Nissan Dualis +2

Reliable, affordable – I have dualis +2 for almost 6months. Yes it’s absolutely reliable yeah it uses a bit more fuel for its size apart from that every thing is flows like butter with this. Interior is basic but have everything I want. Presently enjoying with what it is.... happy buying dualis +2.  Show details

Great people mover – My family bought this car for a few reasons: * Our family size is five. * We want something spacious. * We occasionally need to give someone else a lift. * I sometimes need to carry big stuff. After doing some research, we found out that Nissan Dualis +2 was the most economical people mover to run. The cruise control is OK, although,… Read more

it occasionally gives you a noisy sound if you try to bring it from a slow speed to a speed you have set.

Continued problems – I bought a second hand Nissan Dualis from a Subaru car dealership. Both endet up to be a nightmare. First problems with electrics right after three months. Could not start the car, repeated problems with the battery key. Had to change lights front and back already 3 times in 8 months. Subaru car dealer rejected any liability since warranty… Read more

period had expired 2 days earlier. No support at all.

Tonight the car left me stranded again, starter and ignition did not work.

Stay away from Nisan Dualis and from the Subaru car dealership.

Great reliable and fuss free – Bought a 2013 model TI-L with the 7 seats, because I love having the extra room in the boot which is handy for my job as I often need to take a wheelchair with me. The SAT Navigation has never missed a beat nor got me lost which is more than I can say for Google Maps which has got me lost a few occasions. The sequential gear system has taken a… Read more

bit to get used to as it is a bit whiny and having changed from a 2.4ltr engine to a 2ltr engine I have noticed the loss of power in taking off but once your moving there is plenty of power even with the air conditioner running. Fuel economy is reasonably good and love that I know how many KM's left before a refill. Easy to park and the all-around cameras makes this even easier still. Cosmetically it is a great looking mid-sized SUV with the black glass roof adding class. Mine is the Pearl White which makes the black glass roof stand out more and the fact that it has the full-length Moon Roof is an added bonus. Fold in mirrors makes it less likely to be hit by other vehicles in the smaller car parks, and automatic wipers and headlights just make life so much easier. If I had to find fault it would be the lack of storage nooks in the front. As a girl whose car is her office most days, I really miss all the nooks for placing items in for easy reach. Overall this is a great car for business and the family and the +2 means there is always room for any extras or just for the added boot space which I find lacking in so many of the mid-sized SUV's these days

3yrs with our dualis+2 Ti AWD – 3 yrs going strong, pleasure to drive, feels safe and is safe, clever AWD grabs slippery roads and dusty fire trails very nicely, glad to have replaced our 12L/100km V6 sedan with this suv. Have really appreciated the 7 seat capability and extra versatility for ikea transport and even camping-sleeping with a double airbed in the back with seats… Read more

folded down; even though the dualis+2 is only 20cm longer than the std dualis, and identical in length to most other 5 seater 2L suvs and hatchbacks. The dualis+2 seems to be the most parkable and fuel efficient 7 seater we've come across to date, well suited for narrow inner city use but still suitably capable for escapes to the country & coast.

Now have no doubt that lack of familiarity with the nissan dualis' cvt is leading people to a perception of lack of power and also leading to higher fuel consumption than necessary. Having had a close look, the british build quality appears better than the korean kia sportage but doesn't seem quite as polished as subuaru xv's japanese interior finish, but the better value spare parts and local nissan servicing seems a lot more sensible/cost effective than subaru's. The noise suppression levels for subaru xv are best, while dualis and sportage are similar to each-other. The long-term (incl for 2nd hand vehicle assessment) functional build quality coming from uk nissan's plant & renault's dualis chassis has been independently rated as high if not higher than most other european vehicle builds (vw/bmw/volvo/ford/audi/porsche) from same era.

Compared to the subaru XV and kia sportage, even with sunroofs, the nissan dualis+2 Ti feels far less claustrophobic, partly due to the panoramic roof, but also the higher seating position, especially for both rear rows, which are each tiered, as in a stadium. This makes trips pleasant, even for those in the compact back row. Aircon achieves good lamellar flow to the 3rd row of seats. The practical sliding middle row seats accommodates quite well for leg room for those in the rear and there is sufficient ceiling clearance in the 3rd row for most adults.

