Nissan Qashqai - new, but still as practical

Nissan Qashqai is a modern urban crossover, whose history stretches from 2006 to the present day. For its more than 15 years of history, it has been brought to almost perfection and is very popular among family people. Let's look at the features and advantages of the model.

Available Generations

The crossover is presented to three generations, in the first two there was one restyling. For the first time as a concept, the car appeared in 2004, and two years later its production was started. The model went on sale only in 2007 - by the end of it, Nissan had sold more than 100 thousand cars.

First generation

In Russia, the first generation Qashqai was supplied exclusively with 1,6 and 2,0 liter gasoline engines. Transmission - mechanics or a variator at the choice of the buyer. In 2012 and 2013, the model took pride of place in the top 10 best-selling cars in Europe. A seven-seater modification of the Nissan Qashqai + 2 was also produced. It was replaced in 2014 by the third generation X-Trail. Before that, restyling took place: they improved the suspension, sound insulation, slightly changed the appearance.

The second generation

The next generation of Qashqai came to Russia in early 2014, and a year later, assembly began at a plant in St. Petersburg. From the first generation, the car differs by a length increased by 49 mm, new safety systems, for example, driver fatigue control, blind spot monitoring and recognition of moving objects. For Russia, the model received an adaptation of the chassis - ground clearance was increased, noise insulation was improved, and the steering setting was changed.

Restyling of the second generation became available in Russia in 2017. The car received not only a new design, but also improved interior ergonomics, a D-shaped steering wheel, and a new body color. Most of the materials have been replaced with improved and lighter ones. The Russian version, like previous modifications, has been adapted for operation in the Russian Federation. The changes affected the sound insulation, handling and suspension. For example, the electric power steering was reconfigured with a return, the springs were modified.

Third Generation

A very young car that was introduced at the beginning of 2021 and is already on sale. Again, it grew somewhat in size - by 35 mm in length, 32 mm in width and 25 mm in height. The platform used is the same as that of the Rogue model, namely the CMF-CD. According to official Nissan statements, the car is assembled from lightweight materials using the latest welding and stamping technologies, so the car weighs less than its predecessors, but at the same time slightly exceeds them in strength.

And now the details

Understanding the generations of Qashqai is good, but even better is to find out what this car is all about. Let's talk about the third generation of 2021-2022 as the most relevant, safe and downright filled with various electronic assistants to help drivers.

Engine

Nissan did not stint on the engine line - 5 options are available to the Russian buyer. For drivers who are modest in their ambitions, there are low-powered and economical 1,2-liter DIG-T engines with 115 hp. With. with a consumption of 6,2 l / 100 km in the combined cycle. For those who want to kick ass, there is a 2,0 liter engine with 144 hp. With. with consumption from 7,0 to 7,7 l / 100 km. Yes, in fact there are only two engines themselves, but a wide range is created due to the variety of configurations.

For example, the 1,2-liter engine is available with a manual transmission and an Xtronic CVT variator. In both cases, the drive is only front. If we talk about the 2,0-liter engine, here, in addition to the box, you can also choose 2WD or 4WD. The latter is offered only with a CVT transmission.

Suspension

The front suspension of the crossover is independent spring using MacPherson struts. Behind is a multi-link system. Comfort steering is provided by an electric power steering. Front and rear disc brakes with an option to boost braking in critical situations. In the basic configuration, the car stands on 16-inch wheels made of steel.

Technologies

The package of technologies and options in the new Nissan Qashqai is much more interesting and wider than the ICE lineup. Here are just some of the solutions that will definitely appeal to the modern driver:

✅ Intelligent all-wheel drive. The system analyzes the grip on each wheel and balances the torque by transferring up to 50% of the power from the transmission to the rear axle.
✅ "Smart" engine braking. The technology automatically brakes with the help of the internal combustion engine during cornering and when stopping to reduce the load on the brakes.
✅ Body vibration damping system. Electronics slows down and reduces engine speed when cornering on rough roads, preventing the car from vibrating.

In the basic configuration, the buyer expects an electric power steering with an option to adjust the gain, a package of ESP, ABS and EBD systems, an electric drive and heated side mirrors. In older versions of the crossover, a 7-inch touchscreen multimedia system is available with intuitive navigation and NissanConnect technology, which offers a set of useful services for the driver.

Comfort

In addition to the already mentioned multimedia system, a high-quality audio system, heated front seats (and rear seats in some trim levels), a large central armrest with storage compartments, and of course a roomy trunk are installed in the car. The volume of the latter is 430 liters, but with the seats folded increases to a maximum of 1585 liters. There are no problems with carrying capacity - it reaches 435 kilograms, and you can tow up to a ton.

About trim levels

The crossover offers the buyer a difficult choice, because as many as 8 complete sets are available at a price of 2,337 million rubles and up to 3,037 million rubles, and this is without taking into account the cost of various special stages.

Depending on the configuration, access to interesting options is opened, including:

✅ heated steering wheel and rear seats
✅ rain and light sensors
✅ cruise control and parking sensors
✅ tire pressure monitoring
✅ intelligent all-round view
✅ remote engine start

Starting with the LE trim, safety assistants appear, such as an obstacle detection system when driving in reverse, blind spot monitoring, lane control, and driver fatigue monitoring, lane and parking assistants, and even that's not all.

Special mention deserves the Top N-Design package, in which the crossover receives a whole set of black details. Including these are rims, roof rails, linings on mirrors, headlights and a radiator grille. A good option for those who want to stand out in a stream of cars.

Conclusion

Nissan Qashqai is a good choice for a family man who cares not only about comfort, but also about the safety of himself and passengers. You can drive a car not only around the city, it will easily master the journey to the country on relatively good roads, and a large trunk will help you transport things, summer equipment, seedlings, and anything. If the price bites, consider earlier generations, for example, the second generation is still doing well in the secondary market.