• Unique 5-door crossover concept blends small hatch with SUV
• Agile, strong, elegant, practical and compact
• Elevated seating position, versatile interior, high quality materials
• High level of standard equipment and features
• 2.0-litre 102kW / 198Nm with six-speed manual or optional CVT gearbox
• ALL MODE 4x4 for sporty, all weather performance
• Conceived, designed and developed in Europe
• Two models, priced from $28,990*

Nissan’s adventurous new five-door crossover, DUALIS, is the perfect answer for sporty young urbanites seeking the unique combination of small car agility and compact SUV versatility.

DUALIS blends the urban chic and comfort of a hatch with the strength and practicality of an all-wheel drive chassis. It is two cars in one, a true compact crossover. The two cars in one approach means DUALIS merges the look of a contemporary hatch with SUV-style wheel arches, an elevated ride height and purposeful stance. DUALIS has an easy-going yet assertive style. It is no aggressive SUV.

Taller than a typical hatch, it has a similar footprint, and is actually shorter than a compact SUV, yet delivers similar practicality. Under the bonnet is a new 2.0-litre four cylinder engine delivering 102kW of power and 198Nm of torque. Drive is via a standard six-speed manual transmission, with the option of a continuously variable transmission (CVT) with 6-speed M-Mode for driver prompted ‘gear changes’.

The interior is decorative and spaciously laid out with comfortable seating for five occupants. The elevated seating position not only aids entry and exit but also gives a commanding view out into the traffic. A further benefit is plenty of leg, shoulder and headroom.

A large load space behind the 60/40 folding rear seats swallows plenty of lifestyle related gear, and with the backrests folded can accommodate up to 1443-litres of luggage.

A high level of equipment underlines the DUALIS appeal for younger buyers with many safety and convenience features available as standard. These include a large 14-litre cooled glove box, cruise control, CD audio, as well as anti-lock brakes and the security of all-wheel drive via Nissan’s selectable ALL MODE 4x4 system.

The Nissan ALL MODE 4x4 system delivers added security and grip in slippery conditions, electronic control ensuring a split-second reaction, so drive is transferred between wheels and axles the instant it is required.

The two-model strong DUALIS range comprises the ST and Ti models. All ST models are available with a option pack which adds 16-inch alloy wheels, Vehicle Dynamic Control and Enhanced Understeer Control, Active Brake Limited Slip and side and curtain airbags, The top of the range Ti model adds leather seats, heated at the front; leather wrapped steering-wheel with controls for the audio, cruise control, Bluetooth phone compatibility and Drive computer; aluminium trim highlights, a six-stacker CD player with six-speakers, rain sensitive windscreen wipers, light sensitive auto headlamps, sliding centre console armrest and a handy pull-out storage tray under the front passenger seats.

DUALIS will win the majority of its customers from other brands, with most buyers being younger than the norm, drawn from traditional hatchbacks, SUV or medium car segments. The high-quality interior, versatility and the appeal of ALL MODE 4x4 will be the key drawcards.

The DUALIS is priced at $28,990* for the ST six-speed manual while the M-Mode CVT is $30,990*.
The DUALIS ST option pack model is $30,990* in manual guise and $32,990* with CVT, while the DUALIS Ti is $33,990* manual and $35,990* CVT.