My folks have an equivalent year release subaru XV which also has a cvt and 2.0L engine but geared for far more sensitivity. Both driven in inner city region on premium fuel, XV sits on 9.5-10L/100km consumption (though spec'd for 7L/100km) while our dualis+2 on premium fuel consistently sits on 7.1-7.5L/100km. On a drive through to the great australian bite in the dualis+2 from sydney with 4 adults + luggage, my father found the transmission very different to the XV's initially, but once used to it, and the accelerator pedal's "rest point" (not mentioned in the manual) said it had very good pull. The city consumption level in the 7s would creep up to 8.5 on hilly freeways with the full load and overtaking on steep straights. At no stage did feel we needed any more power than could be offered from the naturally aspirated 2L petrol. Overtaking in right lane with full load on inclined freeway the revs would comfortably reach 5800 but could still give more. For context, both I and my father have previously owned v6 sedans where we would rev up to 5000 in similar overtaking conditions.

Owing to the cvt being tuned for economy and longevity, the dualis+2 AWD Ti doesn't initially feel as zippy as the XV, but it certainly has more than enough pull to get it around smartly and safely in the city or for escaping from the city.

Very poor build quality, shocking fuel economy – This is our 4th new car and I am shocked at the quality of this car. The carpets and linings are extremely thin and scarce. I would suggest having a look at the foot well, under the seats and under most trimmings and you will see what I am talking about. My carpet started curling up at the edges after 2000km. Exposed wires under the seats and a… Read more

general lack of polish where not required is unexpected and disappointing.

All of the above is nothing compared to the absolutely abysmal performance associated with the MR20DE engine. In the non +2 models, the MR20DE engine is underpowered, in the +2, it is a joke. Together with the rubbish CVT transmission it delivers poor performance and even worse fuel economy. Feathering the throttle, coasting where possible and using cruise control results in 12L/100Km in City driving (school run). Driving it normally would result in 13-15L/100Km. To top it off, the engine requires 95 octane as a minimum so you end up paying considerably more at the pump in the long run.

This car obviously needs the diesel engine offered in the UK and other markets. the 2.0L petrol just doesn't cut it, especially with a full load where the car feels hopelessly underpowered. After 10,000Km, I was hoping the engine would loosen up a bit but its just as pathetic as the day I drove out of the showroom. Note, this is the latest series (3). 7 seats, price Build Quality, Fuel economy, performance, Bluetooth

Perfect car for occasional 7 seat use with young family – I went from a V6 to the duallis and really noticed the difference. The lag in the CVT I find could be very dangerous. You have the a/c on and need to take off , your foot is on the floor and the car is hardly moving. I liked the display, but did find the Bluetooth regulary drops out and the LCD display goes after about 3yrs and cannot be seen in… Read more

daylight. I loved that 3 carseats fit into the back seat (quite close) however found the middle seat belt (from the rear roof) was hard for young kids to get the handle of. Other than that the interior was poor and the coating peeled after 2yrs. Other than that no issued.

Love my Dualis+2 – I've had my Nissan Dualis+2 Ti-L since 2012. I absolutely love this car. Nothing has gone wrong with it all. I find the Sat Nav fine and user friendly to use. My kids and I love the moon roof. The kids love lying back and looking out of it. The leather seats are great quality. The car has all the bells and whistles for thousands less than its… Read more

counterparts. I bought this car brand new and have no intention of selling it. I would highly recommend this car. Three of my friends bought a Dualis each, and they all love them too. The boot space is huge with all the seats down, I have transported cabinets, bikes, and big items. Probably the only negative I could find is the 6th & 7th seat in the third row are pretty ordinary. I have 2 kids & hubby, so the kids only sit in the third row when we have other adults in the car. It is a little squeezey back there. Great, comfortable, extremely reliable. I love it.

Reliable+safe, Great for city/escape, Frugal 7Seat AWD – Fun to drive the family around in, feels safe in wet Supportive leather seats, helpful heater in winter Over 5 years and no major problems Frugal fuel consumption for 7 seater AWD: 6.3L/100km in urban, 7.2L/100km on hills and highway on premium petrol. The part time rear seats for the +2 are really handy for that extra friend or family member… Read more

and are reasonably comfortable and well ventilated even for adults. While being no longer than other 5 seater SUVs it's easy to park, the extra length of the +2 with flat folded down rear seats makes it a truly versatile utility vehicle - e.g. carrying full length IKEA cupboards, sofas, and moving. Being elevated and with the wheelbase of a standard 5 seater it's a lot more fun to drive, park and fuel than a people mover or station wagon.

