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 Qashqai reviews

The Nissan Qashqai is the car credited with starting the 'crossover' trend. Originally launched in 2007, it's a different type of small family car: high-riding yet compact, with SUV-like styling and the option of part-time four-wheel drive.A seven-seat version (Qashqai+2) joined the line-up in 2008, and the range was updated in 2010. The Qashqai is a big seller, but should you join the masses and buy one? The Which? testers give their verdict.  

Latest model: Nissan Qashqai+2 (2008-) & Nissan Qashqai (2007-)

Nissan X-Trail reviews

The Nissan X-Trail is large, tough, and adept in the rough stuff - and it looks like a robust, hard-working 4x4 as well. Popular as a tow vehicle, its diesel engine is strong and its handling predictable, though it's not terribly sophisticated on-road. Can the X-Trail compete against more modern crossovers?

Latest model: Nissan X-Trail (2007-)

Used Nissan reviews

17 Used Nissan reviews available

  • Nissan Leaf reviews

    1 review available (2011 - 2013) | 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?

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  • Nissan Juke reviews

    1 review available (2010 - 2013) | Used price: from £10,995

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    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.

    Latest model: Nissan Juke (2010-)

  • Nissan Cube reviews

    1 review available (2010) | Used price: from £7,550

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  • Nissan 370Z reviews

    1 review available (2009 - 2013) | Used price: from £18,850

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  • Nissan Pixo reviews

    1 review available (2009 - 2013) | 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 - 2012) | Used price: from £42,500

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    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 - 2012) | Used price: from £8,525

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    The Nissan Qashqai is the car credited with starting the 'crossover' trend. Originally launched in 2007, it's a different type of small family car: high-riding yet compact, with SUV-like styling and the option of part-time four-wheel drive.A seven-seat version (Qashqai+2) joined the line-up in 2008, and the range was updated in 2010. The Qashqai is a big seller, but should you join the masses and buy one? The Which? testers give their verdict.  

    Latest model: Nissan Qashqai+2 (2008-) & Nissan Qashqai (2007-)

  • Nissan Note reviews

    1 review available (2006 - 2013) | 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.

    Latest model: Nissan Note (2006-)

  • Nissan Pathfinder reviews

    1 review available (2005 - 2010) | Used price: from £8,950

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    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

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    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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