Nissan Fuga 2004-2009 used car review

Big, luxurious and packed with technology, the Nissan Fuga offers a lot for a budget price.

Richard Edwards

Expert Reviewer | Auto Media Group

Exterior

Drive

Safety

Value

Interior

Overall score , 3.5 out of 5

The good

Premium interior with high end features
Excellent six-cylinder engines
A lot of car for the money

The not-so-good

Boot small for the car's size
Timing chain issues on high mileage cars

Inside and out

On the road

Reliability

Safety

Cost of ownership

Buyers’ guide

Variants

Timeline

Details

Review vehicle

2004 Nissan Fuga 250XV

Price

$5,995 to $13,000 for models which have travelled 70,000 to 120,000km

Engine

2.5-litre six-cylinder, 154kW/265Nm (claimed)

Transmission

Five-speed automatic, rear-wheel drive

Safety rating

Six-star Japan NCAP

Servicing

10,000km or six months

Spare wheel

Space saver

Fuel economy

9.6-litres per 100km (claimed)

Fuel type

Premium

Length

4900mm

Width

1805mm

Height

1510mm

Towing capacity

650kg (unbraked), 1500kg (braked)

Turning circle

11.2m

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Richard Edwards

Expert Reviewer | Auto Media Group

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