 2010. Is it worth the hype? The Which? testers give their verdict.  

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  • Nissan Note reviews

    1 review available (2006 - 2012) | Used price: from £4.375

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    The Nissan Note, a mini-MPV related to the Micra, is a very roomy, practical and versatile small car. It's good value for money, and economical to run; shame it's short on safety kit, however. Find out more in the full Which? review.

  • Nissan Pathfinder reviews

    1 review available (2005 - 2010) | Used price: from £8.950

    Nissan Pathfinder 1

    The Nissan Pathfinder is a well-built, solid and practical off-roader, well-suited to hard work and towing duties; it's an adept, 'proper' 4x4. It seats up to seven, and is a similar size to the Land Rover Discovery. There's just the one 2.5-litre diesel engine on offer but an automatic gearbox is an option. Can it cut it against the posher, popular Discovery, however? Read on for the full Which? verdict. 

  • Nissan Murano reviews

    2 reviews available (2005 - 2011) | Used price: from £8.725

    Nissan Murano 1

    The flashy Nissan Murano is a large, Americanised SUV or crossover, biased towards on-road comfort rather than off-road ability. It's a large, spacious and very well-equipped family cruiser. Early models came with a thirsty six-cylinder petrol engine only, but a diesel is now available; there are no plans to import the upcoming US-market four-seat cabriolet version to Europe, however. Find out more in the full Which? review.  

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