Nightmare. Regret Bought this car!! Not HAPPY Customer at All – My reasons why I bought a new car; because I don't want any hassles come to me like breakdown in somewhere as I have Children and I work full time. This car is my life, take me to work, drop children to school, shopping and I only have one car which is Nissan Dualis. I expected this car will last LONG BUT the fact IT WON'T. I was wrong, My car… Read more

just breakdown on Thursday and I can't believe the car already one week still in service. How come new car can breakdown like this. I did regularly service to nissan and still 90.000 km. Sometimes I am thinking why am I buy Nissan? The fact this car not even have good qualities. I think I bought rubbish car. Is this nissan quality? 3 years that's it. Everything broke.. where the quality? I will keep complaints. I am not happy.. take the car back and give my money back!!

Bad GPS system car good though – A good car bad the navigation system is very Bad. We brought the top TI-L model with 7 seats. Car interior started to peel on the door handles after 2 years and nissan won't replace it. The navigation system is that bad that we would not consider another nissan car with the same system.  Show details

Very bad interior, poor after sales service – Bought a nissan dualis+2 from mcgraths liverpool before 4 years. I was promised 2012 model but was given 2011 model. cant do anything as they make you sign paperwork before you take the delivery of the vehicle. Let's talk about nissan dualis +2. The last two seats are useless. my 8yr old cant sit in it. At the end of 2 years, the boot door starts… Read more

to rattle. fixed by service guys. Brake pads due in 20k kms, tyres in 30k kms......capped price servicing is a joke.....they charge $390 to $490 for capped price service. The vinyls in the interior started peeling off in 3 yrs. great Continuous Variable Transmission, but that's it. Depreciation costs too high, noisy engine after 2 years, engine drags a lot when AC is turned ON.....cant give them more than 2 stars (and that is for CVT). Thank God it is discontinued now. I would definitely THINK TWICE before buying NISSAN brand

Top car, never missed a beat – Had this car from new since 2012 and recently sold it. Did over 50,000km and nothing ever went wrong with it. Now discontinued but still a great choice for second hand car buyers. Economical with a 5 star safety rating with every feature available on cars costing twice the price. Has very nice ambience with the full panoramic glass sunroof. The… Read more

only reason why it did not get a perfect rating was that the CVT gearbox can be a little noisy however despite this I never had a problem with it. Perfect with two adults and small kids.

Buy with confidence, this is a very reliable car which still looks fresh especially the last of the series which I had in the TiL variety. Will miss this car. Well done Nissan!

I love this car! – We purchased the +2 T-iL model and have been very happy. Boot space is large and can fit a pram and shopping, leather seats with front two heated, sun roof etc. Good fuel economy. My husband does say that it's not as roomy as he would like (he's 6ft tall) and I've heard this from others too. The 6th and 7th seats in the back are only good for… Read more

small children as they aren't elevated and so hardly any leg room, but we bought the +2 for the boot space not the seats.

We agree – The car cruises well, although a little under powered in some conditions ... Fuel economy seems fairly reasonable, but as said earlier the Radio tuning seems to be very unpredictable & the ops manual must have been translated from another language .... Not at all helpful !! (Google translator probably would have done a better job)  Show details

radio crackling – I have 2year old Nissan Dualis +2. The radio has crackling & whooshing noises on the am stations. This occurs when turning, going around round abouts & particularly when reversing. Not only is it frustrating but I find it distracting when driving therefore compromising my safety and that of my passengers.  Show details

Gears slipping while towing a boat – Loved the dualis +2 for the 4 years we've had it. Very smooth to drive. I find it a little difficult to paralel park. Cant see well with rear view window. My girls found it quite hot in the back with no air conditioning back there. But lately we bought an aluminum boat and the cars gears are slipping badly. My husband was driving and had to… Read more

constantly change it into manual to make it keep going. It was a huge disapointment. We will be selling it soon.

Underpowered and flimsy – Bought new in 2011.Top of the range +2.Lots of car for the money except in the important area of 'go'. Heavy car and small engine mean poor fuel economy- we'd get 15-18l/100km in city driving. Stereo and bluetooth pretty ordinary.Door trim would catch on our (raised) gutters and unclip.Rear hatch handle broke twice- very flimsy.Non warranty :… Read more

plastic bit cost $280 plus $100 to paint.I fitted it myself, but otherwise another $100 or so.

On the plus side, it handles OK, moon roof looked good when clean (!) and it was cheap.

Not recommended.We traded it for a CX5. Not an issue.

