New Qashqai unveiled

MarkN

All-new Nissan Qashqai – now electrified – breaks cover

18th February 2021: Nissan has reinvented the crossover segment that it created in 2007 with the unveiling of the all-new Nissan Qashqai which has been electrified to help families to make the switch to hybrid and electric driving.

The launch of the all-new, third generation Qashqai is a game-changer for Irish families who want to drive electric and to reduce their CO2 emissions while enjoying the comforts and familiarity of Ireland’s best-selling crossover.

50,000 Irish motorists drive a Nissan Qashqai and Nissan has sold over 3 million units of the car in Europe since its launch 13 years ago. The all-new Qashqai is a key part of the company’s strategy to achieve 50% electrified sales in Europe by 2024.

“The new Nissan Qashqai combines the best of Nissan’s pioneering crossover and EV expertise. It allows new and existing Qashqai drivers to experience hybrid and electric driving without range or charging concerns in an unmistakably stylish crossover that continues to deliver everything they would expect from a family car,” said Seamus Morgan, Managing Director of Nissan Ireland.

The new Nissan Qashqai will not only be available with a 1.3 DiG-T petrol engine equipped with mild hybrid technology, but it also represents the European debut of e-POWER, Nissan’s innovative and award winning powertrain, that draws technologies from the company’s 100% electric Nissan LEAF.

The 12V mild hybrid system available on new Qashqai is a more affordable hybrid technology that provides torque assist, extended idle stop, quick restart and coasting stop [Xtronic only], with improvements to both fuel economy and CO2 output (-4g/km). It’s mated to the refined 1.3 Dig-T petrol engine that was introduced to Qashqai in 2018.

The 1.3-petrol motor will be offered with two power outputs – 138hp and 156hp – with either a 6-speed manual transmission, or new Xtronic gearbox (156hp only). Max engine power arrives at 5500rpm, with maximum available torque of 270Nm at a convenient 1750rpm on 156hp Xtronic and high power MT variants.

On manual versions the gearbox has been enhanced for a quicker, more direct and sportier shift feeling. The new generation Xtronic transmission offers better fuel economy and acceleration feel thanks to improvements including a twin oil pump system with new electrical oil pump.

2WD is available on both 138hp and 156hp versions, whilst 4WD will only be available on 156hp Xtronic models. A new 4WD control system and driving selection mode is more intuitive and intelligent, adapting itself to external conditions with five driving modes – Standard, ECO, Sport, Snow and Off-Road. In case of any wheel slip, the time which the 4WD system acts has been reduced by a factor of five to around 0.2 seconds.


e-POWER

The new Qashqai’s e-POWER system is a unique solution which provides the enjoyment of driving electric without having to worry about range or charging. The unique element of the e-POWER is that the petrol engine is used solely to generate electricity, while the wheels are completely driven by the electric motor.

The new Qashqai’s e-POWER system is comprised of a high-output battery and powertrain integrated with a category-leading variable compression ratio 154hp petrol engine, power generator, inverter and 140kW electric motor of similar size and power output to that found in Nissan’s electric vehicles.

The e-POWER installation has been significantly upgraded for the new Qashqai in order to meet the demands of European consumers and their daily drive. The 1.5 litre petrol engine has a final power output of 140 kW (187hp).

Although unmistakably Qashqai in its styling, the third generation is more muscular, sharp and modern. On the exterior, the Qashqai’s enhanced body stance is more purposeful, with prominent shoulder lines, an extended wheelbase and imposing 20-inch alloy wheels introduced to Qashqai for the first time.

Similar to the LEAF, the new Qashqai e-POWER benefits from the entirely new ‘one-pedal’ driving experience called e-Pedal. Drivers can start, accelerate and decelerate using only the accelerator pedal.

The new Qashqai continues to give drivers a commanding sense of their environment with improved visibility. The longer wheelbase has created more room for users and overall luggage capacity has increased by over 50 litres from the previous generation. A powered hands-free tailgate makes accessing the boot effortless when hands are anything but free.

Refinements to the ergonomic design of the doorways means that it is also easier to step in and out of the car, particularly in restricted spaces such as a multi-storey car parks. Where space allows, parents will appreciate that the rear doors now open to 90 degrees, allowing easier access to babies and toddlers in child-seats.

The new Qashqai also offers an advanced infotainment system with a broad portfolio of connected devices including effortless integration of smartphones, in-car Wi-Fi for up to seven devices and NissanConnect Services, a dedicated app with which to interact with and monitor the vehicle.

