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Car review

Nissan Qashqai

The space the place the previous Qashqai significantly confirmed its age was in its inside, however this has era made some large steps on this respect.

That stated, it’s averted taking over digital know-how for the sake of it. With a classier dashboard, some horizontal trim strips and a giant touchscreen within the center, it seems to be proper updated. 

All the supplies you’re more likely to contact recurrently within the automobile have a pleasing soft-touch end, and the plentiful buttons and switchgear have a pleasant heft. The inside mouldings really feel solidly screwed collectively, too.

This automobile is extraordinarily simple to leap in and familiarize yourself with as a result of the entire essential features are operated by a bodily button or knob. There is a separate panel for the HVAC controls, and even driver help options just like the steering help and head-up show could be turned on or off with a button. It’s all remarkably frequent sense, with not a touch-sensitive panel in sight aside from the massive infotainment display screen.

Continuing the frequent sense theme, the Qashqai permits occupants to cost their gadgets in any means they want, with a number of 12V sockets, two USB-A and two USB-C ports, and a wi-fi charging pad on most trim ranges. Here, as elsewhere, comfort is king, and the Qashqai gives loads.

Accessing the rear cabin is straightforward because of doorways that open to 90deg. Once there, leg room is about common for the category, with loads of head room even with the panoramic sunroof (which is a hard and fast panel and doesn’t really open). 

It means tall adults match with out difficulty however they’d be solely averagely comfy on longer journeys. The again seats don’t do something fancy akin to recline or slide, they usually fold in a 40/60 cut up, fairly than a extra versatile 40/20/40 format. 

Flexibility methods have been reserved for the boot, which is kind of cleverly conceived. It has detachable flooring panels that may be raised or lowered, or set upright to create a divider that stops groceries from sliding round. The panels can be flipped over to disclose a wipe-clean floor to place muddy or soiled objects on. When they’re all in place, they create a flat load space with some helpful further house under.

The Qashqai’s 504 litres of boot house is common for the category, however far forward of the Ford Kuga’s 412 litres. However, it’s crushed by the Volkswagen Tiguan’s 520 litres and outclassed by the Honda CR-V hybrid, which gives 596 litres. 

Nissan Qashqai infotainment and sat-nav

Visia trim is so primary that it doesn’t even get a touchscreen, however Acenta Premium has a 7.0in display screen, and on N-Connecta that turns into a 9.0in display screen accompanied by a 12.3in digital driver show. 

Both variations of the touchscreen have Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. On the bigger model, CarPlay is wi-fi.

The larger system discovered within the Tekna automobile is the extra responsive unit and, because of loads of shortcut buttons (each bodily ones under the display screen and digital ones on the underside), it’s pretty simple to navigate. The means the display screen is mounted on the dashboard means you even have a small ledge to relaxation your hand on, so it stays regular when tapping the display screen on the transfer.

It’s a pity the graphics already look dated, the centre display screen extra so than the driving force show. When CarPlay is wi-fi and there’s a wi-fi charging pad as effectively, it’s tough to give you a cause to make use of the built-in navigation and audio programs, particularly for the reason that smartphone mirroring is built-in so effectively.

News

Report: Nissan to build electric Juke and Qashqai in Sunderland

Nissan is planning to manufacture electric versions of the Juke and Qashqai at its UK factory in Sunderland.

The decision, expected to be announced on Friday, comes after lengthy discussions with the government and is seen as a move to protect jobs at the facility, where approximately 6000 employees currently produce the petrol models of the two crossovers as well as the electric Leaf.

Sky News reported that the Prime Minister and the Chancellor have been involved in the talks, and Nissan’s commitment is dependent on substantial government funding. Industry sources expect Nissan’s investment in the project to be over £1 billion.

The company is also constructing the EV360 battery factory at the site, with the potential to produce up to 35GWh of batteries annually – a substantial portion of the UK’s expected demand by 2030.

Nissan has recently announced its intention to only launch electric cars in Europe and to discontinue the sale of combustion engine vehicles in the region by 2030. However, it has not specified the timeline for introducing electric versions of the Qashqai and Juke, which have been on the market in their current forms for four and two years, respectively.

