Prices and specifications have been announced for the new Nissan
Qashqai – the car that redefines the crossover sector. With prices
starting from just £17,595 the new Qashqai, which goes on sale in
January 2014, is available in four familiar grades: Visia, Acenta,
Acenta Premium and Tekna.
Visia models,
priced from £17,595, come with a range of new features including
automatic air conditioning, Hill Start Assist, a five-inch colour HD
infotainment screen, Chassis Control, TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring
System) and Speed Limiter/Cruise control all fitted as standard.
Acenta
models continue the generous theme with a further list of premium
features fitted as standard. Priced from £19,145, these include
dual-zone automatic air conditioning, premium leather steering wheel and
gear knob, 17-inch alloy wheels and a Luggage Board System. Safety
equipment includes front fog lamps, auto headlamps and rain-sensing
wipers.
Both the Visia and Acenta models
come with the option of a Smart Vision Pack (£450) that adds Nissan’s
advanced Safety Shield system among other driver aids. Designed to
enhance the safety of occupants, the pack incorporates Front Collision
Avoidance, Driver Attention Support and Traffic Sign Recognition.
Acenta Premium models start from £20,995 and feature a raft of
comfort and safety technologies. These include new-generation
NissanConnect infotainment system with DAB radio. A rear view camera is
also fitted as standard, along with i-key Start Push Button, parking
sensors and a panoramic glass roof. Safety features include Front
Collision Avoidance, High Beam Assist and Lane Departure Warning.
Range-topping
Tekna models – which start from £23,145 – feature an array of
new-to-sector technologies that further highlight Nissan’s lead in the
crossover market. For safety, Tekna models benefit from Bi-LED
headlamps, Safety Shield with Traffic Signal Recognition and High Beam
Assist.
The line-up consists of four
engines: two petrol and two diesel, with the option of two- or
four-wheel-drive. Customers can also choose between manual and all-new
Xtronic automatic transmissions. Driving through a six-speed manual
transmission, the entry-level 1.2 DIG-T delivers 115PS and generates
190Nm of torque.
The 1.2 DIG-T engine emits
129g/km of CO₂ (15g/km less than the outgoing 1.6-litre petrol unit),
and has a fuel consumption figure of 50.4mpg. Like all engines in the
new Qashqai range, the 1.2 DIG-T is equipped with Start/Stop ignition as
standard.
Set to join the Qashqai range in
Autumn 2014, the most powerful petrol engine will be the 1.6 DIG-T
engine with 150PS. With 240Nm of torque on offer, the 1.6 DIG-T delivers
impressive low and mid-range pull.
The
latest evolution of the award-winning 1.5 dCi 110PSdirect injection
diesel engine is the cleanest and most fuel-efficient engine ever
offered in a Qashqai with CO₂emissions of just 99g/km and an EU combined
fuel consumption figure of just 74.3mpg. The sixth-generation 1.5-litre
dCi unit is smoother, more efficient and more refined than the outgoing
engine. Thanks to a substantial re-engineering programme, the 1.5-litre
dCi engine offers greater in-gear flexibility thanks to a 20Nm increase
in torque.
Positioned at the top of the
Qashqai’s diesel range, the 1.6 dCi 130PSis offered with the option of
two- and four-wheel-drive. This unit is one of the most advanced diesel
powerplants in its sector, with a number of technical innovations
designed to maximise fuel consumption and reduce CO₂ emissions.
