CARSGUIDE PODCAST #185: THE NISSANS WE NEED

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This episode of the CarsGuide Podcast delves into Nissan's potential future lineup for Australia, discussing models like the Titan, X-Terra, and the all-electric Ariya. The hosts express a strong desire for Nissan to bring these vehicles to the Australian market, citing the success of competitors like Ram in the pickup segment and the growing demand for SUVs and EVs. While acknowledging Nissan's historical strengths, particularly with the GT-R and the potential of its Nismo performance sub-brand, the podcast highlights the brand's recent struggles and the long road to recovery. The discussion also touches on Nissan's e-Power hybrid technology, with mixed opinions on its efficiency compared to traditional hybrids. The latter half of the podcast reviews three recently driven vehicles: the Volvo XC40 Recharge plug-in hybrid, praised for its packaging and efficiency; the Skoda Scala, lauded for its interior space but criticized for its frustrating climate controls; and the Nissan Juke ST-L+, which, despite a software update for its dual-clutch transmission, is deemed rough, unrefined, and disappointing.