Heavily revised
Nissan Qashqai: More than just a new face
The current Qashqai has been around for around three and a half years. In the usual car life cycle, the successful model, which has sold a good 350,000 units to date, was therefore ripe for a makeover. The carmakers did not stop at cosmetic fine-tuning. They gave the Qashqai a new, fresh face. At the same time, they brought the infotainment, assistance systems and other electronic aids up to date. For example, the Google operating system was installed for the first time at Nissan.
Visually, the redesign is most clearly visible on the radiator grille. It now consists of dozens of three-dimensional, comma-shaped elements painted in high-gloss black and modeled on antique Japanese armored scales. Sounds a bit martial, but it is definitely exciting to look at. Especially in the new N-Design version, in which the triangles under the likewise redesigned headlights are embellished with hot-foil embossing in satin chrome.
The comma design is continued on the lower daytime running light. The upper one is also a blinker and, depending on the model, equipped with sequential cornering lights. Commas can also be found in the transparent rear lights in the form of four seemingly floating individual elements in very strong "super red". There are also various new wheels up to 20 inches and three new colors (Pearl White, Pearl Black and Deep Ocean).
In the finer versions, the interior designers have opted for Alcantara and new materials for the center console, for example, and the seat covers should feel more upmarket. And thanks to the ambient lighting from the N-Connecta and N-Design equipment lines upwards, the atmosphere in the Qashqai can be adapted to the respective mood of the passengers.
The revised Around View Monitor now has a 3D function that offers views of the car from eight camera perspectives, from the front, rear, sides and corners. In addition, the "invisible hood" allows a virtual view directly under the Qashqai from the steering wheel, for example to avoid damaging the wheel rims when parking on a kerb. And a 200-degree wide-angle view makes it possible to safely negotiate blind exits or junctions.
According to Nissan, pretty much all the safety assistants have been improved. Nissan has installed the Driver Assist Custom Mode for the first time (as in the Renault Scenic and the upcoming Dacia Duster) so that they do not incessantly ring and warn the occupants against their will. After starting, two clicks on the menu button are enough to activate the previously programmed, personally desired level of monitoring.
An important step is the integration of the complete Google operating system in the form of navigation, voice control and access to the relevant apps. The windows can be closed and the car locked using a smartphone. Owners are also warned if the vehicle has been bumped into or towed away, for example.
And the drive? Nissan apparently saw no need for action in this area, and the Qashqai will continue to be offered with the 190 hp e-Power combination with a petrol engine as the energy generator and an electric motor as the driver, as well as a mild hybrid with 140 and 158 hp. The new Qashqai will be launched in June 2024. Nissan has not yet commented on prices; the crossover star currently starts at a good 34,000 euros.
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