See all Motoring NewsFive new Nissan models have joined the range in Ireland with variants of the Micra, Juke and Qashqai increasing customer choice.
The new Micra DIG-S comes with a direct-injection, 1.2-litre supercharged petrol engine. Power output is 98hp while CO2 emissions are 99g/km (compared with 115g/km for the un-supercharged 1.2). Fifteen-inch alloy wheels, a panoramic glass roof and a roof spoiler help identify the DIG-S, which costs €15,095. Standard equipment includes air conditioning, keyless entry and cruise control with a built-in speed limiter.
Satellite navigation is standard on the next new model, the Juke N-Tec. The 5.8-inch touchscreen system can also provide weather forecasts, display the current speed limit and show other information such as flight details. Prices start at €21,495 with a choice of three engines: 1.5-litre diesel or 1.6-litre petrol, with and without turbocharging.
The first in a range of Nismo sports model, the Juke Nismo, is now available from €29,675. Powered by a 200hp, 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol motor customers can choose between two-wheel drive manual and 'All Mode 4x4i CVT' variants. There is a slight performance penalty for choosing all-wheel drive: the front-wheel drive model is claimed to do 0-100km/h in 7.8 seconds, versus 8.2 seconds for the 4x4, with a top speed of 215km/h (200km/h for the 4x4).
Finally, there are two new Qashqai models, the SV+ and the 360. Replacing the Qashqai SV, the SV+ costs €25,245 and adds 18-inch alloy wheels and silver roof rails. The Qashqai 360 comes with Nissan's Around View Monitor, which helps with parking by displaying a 'bird's eye' view of the car and its surroundings on the Connect 5.8-inch touchscreen. Other standard features for the €26,745, range-topping model are a panoramic glass roof, semi-leather trim and Bluetooth.
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