Our articles and guides about Nissan, for people buying and owning cars in Ireland.
A used Leaf can be the cheapest way into an electric car in Ireland, or a poor buy with the wrong battery. Here is how to tell 24, 30, 40 and 62 kWh cars apart, check battery health and ask about the warranty.
On the current Nissan Qashqai the cheaper 1.3 mild hybrid can cost more in motor tax than the pricier e-POWER hybrid. Irish motor tax bands, used prices, known faults and the checks to do before you buy.
The Juke Hybrid emits 112 g/km, which means €190 a year in motor tax — the same band as a much bigger family SUV. It is also 30hp stronger than the turbo petrol and 1.7 seconds quicker. The catch is 68 litres of boot space. Here is the full Irish arithmetic before you commit.