Remember, the Nissan QASHQAI went through the box restyling in 2017. Under its new version, it was presented for the first time to the public at the last Geneva Motor Show last March. It is now marketed in Europe and should arrive at home before the end of the year.
More attractive
The QASHQAI is modernizing and continues its momentum with a successful facelift first manifested on the front. This one receives new elements such as the shield or the V-shaped grille. At the front as at the back, a new LED light signature makes its appearance. Basically, the exterior design becomes more refined thanks to the muscular lines that inspire the robustness.
The cabin has also been revisited. The improvement in perceived quality is immediately noticeable as soon as you board. The same goes for the choice of materials as well as for finishing. Facing the driver, a new multifunction steering wheel flatter becomes more intuitive and its controls are now accessible without leaving the road eyes. And for added comfort, the restyled QASHQAI offers new seats that are redesigned and more enveloping.
Better welcoming
As for habitability, Nissan’s bestseller retains its original qualities: versatility, space and storage volume. The trunk is fully adjustable with a capacity of 430 liters, which can be increased to 1,598 liters by folding the rear seat. It benefits from the highly innovative « Nissan Flexible Luggage Board » system allowing up to 18 different configurations of the trunk with a low loading threshold.
It should be noted that concerning the acoustic nuisance and vibrations, the new Nissan QASHQAI has benefited from important progress. Air and passenger noise in the passenger compartment has been significantly reduced with added insulation materials in the front doors and rear wheel wells.
Premium in sight
The range is changing in depth with the launch of the « Tekna + » finish. Synonymous with the « Premium » version, it offers, among other things, a BOSE 8-speaker sound system, a flat leather-wrapped steering wheel and the new electrically adjustable Nappa leather wrap-around seats that offer the driver the possibility to memorize. his driving position … something to seduce a clientele looking for comfort!
In the mood of time
The Nissan QASHQAI takes advantage of this facelift to catch up in terms of technological equipment. We will mention among others:
DAB digital radio is now standard.
The NissanConnect and its satellite navigation system with touch screen, incorporates a new interface easier to use.
Intelligent rear collision warning system reduces the risk of low speed impact.
The intelligent emergency braking, already present on the QASHQAI since 2014, is now acquiring pedestrian recognition.
Blind spot monitoring now works with radar instead of camera images, allowing it to cover a wider field of action and operate more accurately.
The Nissan QASHQAI still has signage recognition, Intelligent Alert Drop Detection, Park Assist Intelligent Parking Assist System, 360 ° Panoramic Vision Monitor, and Lane Departure Warning. .In addition, and before the end of 2017, Nissan will introduce the ProPILOT system on the new QASHQAI.
This is the first step in the integration of autonomous driving as part of the Nissan Intelligent Mobility vision. The ProPILOT system will control steering, acceleration, and braking while keeping the vehicle in line. For this, it is based on three technologies: Lane Keep Assist (LKA), Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) and Traffic Jam Pilot (TJP).
Clean motors
Nissan QASHQAI’s range of engines has been renewed. It offers a wide choice between two diesel engines and two petrol engines. The choice is also left to the customer who can opt for a six-speed manual transmission or an XTronic automatic transmission, and between a configuration with 2 or 4 driving wheels. The range of the Nissan QASHQAI includes the dCi 110 block that emits only 99g / km of CO and displays a combined consumption of 3.8 l./100 km, among the best diesel in the category.
In Europe, prices for the new Nissan QASHQAI start at 22,000 euros and peak at 37,600 euros for the finish Tekna + equipped with the 1.6 dCi 130 hp and 4 wheel drive. In Morocco, its marketing is expected before the end of the year for rates that are likely to increase slightly.
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