1996 Nissan 100NX Pacific review from UK and Ireland

The paint on the external plastics seems very thin, easily removed by careless driving.

I use my Nissan constantly for all types of driving, maybe 25,000 miles a year, usually loaded up with tools, and can attest to the performance being surprisingly good for such a small car. Power delivery seems perfect for a 1.6 injection motor, as good, if not better, than any other simiar car I've owned. (and I've had a few!)

Comfort is generally very good for front seat occupants, but even average sized people will find a lack of headroom in the rear, the sloping roof and bulkhead which carries the hinges for the hatchback are quite low and a bumpy ride will result in a bruised forehead!!

Reliability has been faultless. The engine has done well over 100k miles and still starts first time every time, in fact I have an alarm fitted with a remote starter which starts the engine with a one tenth of a second burst on the starter!!

The removable roof panels are a superb feature, very practical and the car really does look fantastic with them out and the windows down, and the breeze!! Enough to remove anyones dandruff, but controllable by use of the windows.

All in all I'd buy another without a second thought, but I don't think I'll need to for some time yet.