The All-New Nissan Patrol Y63 – NZ Price and Specs

The All-New Nissan Patrol Y63 - NZ Price and Specs

Nissan just dropped some serious news for Kiwi adventure seekers and family haulers alike. The all-new Y63 Nissan Patrol is officially here, and it’s packed with upgrades that justify the hype. Starting at just $120,990 (plus on-road costs), this isn’t some minor refresh—it’s a complete reimagining of what a premium SUV can do in the […]

Can You Beat These Nissan Efficiency Test Results?

Stress Free, Electrified SUV - 2026 Nissan X-Trail e-Power e-4ORCE review

How far can a tank of fuel really take you? Nissan New Zealand reckons a lot further than you might think. To mark the shortest day of the year, Nissan New Zealand decided to embark on a challenge that every Kiwi driver has probably attempted at least once: seeing just how low they could get […]

‘Chucky’ Sanders Returns to Drive the New Nissan Navara PRO-4X

'Chucky' Sanders Returns to Drive the New Nissan Navara PRO-4X

When a Dakar champion and a long-serving nameplate team up, it’s all about capability, resilience and real-world performance. Nissan Australia has renewed its ambassador partnership with Daniel “Chucky” Sanders for a fourth year as it launches the 2026 Navara PRO-4X, a model pitched at owners who get up early, stay late and demand a vehicle […]

From e-POWER to AIDV — How Nissan is Rewiring the Future of Daily Driving

From e-POWER to AIDV — How Nissan is Rewiring the Future of Daily Driving

Nissan’s bold new vision, “Mobility Intelligence for Everyday Life,” stakes its future on AI-Defined Vehicles (AIDV), a broadened electrification roadmap and a sharply pruned product strategy designed to deliver smarter, more useful cars for real people. It’s a plan that reads like a manifesto for pragmatic innovation: marry cutting-edge artificial intelligence to a spectrum of […]

Sriram Padmanabhan Takes the Helm at Nissan New Zealand

Sriram Padmanabhan Takes the Helm at Nissan New Zealand

Nissan Oceania has announced the appointment of Sriram (Sri) Padmanabhan as the new Country Head of Nissan New Zealand, effective 27 April 2026. This significant move is expected to bring fresh perspectives and innovative strategies to the company, propelling it forward in the competitive New Zealand market. As Sri prepares to take on his new […]

Nissan launches 10-Year commitment to NZ with MORE

Nissan launches 10-Year commitment to NZ with MORE

Nissan has announced the launch of the Nissan MORE Ownership Program, a comprehensive initiative designed to deliver peace of mind, cost certainty, and long-term value to New Zealand customers. This program reinforces the brand’s commitment to the market, rewarding customer loyalty and delivering industry-leading ownership support . The Nissan MORE Ownership Program is headlined by […]

New Nissan Navara Lands in NZ with $3,000 Factory Bonus

New Nissan Navara Lands in NZ with $3,000 Factory Bonus

Nissan New Zealand has kicked off March 2026 with a bang, officially launching the all‑new Nissan Navara, and sweetening the deal with a limited‑time $3,000 factory bonus on two of its most popular variants, the PRO‑4X and ST-X. Available only until the end of March, this launch offer marks both the arrival of a new […]

Jurassic World – Nissan Patrol V8 Review

You tune in today for the latest installment in my narrative arc of moving up Nissan’s SUV hierarchy. Starting with the Nissan X-Trail, stepping into the more grown-up Nissan Pathfinder, and eventually landing here, at the Patrol V8, it might seem like just a progression in size, price, and capability. But, in reality, it feels […]

Nissan’s Solar‑Powered Ariya Concept Lights the Way to a Brighter EV Future

Nissan’s Solar‑Powered Ariya Concept Lights the Way to a Brighter EV Future

Nissan has taken Clean Energy Day to a whole new level with the reveal of its solar‑powered Ariya concept—a bold, sunny slice of the EV future that feels straight out of science fiction but is very much rooted in real-world engineering. Unveiled in Paris, this concept car doesn’t just drive, it harvests the sun, offering […]

New Nissan QASHQAI – Australian-Made Tech ePowers Global Hybrid Revolution

New Nissan QASHQAI - Australian-Made Tech ePowers Global Hybrid Revolution

The iconic small SUV embraces e-POWER exclusively for 2026, with surprising Aussie manufacturing links G’Day. There’s something quietly revolutionary happening in Dandenong South, Victoria. While most Australians associate local automotive manufacturing with a bygone era, Nissan’s casting plant is churning out cutting-edge hybrid componentry that’s powering vehicles across the globe. And the star recipient? The […]

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