For driving enjoyment, availability and value, the Ford Kuga is hard to beat, but also check out the Mazda CX-5 for its style, value and sharp dynamics. We found the Peugeot to be more comfortable and the SEAT better to drive, and even post-facelift, we criticised its infotainment and practicality deficit. Read the full test The Jeep Renegade arrived in to a crowded market that included the pre-facelift Qashqai.
Both cars were engineered to have separate characters, and in it was the Renault that came out on top thanks to a larger boot and more upmarket feel. The Nissan Qashqai has become something of a household name and its values are slightly buoyed by its reputation.
A used example is still great value, however, with post cars projected to have lost around 42—49 per cent of their value after 36, miles and 36 months according to our experts. It makes sense to prioritise low mileage and evidence of regular servicing, especially when looking at older, pre-facelift Qashqai models. You can check out the latest used prices for the Nissan Qashqai on our sister site Buyacar or value a specific model using our valuation tool.
Fuel economy and CO2 emissions are respectable across the Qashqai range, especially if you choose from the line-up of new, more efficient engines that appeared in The most efficient engine is the 1.
Opting for the manual model delivers very little difference in these figures, although there is a slight drop in overall efficiency. Bear in mind that, in each case, economy is better on models with smaller wheels. The more powerful 1. Petrol models are a great choice for those covering fewer miles.
The least powerful version of the 1. The Qashqai service intervals are every 12, miles for petrol models and every 18, miles for diesels. Insurance for the Qashqai ranges from group 17 for the entry-level 1. This is because the pack includes features that reduce the chance of a low-speed collision. The Smart Vision Pack was fitted as standard to all but Visia models; it was an option on the entry-level car. The Mk2 Nissan Qashqai had a habit of finishing in a low- to mid-table position in our Driver Power owner satisfaction surveys.
Seat comfort and practicality were the highlights it finished a respective 50th and 52nd in this area , along with ride quality 59th. But th place for reliability and build quality is worrying. With good ratings for the exterior style and build quality, together with decent scores for infotainment, practicality and running costs, Qashqai owners seemed to be happy. However, the Nissan slipped to 49th place out of cars in — owners praised fuel economy, interior space, and child-friendliness, but The apparent slide in customer satisfaction was more noticeable in our survey, when the Qashqai finished 56th out of 75 cars listed.
This could well be down to the raft of new competitors on the market, rather than any wholesale issues with the Qashqai itself. In fact, Nissan placed a strong 11th out of 30 manufacturers in the best brands poll.
When the Qashqai first arrived in , it was one of the more practical crossovers in its class. Since then, a glut of newer rivals has usurped the Sunderland-built car for outright space, which means the Qashqai is merely average in this respect when compared with more modern rivals. Still, visibility is good and the adjustable boot floor is versatile. The Nissan Qashqai is 4,mm long and 2,mm wide including its door mirrors. Compared to a typical family hatchback such as the Ford Focus , the Qashqai doesn't offer much more outright room.
Where the Focus stands 1,mm tall, the Qashqai towers 1,mm off the Tarmac — this makes it easier to access and gives you an elevated driving position. Three adults could manage short journeys in relative comfort back there. The updated range of trim levels from this point on brought a good amount of standard equipment plus some useful upgrades. Standard kit on Visia cars includes Bluetooth, a DAB radio and air-conditioning, while Acenta Premium adds auto lights and wipers, climate control, ambient interior lighting and inch wheels, along with TomTom sat-nav, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
The Qashqai is particularly well equipped as you move further up the range. N-Connecta adds inch alloys, rear privacy glass and a range of driver assistance and safety systems, including blind-spot warning, intelligent cruise control and a degree parking camera. Both return Once again, top points for Nissan. This automatic is much better than the old one, which was noisy, making the car feel like you were constantly over-revving it.
The new type feels feels willing and ready, as well as smooth and quiet. It also gives you the option of changing gears yourself, by palming the gear shift to the right, then pushing it down to change down a gear, or up to change up a gear. Despite the efficient petrol engines, diesel Qashqais are more economical still. The 1. The official fuel economy figure of more than 70mpg is impressive, but the reality is closer to 50mpg when the car is driven on the road.
Less efficient, but more powerful, the 1. It's the only engine available with four-wheel drive , and you can also opt for an automatic gearbox but you can't have both together. Expect around 46mpg from the manual car and 43mpg from the auto. Trim levels on the Nissan Qashqai have remained relatively similar, but did have different names on earlier models and the equipment included as standard has changed over the car's life.
See the used section for more details. The small steel wheels fitted to the least expensive Qashqai Visia don't look bad but they are a little dowdy, compared with higher trim levels. Inside it looks dated too, without a dashboard touchscreen. The most recent cars, only available from October , also come with Apple Carplay and Android Auto as standard, so you can control messaging, phone, navigation and audio apps through the touchscreen or with voice commands. Nissan Qashqais can be upgraded with equipment packs, which offer a series of options for less than if they were bought separately.
It includes automatic emergency braking , front and rear parking sensors, headlights that automatically switch to main beam when the road is clear Acenta models only , and a warning if you drift out of the white lines on the road. It's standard on Acenta cars with the 1. On cars built before October , this looks dated, but the graphics are much improved on more recent cars.
A rear view camera is also included as standard for safer reversing. They add a dashboard touchscreen with sat-nav and an excellent degree camera, which gives you a bird's-eye view all-round the car, reducing the chance of clouting kerbs or bollards while manoeuvring.
The Smart Vision Pack comes as standard, as do bigger 18in alloy wheels. The Drive Assist Pack is optional, enabling the car to accelerate, brake and steer itself on motorways and dual carriageways, but you'll need to be ready to take over at any point and keep your hands on the wheel. You can downgrade to inch wheels, which give a more comfortable ride, free of charge. Image 4 of 8. Owner feedback suggests that earlier cars from the current generation were more troublesome.
Electrics and software problems were most common issues; they won't necessarily leave you stranded but could mean frustrating extra visits to your dealer. Even so, it has been four years since the current model first went on sale, so there are increasing numbers of second-hand cars and some good used Nissan Qashqai deals, particularly on better-equipped cars that lose more of their value.
The Nissan Qashqai Acenta Premium is also worth seeking out, as it's a sizeable upgrade equipment over the Acenta. Extra equipment includes a touchscreen with sat-nav, a reversing camera and digital radio which wasn't fitted to early Visia and Acenta models. And remember, whichever make and model of vehicle you end up deciding to buy, make sure you check out the discounts available through the free What Car?
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