Nissan Dualis 2006-2013 used car review

The Nissan Dualis is a compact SUV that offers excellent manoeuvrability and a zippy engine.

Richard Edwards

Expert Reviewer | Auto Media Group

Exterior

Drive

Value

Interior

Overall score , 3.5 out of 5

The good

Excellent visibility and tight turning circle is great in the city
Comfortable ride and low noise levels
Low servicing costs for an SUV

The not-so-good

Interior build quality and surfaces feel a little cheap
Boot shape reduces practicality
Most have few safety features compared to NZ-new version

Inside and out

On the road

Reliability

Safety

Cost of ownership

Buyers' guide

Variants

Timeline

Details

Review vehicle

2008 Nissan Dualis 20G

Price

$8,000 to $20,000 for models which have travelled 70,000 to 120,000km

Engine

2-litre four-cylinder 104kW and 193NM

Transmission

CVT automatic, all-wheel drive

Safety rating

Six-star Japan NCAP

Servicing

15,000km or 12 months

Spare wheel

Space saver

Fuel economy

7.9-litres per 100km (claimed)

Fuel type

Regular

Length

2630mm

Width

1785mm

Height

1605mm

Towing capacity

685kg (unbraked), 1200kg (braked) (NZ-new Nissan Qashqai)

Turning circle

10.6m

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Richard Edwards

Expert Reviewer | Auto Media Group

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