NISSAN has finally given the Dualis the break it deserves with the new and far-more cost competitive front-wheel drive models. Marketed as a ‘Hatch Plus’, the competent European-built small-car crossover ticks every single box needed for it to become a formidable challenger against the likes of the mid-range Toyota Corolla, Mazda 3 and VW Golf. Priced from $24,990, there is every chance that Nissan in Australia may finally see the success that the Dualis – as the Qashqai – has enjoyed overseas. And a $4000 drop for the continuing AWD versions certainly helps as well ...