An innovative new 10.8-inch Head-Up Display (HUD) provides the biggest-in-segment image size. Key navigation, driver assistance and road information are projected onto the windscreen within the driver’s line of vision. Home-to-Car features are compatible with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa devices.

The order books for the new Qashqai open today with first customers being offered a special launch version called the Premiere Edition which will offer an extended palette of two-tone colour options and advanced technology convenience features. Pricing will be announced this summer.

listermint

Ordering open today with pricing in the summer :P

CoBo55

I'd.4 with a manky bling bling front... God spare us..

AMKC

Very dull and boring so typical Nissan then. Maybe 4 or 5 years ago it would have looked good but it looks old already. The Tucson and Peugeot 3008 are far better and look much better too.
I hope the new Renault Kadjar is better than this.

fonecrusher1

AMKC wrote: »

Very dull and boring so typical Nissan then. Maybe 4 or 5 years ago it would have looked good but it looks old already. The Tucson and Peugeot 3008 are far better and look much better too.

I agree. Its the same old Nissan "don't rock the boat" thinking from them again with the design here.

The 3008 is a better looking car but they're also common as muck. Seriously there are at least 4 belonging to houses within 500ft of me. I guess that's the only downside of a decent car for decent money.

MarkN

JustARandomGuy

That car is so boring I almost fell asleep while typingjkdfklnf./.

coolbeans

Boring looking to be expected but does anyone think it looks dated already? Really looks old hat to me.

kirving

Looks like a Lexus NX

colm_mcm

The “now electrified” headline is bizzare given that the ePower is still an ICE and not even a PHEV. I know it has an electric motor but it’s a bit of a misleading headline.

bazz26

"Electrified" or "Electrification" are popular buzz words in the motor industry these days. Same as mild hybrid.

AMKC

kirving wrote: »

Looks like a Lexus NX

I disagree. That Lexus and most Lexus cars have class and style. The Nissan is just plain boring.

colm_mcm

They both look like dog **** to be fair.

Odyssey 2005

MarkN wrote: »

Jesus wept.

CoBo55

Odyssey 2005 wrote: »

Jesus wept.

Sporty looking front end, is he blind? Will this bloody crossover rubbish ever stop??

road_high

It’s alright looking but certainly not moving things on very much. Nisan as a brand seems a bit lost at sea. They went too downmarket chasing Hyundai Kia sales whereas they both moved upmarket and it paid off

AMKC

CoBo55 wrote: »

Sporty looking front end, is he blind? Will this bloody crossover rubbish ever stop??

You want to know why corossovers are so popular now. There us at least three reasons.
1: they are higher off the ground and so they go over speed bumps better and less chance of kerping the bumpers like on a saloon or hatchback as they are higher up
2: higher up so easier for old people and people with babies,
3: People think they are safer because they are higher up.

So ye I do not think it is going to end anytime soon unless there is a fuel crisis or energy crisis.

Toyotafanboi

When are they putting them back on buy one get one free?

CoBo55

AMKC wrote: »

You want to know why corossovers are so popular now. There us at least three reasons.
1: they are higher off the ground and so they go over speed bumps better and less chance of kerping the bumpers like on a saloon or hatchback as they are higher up
2: higher up so easier for old people and people with babies,
3: People think they are safer because they are higher up.

So ye I do not think it is going to end anytime soon unless there is a fuel crisis or energy crisis.

1: I've only ever driven saloon/ordinary cars and never had a problem going over speed ramps and never ever kerbed either bumpers that's what windows are for.

2: Brought 5 children into the world and neither myself or the missus ever felt we needed a higher off the ground vehicle. Maybe a better vehicle sometimes but that was just lack of bobs. The wife's brother had one and needed to get a step for his mother to be able to get into it and on more than one occasion nearly broke her neck getting out as she wouldn't wait for him to get the step out of the boot.

3: Look where thought got you!!

VeVeX

MarkN wrote: »

The dashboard design department obviously don't communicate with the door card department.



Give me this interior any day.

The driving experience should be much more pleasant than in a C-HR which is ruined by the transmission but I'd take an MG ZS or some other SUV EV ahead of this any day just to get a proper electric car.
Toyota has the worst approach to hybridisation. Honda and Nissan are inherently better in their own ways.

Guy:Incognito

AMKC wrote: »

I disagree. That Lexus and most Lexus cars have class and style. The Nissan is just plain boring.

That NX looks like one of those caricature car pictures

Gael23

I like the look of it but I’m disappointed with the hybrid option. It will only go 2km in EV mode.

colm_mcm

Gael23 wrote: »

I like the look of it but I’m disappointed with the hybrid option. It will only go 2km in EV mode.

