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What Makes The Nissan Qashqai A Great Family SUV

All-round competence distinguishes the best family cars and allows them to slot seamlessly into a life of school runs, supermarket car parks, day trips and visits to the beach. This article sees how the new Nissan Qashqai measures up

The original Nissan Qashqai, which went on sale in 2007, was one of the most significant cars of recent years.

Ubiquity - for it went on to become a top 10 best-seller, year after year after year... - and its prosaic nature - this is a family car, no more and no less - as well as the passage of time has perhaps softened the impact made by this strangely-named, British-built vehicle.

But it was the Qashqai that lit the blue touchpaper under the shift from the family hatchbacks that populated our roads then towards the SUVs they are awash with now.

As with the Apple iPhone, which launched in the same year, Nissan had come up with a product that the public would really want - even if they hadn't realised it just yet.

The Qashqai concept, which has gone on to become the template for pretty much every family SUV since is a simple one. It's a family car with the approximate footprint of a hatchback and just as easy to drive and as affordable to run, but 'crossed over' with the advantage of some 4x4-esque elevated ride height, a raised driving position and a bit more room for passengers.

Nissan wasn't the first to come up with a 'crossover'. Notably, three Japanese competitors got there first, in the shapes of the Toyota RAV4 (1994), Honda CR-V (1996) and Subaru Forester (1997). Those with longer memories may even recall the Matra Rancho - in production from 1977 to 1984) as an even earlier European effort on the theme.

However, with the Qashqai, Nissan managed to hit European car buyers' sweet spot - its crossover was the right size, the right price, and the right car at the right time.

It was the gateway drug that led to the plethora of SUVs and crossovers - a semantic distinction, really - that flood our roads these days.

The Qashqai may have a host of imitators and rivals, but it still sells very well, thank you very much. It's become one of those cars that people repeat-buy because it fits into their lives so well.

That being said, though it was still a strong seller, the second-generation Qashqai had become rather off-the-pace by the time Covid started sweeping around the world.

The all-new third-generation model was launched abroad at the start of 2021 but, as with many cars which debuted during the pandemic, you could be forgiven for missing its arrival because other, more important things were going on at the time.

Which would be something of a shame, for this new Qashqai is a rather fine family car. It doesn't do anything particularly extraordinary, but it does do all the important things very well.

It is this all-around competence that distinguishes the best family cars, that allows them to slot seamlessly into a life of school runs, supermarket car parks, day trips and visits to the beach.

Some might regard these as humble - humdrum even - duties, but what higher calling is there for a family car than to become part of the family?

After selling millions of Qashqais, Nissan has the brief nailed. Here are just two examples of the way they've thought about how to make your life easier.

First, the back doors open really wide - I didn't have a protractor to hand, but they must swing by almost 90 degrees. Anyone with experience of loading children into car seats and checking seat belts is fastened properly will know how important that sort of access is.

Second, the boot is properly useful. Of course, it's large and can obviously carry lots of stuff. But it's the way the boot floor works that elevates the Qashqai. There's a two-part false floor - carpeted on one side, with a sort of rubber on the other for whenever mucky wellies and scooters are getting carted about - which can be used to divide the boot into two large sections. Your shopping need never rolls around again. Or your family's wet coats and shoes soak the things that have to be kept dry. Yes, other cars have something similar. But honestly, it's just easy to use it in the Nissan.

The back seat is generous, and the headroom is notably good even for lankier rear passengers. The hump in the middle of the floor is low too, so the middle passenger in a three-abreast arrangement shouldn't have much to complain about. There are also USB sockets back there, to keep teenagers happy...

Those in the front will feel as if they are in a far more spacious car than the last Qashqai. This new model is a big step up not only in perceived space but in the quality of the materials and build. The dashboard is nicely designed, though a slightly retro feel to the graphics on the digital dashboard and central infotainment screen rather jar with the crisp modernity of the rest of the interior.

At least Nissan has managed to do the sensible thing and keep real knobs and switches for the heating controls, rather than bury them in a touchscreen sub-menu.

To these eyes, the exterior styling is a massive improvement on the previous Qashqai, which was rather inoffensive and bland. This new Qashqai has a bold, in yer face front treatment, all sharp creases and attitude, with LED slashes for the lights and a very large Nissan badge. There's an unmistakable family identity shared with the latest Juke and the new electric SUV, the Ariya.

That being said, the front treatment isn't as wilfully odd as a Hyundai Tucson; it is eye-catching though, perhaps the new Kia Sportage is in similar visual territory.

Nor is the Nissan as adventurous as those cars once your eye moves from the front towards the back of the vehicle. But it is a cohesive, neat design, and one we will doubtless become very familiar with.

Engines are 1.3-litre petrol - you can't buy a diesel any longer - in either 96kW or 110kW tune - and you can have a six-speed manual or a CVT automatic transmission. You can specify four-wheel-drive, though only with the more powerful engine and CVT combination.

None of those set-ups is going to make the hairs stand up on the back of the neck of a keen driver, but the Qashqai isn't that sort of car. It just goes about its business, getting you and the family from A to B in a quiet, fuss-free manner. The handling is similarly low-key. But that's OK - as I've emphasised, the Qashqai is the essence of family transport, not a hot hatch in disguise, which is clearly what Nissan knows its customers want.

They also want many safety gadgets, judging by the sheer quantity of 'systems' aboard the Qashqai - and very good they are, too.

It's worth noting that a new electrified drivetrain should arrive later. Called 'e-power', it uses a petrol engine to generate electricity, which is stored in a battery, which in turn is used to power an electric motor.

The petrol engine is not connected to the wheels at all, meaning the e-power car is essentially an electric car with its own onboard charging station.

