Nissan QASHQAI

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Let me start off by saying I do not own this vehicle, it is my Work Vehicle. I am Service Advisor for a Multi Franchise Dealership so am in and out of vehicles pretty frequently. Previous to this vehicle I was in a Highlander Santa Fe so have been spoilt lately! I have been in the Nissan Qashqai now for over 2 Months and have racked up 7000kms on the vehicle through work driving and after hours and weekend living. Styling is objective, Beauty is always in the eye of the beholder but I find the Nissan Qashqai to be one of the better looking vehicles in its class. There is nothing bold about it but there is a little bit of class about it that stands out in a crowded field and the upper spec models have stylish standard Alloys which help the visual appeal. Once inside the cabin of the vehicle the cabin itself it is probably a little bit aged in comparison to some models with no Apple or Android Carplay, but from my perspective this isnt something that bothers me at all as an "owner". The seating is Electric so finding a Comfortable driving position is always easy despite multiple people getting in out and out of the drivers seat, Incredibly comfortable seating as has always been a feature of the Dualis/Qashqai through its lifespan. Not overly big inside if you was a big person you would probably need to go to the next size up through the SUV range. As stated earlier the no Apple/Android shows the general age of the cabin, but the technology still seems nice enough to me. The around view reversing camera is nice and easy to use and decipher, front and rear sensors, lane departure and various other safety features make it an attractive package for a small family/younger driver. Heated seats here in Tassie is always a winner as well! The Engine although a little under powered maybe is matched pretty well to a CVT Transmission is responsive enough on take off to not notice the lack of power. You can sit on your highway speed of 110 comfortable enough, although overtaking at 90 and above it does take the CVT a second to kick up in revs so there is typical CVT lag there as there is in all CVTs. Road noise is not too noticeable in the STL variant which this one is. Driving through town there is no issue in terms of being able to squeeze into car parks, quite nimble in the steering as well. AS far as practicality of the vehicle goes I have 4 children aged between 8 and 15. If all 4 are in the vehicle at the same time its quite tight in the back seat, so I certainly wouldnt recommend anyone that is planning carrying fully grown humans in the back seat constantly look to the Qashqai, but if you are a small family or have no children then the boot space is big enough for 3 full sized Cricket Bags in it at a pinch with 3 adults and an 8yo in the cabin comfortably enough. Reliability wise in our short time with the vehicle there has been no issues, as you would expect of a vehicle this age. The immediate response to future improvements for models will be the updated interior with more technology, again it wont improve the car from my perspective however it is a big part of what people are looking for in vehicles now. To finish with the Qashqai is nothing that it doesnt pretend to be. Its not the most powerful vehicle in the world, but it doesnt pretend to be. There is understated class to its styling that appeals to most people. Its a little small inside but it is a compact SUV. If you want something with fantastic driving dynamics look elsewhere, but if you want a good honest, stylish SUV you wont grow tired of looking at put the Qashqai on your shortlist as you will not be disappointed. Before doing this review I thought it was probably a 7/10 but when you add it up like these guys do it is a bit better than that.

The arrival of the exciting J11 QASHQAI Series 2 was definatly one to watch out for. The upgraded standard features and the new front grill has taken it to the next level. I drove the Base Model ST for a couple of months and this was my experience. What first appealed to me when I saw the car was the new look. A new sleek design which has definitely put it up against the Honda HRV, Hyundai Kona and Mazda CX-3. The standard specs of the Qashqai ST are very impressive I believe and it is what everyone is looking for when buying a new car. AEB and FCW standard really appealed to me, it shows that Nissan are on the ball in terms of standard safety. It was comfortable and had good vision from the front and back. Another feature I liked which is standard is front and rear parking sensors, that's a big tick from my list and it's great to see this on the ST model. A leather wrapped steering wheel also gives that feel of premium inside the car and it feels better when driving. The seats a very comfy and I found there was plenty of room for drivers and passengers at the back. Where this car does let down and lack is the Infotainment system. With no touch screen on offer and no apple CarPlay and android auto, it does feel it is ageing a bit, now with brands like Kia and Hyundai making this standard amongst all of their cars. I have also found that the engine can be a bit noisy as well, especially when you first start it, it's not much of a deal breaker but it can be a bit annoying. Comfort features in the back row are lacking as well, with no rear air vents and no USB charging. The 2.0L engine with CVT wouldn't be my first choice in a car like this, but it does the job. Fuel economy was pretty good for the size of the engine and the car. But in terms of how it performs, it isn't anything special, not a lot of power but it does the job. A 3 year/100,000km warranty is a bit poor, and they are behind the likes of Honda and Hyundai and way behind Kia and even new comers like MG and Ssangyong. Overall The Nissan Qashqai ST is definitely a great choice to look at. It should be on your list of small SUV's to test drive and look at. Great safety features, nice sleek look and comfortable ride, but a lack of comfort features outdated technology is what can let this SUV down.

My wife and I recently purchased a Nissan Qashqai Ti from Sydney City Nissan. I cannot recommend a better car, after trading in my wife's mazda 2 neo (which was pretty basic feature wise). My wife has found the vehicle easy to use technology wise, it is all very simple and easy to use. The way the Qashqai delivers it's power is extremely smooth mainly because of it's CVT gearbox, although only a 2.0litre 4 cyclinder engine it is quite powerful which was important to us as we a lot of Freeway driving. The comfort of the vehicle as well is above any other vehicle in its range, with my wife having back issues, having the electric heated front seats with manual lumbar support is a blessing as now my wife can sit and drive the car without any issues. As we are looking at starting our family soon we thought the Qashqai was the perfect sizing for us and a perfect size for my wife to drive as this was a major upgrade from her little Mazda 2. Also having 6yrs capped servicing makes it easy to budget, plus the peace of mind with the Nissan warranty and roadside. I have never seen my wife so excited to drive a car. We absolutely love our Nissan Qashqai and with the drive away price of $37,990 we thought it was excellent value for money especially when you consider what other brands comes with the same features. Highly recommend looking at the Qashqai and buying one quickly while this deal is still on.