What's with the radio – Bought a near new Ti L just recently with the worst radio we have had in any car since the 1970's. It's scratchy and tinny around the city and will not receive the lower band FM station. In the country it's hopeless, even with ABC regional broadcasts. Can anybody offer advice. John  Show details

Agree Poor SUV – I bought a brand new Dualis+2 6 month ago and its horroble I thougth it was a happy moment when I got my New Dualis but its not, I Everytime I was driving this Dualis I feel sorry to my self, Everytime I push the accelerator pedal its allready in the floor the car does'nt move there is no power and pickup there is no enough power that engine, I was disappointment with my Dualis,I want to take it back but I do'nt know how?

good small family car – the Dualis+2 AWD Ti-L so far suits our family's needs...we all know the engine is not the responsive compare to other cars and we have no problem with that since this will function as a family car mostly. The 2 seats at the third row fits nicely for kids..or if you have some occasional visitors to accommodate... the SAT nav is a bit old...i think… Read more

its better to have your own sat nav compare to updating the Nissan sat nav. Overall..if you like a compact crossover SUV that can fit 2 kids occasionally at the third row....this fits the bill =)

Poor SUV – We bought a Brand new Dualis +2, nice look but that's where it stops. 2 litre is a weak engine for a Dualis, especially with 3 or 4 passengers, has very poor acceleration. The build quality is shocking, awkward legroom for the drivers left foot, hopeless Bluetooth, leaked few drops of oil on the garage floor (significant enough for a new car).… Read more

Sold it back to the dealer after 4 months and 2000km, lost $8000. Bought a new Subaru Forester excellent vehicle, very happy.

Sat nav system/fuel consumption – It's a comfortable car especially the seats but it feels heavy when accelerating which is slow to kick in, it's satellite navigation system is bad it sends you on numerous unnecessary detours and not straight from a to b and fuel consumption is high 9.3litres average around the city and we were told it would be about 6 to 7  Show details

Excellent Fuel Economy – I own a nissan dualis +2 series and the car drives extremely well! Suspension is great. Fuel economy is also very amazing. This is probably the most fuel economic car for a 7 seater. Overall the car is awesome and is also very cheap. The body design is amazing So far very reliable, no problems at all I think the leather seats in the TI variants looks rather cheap. Thats why i bought the ST model which comes with cloth seats Show details

Great car! – I have driven this car for 19 months and love it. Bluetooth on the radio is a bit dodgy, and fuel consumption questionable. Enough power, and roomy enough for my 6 member family. Just a shame it wasn't available in diesel when I bought mine. Fixed price servicing is a big plus, so I know what services are going to cost beforehand. Reliable,… Read more

enough power, well priced, enough space for a small 6 member family Dodgy Bluetooth, questionable fuel economy

So far so good – Have had the new Dualis +2 ST for nearly 2 months, and am very happy with it. Initially in my research I was nervous about the gearbox issues some have had with mostly older models, but eventually figured the CVT has been around many years now and many other manufacturers have them, so cross fingers. Also I am assuming/hoping mechanically we can… Read more

be confident of Nissan quality whatever country of manufacture. Agree with some other reviews about some of the internal plastics and do wonder what the internal condition will be like years down the track.

It is really great to drive, nice handling, very quiet and smooth and more than enough power. The CVT gearbox does take a bit to get used to, also the slight resistance in the accelerator which most CVTs seem to have (drove the Maxda CX5 with CVT and that resistance was much greater and annoying).

The now standard reverse camera and sat nav are really handy. Have not had much experience with sat nav but this one seems very good. Bluetooth is loud and clear. Comfortable seats and good leg room in back.

Probably the best value 7 seater around. However it is a small seven seater particularly in width. Also a couple extra inches in roofline height for front passengers would be nice. As with nearly all 7 seaters I do worry about the closeness of the rear seats to the back of the car, but we only plan to use them infrequently. Note there are no child restraint anchor points for the rear seats.