It certainly addresses range anxiety - though perhaps 'charger anxiety' is more accurate - and could be a useful step between petrol engines and a fully electric near future. Alternatively, it could be a bunch of over-complicated compromises... We'll have to wait to try it and find out for ourselves.

The Nissan Qashqai was once a truly distinctive product, but that has been lost in the face of its own popularity and the explosion in demand for SUVs in general. The latest version has taken the family SUV template and refined it even further, with Nissan creating a car that is highly competent in all areas and greater than the sum of its parts. It's an excellent family car and comes highly recommended.

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2021 Subaru Crosstrek Outdoor: Possibly the best car for Canadian winters

Words and Photos By Michael Hozjan

With the first significant snow fall well under way I decided to blow the wet snow before it got too deep and heavy for my old Massey-Ferguson. Well about a quarter of the way down my driveway I looked up to see a trail of something brown oozing onto the white stuff. Scurrying back up the hill I shut the engine off to discover that thankfully it wasn’t oil but some rusted antifreeze spewing out of the radiator cap. Jumping into Subaru’s latest addition of their best selling SUV, the Crosstrek Outdoor, I recalled a television commercial from my youth. The black and white low lit night scene started with the commentator saying “What does the snow plow driver drive to work?” The camera pulls out as the driver gets to the yard and starts up the plow, when we see a Volkswagen Beetle.

Why did I remember that commercial? Probably because I had about half a foot of wet packed snow to contend with in my driveway, not even thinking about how deep the snow was at the entrance where the plow usually pushes up as much snow as possible to ruin everyone’s day. Now back in the sixties we negotiated the roads in our rear wheel drive sedans, but we’ve turned into wimps. When front wheel drive cars came out, we were able to apply power to the steered wheels and pull ourselves out of the city plow’s wrath a lot easier. These days it seems like we can’t survive sans all-wheel-drive. You’ll notice I said we because like most people, as cars have changed, my lack of time behind the wheel of a rear wheel driver has been drastically cut and my proficiency has dropped as well. Yes, like most people I welcome all-wheel-drivers and I especially welcomed the Crosstrek to get me through today.

And I recall a time even when we were still driving rear wheel drive cars back in the ‘70s, a Japanese 4x4 caught my eye – the Subaru B.R.A.T.  A small pickup with rear-facing buckets in the bed, clearly something that would drive today’s legislators insane. The writing was on the wall, the B.R.A.T (for Bi-drive Recreational All-terrain Transporter – talk about a mouthful) was an alternative to the big heavy 4x4s of the day and gave Subaru a foothold in the lucrative North American four-wheel-drive market. Of course a lot has changed in the five decades since, except that Subaru continues to lead the affordable SUV/crossover market, and its top seller is the compact Crosstrek.

What’s New

Well Subaru has just upped the anti in the crowded, hotly contested segment by adding a second, more powerful engine to the Crosstrek line up. Pulled form the company’s Outback and Legacy parts bin, the 2.5L boxer four cylinder now finds a home in two of the Crosstrek’s trim lines. There’s a 30 horse and 31 lb-ft premium over the base 2.0L boxer mill, that’s 182 horses and 176 lb-ft of torque going to the continuously variable transmission (CVT). Surprisingly the 2.5 liter also is remarkably fuel efficient.

Above: The 2.5 litre boxer four is new to the Crosstrek 

To date the 2.5L is available only in the Outdoor and Limited trims, but I wouldn’t be surprised if the option makes its way into the other trims. Sadly, the larger engine is not available with the 6-speed manual transmission, but the CVT with paddle shifters, too bad as it would be a really nice combo. Yes the AWD system that comes with the CVT is far more electronically advanced and capable of going into further and deeper in the rough than the one that comes with the manual, still, it would just be nice to have a third pedal with the larger engine.  

Best of all, unlike some manufacturers, who reserve larger displacement engines exclusively to the top tier trim levels, the Outdoor is in the middle of the Crosstrek trim level.

The Outdoor goodie bag doesn’t end there. You also get the new Dual-function X-Mode. X-Mode better manages throttle response to avoid wheel spin and controls power output to the center differential and individual wheels as well as being able to have you descend slippery slopes with its hill decent control. But let’s face it, we’re not in a perfect world and there are times the white stuff is just too deep and you just need to gun it to get out. Enter Dual-function X-Mode, which allows you to do just that - think of it as shutting off the traction control.

There’s even more, you get a wide-angle front view camera (unique to the Outdoor), just the ticket when you’re avoiding stumps and boulders on the new path up to the lake, side/rear vehicle detection system (SRVD), an 8-inch infotainment screen, and Subaru’s driver assist technology - Eye-Sight with its new lane centering assist. All for only $29,995 Considering the bare, entry level, Convenience with the smaller mill will run you $23,795 and the only other trim where you can get the 2.5L is the Limited at $34,495, the Outdoor is a no brainer.

While all 2021 models get a redesigned grille and new wheel options, the Outdoor can easily be distinguished from the rest of the Crosstrek line by its rather overly large, garish black cladding on the wheel wells. Sorry Subaru. I know it’s an attempt at making it look tougher, but…

The Greenhouse

The interior combines functionality with taste. The buckets are comfortable wrapped in easy to clean soft-touch all-weather material with the Crosstrek name embroidered in gold on the seatbacks and gold stitching on the seams. Gold stitching continues throughout the interior highlighted by a gold colored steering wheel spoke. The Outdoor has almost all the requirements I noted a few weeks back as the ideal Canadian (winter) car, namely heated front seats, heated steering wheel and floor mounted heater ducts to keep rear seat passengers’ footsies warm.  

