Nissan · Qashqai

Qashqai

Released March 2021

Nissan's British-built family crossover, sold as a 1.3-litre mild hybrid or with e-POWER, where the petrol engine only generates electricity for the electric motor that drives the wheels.

Body: Crossover
Powertrain: Mild hybrid, Hybrid
Power: 156–202 bhp
Range: –
Boot: 504 l

What reviewers say

Reviewers agree the third-generation Qashqai is comfortable, quiet, practical and well priced, with no major weaknesses, and that the latest e-Power hybrid is notably refined. It is not engaging to drive, and What Car? judged the Kia Sportage and Skoda Karoq better all-rounders; Autocar found the cabin dry and monotone, and What Car? noted the larger wheels thump over potholes.

From autocar.co.uk, whatcar.com and autoexpress.co.uk

Specifications

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Performance

Powertrain: Mild hybrid, Hybrid
Power: 156–202 bhp
0–62 mph: 7.6–9.5 s
Top speed: 105–128 mph
Engine or motors: 1.3-litre DIG-T four-cylinder petrol with 12V mild hybrid, 116 kW (158 PS); e-POWER 1.5-litre three-cylinder generator engine (158 PS) and electric drive motor, 140 kW (190 PS) or 151 kW (205 PS) in Sport mode, 1.97 kWh usable battery; bhp converted from Nissan's PS figures
Torque: 260 Nm (manual), 270 Nm (Xtronic), 311 Nm or 330 Nm in Sport mode (e-POWER)
Gearbox: 6-speed manual or Xtronic CVT (mild hybrid); single-speed (e-POWER)
Drive: Front-wheel drive

Range and charging

Economy (WLTP): 65.7 mpg
Efficiency: WLTP combined: 6.2–6.4 l/100 km (mild hybrid); 62.8–65.7 mpg (4.3–4.5 l/100 km) for e-POWER
CO2 emissions: 98–145 g/km (WLTP)

Practicality

Body: Crossover
Seats: 5
Boot: 504 litres
Length: 4,425 mm
Width: 1,835 mm
Weight: From 1,345 kg
Boot: 455–504 litres under the luggage cover with the rear seats up (VDA); 1,379–1,447 litres folded
Towing: 1,680 kg braked (manual), 1,830 kg (Xtronic), 770 kg (e-POWER)
Size: 4,425 mm long, 1,835 mm wide without mirrors, 1,625 mm high; 2,665 mm wheelbase; 11.1 m turning circle

Tech and safety

Warranty: 3 years or 60,000 miles

Pros and cons

Pros

e-POWER drives like an electric car and returns up to 65.7 mpg (WLTP) without plugging in
Boot up to 504 litres
Mild hybrid tows up to 1,830 kg braked with the Xtronic automatic

Cons

e-POWER tows only 770 kg braked and tops out at 105 mph
No plug-in hybrid or all-electric version
3-year or 60,000-mile warranty

Closest rivals

Model	Body	Powertrain	Power	Range	Boot	Released
KiaNiro	Crossover	Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid	136–168 bhp	40 mi	451 l	2022
ToyotaC-HR	Crossover	Hybrid, Plug-in hybrid	138–220 bhp	41 mi	388 l	Oct 2023
VauxhallMokka	Crossover	Petrol, Hybrid, Electric	129–278 bhp	209–250 mi	350 l	Dec 2020

Sources

Photo: ms-prd.euw.mediaserver.heliosnissan.net

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