Nissan has recently released a new version of its Dualis model, which is sure to cause excitement for car fanatics everywhere. The Nissan Dualis features even more standard equipment, a stylish new look, and increased levels of practicality and versatility compared to previous models.
The sophisticated new look of the Dualis includes a revised bonnet, front guards, headlamps, front bumper bar and grille. The headlamp design is also reshaped, with a more wrap-around appearance, comprising separate low beam, high beam and turn signal elements.
The remodelled lower bumper sees its lower-positioned air intake allow optimised air flow over the radiator, while the grille is replaced with a honeycomb design, featuring a centrally mounted Nissan logo, surrounded by a three-sided chromed frame (the brand’s signature grille motif for crossover vehicles), while the vertical arms of the chrome frame appear to reach up towards the raised bonnet strakes. The brake lights are now a 12-globe LED unit which aim at providing maximum clarity and quicker illumination. A revised roof spoiler further reduces aerodynamic drag and houses a third, high-level brake light.
The Dualis also features standard equipment that includes: cruise control with steering wheel-mounted controls, air conditioning, four-wheel disc brakes with ABS, EBA and EBD, ESC with Traction Control, six airbags and a single-CD tuner with MP3 auxiliary input on ST models. Extensive utilisation of sound deadening material on the vehicle’s firewall reduces engine NVH transfer and an acoustic windscreen minimises wind noise. The cabin also includes additional storage compartments, including a passenger side under-seat tray and a revised instrument cluster with two large dials flanking a large, central multi-function display providing clearer, easy-to-read vehicle information and trip computer readouts.
The Dualis Series II and Dualis+2 both feature the same 2 litre, four-cylinder petrol engine under the bonnet. The engine develops the same power and torque levels as found on the previous model (102kW / 198Nm), but due to under body aerodynamic improvements, the combined-cycle fuel consumption figure is reduced to 8.1L/100km for manual models and 8.2L/100km for those models mated to a CVT automatic transmission. These aerodynamic efficiencies, combined with a revised engine management system, have also seen CO2 emissions reduced by 7g/km on 2WD models and 4g/km on AWD models.
The Dualis is pleasant to drive, as the ride is settled and quiet, with handling easily on par with any category rival. Visibility is exceptional due to the commanding driving position. Steering is light, and although on-centre feel is a little numb, feedback does become more tactile and responsive as you turn corners.