Above: all controls and buttons are clearly marked, and easy to reach.

There’s ample head, leg, and shoulder room for four adults with two USB ports in the instrument panel and another two in the armrest console. Despite being on the smaller scale of its competitors, there’s more cargo room than most including Chevy’s Trailblazer. 

Above: Cargo capacity is  20.8 cu.ft. and 55.3 cu.ft. with the rear bench folded flat.  

Above: Small spare but a full array of tools including the tow rings, a $100 option on the Cherokee 

The verdict

The Crosstrek’s competitors include the Chevy Trailblazer, Nissan Qashqai and Mazda CX-30 to mention a few. Yet the Subie stands out with its low center of gravity despite having a good amount of ground clearance, which clearly makes it adept at handling light off-roading a swell as highway travel. In its eight year history the Crosstrek has always been a strong competent contender and one of the more affordable all-wheel-drive vehicles, add in the latest features, combined with its sporty agility, and the Crosstrek has left the competition choking in its dust.

Best of all the 2.5 liter is surprisingly fuel efficient, despite trudging through some heavy snow near the end of my week long time with the Outdoor I averaged a respectable 8.0L/100km.

Epilogue

Not too long after I dropped off the Crosstrek I found myself behind the wheel of the Nissan Rogue. Well, let me tell you it didn’t take long to realize that the Subie is significantly quieter in drowning out road noise.

Price as tested: $29,995

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2021 Nissan Qashqai New Design, Update, and Price

2021 Nissan Qashqai New Design, Update, and Price

2021 Nissan Qashqai New Design, Update, and Price. New 2021 Nissan Qashqai is about to get additional upgrades. The third-gen Qashqai will go on sale in Europe next summer. This crossover will introduce subtle exterior and interior upgrades. The big news is a new plug-in hybrid version and possibly new e-Power hybrid series. Thanks to that, Nissan will drop the diesel engine for all of the…

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2021 Nissan Qashqai Redesign, Specs, Dimensions, and Price

2021 Nissan Qashqai Redesign, Specs, Dimensions, and Price

2021 Nissan Qashqai Redesign, Specs, Dimensions, and Price. Nissan’s compact crossover SUV, Qashqai is one the most popular and one of the best picks in the class. The model entered the current generation in 2013 and received the mid-cycle update for the 2017 version with the extensive styling, interior and suspension upgrades. Recently, the 2020 Qashqai debuted with the upgraded engine range…

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2021 Nissan Qashqai Redesign, Rumors, Hybrid, Release Date

2021 Nissan Qashqai Redesign, Rumors, Hybrid, Release Date

2021 Nissan Qashqai Redesign, Rumors, Hybrid, Release Date. Qashqai SUV is getting more and more popular. Every new model that comes out is a huge success. After two million sold units, the 2021 Nissan Qashqai is ready to conquer again. Unlike the current model, the new one will get numerous updates. This SUV will continue to ride on its second-generation. New 2021 Qashqai will look sharper and…

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Expert Feedback On The New Nissan X-Trail

The new Nissan X-Trail for sale in the UK is a large SUV available in five-seat and seven-seat configurations. This is the latest fourth-generation model, which went on sale in the final months of 2022.

Both front-wheel and all-wheel drive models are available, and customers can opt for either a petrol mild hybrid engine or one of Nissan’s ‘e-Power’ petrol-electric hybrid powertrains.

The X-Trail is more spacious than the smaller best-selling Nissan Qashqai and is also a capable off-roader, but several reviewers comment that the SUV is not as economical as they were expecting – particularly the more expensive ‘e-Power’ option.

Like the Qashqai, the latest X-Trail was developed in Cranfield in the UK and about half of the European sales are to UK customers. However, unlike the Qashqai, the X-Trail is built in Japan rather than in Sunderland.

“While efficiency isn’t bad on paper”, Parker‘s Alan Taylor-Jones explains, “there are lower CO2 emitting options such as the plug-in hybrid Kia Sorento or Hyundai Santa Fe that can also run on electric power for much longer distances.

What Car? concludes that, while the X-Trail is a decent family car choice, there are plenty of rivals that are more comfortable, more fun to drive and that offer even more space for a similar price. While the car is roomy when specced as a five-seater, media outlets generally agree that the third row of seating in seven-seat versions is quite cramped.

As of March 2023, the fourth-generation Nissan X-Trail holds an Expert Rating of 59%, based on 14 reviews published by UK media sources. This is still a new model, however, so the rating could move up or down by a few points as more local reviews are published.

Safety rating

Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP

Overall score: 5 stars

Date tested: November 2022

Read the full Euro NCAP review

Adult protection: 91%

Child protection: 90%

Vulnerable road users: 70%

Safety assist: 95%

Structurally, the Nissan X-Trail is based on the smaller Qashqai SUV, so its Euro NCAP safety rating is based on the Qashqai’s testing in 2021. However, additional tests and analyses were undertaken where there were specific differences between the two models.

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Review compiled by https://www.thecarexpert.co.uk/

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Does the 2020 Nissan Rogue Sport Interior Live Up to Its Bad Boy Name?

Rogue Sport: the very name suggests an impishness layered on top of a bad boy persona. Nissan introduced the Rogue Sport to the U.S. for the 2017 model year. It is sandwiched between the larger Nissan Rogue and the entry-level Nissan Kicks. The spunky Kicks has only been available in North America since 2018, and the much-improved third-generation 2021 Rogue is coming this fall.

That makes the Rogue Sport, available in the U.S. since the 2017 model year, the oldest of the trio and a bit of a wallflower by comparison. We spent some time in a 2020 Nissan Rogue Sport SL AWD to see if sitting behind the wheel gives us the kind of vibe that the impish bad boy name implies.

