DECEMBER 6 - 12 | 2019
Ŷ PROVEN: Nissan Qashqai is a competent SUV / hatchback crossover.
Nissan Qashqai stands the test of time By ALISTAIR KENNEDY mission. The entry-level ST is the only one offered with a six-speed manual option. Previous diesel engine and seven seat options are no longer on offer. STYLING Looks are sharp and neat with a nice balance between style and conservatism that should appeal to buyers across the age range. The gen-two Qashqai was given a facelift in 2017 that included the latest version of the Nissan V-motion grille, chrome surrounds to the radiator grille and LED daytime running lights. Qashqai Ti has dusk-sensing LED adaptive headlights with high beam assist. The others
make do with halogen lamps. The top two spec variants ST-L and Ti have roof rails while the Ti also gets a panoramic sunroof. At the lower end the Qashqai ST and ST+ models come with 17-inch alloy wheels, ST-L steps up to 18-inch with the Ti getting 19-inch. INTERIOR The seat materials have a nice tactile feel with contrasting stitching on the centre armrest providing a hint of luxury. Seats in the ST and ST+ have cloth trim, ST-L are part cloth and part leather while Ti gets premium quilted Nappa leather. Despite its compact exterior dimensions Qashqai’s cabin takes five adults in relative comfort. There are numerous clever storage facilities including bottle holders in the front
doors and a large centre bin. Boot space is an impressive 430 litres expandable to 1598 litres with the 60:40 rear seat backs folded. The boot has an adjustable floor with a space-saver spare wheel underneath. SAFETY All Qashqai models get front, side and curtain airbags as well as autonomous emergency braking, forward collision, intelligent ride control, intelligent trace control, two Isofix child seat anchors, lane departure warning and reversing camera. ST+ and ST-L add a 360 degree Intelligent Around-View monitor with moving object detection.
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WHEN it was launched back in 2008 the Nissan Qashqai was one of the pioneers of the hatchback / SUV genre, one which has subsequently grown to become one of the largest Australian market segments with a choice of more than 40 vehicles across virtually every brand. For the first part of its life the Qashqai was called Dualis before switching to its global moniker in 2014 with the release of the second generation model. Regardless of the name it has been a consistently high seller throughout. Qashqai comes with a choice of four variants, ST, ST+, ST-L and Ti, priced from $27,490 to $37,990. All are powered by a 2.0-litre petrol engine with 106 kW of power and 200 Nm of torque at 4400 rpm, mated to Nissan's Xtronic continuously variable trans-
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