New Nissan Qashqai

Nissan Qashqai was the first model to be styled by Nissan Design Europe, with engineering development led by Nissan Technical Centre Europe in Cranfield, Bedfordshire. The Nissan Qashqai was globally presented at the 2006 Paris Motor Show.

Approximately 100,000 Nissan Qashqais were sold by the end of 2007 in Europe, including 17,554 in UK, 15,376 in Russia, and 10,746 in Italy.

The top half of Qashqai has a sleek, dynamic form with a distinctive shoulder line which rises at the rear, and the lower portion resembles an SUV with its large wheel arches and a slightly elevated ground clearance. The Qashqai uses the same platform as the X-Trail. Nissan regards the Qashqai as a rival to such cars as the Toyota RAV-4 and the Honda CR-V.

In March 2010 Nissan launched a new version of the Qashqai. The model's front end has been completely restyled while the rear now includes LED tail-lights. Modifications to the interior include a new instrument panel layout for the vehicle's drive computer, better soundproofing and minor storage additions.

New Nissan Qashqai

• 2 Litre Diesel Manual
• CO2 emissions - 155 g/km
• Fuel consumption (urban) - 37.7 mpg
• Fuel consumption (extra urban) - 56.5 mpg
• Fuel consumption (combined) - 47.9 mpg
• 0 - 62 mph - 9.5 seconds
• Top speed - 121 mph
• 4 Cylinders
• 16 Valves
• Engine power - 150 bhp
• Engine torque - 236 lbs/ft

The New Nissan Qashqai scored a five-star Euro NCAP rating during crash testing which including the best result ever for adult occupant protection. Safety is still a priority, with Nissan making ESP standard across the range. All models also get ABS with brake assist and driver, passenger, side and curtain airbags.