Top Trim and Extra Options

Our loaner had a base price of $30,895 and was optioned up to $33,860 with the addition of premium paint—in this case Scarlet Ember Tint. That included for floor mats with cargo area protector and first aid kit ($290) and the Premium Package ($2,280) that adds the small power sliding moonroof, LED headlights, fog lamps, power front passenger seat, memory driver seat and mirrors, and Bose audio system.

The Rogue Sport—or Qashqai as it is called in Europe and Canada—is not a powerful beast. Under the hood is a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that puts out 141 horsepower and 147 lb-ft of torque, and power is distributed to the front wheels via a continuously variable automatic transmission. It’s perfect for nervous parents selecting a new car for a first-time buyer.

The Rogue Sport has the hallmarks of a small crossover. It has black plastic on the dash, but at least it is textured, and the expanse is broken up with trim designed to look like carbon fiber and give it a bit of an industrial look.

It’s All About Connectivity

The younger demographic that buys a subcompact crossover will immediately check out the infotainment system. The 7-inch touchscreen is smallish by today’s standards, but it is fully integrated into the dash for a clean look, as opposed to the ones stuck in place that look like an afterthought. Buyers of all ages will appreciate hard knobs for volume and tuning.

The Rogue Sport is equipped with NissanConnect (Nissan’s infotainment and smartphone integration system) with navigation, HD radio, and it is Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatible. USB and auxiliary port—as well as a power outlet—are nicely placed up front and easy to access. Another USB outlet is in the leather-covered center armrest. All are surrounded by a glossy black trim that also encircles the side-by-side cupholders; the layout that avoids confusion as to whose beverage is whose.

In front of the driver is a conventional display with two large instrument clusters flanking a small information screen. It is all very familiar. It has a traditional gearshift knob wrapped in leather.

The steering wheel is from the Nissan parts bin, with the usual plethora of buttons to command functions from infotainment to engaging ProPilot Assist, Nissan’s partially automated cruise control. Buyers in colder climates will appreciate that the leather-wrapped steering wheel is heated. It also tilts and is telescoping, features not always available in mainstream subcompacts.

Sensible Cabin Layout

The layout of the cabin makes it easy to navigate the controls used the most. The button for the heated steering wheel is on the dash to the left of the steering wheel—easy to find and use. It is in a bank of controls that includes the button to turn on steering assist, engage sport drive mode, and the AWD lock.

The camera provides a view of the area in front of the car for inching into a garage and a birds-eye view to gauge how well you have parked within the lines. Unfortunately, the image is not as crisp as the competition—or even newer Nissans.

Seats can make or break a long drive. The Rogue Sport has black leather-appointed seats with contrast stitching. The driver has an eight-way power seat with lumbar support, and the front seats are heated. There is hard black plastic on top of the door, but it morphs into softer leather on the armrest. To brighten the look, there is more of the carbon-fiber-inspired trim, and some polished metal bits to break up the black expanse.

Tight Second Row but Seats Fold Flat

Technically, it is a five-passenger vehicle but the middle seat in the second row is best used as the fold-down armrest and cupholder. And legroom is tight in the second row if tall adults are involved. Nissan could have left the seatbacks as hard plastic, but instead they are done in leather-ish materials and sport a storage pouch.

The 60-40 split second-row seats fold flat, which is more than some of its competitors can say, and it improves the available space in back. Folding down the seats is a manual operation, conducted from the second row; there are no buttons or latches to do so from the cargo area. There are air vents for second-row passengers to direct the air flow in a vehicle with dual-zone automatic temperature controls up front. There are no USB outlets for the rear passengers.

The doors do have a solid sound and feel when they are opened and closed—no disconcerting tinny sounds.

Clever Cargo Panels

Open the manual liftgate to admire the ample cargo room. Nissan’s Divide-N-Hide cargo system and cover is a clever use of two main pieces that can serve as a flat cargo floor or shelves of differing heights. You can also use one to create a divider and the other as a cover to block any view of the contents inside. There are small plastic storage wells on each side, and the carpeted cargo floor has some textured slats that are for appearance, not traction.

Conclusion

The Rogue Sport does not feel cheap or chintzy, but it also does not offer much that stands out as overly impressive or distinctive. In a segment that is stretching its legs design-wise, the Rogue Sport is neither cute nor brute, quirky nor elegant. It is familiar, what you would expect from a small crossover, like a pair of worn slippers. Not as sexy as stilettos, or practical as Wellies, but slipping into them feels comfortable and familiar.

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All About The Nissan Micra

The current 2021 Nissan Micra is perfect if you’re looking for an injection of excitement in your life.

The fifth generation of Nissan’s iconic Micra represents a significant progression in design and will revitalise the small car segment in South Africa.

Nissan put customers at the heart of the development of the Nissan Micra with extensive focus groups and clinics to create a no-compromise package that answers the needs of small car buyers.

With a bold exterior design and an interior that is both contemporary and premium, the current Micra is perfect if you’re looking for an injection of excitement in your life.

Nissan’s contender in the Lower B hatchback segment, the Micra Active, will continue to be sold alongside the 2021 Micra, which will make its mark in the Upper B hatchback segment.

In South Africa, the Upper B hatchback segment represents approximately 15% of the passenger vehicle market, making it one of the most popular segments in the country.

The new Nissan Micra has dynamic hatchback proportions, and with an overall length of 3,999 mm, it’s placed right at the core of the B-hatchback segment.

Featuring a sculpted body with strong and sharp character lines visible from every angle, the car delivers an athletic feeling that’s hard to ignore.

