Nissan Qashqai

Nissan considered releasing the Chinese version as the CCUV (Compact Crossover Utility Vehicle). In Australia the first generation Qashqai carries the name Dualis from the Japanese domestic market version because Nissan worried Qashqai could be pronounced "cash cow".[4] The press has often used that pun to describe the sales success of the model.[5][6]

The Nissan Qashqai Concept at the 2004 Geneva Motor Show.

The Qashqai has been built at the Nissan Motor Manufacturing UK (NMUK) plant in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom, since December 2006.[7] It is the first model to be styled by Nissan Design Europe in London, with engineering development led by Nissan Technical Centre Europe (NTCE) in Cranfield, Bedfordshire.

First unveiled as a concept vehicle at the 2004 Geneva Motor Show, it was globally presented at the 2006 Paris Motor Show. By December 2007, Nissan had sold approximately 100,000 Nissan Qashqais in Europe, including 17,554 in the UK, 15,376 in Russia, and 10,746 in Italy.[8] Since its facelift in 2010, the Qashqai has sold over 200,000 annual units in Europe (excluding Russia) every year, and the first generation Qashqai has sold more than 1.24 million units in Europe during its 7 year production run. The Qashqai is exported to the Middle East and other overseas markets.

Some of the 2014 second generation Qashqai were to be produced in Nissan's Russian plant in Saint Petersburg in order to free up some production capacity in the UK plant and avoid import tariffs.[9]

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Built on an all new platform, the Qashqai went on sale in February 2007, and Nissan aimed for more than 100,000 sales a year. Nissan said the car would cater to buyers who want a more dynamic design, but are not attracted to the large, aggressive nature of a sport utility vehicle (SUV).

The car slots below the X-Trail in the Nissan range and partially replaces the conventional Primera, even though it took the production place of the smaller Almera. In terms of size, its 4,310 millimetres (169.7 in) length and 1,610 millimetres (63.4 in) height place it between compact MPVs and compact SUVs.

The top half of the Qashqai has a sleek, dynamic form with a distinctive shoulder line that rises at the rear – a design cue similar to that of the Nissan Murano. The lower portion resembles an SUV due to large, pronounced wheel arches and slightly elevated ground clearance.

The Qashqai uses the same platform as the X-Trail (the vehicle upon which the Qashqai is based). Nissan regards the Qashqai as a rival to such cars as the Toyota RAV4 and the Honda CR-V and in 2007 it received a five star Euro NCAP safety rating – the best ever adult occupant score.[10]

Five engine choices are available: a 114 PS (84 kW; 112 bhp) 1.6 L or a 141 PS (104 kW; 139 bhp) 2.0 L petrol, while the 106 PS (78 kW; 105 bhp) 1.5 L, 130 PS (96 kW; 128 bhp) 1.6 L and 150 PS (110 kW; 148 bhp) 2.0 L provide the diesel offerings.

Production of the Qashqai+2, a seven-seat model, began at the UK plant in July 2008. Launched in October 2008, it is a larger variant of the standard model, with the wheelbase extended by 135 mm. The car's overall length is extended by 211 mm to allow for a third row of seats, and roof height is increased by 38 mm at the rear. The chassis is unique from the A pillar back, but trim and engine models are the same as the standard Qashqai.

The Qashqai+2 was discontinued after the model year of 2013, and replaced by the new version of the X-Trail with a seven-seat configuration.

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  Nissan Qashqai+2 (pre-facelift)
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  Nissan Qashqai+2 (facelift)

Nissan Dualis Ti (facelift)

Nissan Dualis ST (facelift)

On 4 December 2009, Nissan announced the Qashqai's next version, which went on sale in March 2010. The model's front end has been completely restyled, while the rear now includes LED tail lights. Modifications to the interior include a new instrument panel layout for the vehicle's drive computer, better soundproofing and minor storage additions.

Electronic stability control is now standard across the range and two new exterior colours have been added. The launch of an eco friendly Pure Drive variant has also been announced.[11][12]

A new 1.6 dCi engine replaces the previous 2.0 dCi. Peak power is down from 110 kW (148 bhp; 150 PS) to 95 kW (127 bhp; 129 PS), but there is the same 320 N⋅m (240 lb⋅ft) of torque, available at 1750 rpm, rather than 2000 rpm. Nissan has not released full performance figures, but says the 1.6 dCi has a quicker 50–80 km/h (31–50 mph) acceleration figure than the 2.0 dCi.

Nissan has also added its Around View Monitor as standard equipment for 360 (replaces N-tec) versions of the Qashqai and Qashqai +2. The system uses a set of external cameras to create a 360 degree "bird's eye" view of the car to help with parking manoeuvres. The driver can also focus individually on front, rear or passenger cameras to look out for a particular obstacle.

The Japanese domestic market Dualis is offered in 2.0 G, 2.0 S, 2.0 G Four, and 2.0 S Four trim levels. All models are powered by 2.0 litre MR20DE engine matched to six speed Xtronic CVT. The Dualis was discontinued in Japan on 31 March 2014, after which the Juke was the only Nissan mini SUV still produced and sold in Japan. The Qashqai is still produced in Japan for export markets.

In most Middle East markets, the Nissan Qashqai is offered in S, SE and LE, Standard on all trims is the 2.0L 106 kW (142 bhp) MR20DE engine with CVT.[13]

Until 2017, the Qashqai was not offered in North American markets. Instead, Nissan offered the Nissan Rogue. Although larger and appearing to be a completely different model it is based on the same basic platform as the Qashqai / Xtrail with some visual similarities. In Mexico, the X-Trail and Rogue are both sold and the Qashqai is about to be offered in the Mexican Market. In January 2017, Nissan announced the second generation Qashqai will be sold in the United States and Canada (called the "Rogue Sport" in the United States).

