2020 Nissan Qashqai Reviews

The Nissan Qashqai has long been one of the better small SUVs due to its surprisingly large size and great practicality. But does its sportiest version yet, the N-Sport, make for a good urban runabout?

The Nissan Qashqai is hugely popular, and the 2020 update has made a good car better - but there's something you should know before you buy and it might make you wait.

The ST is the entry-grade into the Qashqai line-up and the most affordable, starting with a list price of $27,990 for the manual gearbox, while the auto (CVT) is $29,990. Along with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, which were added in the 2020 update, standard features on the ST include a 7.0-inch screen with reversing camera, front and rear parking sensors, six-speaker stereo, cruise control, cloth seats, push-button start, LED running lights, halogen headlights and 17-inch alloy wheels.All Qashqais have the same engine – it’s a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol which makes a reasonable 106kW of power and 200Nm of torque. a manual gearbox is only available on the ST, but a CVT auto is also available and sends drive to the front wheels.The Qashqai scored the maximum five-star ANCAP rating when it was tested in 2017.Note: CarsGuide attended this event as a guest of the manufacturer, with travel and meals provided.

The ST+ sits on the second rung of the Qashqai ladder and offers the best value with its list price of $31,990.Along with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, which were added in the 2020 update, coming standard on the ST+ is a 7.0-inch screen with reversing camera, sat nav, front and rear parking sensors, six-speaker stereo, cruise control, cloth seats, push-button start, privacy glass, fog lights, power-folding heated wing mirrors, LED running lights, halogen headlights and 17-inch alloy wheels.Awarded the maximum five-star ANCAP rating in 2017, the 2020 update saw the ST+ score new features in the form of blind spot warning and rear cross-traffic alert. All Qashqais have the same engine – it’s a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol which makes a reasonable 106kW of power and 200Nm of torque. A CVT auto sends drive to the front wheels.The Qashqai scored the maximum five-star ANCAP rating when it was tested in 2017.Note: CarsGuide attended this event as a guest of the manufacturer, with travel and meals provided.

The ST-L sits under the top-grade Ti in the Qashqai line-up with its list price of $34,000.Along with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, which were introduced with the 2020 update, standard features include a 7.0-inch screen with reversing camera and sat nav, front and rear parking sensors, six-speaker stereo, cruise control, leather and cloth seats, push-button start, LED running lights, halogen headlights, heated front seats, roof rails, privacy glass, fog lights, power-folding heated wing mirrors, and 18-inch alloy wheels.All Qashqais have the same engine – it’s a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol which makes a reasonable 106kW of power and 200Nm of torque. A CVT auto sends drive to the front wheels.The Qashqai scored the maximum five-star ANCAP rating when it was tested in 2017.Note: CarsGuide attended this event as a guest of the manufacturer, with travel and meals provided.

The Ti sits at the top of the Qashqai range with its list price of $38,490. The 2020 update saw Apple CarPlay and Android Auto made standard across the Qashqai range, and the Ti also gained AEB with pedestrian detection.That's in addition to the regular standard features such as a 7.0-inch screen with rear view camera, front and rear parking sensors, six-speaker stereo, cruise control, leather seats, push-button start, LED running lights, adaptive LED headlights, roof rails, dual-zone climate control, privacy glass, power adjustable drive and front passenger seat, adaptive cruise control, and 19-inch alloy wheels.All Qashqais have the same engine – it’s a 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol which makes a reasonable 106kW of power and 200Nm of torque. A CVT auto sends drive to the front wheels.The Qashqai scored the maximum five-star ANCAP rating when it was tested in 2017.Note: CarsGuide attended this event as a guest of the manufacturer, with travel and meals provided.

The small SUV category is one of the most competitive in Australia, so has Nissan done enough to ensure the Qashqai stands out?

This is one of the most dynamic parts of the Australian new car market - the small SUV segment is huge, and it continues to grow as new players enter the game.The newest is the Kia Seltos, which is here to take on the just updated Toyota C-HR and Mitsubishi ASX, as well as the Nissan Qashqai. Which will be our pick? Read on to find out.