From the front, the shortened bonnet design and reduced A-pillar angle create a poised silhouette.

The narrow headlamps stretch through the front wings and include signature LED daytime running lights on every trim level.

Halogen headlamps are standard on all grades. The lights frame Nissan’s familiar “V-motion” grille, reinterpreted to complete the new Micra’s bold front-end design.

Below the car’s sloping roofline is the expressive character which runs the entire length of the new Micra’s body, dipping dramatically as it passes over the front door and sweeping upwards towards the rear.

The black B and C-pillars create a floating roof effect, while the C-pillar is home to the discrete door handles which provide access for rear passengers.

At the rear are the striking new boomerang-shaped light clusters.

Below them is the sculpted bumper which features a carbon-look finish as standard and hides the car’s exhaust pipe.

Above is the sports-style rear roof spoiler, also standard to enhance aerodynamic performance. Together, these features create a recognisable motif for the back of the car.

The expressive exterior design moves the Micra in a daring new direction with a high-quality cabin that boasts two-tone soft-touch materials as standard across the range.

Thanks to outstanding packaging, the five-door-only body shell boasts best-in-class ergonomics for front-seat occupants, with no compromise to rear passenger space.

The cabin is based around a T-shaped “gliding wing” dashboard, with simple structures that create excellent space for the driver and front passenger. The instruments and controls have been grouped together for comfort, convenience and safety.

Outstanding ergonomics was another development target on the new Micra – a target that was achieved. The car sets new standards in the B-hatchback segment thanks to its smart packaging.

A rake/reach-adjustable steering wheel is standard, while the lowered seating position for driver and front passenger means there’s exceptional headroom for taller occupants.

Coupled with fore/aft driver’s seat adjustment, it means a driver who is 2.03 metres tall can fit comfortably behind the steering wheel.

Special attention was given to the design of the front seats in order to provide continuous back support, helping to decrease driver fatigue on long journeys. The car’s width means enhanced elbow space for rear passengers, who also benefit from excellent shoulder and knee room.

Boot capacity is a very competitive 300 litres and delivered without compromising on rear passenger knee room. That figure expands to 1,004 litres when the 60:40 split rear seats are folded down.

Smart storage options are everywhere in the new Micra’s cabin, with location, capacity and design all optimised to ensure maximum convenience for occupants. Larger items can be placed in the centre console ahead of the gear selector. It offers flat storage for a phone, and includes ambient lighting plus USB and 12v sockets.

Customers’ desires to express their own personalities and design tastes through the new Micra will be another part of its appeal. The car will be available with a wide range of personalisation options, modifying the exterior and interior with premium components in a variety of stylish and contemporary colours.

The new Nissan Micra is equipped with a wide range of technologies designed to enhance the car’s comfort, convenience and safety performance. Many of them are standard across the range, while others are available from specific grades.

There are three specification levels available – the Visia, the Acenta and the Acenta Plus. The Visia comes standard with 15-inch steel wheels, daytime running lights, front power windows, a manual aircon, a Bluetooth and MP3 compatible audio system, cruise control, automatic headlights, six airbags and much more.

The Acenta adds 16-inch alloy wheels, front fog lights among other features while the Acenta Plus has 17-inch alloy wheels, a leather steering wheel and an Energy Orange interior.

The 7-inch touch-screen colour display on the Acenta and Acenta Plus allows the driver to access features such as music, messages and maps through Apple CarPlay in addition to the MP3, USB and Bluetooth in the Visia model.

When an iPhone is connected via an Apple lightning cable, it offers users Siri voice control, Apple maps with turn-by-turn navigation, access to music, telephone services and other apps such as Audiobooks and Spotify.

Complementing the audio unit is the advanced driver-assist display, located in the speedometer display. Positioned to minimise “eyes off the road” time, it uses a high-definition 5-inch Thin Film Transistor colour display to provide the driver with key information about the car and journey. It’s based on technology that Nissan developed for the Qashqai and X-Trail crossovers and is controlled using dedicated steering wheel buttons.

Every new Micra comes with six airbags as standard, plus seat belt warnings and seat belt height adjustment for the front and rear. Isofix child seats are standard in the new Micra, including in the front passenger seat. Electronic safety systems include Vehicle Dynamic Control, Anti-locking Braking System, Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Hill Start Assist.

The new Nissan Micra is a fantastic car to drive, with a dynamic performance that strikes the perfect balance between agility, excitement and the secure feeling that comes with confident and predictable handling.

There is one engine available at launch– the 66kW, 140Nm Turbo-charged petrol engine which delivers both driving pleasure and outstanding practicality.

Whether it’s darting through traffic in the city or out on the open road, the new Nissan Micra is an exceptional car to drive. It’s the perfect blend for today’s Upper B-hatchback customer. But it’s not just great to look at and drive; the new Micra has a best-in-class drag coefficient of just 0.3cd, to maximise fuel efficiency.

The new Micra has been built on Nissan’s existing V-platform and has been significantly enhanced to deliver new levels of performance.

The new Micra provides exceptional stability and reduced body roll through corners thanks to its high body stiffness and advanced suspension.

In addition, the low driving position promoted by the excellent ergonomics of the interior reduces the centre of gravity, further enhancing the secure driving feel.

Responsive and accurate steering comes from a new brushless electric power unit and provides a high degree of manoeuvrability.

The Micra also benefits from a remarkably quiet cabin, promoting a comfortable and more relaxing experience for the driver.

It’s due to the enhanced noise isolation technology engineered into the car and is particularly noticeable during high-speed driving.

It’s designed to allow the driver to hear the engine response, but stay isolated from other noises, such as those generated by the tyres on the road.