I am getting about 9.5L/100Km around the city, thought it might get better than that so hopefully it will improve as the engine runs in more (this may be a fallacy?). However this is better than most other 7 seaters including the diesels (my friends petrol Kluger and Territory averages 14-15l/100km!). In the country the consumption quickly drops to low 8's and less. great to drive, smooth and quiet Some interior plastics/fittings could be better quality, roofline for front passengers could be higher

2013 Nissan Dualis +2 TIL 2WD – 2 weeks into this car and we love it. Drives great and quiet. Leather seats are comfy. Living rural most of our driving is on the highway and the Dualis handles really well with good fuel economy. Loving the extras with the TIL ie: Sat nav, heated front seats, rain sensor wipers, bluetooth, panoramic glass roof, dual climate control, around view… Read more

360 degree cameras. Keyless entry and start took a bit to get used to, still reach for my keys approaching the car sometimes. The extra 2 seats in the 3rd row will come in handy some day I'm sure, the boot is kinda small especially with the 3rd row seats up. Packed full of features this car is a pleasure to drive and with a 5 star safety rating what more could you ask for. everything small cup holders between front row seats

Dualis for me! – Bought the Dualis +2 and have never been happier witha seven seater before. It has all the mod cons and luxury of a 5 seater with ample luggage space or a seven seater with somewhat minimal baggage space. But, all in all, suits our family down to a "T"! We are so happy with it that we would recommend the seven seater to anyone wanting to buy an SUV due to its versatility. Good on you Nissan. Everything Nothing Show details

It's not what u know – We bought the dualis on Monday it's now Thursday and the Newcastle manager won't even take our phone calls since we've found out at 4 pm that the vehicle has come up as an encumbent vehicle and tha came from our own g.e money and they won't be paying for a car that has come up as an encumbered vehicle it may be a mistake but we as buyers aren't… Read more

paying 30k for their mistake.where is the person service by thy sellers ie, nissan Not much now ,it looks like we bought a lemon The service doesn't exist and that mean it shows how Nissan treats us as customers and we hadn't even got the vehicle home,what a load of [censored word removed]

Excellent and Perfect! – We also thought that the Nissan Dualis+2 would be "underpowered." The testdrive one was underpowered but due to the quality of the running-in of the engine, the one we bought had much more power. Also very fuel efficient, up to 800kms in one fill up. We got ours for about $23900 at 691 kms. A real bargin as it had reduced from about $28990. Quiet,… Read more ·  4

fuel efficient, a cheap seven-seater. The brake and accelerater step is a bit to high and a bit hard to reach without my foot getting sore, especially for people with small feet

Warning Recallled due to fault steering wheels – Just bought the car back in October last year, but just got a call from Nissan that the car is now got recalled due to faulty steering wheel. Also, only several weeks old all window rubber frame starting to come off, service admitted the poor quality of the rubber. I am happy with the service guy, but disappointing with the car interior quality.… Read more

Currently waiting for the rubber to be replaced for all windows. Shame Service dept is good for my experience Poor quality interior, after first service I have been to the service dept for 3 times in total now

2012 Nissan Dualis+ 2 review – We purchased our 2012 Dualis +2 in early November 2012 after test driving the Kia sportage and Hyundai ix35. I found the Nissan offered more power/comfort and just felt right as soon as I drove it.We have approx 1300 km on the clock now and we love it .Plenty of room for the kids and visitors,drives and performs beautifully and we look forward… Read more

to many enjoyable hours with our new Dualis. Very Happy :) Performance,Comfort ,Handling and Smart looks

Amazing – Amazing car for the money. I purchased a 2012 series 3 Ti in April. It has been faultless. Handy to have the 7 seats. Seats are comfortable, no rattles etc and it is so quiet. Kids love the glass roof when right up the back as they can see out. 2 friends have also bought the same car and all have been perfect. Reliable, price, features, quiet.  Show details

Problems – I recently bought my brand new Nissan Dualis+2 st 2012. It is nice to drive with until the water leak around the bonnet/fuel open lever (under fuse box) after the thunder storm. I gave to the service department to check. They checked and found water entry onto o/s floor area; water tested and found leak from front screen area. they re-sealed and… Read more

tested all ok. Now here is the thing I really need help. I got the car back on Wed which shouldn't leak. With the Thur and Fri long period of rain, the water is still leaking through and also appeared to be rusty colour. Has anyone else experience this? Can anyone also tell me what may be the issue? Price-wise, good-look, family-friendly Hidden quality control problem? trust or not trust workmanship?

Fuel – I had a Nissan Dualis+2 now for over a year & have taken back twice now to figure out why when I fill the tank up the fuel cuts out saying it's full & then I stand there for almost 30mins each time filling another ten to twenty litres more each time - has anyone else experience this & what was the issue Car is very smooth Takes a while to get fuel ratio per 100km's down to 8.7 especially if you use standard UPL or E10 rather than 95 ULP Octane Show 4 replies