The Qashqai, which has been on sale since 2007, was the top-selling car in the UK in 2022, with nearly 43,000 units sold, constituting a fifth of all cars manufactured in the UK.

These reports come shortly after UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced a £2 billion support package for zero-emission investments in the automotive industry, as part of a broader £4.5 billion initiative for strategic manufacturing sectors by 2030.

Hunt emphasized that the funding would attract private sector investment and contribute to job creation and economic growth.

The £2 billion for zero-emission investments in the automotive industry has been positively received by Nissan and Toyota.

Car review

Nissan X-Trail

The front of the Nissan X-Trail bears a strong resemblance to the Nissan Qashqai, with only a few minor differences in color and trim. The dashboard is the same as the smaller Nissan SUV, and while some may have expected more for the higher price, there is little to complain about.

Although other cars may have a more avant-garde style, the X-Trail still looks modern. It features soft-touch materials and has been designed with practical usability in mind. The climate control panel uses physical buttons instead of glossy black plastic that easily shows fingerprints.

The biggest change in the X-Trail compared to the Qashqai is the center console. It has a floating design with space beneath it. On top, it offers generous cupholders, a wireless phone charger, a 12V socket, a USB-A port, and a USB-C port. The rear seats also have a USB-A and USB-C port.

However, it’s important to study the brochure because lower trims are slightly stripped down. For example, the Visia trim has fewer USB ports and doesn’t come with an infotainment screen. The digital gauge cluster is only available on N-Connecta and higher trims. Lower grades have analogue gauges with a smaller 7.0-inch screen. The 12.3-inch digital cluster in our test car is not highly customizable but effectively utilizes space and provides clear information.

The X-Trail offers a great experience in the front seats. However, as an SUV with the option for a third row (which comes with an additional price increase), it is primarily a vehicle purchased for its spaciousness. In this aspect, it may be slightly disappointing compared to similar models, depending on what you compare it with.

When compared to rivals like the Toyota RAV4 or Kia Sportage, the X-Trail provides generous rear-seat space, with 100mm more legroom than the Toyota. However, among other seven-seat SUVs, it doesn’t fare as well. Although there is more legroom than in a Kia Sorento when the second row is slid all the way back, there is still not enough legroom for the third row. To make the third-row seats in the X-Trail usable, even for small children, the second row needs to be slid forwards considerably.

Adding to the challenge is the hybrid battery located under the passenger compartment, which raises the floor and compromises the seating position. The X-Trail also doesn’t have the most spacious boot. With the third row folded away, it offers 485 liters of space. This increases to 575 liters in the five-seat hybrid and 585 liters in the five-seat mild hybrid. In comparison, the RAV4 has 580 liters, the Sportage hybrid has 587 liters, and a seven-seat Kodiaq has 765 liters.

Multimedia system

When we tested the Qashqai, we found the infotainment system to be unremarkable but outdated. This is still the case with the cheaper versions of the X-Trail, as the system is carried over. However, N-Connecta versions and above of both the 2023 Qashqai and X-Trail come with a new 12.3-inch system that greatly improves the experience.

The graphics are sharp, and the screen boots up and responds quickly. There’s a permanent bar of shortcuts on the right side of the screen, as well as a physical volume knob and buttons for tuning and switching between day and night modes.

The software is user-friendly, allowing customization of the home screen. The navigation system is decent, and it supports wireless Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto. Our test car was equipped with the upgraded Bose stereo, which provided good sound quality, although some occasional crackling was noticed from the speakers.

One peculiar aspect is that the vehicle settings need to be adjusted through the gauge cluster using the steering wheel buttons, rather than through the touchscreen.

Motorsport

Nissan Qashqai Facelift Revealed in Spy Photos with Updated Front Fascia

The Nissan Qashqai has been a game-changer in the crossover segment since its debut in 2006. It continues to be one of Nissan’s top-selling models, and now, spy photos of the facelifted version have surfaced, indicating minimal visual updates.

The images showcase a partially camouflaged prototype, with the front end cleverly concealed. The absence of fake body panels suggests that the changes to the front fascia will not be drastic. Instead, the camouflage indicates a revised bumper, a new grille, and possibly slightly altered headlights. It’s also possible that the pre-facelift model’s distinct C-shaped lighting clusters will be replaced with more traditional units.