Nissan has an extensive accessory personalisation offering for the new Micra, with features and colours designed to enhance the car’s already expressive exterior and uplifting interior.

In 2019, the range will be expanded with the inclusion of additional derivatives starting with the 1.0 Spec and prices will be confirmed next year.

If you’re a confident, independent thinker with a sophisticated sense of style, the all-new Micra is made for you. If you’re eager to achieve more in life, you know how to multi-task, and you have a busy social and professional life, you need a car that measures up to you and the Micra is that car.

And, of course, the Micra provides peace of mind motoring and comes with a comprehensive aftersales offering together with hassle-free motoring.

As with all other Nissan vehicles, the Nissan Micra is covered by Nissan Assured and comes with a 6-year/150,000km warranty; a 3-year/90,000km service plan; and 24/7 roadside assistance.

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Here Are Our Thoughts After a Week in the 2020 Nissan Rogue Sport

Nissan first released the Rogue in late 2007 as a 2008 model. This compact SUV would quickly rise through the ranks to become Nissan’s best-selling vehicle in the United States. The Rogue received its largest update by way of a full-vehicle refresh in 2014. Fast-forward again to 2017, and Nissan introduced the newest member of the Rogue family, the Rogue Sport.

Related: 2021 Nissan Rogue First Look

The Rogue Sport is a smaller crossover and is based on the international Qashqai (pronounced CASH-KAI). Compared to the Rogue, the Rogue Sport is 12 inches shorter overall, has a 2-inch shorter wheelbase, is around 200 pounds lighter, and is ever so slightly lower to the ground. Rogue Sport has a starting price of just $23,240, where the base Rogue starts at $25,300.

We’ve driven the Rogue Sport a few times in the past, most notably during the launch program in Nashville and then again when staffer Brett Evans drove a 2018.5 model for a week. When word got to us that a shiny new 2020 model was available for testing, we jumped at the opportunity.

What was delivered was a 2020 Rogue Sport in SL trim with front-wheel drive (all-wheel drive is available). SL is the top trim for Rogue Sport, SV and S coming below it. Our SL tester was equipped with the Premium package, which brought with it a power moonroof, LED head- and taillights, a dimming rearview mirror, power front passenger seat, a Bose audio system, and foglights. The only other two options added were a premium paint color and floor mats.

Part of the beauty of the Rogue Sport lies in what comes standard, and the list is impressive. There are too many standard features to list them all, but the most impressive are Nissan’s ProPilot Assist and Safety Shield 360. Included in this are features such as auto emergency braking, blind-spot warning, rear cross-traffic alert, lane departure warning, intelligent lane intervention, high-beam assist, around-view monitor, traffic sign recognition, intelligent trace control, intelligent cruise control, and much more.

While we had the Rogue Sport for a week, we didn’t log quite as many miles as we normally would. Still, we were able to come away with a great appreciation for the smaller Rogue. We’ll get our two biggest complaints out of the way early. While the Rogue Sport is powered by a 2.0L I-4 engine, it makes just 141 horsepower. Coupled with the CVT transmission, the drivetrain was just not enjoyable to drive. It took a full press of the accelerator to merge or pass on our fast-moving freeways. We could forgive this if the fuel economy was great, but at just shy of 20 mpg combined we didn’t even get close to the Rogue Sport’s city EPA rating despite driving mostly on the highway.

Our other gripe involves the 7-inch touchscreen. While the screen’s resolution was good in most settings, the 360-degree surround view camera displayed with a resolution more akin to a 2000s-era flip phone. Maybe we’ve gotten jaded from the camera quality in other Nissan products, but in the Rogue Sport the camera was almost unusable.

And that’s where the gripes end. We found the Rogue Sport’s ride to be comfortable and the cabin plenty quiet for the vehicle class. The upgraded Bose stereo was decent, and we love the inclusion of Apple CarPlay. Seating was comfortable enough for four adults, and there’s seating for five in a pinch. We also had no complaints with two child seats in the rear, either. Storage space is enough for day-to-day use, or for dropping people off at the airport. However, if a family of four is heading out on a trip, luggage space will be quite tight.

Our absolute favorite feature of the Rogue Sport was ProPilot Assist. This is the company’s semi-autonomous driving feature, and while most companies with the technology are saving it for their high-end vehicles or charging a large premium, Nissan has included it as standard. In city settings where lane markings are clear, the system works great. When activated, ProPilot Assist will not only control acceleration and braking, but steering as well. You still need to maintain a hand on the wheel, and the vehicle will let you know if it senses that you’ve taken your hand away, but for the most part it’s able to fully drive itself. The system isn’t quite to the point of completing lane changes on its own, but it will come to a full stop, hold, and then resume when traffic moves.

Overall, we found the Rogue Sport to be a fine entry-level SUV for the person looking for loads of features for not a lot of money. Interior quality was on par with (or above) those in its class, the ride is great, and exterior styling is fantastic. We’re pretty sure our fuel economy experience was the exception and not the rule, as one of our previous tests netted well into the 30-mpg range. And to be perfect in our book, all it needs is a turbocharger.

2020 Nissan Rogue Sport Specs

Base price: $28,450

Price as tested: $32,510

Engine: Turbocharged 2.0L I-4

Transmission: XTRONIC CVT

Horsepower: 141 @ 6,000 RPM

Torque: 147 lb-ft @ 4,400 RPM

Towing capacity: N/A

EPA fuel economy rating: 25 city, 32 highway, 28 combined

Actual calculated economy, 94.4-mile trip: 19.68 mpg

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2021 Nissan Qashqai Midnight Edition

Box-office popularity and critical acclaim don’t always align. Sometimes the biggest cinematic hits fall foul of the critics, leaving hearts of the masses and bums on seats to outweigh the minds of a learned few. Ticket sales reign supreme and it’s deemed a success.

