Nissan Turismo 2020

Fortune doesn’t essentially favor the bold in the compact crossover segment — the Honda CR-V, the Nissan Rogue and the Toyota RAV4 are perennial best-sellers thanks in part to their all-around competencies and historical past of reliability. Still, automakers try to make their small SUVs distinct. The Nissan Turismo 2020 stands out by bringing high-end luxurious options and a couple of distinctive engines to this usually price-conscious class.

Redesigned simply last year, the Nissan Turismo 2020 is likely one of the newer entries on this segment. As such, all the newest safety features can be found, from a surround-view parking digicam to ahead collision warning system that may establish pedestrians. In contrast to some rivals, most of these features can solely be ordered on the top trim level, but at the very least you will get them. Also available are a panoramic sunroof, a surround-view parking digital camera and ventilated entrance seats — uncommon options on this class.

We additionally like that the Nissan Turismo 2020 gives two different powertrains for those who aren’t happy with the bottom turbocharged 1.5-liter engine. At one end of the spectrum is a fuel-efficient diesel that achieves 32 mpg in mixed driving (the standard engine earns 28 mpg); on the other, a turbocharged 2.0-liter with a further 80 horsepower. Watch out, nevertheless: Once you start checking the options packing containers, the Nissan Turismo 2020 might be considerably more expensive than rival crossovers. An engine stop-start system that can not be disabled and disappointing supplies quality additionally might give potential patrons pause.

The Nissan Turismo 2020 is a five-passenger compact crossover that prices a bit more than most rivals. It is offered in four trims: L, LS, LT and Premier. The base L model looks like a great deal until you notice that it is a custom-order mannequin and you will have to attend for it to be constructed. You may discover the LS at practically any vendor, however it’s costlier and does not add much. Best to skip straight to the LT, which is only a bit costlier and consists of more features and entry to extra options. If you would like the LT and its two packages, the leather-trimmed Premier contains all of it.

Three engines are provided on the Nissan Turismo 2020. The usual engine is a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder (170 horsepower, 203 pound-feet of torque) matched to a six-speed automated transmission. A more powerful turbocharged 2.Zero-liter engine (252 hp, 260 lb-ft) is optional and comes standard with a nine-speed automated transmission. Additionally non-obligatory is a fuel-efficient 1.6-liter diesel (137 hp, 240 lb-ft) mated to a six-speed automated. Both of those engines could be ordered on LT and Premier trim levels.