Faults:

The battery in the transponder is still good (can unlock the vehicle from several metres away), but the car sometimes fails to recognise it when next to the starter button!

General Comments:

Use the highest octane fuel possible in the car (here it's 98 RON). A slight improvement in economy, but a BIG increase in torque (immediately noticeable after using 91 RON) meaning it no longer has to hunt through the gears like it did, especially uphill, due to the computer's ignition timing increase.

Note - compared to my old thirsty 70s' V8, the passing acceleration is underwhelming - surprising for a 2020s car - although it does get there. Speaking of fuel, the economy gauge which is linked ultimately to the injectors shows thirst to rival a V8 going uphill and when taking off normally. The 55-litre tank is just too small to travel Australia.

Ride is simply painful on standard tyre pressures - jiggly and resisting travel causing brain-shaking on even slightly roads. Yes, we know SUVs are top-heavy, so use supple springs and sensors to electronically alter the shock absorber valving when cornering or heavily loaded. The tyres are a good start - finish the job.

Windscreen washer jets mounted in the wiper arms is a 1 out of 5 for getting the screen clean.

Having to press the transponder twice to open the whole car every time gets VERY wearying.

Legroom for tall people is found wanting. The ridiculously squab bolstering makes it painful for me to get out.

Enough with the bouncing tacho and speedo needles every time I start up!

Four-headlight low beams blind other drivers.

Plugs are easy to get at.

Looks good.

The poorly-designed gearshift may have played out well in boardrooms but has made a simple task unnecessarily onerous and could be dangerous in some situations.

The computer keeps overriding the paddle-shift selection so you can never be sure what gear you have selected.

Faults:

Head lamp bulbs x2.

Starter motor.

Wiper blades.

Heater knob.

CD player.

Tyres.

Brakes.

Water pump.

Battery.

General Comments:

A jewel in Nissan's crown.

General maintenance, tyres and servicing of engine and CVT transmission...

Dislike the quirky central mount instrument cluster.

A wonderful car for its age; discs all round with ABS, giving reassuring stopping power.

Adequate economy from the 4 cylinder timing chain equipped engine... smooth, quiet operation...

Roomy for passengers and luggage...

Powerful A/C.

Good, reliable car.

Faults:

Electronic 4WD solenoid went in the rear diff and was worth more than the replacement cost of the whole car to fix.

General Comments:

A GREAT car! Would definitely buy another, but we need a center 3 point belt in the back seat.

Certainly not a race car, but very reliable, and like a Tardis for transporting anything!

Highly recommended car.

Faults:

Nothing apart from routine replacement items.

General Comments:

This car has been absolutely reliable for seven years. This includes a couple of off road trips in the high country.

The 3-position AWD system works really well.

There is plenty of power and a really responsive throttle. Brakes are excellent.

Although only a 4-speed auto, it is adequate and changes down very readily if needed. I changed the gearbox oil at 100,000km, though it's not supposed to need it.

Comfort in the leather seats with electric adjustment is quite good, though the seating is a bit firm and could be more supportive. But it's better than the cloth seats in the cheaper models.

Legroom in the rear seats is excellent.

Storage room in the boot is good, even with the back seats up. With them down, it is very good.

Can carry quite heavy loads with no strain evident from the engine.

Fuel consumption is reasonable - around 11 litres per 100 km around town, and 8 litres on a country run.

Sun roof isn't worth it, as it's very noisy once you get above 70 kph.

Central placing of instruments is quite useful, as I like the steering wheel at the lowest position, and it means I can see all the dials completely.