The Nissan Qashqai has, for the most part, lived up to this scenario since its inception (previously branded Dualis Down Under). While it doesn’t top the VFACTS sales charts and it’s unlikely to win a group comparison test, the Qashqai is a consistent seller. Tied to a strong brand, the Qashqai offers families big value from their small SUV.

However, it’s been around a while – since 2014, in fact. So, to keep interest high and customers walking back into post-Covid showrooms, Nissan has delved into the gloss-black-paint reserves to create the Midnight Edition.

  What does it cost to own?

The Qashqai is covered by a five-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty, which is pretty standard within the industry these days. Servicing is every 12 months or 10,000km (whichever comes first), but you can also opt for a capped-price servicing plan that runs for 12 years/120,000km. Five years of roadside assistance is available.

What’s the exterior like?

In PR-speak, “Nissan invites you to own the night”… what that translates to is a heap of black accents being added to the known styling. And to be fair, it does the trick, with the Midnight Edition offering meaningful flair to keep the Qashqai ageing gracefully. For a known design, the special edition adds an on-road presence.

This is created via a Gloss Black V-motion grille, while the front and rear bumper blades and roof rails gain the same treatment. Darkened LED head (adaptive) and taillights feature, too, as well as body-coloured mouldings. The auto-folding wing mirrors gain gloss black, as do the 19-inch alloy wheels.

There are five exterior colours to choose from and include Vivid Blue, Ivory Pearl, Gun Metallic, Magnetic Red and Pearl Black.

What’s the interior like?

Yes, you guessed it, the black theme continues inside, too. And in a mind-bending juxtaposition, brightens up the tried and tested Qashqai design in line with the exterior. Both gloss and brushed black accents abound, including a black roof headliner, as well as part leather/Alcantara seats and illuminated kick plates.

The benefit of the larger dimensions against the class norm (the Qashqai is 4394mm long, 1086mm wide, 1595mm tall and with a 2646mm wheelbase) is a spacious cabin. All five occupants enjoy generous head, leg and toe room front to back, with the back pews gaining a central armrest with cup holders when four-up.

Despite its almost range-topping status, the Midnight Edition misses out on heated front seats and power adjustment (even for the driver), as well as digital dual-zone climate control. Yet, overall, the styling tweaks give the ergonomically sound cabin a bit of a second wind. The new steering wheel is also a highlight, feeling nice in hand.

What’s the infotainment like?

Updated for the current-gen model, the Qashqai gains a 7.0-inch colour touchscreen to handle the infotainment. It’s on the small side, meaning you have to be precise with your inputs and the graphics are dated. Still, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard, as is DAB+ digital radio, which plays through a six-speaker audio system. The instrument cluster gains a 4.2-inch screen for features like the digital speedo.

Something left wanting, and a sign of the Qashqai’s 2014 ilk, is a lack of USB and USB-C ports. There are none in the back, and just a single port is hidden in the centre storage bin. And there’s no wireless charging, either. The upcoming third generation can’t arrive soon enough.

What is the storage like?

Given its ‘small’ SUV category designation, the Qashqai offers space some of the competition can’t match. The boot is 430 litres, extending to 1598 litres with the 60/40-split rear seats folded. There is a bit of a step up from the boot floor when the rear seats are stowed, however, the load bay is flat and the lip isn’t too intrusive when heaving in weighty/bulky items.

The centre console is endowed with a cavernous storage compartment and further bolstered by numerous provisions for cups, bottles, keys, wallets and sunglasses. Basically, there are a plethora of places to put a family’s worth of items.

What engines are available?

You can have any engine you want, as long as it’s a naturally aspirated four-cylinder. Its relatively large capacity does its best to mask a lack of torque compared to smaller, turbocharged units, with the 2.0-litre unit producing 200Nm. Combined with 106kW of power, the Midnight Edition offers ‘enough’ grunt to cope with the 1392kg kerb weight and fulfil its intended use… just.

Within city limits, the Qashqai operates amicably and the CVT is one of the better units on the market. Where it becomes strained is open-road overtaking, especially given power and torque are developed high in the rev range (6000 and 4400rpm respectively). The 2.0-litre four-pot sounds strained, too, as the CVT perches the tacho needle high in the rev range.

What about the fuel economy?

Officially the Qashqai Midnight Edition is rated at 6.9L/100km on a combined cycle. However, throughout testing the trip computer returned eights, even when pushing the oddly placed Eco mode button for frugal driving. It’s a shame some of the Nissan/Renault alliance turbo petrol and diesel engines offered in other markets aren’t available here.

What’s it like to drive? 

All the controls are light, progressive and easy to use for the daily grind and family hauling. Driven within these parameters the Midnight Edition ticks boxes by being easy to live with. The brakes are strong and progressive, the steering is light for city car parks and the stepped-ratio CVT mimics a conventional torque-converter automatic with six ratios for a ‘manual mode’. The suspension tune leans towards the stiff side. However, the dampers offer enough control on the rebound to prevent pogoing. Still, overall, it’s a bit too firm to be branded cosseting.

A somewhat interesting move is the fitment of Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tyres (225/45 front to rear) to the test car. It’s a lot of rubber for a humble SUV, especially given its usual performance-based applications. And while the sticky hoops offer the safety of heightened grip levels, it’s almost too much as the body struggles to match their competence, exacerbating the Qashqai’s roll. There’s also noticeable kickback and rack rattle through the steering wheel on poor surfaces.

