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Nexen N Fera Sport SUV Test Results

Tested 2022 to 2025 2 publications

Tested 3 times by independent publications, the Nexen N Fera Sport SUV averages a finish of 6th.

  • 3Independent tests
  • 0Test wins
  • 0Podium finishes
  • 6thAverage finish
  • 31%Field beaten on average
  • 2Publications

3 tests, 2022 to 2025

Share of the field beaten in each test, oldest to newest. Hover or tap a point for the test.
  • Test win
  • Second
  • Third
  • Average 31%
The latest test

2025 Teknikens Varld Summer Tire Test P5 of 8

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 Korean manufacturer has clearly addressed many prior criticisms, delivering impressive objective performance in braking and hydroplaning resistance. However, the tire still lagged behind the leaders in subjective handling characteristics, with testers noting a spongy feel with poor response and diminished stability that made the vehicle feel disconnected from the road. Interestingly, the historically budget-oriented brand has now priced itself alongside premium competitors, reflecting the costs of their performance improvements but losing their previous price advantage.

Strong: Wet Braking Winner: Pirelli Scorpion

Record by discipline

Where the Nexen N Fera Sport SUV finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tires. Field beaten is the share of the other tires it outranked in that measurement.

Record by discipline
Discipline Tests Avg finish Field beaten Firsts
Dry
Dry Braking 3 P5 of 10.3 53% -
Dry Handling 2 P8 of 11.5 34% -
Wet
Wet Braking 3 P5 of 10.3 60% -
Wet Handling 3 P6.3 of 10.3 42% -
Wet Circle 2 P5.5 of 11.5 58% -
Straight Aqua 2 P4 of 11.5 73% 1
Curved Aquaplaning 2 P4 of 11.5 73% 1
Off road
Gravel Handling 1 P6 of 11 50% -
Gravel Traction 2 P8.5 of 11.5 30% -
Dirt Handling 1 P11 of 12 9% -
Sand Traction 2 P7 of 11.5 42% -
Grass Traction 2 P7.5 of 11.5 37% -
Mud Traction 2 P6 of 11.5 54% -
Comfort
Subj. Comfort 1 P3 of 8 71% -
Noise 2 P3.5 of 11.5 75% -
Value
Rolling Resistance 2 P10 of 11.5 14% -

Performance Analysis

Drawn from 3 tests. Updated October 28, 2026.

The Nexen N Fera Sport SUV is generally more convincing in braking and aquaplaning than steering response across its three tests. Teknikens Varld 2025 placed it second of eight for wet braking at 24.73m, only 0.4% longer than best. Auto Bild Allrad 2023 found third-place dry braking at 35.3m, 2% longer than best, while the 2022 SUV test recorded the best straight and curved aquaplaning results. Overall finishes ranged from fourth of ten in 2022 to tenth of twelve in 2023 and joint fifth of eight in 2025.

The more recurring concern is feel and balance. The 2023 testers criticised delayed response and understeer on wet and dry roads; the 2025 team similarly found spongy responses and diminished stability. Wet handling was unusually more favorable in 2022, fourth in the measured field with tester praise, against ninth in 2023 and sixth in 2025. Aquaplaning also fell to seventh in both 2023 disciplines despite the earlier wins and renewed praise in 2025. Rolling resistance was near the back in both Auto Bild tests. Value has an unusual change too: low prices were praised in 2022 and 2023, but Teknikens Varld 2025 described pricing alongside premium rivals. Different sizes and fields limit direct comparisons.

Performance Strengths

  • Aquaplaning resistance Moderate in 2 of 3 tests
    Details
    • First in both straight and curved aquaplaning, 2022 Auto Bild SUV test
    • Objective hydroplaning resistance praised, 2025 Teknikens Varld
    • Only seventh of twelve in both disciplines, 2023 Auto Bild, limits consistency
  • Wet braking Moderate in 2 of 3 tests
    Details
    • Second of eight at 24.73m, 0.4% longer than best, 2025 Teknikens Varld
    • Short wet stops praised, seventh of twelve at 53.6m, 2023 Auto Bild
  • Dry braking Moderate in 2 of 3 tests
    Details
    • Third of twelve at 35.3m, 2% longer than best, 2023 Auto Bild
    • Short dry stops praised, 2022 Auto Bild; sixth at 35.2m in the measured field
  • Wet handling Minor in 1 of 3 tests
    Details

Performance Weaknesses

  • Steering feel Strong in 2 of 3 tests
    Details
    • Delayed response criticised, 2023 Auto Bild
    • Spongy feel and poor response criticised, 2025 Teknikens Varld
  • Rolling resistance Strong in 1 of 3 tests
    Details
    • Tenth of eleven at 8.54kg/t, 2022 Auto Bild
    • Tenth of twelve at 8.59kg/t, 2023 Auto Bild
  • Behavior at the limit Minor in 1 of 3 tests
    Details
    • Significant wet and dry understeer criticised, 2023 Auto Bild
  • High-speed stability Minor in 1 of 3 tests
    Details
    • Diminished stability and disconnected feel criticised, 2025 Teknikens Varld

Every test, newest first 3

Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.

2025 1 test
P5 of 8 Beat 43% of the field

2025 Teknikens Varld Summer Tire Test

Teknikens Varld 235/55 R19

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 Korean manufacturer has clearly addressed many prior criticisms, delivering impressive objective performance in braking and hydroplaning resistance. However, the tire still lagged behind the leaders in subjective handling characteristics, with testers noting a spongy feel with poor response and diminished stability that made the vehicle feel disconnected from the road. Interestingly, the historically budget-oriented brand has now priced itself alongside premium competitors, reflecting the costs of their performance improvements but losing their previous price advantage.

StrongWet Braking WinnerPirelli Scorpion

2023 1 test
P10 of 12 Beat 18% of the field

2023 Best SUV Tires Tested

Auto Bild Allrad 225/65 R17

Fair.

StrongNoise WeakGravel TractionDirt Handling WinnerMichelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV

2022 1 test
P4 of 10 Beat 33% of the field

2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer Tire Test

Auto Bild Allrad 235/55 R18

StrongStraight AquaCurved Aquaplaning WeakRolling Resistance WinnerGoodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV

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