Nexen N Fera Sport SUV - Test Results

Test Statistics

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Tests Completed

6^th

Average Position

4^th

Best Result

10^th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

Across three summer SUV tire tests (average overall position 6.3), the Nexen N Fera Sport SUV shows a clear split personality: it can be very strong in specific safety-related wet metrics-especially aquaplaning resistance-yet it tends to be dragged down by efficiency and some mixed dynamic results. It achieved a solid 4th/11 (2022) and 5th/8 (2025), but fell to 10th/12 (2023), suggesting performance is competitive in some line-ups while less convincing when the test places heavier emphasis on the areas where Nexen is weaker.

The most consistent standout is aquaplaning resistance (multiple 1st places), supported by some good individual wet results (e.g., 2nd in wet braking in 2025). The main recurring weakness is rolling resistance (near-bottom in both AutoBild tests), and it also struggles in several light off-road/traction disciplines (notably gravel/dirt in 2023). Dry performance is generally mid-pack: capable in dry braking but less impressive in dry handling rankings.

Performance Strengths

Aquaplaning Resistance (Wet Safety) Strong Details
• 1st place straight aquaplaning in 2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 test (86.5 km/h, 1/11)
• 1st place curved aquaplaning in 2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 test (3.01 m/s², 1/11)
• Article mention in 2022: "Nexen led the way in aquaplaning resistance"
Wet Braking (Peak Result, Not Fully Consistent) Moderate Details
• 2nd place wet braking in 2025 Teknikens Värld test (24.73 m, 2/8, only +0.4% from best)
• Mid-pack wet braking in 2022 AutoBild (48.4 m, 6/11, +5.7% from best) and 2023 AutoBild (53.6 m, 7/12, +7.4% from best)
Comfort/Noise Refinement Moderate Details
• 2nd place noise in 2023 AutoBild SUV test (68.3 dB, 2/12, +1.5% from best)
• 3rd place subjective comfort in 2025 Teknikens Värld (8 points, 3/8)
• Reasonable noise ranking in 2022 AutoBild (63.8 dB, 5/11, +1.6% from best)
Purchase Price / Value Positioning Moderate Details
• 2nd place price ranking in 2022 AutoBild (430, 2/10, +16.2% from best)
• 2nd place price ranking in 2023 AutoBild (350, 2/12, +16.7% from best)

Performance Weaknesses

Efficiency (Rolling Resistance / Energy Use) Strong Details
• 10th place rolling resistance in 2022 AutoBild (8.54 kg/t, 10/11, +25% from best)
• 10th place rolling resistance in 2023 AutoBild (8.59 kg/t, 10/12, +15.8% from best)
Light Off-Road Traction & Loose-Surface Performance Moderate Details
• 11th place gravel traction in 2023 AutoBild (7499 N, 11/12, +9.3% from best)
• 11th place dirt handling in 2023 AutoBild (65.3 km/h, 11/12, +2% from best)
• Weaker grass/mud metrics in 2023 AutoBild: grass traction 6/12 (+16.1% from best) and mud traction 9/12 (+15.8% from best)
Wet Handling Consistency (Grip/Balance Under Lateral Load) Moderate Details
• 6th place wet handling in 2025 Teknikens Värld (39.94 s, 6/8, +3.2% from best)
• 9th place wet handling in 2023 AutoBild (84.4 km/h, 9/12, +2.8% from best)
• Better but not class-leading wet handling in 2022 AutoBild (4/11, +1.3% from best), showing variability across tests
Overall Competitiveness (Finishing Positions Variability) Minor Details
• 10th overall in 2023 AutoBild SUV test (10/12)
• Mid-pack overall finishes in 2025 Teknikens Värld (5/8) and 2022 AutoBild (4/11)

Performance Over Time

Test History

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2025 Teknikens Varld Summer Tire Test

2025
Winner: Pirelli Scorpion

The Nexen N'Fera Sport SUV SU2S represented something of an eye-opener for the test team, showing significant improvement over previous Nexen products while landing in a tie for fifth place. The Ko...

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