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Who is the Nissan Qashqai a good car for?
What is the Nissan Qashqai like to drive?
Tech features in the Nissan Qashqai
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Is the Nissan Qashqai a good car?
Nissan's Qashqai has been as important for the mainstream adoption of the crossover SUV as the Navara was for thrusting the double cab LCV into the luxury segment. Its agreeable disposition and easy-to-use controls helped make it one of the best-selling models for the brand with over 2 million units produced in its Sunderland plant.
Who is the Nissan Qashqai a good car for?
Families and individuals alike will gravitate toward what the Qashqai has to offer. Ample space and seating for 5, with a raised driving position and increased ground clearance, all make for an excellent commuter and lifestyle companion.
Is the Nissan Qashqai a good first car?
The new, third-generation Nissan Qashqai is equipped with several driver assistance systems as part of their Nissan Intelligent Mobility program and the latest ProPILOT assistance ensure that even inexperienced drivers will be safe and manage to negotiate even the tightest confines in the Nissan Qashqai.
Is the Nissan Qashqai a good family car?
The Qashqai makes an excellent family car with a boot of 480 litres and more than enough head and legroom in the rear. USB ports allow for devices to remain charged and the integrated safety system ensures that all the precious cargo is looked after — the Qashqai scores a full 5-stars in the Euro NCAP test.
Is there a Hybrid Nissan Qashqai?
Nissan abandoned the diesel option in the third-generation Qashqai in favour of cleaner-burning petrol engines and will shortly offer the e-Power series hybrid in 2023. This model will combine a 1.5-litre 3-cylinder petrol engine and a 139 kW electric motor.
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What’s it like to drive?
Reviewer's opinion
"It's no sports car but has absolutely no problem sticking with traffic and carrying out overtaking manoeuvres. The ride is rather firm though, despite the generous tyre profile but not to the point of being jarring or uncomfortable. It's a compliant suspension setup nevertheless."
- Chad Luckhoff, AutoTrader
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What does it look like?
Exterior
Interior
What is the Nissan Qashqai like inside?
The top-spec Qashqai is extremely well appointed and trimmed in Nappa leather with high-quality trimmings and a stylish design. The newer model presents itself as a more mature, elegant offering but without compromising on practicality and functionality. Controls are simplified, but intuitive and overall visibility is excellent.
Style
The Qashqai takes a modern style approach by incorporating fluid sheet metal, punctuated by sharp creases and exaggerated design cues. A large, V-shaped grille dominates the front end and angular taillight are highlighted by razor-sharp swage lines at the rear, the tailgate sporting an inverted V to complement the theme.
Tech features
- Nissan Intelligent Mobility features
- Memory seats with heating and massage function
- 19-inch alloy wheels
- Two-tone interior
- 12.3-inch infotainment system
Price and specs
Which is the cheapest Nissan Qashqai?
The cheapest Nissan Qashqai is the entry-level Visia version that has to make do without some of the semi-autonomous features but retails for R568 200.
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How much does it cost?
| Model | Price |
| Nissan Qashqai 1.3T Visia | R568 200 |
| Nissan Qashqai 1.3T Acenta CVT | R639 300 |
| Nissan Qashqai 1.3T Acenta Plus CVT | R670 600 |
*Pricing correct at time of publishing and subject to change without notice.
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