Nissan Qashqai (07 on) - Review

Review by Simon Harris on
Last Updated: 23 February 2011
The Qashqai is described by Nissan as a crossover - in other words it's a cross between a normal hatchback and an off roader. This may sound like an odd notion but the result is a real success and the modern, chunky styling looks great. It's actually an indirect replacement for the Almera and an alternative to cars like the Volkswagen Golf, Ford Focus and Honda Civic. If you're after something different from the norm the Qashqai (pronounced Cash-kai) fits the bill perfectly. All versions are well equipped, comfortable and good to drive. Four-wheel drive versions are available but the majority of models in the UK are standard front-wheel drive. The Qashqai is also a very British car - it was designed and developed in the UK and is built at Nissan's plant in Sunderland. In 2010 it received a refresh with a new front end, suspension tweaks, extra sound insulation and weight reduction. A 'Pure Drive' model that delivers less emissions and improved fuel economy was also introduced.
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Running costs

The Qashqai is well equipped for the money when compared with alternatives such as the Volkswagen Golf and Vauxhall Astra - although starting prices are higher than many standard hatches. It will probably lose close to two-thirds of its value when new over three years, which is better than many mainstream hatchbacks plus the engines have competitive fuel consumption. The automatic transmission fitted to the 2.0-litre petrol model actually delivers lower fuel consumption than the manual.

* based on most recent data

Estimated fuel cost for 10,000 miles per year

Unleaded

£1,306 - £1,860 *

Diesel

£1,034 - £1,781 *

The estimated fuel cost figure is a guide to how much this model will cost to fuel each year, so you can compare between cars. It's calculated by using the model's average mpg (calculated from both town centre and motorway driving) and the average fuel price. It's based on the following cost-per-litre: petrol 135p and diesel 141p. Prices are updated daily.

Summary Running Costs

Servicing period

12,500 miles.

Warranty

Three years/60,000 miles.

Road tax (12 months)

£30.00 - £270.00

Vehicle excise duty (VED) varies according to the CO2 emissions and the fuel type of the vehicle. For cars registered after March 1st 2001 VED or road tax is based on the car's CO2 emissions. For cars registered before March 1st 2001 it is based on engine size.

Full running costs data

3 out of 5

Green credentials

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CO2 emission figure (g/km)

Fuel economy rating

The arrows indicate the best and worst CO2 bands for this model.

Emissions summary

The Qashqai is relatively green and easy on the environment. With an average of 185g/km CO2 across the range its emissions are pretty good, especially considering there are several four-wheel drive models in the range which emit more CO2. The best model for the eco-conscious is the 1.5dCi which emits 139g/km of CO2 and will average 54mpg. If you go for the Pure Drive Qashqai CO2 emissions drop to 129g/km.

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