The EFTM Garage – Nissan Dualis TS

Posted by Chris Bowen | Jul 2, 2013 | Motoring

This week in the EFTM Garage we have a ‘Blade Silver’ Nissan Dualis TS Diesel. Before any comprehensive review here’s how it looks at first glance.

In the EFTM Garage – Nissan DUALIS TS

Make: Nissan

Model: Dualis

Variant: TS Diesel with 6 speed manual.

Major Options or inclusions: 1.6-litre turbo-diesel sourced from Renault which features stop / start function. Reversing camera and sensors, five-inch colour screen with satellite navigation. Rear privacy glass, 17-inch alloy wheels, six-speaker stereo and Bluetooth connectivity.

Price: $29,990

Wow Factor: Unique compact hybrid hatchback / SUV design. Appealing looks.

Impressive: Great fuel efficiency, currently averaging 5.8-litres / 100km. Compliant handling.

Not so impressive: No auto available (on Diesel variant). $4000 premium over equivalent ST Petrol model. No climate control.

About The Author

Chris Bowen

Chris was EFTM's Motoring Editor for many years, driving everything from your entry level hatch to the latest Luxury cars through to the Rolls Royce. He has been in the media for 20 years, produced three Olympic games broadcasts, attending Beijing 2008 & London 2012. Strangely he owns a Toyota Camry Hybrid, he defiantly rejects the knockers. Chris is married to Gillian and resides in Sydney's North West. They have Sam the English Springer Spaniel and Felix the Burmese cat to keep them company, and recently welcomed baby Henry to the family. He has now left EFTM, and writes freelance and runs his own Facebook Page "Bowen's Garage"