The New Nissan Qashqai Facelift Will Cost You £3,000 More: But Here’s What You Get
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Nissan Qashqai Facelift
The new Nissan Qashqai facelift is all set to go on sale this June. This time around, Nissan has rejigged the variant setup, ditching the entry-level Visa trim and making the car more expensive by £3,000. Prices for the new version now start at £30,135. Entry to the lineup now starts at the Acenta Premium variant, followed by N-Connecta (from £32,305), then Tekna and N-Design (both priced from £34,845), and finally Tekna+ with prices starting from £38,875.
The N-Design is a new addition to the car’s range and comes with a slightly sharper look compared to the rest courtesy of more body-coloured panels and a unique set of 20-inch alloy wheels. In addition to this, Nissan has also thrown in Alcantara trim and ambient lighting to the interior.
In terms of design, the facelift comes in the form of a new imposing grille. Nissan stated that the design for the same is inspired by Japanese armour. On the inside, you get a new infotainment system that comes with built-in features like Google Maps and voice assistant with natural language understanding. Nissan has paid extra attention to even the little bits to make it competitive against its rivals. For instance, the window glass is now thicker to reduce the NVH levels in the car. Let’s not forget that the competition in the segment is heating up with offerings like the Peugeot 3008, Kia Sportage and Hyundai Tucson alongside newcomers like the Renault Symbioz.
The Qashqai gets the same engine options as before. The range starts with a 1.3-litre mild-hybrid petrol engine that puts out 138bhp through a six-speed manual transmission. Nissan will also offer a 156-bhp version of the car which will be paired with a manual or a CVT and an option of four-wheel-drive.
Additionally, there’s also Nissan’s e-Power hybrid technology. This includes an 187bhp electric motor that drives the front wheels. Meanwhile, the 1.5-litre petrol engine will be used to generate energy either for the e-motor, the 1.8kWh battery or both in some scenarios. This option will set you back by £2,000 more than the mild-hybrid version. Nissan says this variant can deliver an EV-like driving experience without the need to be plugged into your garage.
Nissan will give a complete breakdown of the pricing kits for each variant when the bookings open. Production for the car has already begun at the company’s plant in Sunderland.
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