The second-gen Nissan Qashqai (Nissan Dualis in Japan) has officially broken cover. Looking considerably tauter and more athletic than its predecessor thanks to prominent body creases, sharp-edged headlamps and an angular greenhouse, the crossover is also now 49 mm longer, 20 mm wider and 15 mm lower. It’s set to go on sale in Europe early next year.
Like the third-gen Nissan X-Trail, the new Nissan Qashqai is based on Renault-Nissan’s Common Module Family (CMF) platform. Designed and engineered in Europe, for Europe, it’s the work of Nissan Design Europe in London as well as Nissan Technical Centres in Cranfield, UK and Barcelona, Spain. It will be built in Sunderland, UK.
MacPherson struts sit up front; out back, 2WD cars get a torsion beam while All-Mode 4×4-i models ride on multi-links. There’s double-piston dampers and a redesigned electric power steering system with 5% lower gearing, plus Normal and Sport modes of feedback. LED DRLs are standard; higher-spec variants get all-LED headlamps with a unique light signature. 19-inch alloys are optional.
A roof spoiler with winglets, a flat floor and an Active Grille Shutter help the 2014 Nissan Qashqai achieve a 0.32 drag coefficient. Active Grille Shutter, standard on manual-gearbox diesels, closes off airflow through the radiator when not needed, automatically shutting at speeds above 30 km/h and only opening when sensors detect that cooling is needed.
The interior shares more than a few similarities with the new X-Trail’s. There’s more leg and shoulder room, and despite the car being lower, there’s 10 mm more headroom. The boot holds 430 litres of luggage with the back seats up – 20 litres more than the outgoing Qashqai – and the tailgate now opens 150 mm higher.
Like the X-Trail, it’s got a dual floor – there are two reversible floor panels that can be raised or lowered, offering 16 possible configurations to either maximise luggage volume or provide a flat floor when the rear seats are folded.
The seats benefit from extra bolsters in the pelvis, lumbar and chest areas – Nissan claims its engineers were inspired by NASA to use advanced medical scanning techniques to analyse pressure and blood flow in the lower back of seated passengers.
A new NissanConnect infotainment system now incorporates smartphone connectivity and a seven-inch touch-screen. Additionally, there’s a five-inch colour TFT screen within the instrument panel that boasts 12 graphic displays on rotation.
Two petrol and two diesel engines have been announced – we’ll start with the petrols. Replacing the previous car’s naturally-aspirated 1.6 litre unit is a 115 PS/190 Nm 1.2 DIG-T that’s capable of returning 5.6 litres per 100 km and emitting 129 grams of CO2 per km. The engine is connected to a six-speed manual, and comes standard with start/stop and a regenerative alternator.
Set to join later in 2014 is a 150 PS/240 Nm 1.6 DIG-T that’s capable of returning 5.6 litres per 100 km and emitting 132 grams of CO2 per km. The oil burners, of which torque figures have not been disclosed, are a 110 PS 1.5 dCi and a 130 PS 1.6 dCi. Fuel consumption and CO2 emissions of the smaller engine are quoted at 3.8 litres per 100 km and 99 grams per km.
The bigger engine does 4.4 litres per 100 km/115 grams per km in 2WD manual form, 4.9 litres per 100 km/129 grams per km in All-Mode 4×4-i manual form and 4.6 litres per 100 km/119 grams per km with the Xtronic CVT.
Safety Shield tech on the second-gen Nissan Qashqai includes Front Collision Avoidance, Driver Attention Support, Traffic Sign Recognition, Lane Departure Warning, Blind Spot Warning, Moving Object Detection and High Beam Assist. There’s also Chassis Control (Active Ride Control, Active Engine Brake and Active Trace Control), Intelligent Parking Assist, Hill Start Assist and Around View Monitor.
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rear light looks like ford focus sedan version
We will see this car in 6 years time in Malaysia. Just before the new model is introduced. That is Nissan in Malaysia. Lembap. Sell outdated cars. When Teana was launched in Malaysia, the Teana in Singapore (called Cefiro) was sold about 7 years before. ETCM was so scared to even call it Cefiro, they changed the name to call it Teana.
Another fake fella. Must be the K5 owner that I refused to even give a trade in price
what’s with the name? cashcow inspired?
Looks good and not Nissan-esque
It’s look like a kia sportage
Looks like a new Hyundai. Congrats Hyundai on the new launch.
Son, please..Enough with lookalike thingy..We all know nowadays the Korean lead the design standard
But but.. the rear lights does LOOKS LIKE ford focus titanium, kia cerato, and grandlivina
Not really.
This one has RV and will be easily accepted by used car dealers 5 years down the line, unlike KIA’s that cannot even get a trade in price nowadays
the rear look reminds me the ford kuga..
For a Nissan, I must say this SUV looks stunning inside and out. Uncle Tan Chong, ada berani?
OMG, it is a santa fe look alike..
The tail lights reminds me of new Ford Focus Titanium sedan…
Excuise me? Did i just see a santa fe with nissan badge? Why erry design is almost the same, this one looks like both cx5 and santa fe! Camon..
the rear a little bit looks like kia sportage
bila nak jual kat Malaysia?
wow…beautiful
The Ford rear lights and Merc E Class DRL (minus one) and Saab front….
Whatever it is, TCM will never bring this in
Now see this KIA ! that how a nice looking DRL look like not your lousy cockroach DRL looking Cerato or Blackberry logo DRL rip off K5.
Sure not available in malaysia…..
The old one was brought in by Naza as a grey import, at ridiculous prices (above 200k). So there are a few in Malaysia.
Hard to say Nissan Qashqai. Nissan Cheekai more better. Hahaha…
Please dont talk about RV and copy Korean design. It just a product. Built in intended to sell. As long as can sell in favorable figure, thats ok. Whose dumbass want to design something that cannot attract buyer?
Why all say it looks like Kia/Hyundai but I can’t see anything same at all? Except the rear I agree, Kuga inspired.
nice. kimchi or ford look alike! but i’m ok with it :)
Kimchi wannabe?
Rear is so Kuga… Wait for another 3 yrs n Naza will bring it here. ETCM can go fly kites…
Back look so similar with ford kuga, even the size also, are this 2 car share the same platform?
Nice design but engine specs option not very attractive …
This is just newly launched, and the chance it will come to bolehland is slim as previous cashcow was not sold here.
I think to better wait for the 3rd gen xtrail which look almost the same as this cashcow.
TCM need new SUV model quickly and i hope for the terrano, based on the Dacia duster.
TCM pls bring this model into malaysia and price it@ rm 135-145k. It will sell like hot cakes
This model is better looking than cx5 , crv, sportage,tucson, mitsu asx or any other model in the same category.
Mhhh… the old one was much better looking. And, as Qashqai+2 also more interesting (7 seater).
still can’t give any comment …
jimat gila minyak keta ni..proton bila lagi nak maju? proton harga saja murah sikit,minyak isi selalu…
I thought i saw Mr Bean.
Being a 1.2 is one thing but a 3 cylinder for car of its size & it replaces 1.6 petrol, what about the 2.0 petrol i bet that be discontinued, not everyone wants/need a diesel!
Looks great. But sorry, I wouldn’t take any car that is less than 211 BHP ;)
When dis model will available in Malaysia?
Is it H-RV’s competitor? It looks nicer. (Y)