1998 Nissan 200SX Touring review from UK and Ireland

Tracking needed attention.

Extremely quick when it wants to be. 0-60 times are sub 7 seconds, but if this is what you're after; don't bother - you'll shred the tyres and probably kill yourself.

The 200sx is really a Grand Tourer. With plenty of mid range torque coupled to a powerful engine it eats up miles without breaking a sweat. The seats are also superbly comfortable (without being particularly supportive) and the overall driving position is excellent.

The performance is really in the in gear acceleration, which can be eye-opening at times - even flooring it in 4th and 5th gives you a good shove in the back. Careful in the wet though as traction control isn't an option and I've managed to spin the wheels in 3rd before now (an unpleasant experience at 60-odd mph).

The handling is sharp without the ride being crashy and the interior is solid, but unspectacular. The boot is a surprisingly decent thing and who cares about the back seats anyway. If you want four seats buy a Volvo. There can be a little much road noise at times, but this is due to a lack of sound proofing in the back to keep the weight down (it only weighs about 1250Kg).

Overall: nice - but down drive like a pratt in the wet because it'll catch you out.