EV mode on a non PHEV hybrid is pointless anyway.

theteal

Interesting press release, the "segment that it created in 2007"? I was parked beside a pre-2000 CR-V last night at the supermarket that was in excellent condition.

Are Nissan still linked with Renault? Ah for the days when Nissan had a reputation for reliability

theteal

theteal wrote: »

Interesting press release, the "segment that it created in 2007"? I was parked beside a pre-2000 CR-V last night at the supermarket that was in excellent condition.

Are Nissan still linked with Renault? Ah for the days when Nissan had a reputation for reliability

CR-V was inspired by Freelander when Honda visited Rover design studios while they were in partnership in the 90s.
Rover Streetwise was ground-breaking as well but Rover couldn't capitalise on either as it was just too late for them.

Anyhow the hybrid drive is interesting because once you have it you don't really need a complicated cylinder head on your engine with variable timing/injection. You just get the engine to run at whatever is the optimum RPM and keep topping up the battery.
I'd prefer if they were using that 1000cc normally aspirated engine that you find in small Renaults, Dacias and Nissans coupled to a slightly bigger battery.
Still the age of ICEs is almost over and electric cars are just better.

colm_mcm

theteal wrote: »

Interesting press release, the "segment that it created in 2007"? I was parked beside a pre-2000 CR-V last night at the supermarket that was in excellent condition.

Are Nissan still linked with Renault? Ah for the days when Nissan had a reputation for reliability

The RAV4 in my mind created that sector, in that it had no real off road pretensions. Second generation. The Qashqai was considerably cheaper and sold way more though, and really made the other manufacturers notice.

AMKC

theteal wrote: »

Interesting press release, the "segment that it created in 2007"? I was parked beside a pre-2000 CR-V last night at the supermarket that was in excellent condition.

Are Nissan still linked with Renault? Ah for the days when Nissan had a reputation for reliability

Why do Nissan not now? Nissan created the crossover segment so not a hatch but also not an SUV. The Honda CR-V is in a different segment and is bigger than a Qashqui. As for your question yes they are and yes Renaults are very reliable and well built these days.so what is wrong with Missan linked with Renault?

colm_mcm wrote: »

The RAV4 in my mind created that sector, in that it had no real off road pretensions. Second generation. The Qashqai was considerably cheaper and sold way more though, and really made the other manufacturers notice.

Actually you are wrong and so are most people about that. The Kia Sportage actually created that segment but because Kia were not well known then and were still a small company it was not till the Toyota Rav4 came along coping what Kia had done that people in the west took notice.

fonecrusher1

AMKC wrote: »

Actually you are wrong and so are most people about that. The Kia Sportage actually created that segment but because Kia were not well known then and were still a small company it was not till the Toyota Rav4 came along coping what Kia had done that people in the west took notice.

What segment is that though? Soft Roader? small SUV? The Rav4 was originally just a small 4x4 (Yes I know there was FWD version too) not intended for serious offroad use. I'd agree though the Kia Sportage originally was closer to what you would call today a small SUV.

I know this much Nissan certainly didn't invent the segment as they seem to claim sometimes.

colm_mcm

AMKC wrote: »

Why do Nissan not now? Nissan created the crossover segment so not a hatch but also not an SUV. The Honda CR-V is in a different segment and is bigger than a Qashqui. As for your question yes they are and yes Renaults are very reliable and well built these days.so what is wrong with Missan linked with Renault?



Actually you are wrong and so are most people about that. The Kia Sportage actually created that segment but because Kia were not well known then and were still a small company it was not till the Toyota Rav4 came along coping what Kia had done that people in the west took notice.

The original Sportage was crude and not a crossover in the true sense of being comparable to a car.

Gael23

colm_mcm wrote: »

EV mode on a non PHEV hybrid is pointless anyway.

Would you buy the mild hybrid or hold off for the epower?

colm_mcm

Gael23 wrote: »

Would you buy the mild hybrid or hold off for the epower?

It’ll depend on the cost I guess.
The epower is interesting but you need to think of it as an efficient petrol car.

CianRyan

Disappointed by this, for years now there's been rambles of the new hybrid Qashqai coming out, I would have thought a bigger battery would have made sense but then, that would limit sales of the Ariya which is essentially a full EV Qashqai.

Well, I left the trade 2 weeks ago so I guess I don't have to care anymore. I do look forward to seeing all hell break loose on the Nissan Tech's forum when these start giving trouble.

