Blazing a trail is no easy thing—unless you’re a Nissan QASHQAI mixing things up bigtime in the family SUV class.
And staying ahead of that trail ain’t easy either—yet Nissan has done exactly that with the QASHQAI, retaining those rare qualities that made it so abundantly popular upon its release, while also introducing new engines and gadgets to the lineup.
Equipment, options and extras
The entry-level Visia trim brings only the basics: aircon, keyless start and adaptive cruise control. So even if you’re looking to keep costs down, we still recommend the Acenta Premium, as it brings automatic wipers, dual-zone aircon, additional parking aids and a touchscreen infotainment system.
However, easily the most popular trim is the N-Connecta, which brings 18in wheels, privacy glass, a larger infotainment screen, even more visibility aids, dual-zone climate control, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, privacy glass, keyless entry, ambient interior lighting, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and power-folding door mirrors.
Finally, the Tekna introduces a head-up display, electric tailgate, and heated windscreen, front seats and steering wheel, while the range-topping Tekna+ brings all that plus quilted leather massaging seats.
Costs, insurance groups, mpg and CO2
Mild-hybrid QASHQAIs are about the same price as its rivals the SEAT Ateca and Škoda Karoq. Opting for the e-POWER versions adds a small premium, rendering even the entry-level e-POWER as roughly the same price as the GT-Line trim in the Kia Sportage hybrid. Additionally, while you’re unlikely to get a big discount as you would with some of the QASHQAI’s rivals, it’s predicted to depreciate more slowly over 3 years’ ownership.
The QASHQAI brings competitive PCP finance deals, mainly thanks to that depreciation. If you’re thinking about purchasing one of the range-topping versions, just bear in mind you could get a premium-badged alternative like the Volvo XC40 for a similar monthly outlay.
Safety and security
Euro NCAP awarded the QASHQAI a full five stars for safety in 2019, commending it in particular for its child and adult protection.
The QASHQAI brings plenty of safety kit as standard. Even the entry-level Visia comes with driver attention alert, automatic emergency braking, blind spot monitoring, lane-keeping assistance, traffic sign recognition and eCall emergency response.
Meanwhile, the range-topping Tekna and Tekna+ trims bring Nissan’s ProPilot driver assistance systems, which adds self-steering, enabling the QASHQAI to stay in the centre of the lane. When paired with an automatic gearbox, the QASHQAI uses software from the satnav to anticipate the speed you should be driving, and adjusts it accordingly.
Reliability
The QASHQAI comes with a 3-year, 60,000-mile warranty, which is normal for the family SUV class. It’s worth noting that Nissan’s rivals Kia, Toyota and Hyundai offer longer warranties.
The Car Planet verdict
The Nissan QASHQAI is one of the leading cars in the family SUV class, although doesn’t quite match up to its competitors the Kia Sportage and Škoda Karoq. We recommend the mid-spec N-Connecta 140 trim, which optimally balances gadgets with value for money.
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