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Nissan turned up early to the SUV party, with its Qashqai paving the way for the countless models we see today. The Qashqai continues to sell in big numbers in the UK, too, and was also our overall Car of the Year in 2014.

Don’t think Nissan is just about SUVs, though. As well as the Qashqai, the smaller Juke and the larger X-Trail, the Japanese brand has the Micra hatchback, GT-R sports car and Navara pick-up truck.

Nissan was also one of the first big car makers to launch a fully electric car, with its latest Leaf being one of the best on the market.

Despite being based in Japan, Nissan has long committed to building cars in the UK, making several of its best-selling models at a huge factory in Sunderland.

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The Nissan Hi-Cross has been unveiled at the 2012 Geneva motor show. The Hi-Cross is designed to capitalise on success enjoyed by the Qashqai and Juke. The new generation crossover is a high riding 4x4, boasting 3 rows of seats and capable of carrying 7 passengers. <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/news/new-kia-ceed-for-geneva-2012/n8664">See also: All Geneva motor show 2012 news</a>

The Hi-Cross is powered by a hybrid drivetrain, incorporating a 2.0 litre supercharged direct injection petrol engine with battery technologyfrom the Nissan Leaf. This, combined with dual clutch Xtronic CVT technology, produces much better economy, according to Nissan. The Hi-Cross could be an insight into how the next X-Trail could look. A new <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/nissan/x-trail/4x4/review/n51">X-Trail</a> is expected next year.

The Nissan Hi-Cross has been unveiled at the 2012 Geneva motor show. The Hi-Cross is designed to capitalise on success enjoyed by the Qashqai and Juke. The new generation crossover is a high riding 4x4, boasting 3 rows of seats and capable of carrying 7 passengers.

<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/news/new-kia-ceed-for-geneva-2012/n8664">See also: All Geneva motor show 2012 news</a> The Hi-Cross is powered by a hybrid drivetrain, incorporating a 2.0 litre supercharged direct injection petrol engine with battery technologyfrom the Nissan Leaf. This, combined with dual clutch Xtronic CVT technology, produces much better economy, according to Nissan. The Hi-Cross could be an insight into how the next X-Trail could look. A new <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/nissan/x-trail/4x4/review/n51">X-Trail</a> is expected next year.