80sDiesel

colm_mcm wrote: »

It’ll depend on the cost I guess.
The epower is interesting but you need to think of it as an efficient petrol car.

In reality it’s an EV ( electric driven ) with an efficient on board petrol generator.

shanec1928

AMKC wrote: »

Very dull and boring so typical Nissan then.

you were looking forward to it in the 211 thread :pac:

colm_mcm

80sDiesel wrote: »

In reality it’s an EV ( electric driven ) with an efficient on board petrol generator.

In the same way that Toyota hybrids are self charging.

80sDiesel

colm_mcm wrote: »

In the same way that Toyota hybrids are self charging.

The key difference being that in an e-power Nissan, the engine never drives the wheels. In a Toyota hybrid you sometimes drive an EV, in an e-power, you always do.

Thus , the e-power has the e pedal functionality of the leaf, the Toyota can’t.( or can for short periods when in EV power)

The old BMW I3 Rex is a better comparison. Yes , it has a larger battery but it’s the same concept as e-power.

It is a clever solution. You decouple the engine from the wheels turning it into a generator thus negating the need for a gearbox.

Yes, a larger battery would be great, but the cost then would be prohibitive. The i3rex had to go to carbon fibre reinforced plastic to keep the weight down which also added to its cost. And it’s generator was very inefficient.

colm_mcm

Granted but you put petrol in, and motion comes out. There is no other way to propel it other than petrol. Yes, it does wizardry in between, and a small amount of energy can be stored and used - but it’s essentially a petrol powered car at the end of the day.

I’m not saying it’s a bad system or anything, but to call it an EV is misleading.

McCrack

Sheep buy qashqais along with the other pcp muck

There I said it

colm_mcm

McCrack wrote: »

Sheep buy qashqais along with the other pcp muck

There I said it

Sheep used to buy a lot worse stuff before Qashqais came along.

Gael23

80sDiesel wrote: »

The key difference being that in an e-power Nissan, the engine never drives the wheels. In a Toyota hybrid you sometimes drive an EV, in an e-power, you always do.

Thus , the e-power has the e pedal functionality of the leaf, the Toyota can’t.( or can for short periods when in EV power)

The old BMW I3 Rex is a better comparison. Yes , it has a larger battery but it’s the same concept as e-power.

It is a clever solution. You decouple the engine from the wheels turning it into a generator thus negating the need for a gearbox.

Yes, a larger battery would be great, but the cost then would be prohibitive. The i3rex had to go to carbon fibre reinforced plastic to keep the weight down which also added to its cost. And it’s generator was very inefficient.

Would you buy this over a Toyota Hybrid?

80sDiesel

Gael23 wrote: »

Would you buy this over a Toyota Hybrid?

Yes. For sure. You gain most of the benefits of an EV ( acceleration, e pedal )but none of its drawbacks . ( cost, range anxiety)

80sDiesel

colm_mcm wrote: »

Granted but you put petrol in, and motion comes out. There is no other way to propel it other than petrol. Yes, it does wizardry in between, and a small amount of energy can be stored and used - but it’s essentially a petrol powered car at the end of the day.

I’m not saying it’s a bad system or anything, but to call it an EV is misleading.

But is then every EV misleading? Does a traditional EV owner know if it’s source power is wind,solar,coal,gas and yet it’s classed as an EV even without knowing the source?

Just because the source is known in a Nissan E-power doesn’t make it less so.

colm_mcm

It’s just electricity as fuel going into a real EV though.

That said I don’t think anyone will buy one of these and not realise you can’t charge it up, or that it has an engine.

CianRyan

colm_mcm wrote: »

It’s just electricity as fuel going into a real EV though.

That said I don’t think anyone will buy one of these and not realise you can’t charge it up, or that it has an engine.

I can almost guarantee you that sales men will fail to mention that it has an engine and needs fuel.

colm_mcm

So is this the EV with the longest range, seeing as it’s an EV and all

80sDiesel

colm_mcm wrote: »

It’s just electricity as fuel going into a real EV though.
.

Same as e-power. So by your definition the Nissan e-power is a real EV then.

colm_mcm

80sDiesel wrote: »

Same as e-power. So by your definition the Nissan e-power is a real EV then.

Well no, because unless you have petrol, you’re going nowhere.

CianRyan

Lad, it's a hybrid plain and simple. If it has a petrol tank it's not an EV.

Gael23

Is this car worth considering?

colm_mcm

Gael23 wrote: »

Is this car worth considering?

For sure. It’ll probably be nice to drive, efficient, quick.
I’d have one over a regular hybrid anyway.