How safe is the Qashqai?

The Qashqai range receives a five-star ANCAP safety rating, but it’s worth keeping in mind the score is carried over from the 2017 model year. Nissan Intelligent mobility active-safety includes blind-spot warning, lane-departure warning, emergency braking (AEB), rear cross-traffic alert 360-degree surround-view camera with parking sensors and intelligent driver alert. ISOFIX is fitted to the two outboard rear seats.

Sadly, given the price point, active cruise control, pedestrian/cyclist detection and lane-keeping with steering intervention aren’t standard, you have to step up to the Ti for that.

What are the alternatives?

Many. So many, in fact, it’s hard to list them all, so here are some of the key combatants. The never-say-die Mitsubishi ASX which, despite its age, keeps brewing a sales storm. In terms of racking up sales accolades, it’s the Lewis Hamilton of the small SUV segment. Like the Qashqai, it offers a lot of physical car for the monetary outlay.

Others to consider are the not-so-small Kia Seltos, dynamically talented Toyota C-HR, pragmatic Honda HR-V and the ‘funky’ Hyundai Kona. The Skoda Kamiq and Volkswagen T-Roc offer Euro quality, while the Mazda CX-30 pairs dynamics with a premium cabin. The choice is seemingly endless in this burgeoning class.  

The bottom line

The Qashqai is a classic case of ‘the more you spend, the less sense it makes. While the Midnight Edition jazzes things up a bit, there really isn’t much point extending into this price bracket. The metal-for-money equation that Nissan’s SUV does so well is no longer in its favour. At $28,290 (manual) and $30,290 (auto), the entry-level ST is about all the Qashqai you’ll ever need. The superior space and easy-to-live-with nature make it appealing to the masses.

So, while the Midnight Edition conjures visual delight and, somewhat out of character, offers grippy performance-orientated rubber, it isn’t the variant to buy. It’s also worth keeping in mind that a new Qashqai is, we’re told, around the corner.

Article sourced from https://practicalmotoring.com.au/

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2021 Nissan Qashqai Specs, Colors and Price

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2021 Nissan Qashqai Specs, Colors and Price

2021 Nissan Qashqai Specs, Colors and Price – Once through two thousand purchased models, the 2021 Nissan Qashqai will reach the highways all over again. On this occasion, this compact crossover could get some revisions and beverages. The secondly-group of Qashqai is however found so there won’t be accomplished revamp, as a minimum not really. Even so, the new model is specific to get sharper and sportier appearance than the current model. The interior will give you far more traditional and suggested capabilities, and the cabin place is going to be kind as generally ahead of. The 2021 Nissan Qashqai will journey on three engine possibilities, two fuel, and a single diesel device. All of the drivetrains are effective, and customarily, operating traits are outstanding. The trip can feel sleek and noiseless, handling is terrific, and the safety evaluation is among the very best in the sector. If you want an actual high end, go for the Qashqai TI model.

2021 Nissan Qashqai Price

2021 Nissan Qashqai Redesign

Exterior and Interior Design

The most significant changes on the 2021 Nissan Qashqai will occur in the outside department. In our judgment, the 2021 model is going to be the best one at this point. Hottest revisions are delivering considerably sharper search with an increase of muscle mass. Also, sportiness is included in the new Qashqai. Up-front, angular front lights and relatively greater grille are appearing remarkable. The entrance fascia looks curvy and polished fog lights are accomplishing the astonishing start looking of the principal component. To the edges, Qashqai looks like a real SUV, but the rear end is even more hatchback-like. This crossover trips on 18-inch alloy tires but you can get suggested 19-” wheels. The rear spoiler appears to be more expansive and sporty. Communicating of more extensive, the 2021 Nissan Qashqai will spot some dimensional changes, and it will surely be a little bit bigger about .80 in.

2021 Nissan Qashqai Interior

You can like or dislike the 2021 Nissan Qashqai, but there is not a single issue you know towards the interior team. Everything from the inside of seems so incredible and the interior is incredibly practical. Level of comfort is also fantastic, chairs are bolstered more, and ambient lighting fixtures is giving you an excellent feel of high end. On top of that, Nissan’s Health and safety Protect is presenting terrific security standing. The 2021 Qashqai now offers hint reputation, blind area observing, forward crisis braking and adaptive cruise trip regulate, all as standard. The place interior the cabin is even better thanks to the newest dimensional changes. That implies the trunk room is more excellent and legroom is ampler.

2021 Nissan Qashqai Engine

The drawing near 2021 Nissan Qashqai gives you several driving a motor vehicle options, as we mentioned previously. There are two fuel engines in the lineup, along with a single diesel product. The standard drivetrain on the base model is a 1.2-liter fuel item which can generate as many as 113 Hewlett Packard and 140 lb-feet of torque. The same type of engine but greater is recommended, and this is a 1.6-liter Burrow-T fuel machine. This engine yields 147 horsepower and 177 lb-ft of twists. The diesel engine is also optionally available and is scored at 128 HP and 236 lb-feet of torque. All three drivers are emerging with a minimized Carbon dioxide emissions, excellent fuel economy and also with the non-obligatory all-wheel-drive setting. 6-acceleration instructions and new XTronic instant gearboxes are accessible. We also expect to have a hybrid variant, but at this point, there are no recognized details what engine will probably be used.

2021 Nissan Qashqai Redesign

2021 Nissan Qashqai Price and Release Date

The coming 2021 Nissan Qashqai will get to various reduce quantities. The base model will cost you about $25,500, and the range-topping TI models are priced at about $43,000. This compact crossover is going on discount sales later on in 2019.