Nissan Qashqai Reviews

If you’re after a bit more kit from your Qashqai but don’t want to crack the $40,000 mark, there’s the ST+. It’s just like an ST but with more stuff.Pricing is set at $37,890, before on-road costs, which is about $5000 more than the model it replaces. It’s also $4000 more than an ST.But for that $4000, you get a larger 12.3-inch multimedia display with sat-nav and wireless Apple CarPlay, LED fog lights, a surround-view monitor, rain-sensing wipers and 18-inch alloy wheels.Until the arrival of the 'ePower' hybrid in 2023, the ST+ uses a new 1.3-litre turbocharged petrol engine - found in the Renault Captur and Arkana - delivering a more than reasonable 110kW/250Nm, matching the Skoda Kamiq. It’s front-wheel drive and uses a continuously variable transmission (CVT).There’s a lot more safety gear too, including auto emergency braking (AEB) with pedestrian, cyclist and junction detection, rear AEB with pedestrian detection, adaptive cruise, rear cross-traffic alert, a front centre airbag, lane departure warning, and a blind spot warning.

After eight years, the Nissan Qashqai has finally been replaced by a new-generation model. A new platform, new powertrain and a massive uptick in standard equipment - including all-important safety gear - are the headline acts.The base ST kicks things off at $33,890, before on-road costs, for the auto - there is no longer a range-opening, sub-$30,000 manual - and that’s a $3000 increase compared with the outgoing ST.Thankfully, you get a lot of gear, including auto LED headlights, 8.0-inch touchscreen with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 7.0-inch digital instrument cluster, heated and auto-folding exterior mirrors, auto stop-start, keyless entry and start and 17-inch alloy wheels. But you also get cloth seats and a plastic steering wheel. And if you want the bigger touchscreen you have to step up to the ST+.Until the arrival of the 'ePower' hybrid in 2023, all Qashqai grades are powered by a new 1.3-litre turbocharged petrol engine - seen in the Renault Captur and Arkana - offering up a healthy 110kW/250Nm, the same as a Skoda Kamiq. It’s front-wheel drive only and uses a continuously variable transmission (CVT).Safety gets a big boost in the new model with auto emergency braking (AEB) with pedestrian, cyclist and junction detection, rear AEB with pedestrian detection, adaptive cruise, rear cross-traffic alert, a front centre airbag, lane departure warning, and a blind-spot warning.

The Nissan Qashqai lived a long life in its second generation, and was a compelling value-packed model late in its run. But tech and powertrain-wise, it lagged its newer competitors. Nissan has introduced the third-generation of its small SUV and it now comes with a lot of the safety and in-car tech missing from the old one. But is the price hike worth it?

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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 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.