The Qashqai was introduced to New Zealand in May 2009, initially sourced from Japan. Nissan New Zealand used the Qashqai name to distinguish the model from Dualis grey imports, which were shipped from Japan before the official release. The New Zealand spec Qashqai was then sourced from the UK plant from August 2009. As of 2016 the range consisted of three specification levels: ST, ST-L and Ti, all with 2WD 2.0L MR20DE CVT. A TS model (1.6 diesel) is also available. The Qashqai+2 was added to the range in July 2010 but discontinued with the new model launch in 2014. The updated X-Trail (Rogue in United States), released at about the same time, became the only seven-seater option.

In Singapore, the local distributor offered the Qashqai in the standard variant and also in Qashqai+2 seven seater variant. Parallel importers also offered the model but bears the Dualis name which is directly sourced from Japan.

The Qashqai has been made at the plant in Sunderland, England, since December 2006, occupying the production line previously occupied by the Nissan Primera on Line 1 and a percentage of Almera from line 2. Its launch coincided with the withdrawal of the Primera from the UK market due to low sales. This left Nissan with no direct successor to the Almera or Primera on the UK market, with the "supermini MPV" Note being sold as an indirect successor to the Almera, and the Qashqai as a successor to the Primera. This move was seen as controversial, but in time appears to have paid off as the Qashqai has proved a major sales success in the UK, with more than 39,000 sales in 2010 making it the tenth best selling new car in Britain – the first Nissan to make the top ten in Britain since the Sunny in 1983.[14] In 2010 Nissan was considering whether to introduce the Nissan Tiida to Europe,[15] it having already directly replaced the Almera in other markets. In 2012, the Qashqai's sixth year on sale in the UK, sales exceeded 45,000 to make it the sixth best selling car there that year.[16]

The Qashqai and Qashqai+2 (seven seat version) are available in the Russian Federation with the following gasoline powered four cylinder engines:

For Qashqai

• 1.6 L — 85 kW (114 hp) 2WD; 5MT and CVT
• 2.0 L — 105 kW (141 hp) 2WD and 4WD; 6MT and CVT

For Qashqai+2

• 1.6 L — 85 kW (114 hp) 2WD; 5MT
• 2.0 L — 105 kW (141 hp) 2WD with 6MT only; 4WD with 6MT or CVT

On 13 September 2012, Nissan Motor Co. recalled 51,000 cars worldwide to investigate a reported steering wheel problem. It affects Nissan's Qashqai, Qashqai+2 and Nissan NV200 models.[17]

The Qashqai J11 was introduced in London on 7 November 2013 at a worldwide streamed launch known as the #nextgen. It was subsequently presented as a premiere at the Brussels International Motor Show in January 2014. It went on sale in the UK in February 2014. The Qashqai J11 was awarded What Car? "Car of the Year" 2014.

The Dualis nameplate has been discontinued in Japan (the second generation Qashqai is not sold there). Nissan Japan instead offers the smaller Juke, and the new larger X-Trail, which is now a twin of the Rogue.

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The first generation model with the Dualis nameplate was sold alongside the newer model, which has borne the Qashqai name in Australia since July 2014.

Globally, it is available in 1.6 L (turbodiesel/petrol), 1.5 L (turbodiesel), 1.2 L (turbopetrol) and 2.0 L (petrol) variants.[18][19]

In July 2015, Nissan announced that it would start marketing the Qashqai in North America.[20] In September 2015, Nissan rolled a record-breaking 500,000th Qashqai off the production line at the UK plant, the fastest time for a vehicle built in the UK to reach a half million units.[21]

Dongfeng Nissan started marketing locally produced Qashqai in the Chinese market.[22] Engine options available are 1.2 litre turbocharged petrol and 2.0 L naturally aspirated petrol. All models excluding the base 1.2T are mated with Nissan's Xtronic CVT, while the base 1.2T engine is mated with a six speed manual gearbox.

At the 2017 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, Nissan revealed the North American version of the Qashqai to slot between the Juke and the Rogue. Nissan USA calls it "Rogue Sport", to tie it in with the popular Rogue name.[23] In Canada, the Qashqai will keep its original name.

Pricing for the 2018 Nissan Qashqai will start under $20,000 in Canada. The manual S trim model begins at $19,998 and the S CVT at $21,998. The price tops out at $32,198 for the SL Platinum. The Qashqai arrived at dealers in Canada in June.[24]

Because of the significant differences in regulation between the U.S. and Europe, Nissan's UK plant is not able to make the Rogue Sport. Nissan Europe went as far as saying they are different vehicles.[25]

On 27 October 2016, Nissan announced that the facelifted Qashqai would be produced at the UK plant.[26] The facelifted Qashqai was unveiled at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show.

The Qashqai Turbo went on sale in Hong Kong on 25 October 2019.[27]

In May 2016, South Korea's environment ministry alleged Nissan used a so-called defeat device in Qashqai with diesel engines to turn off its exhaust reduction system under regular driving temperatures. It fined Nissan and ordered a recall of models with Euro 6 engines.[29][30] Nissan tried to sue the South Korean government but lost the court case.[31] South Korean regulator tested emission of 20 diesel vehicles after the VW diesel scandal and found the Qashqai the only one that failed the tests.[31]

In the UK, the Qashqai diesel model was found to emit up to 18 times nitrogen oxides than the official lab-based test allowed.[32]

Pre-facelift styling

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Nissan Rogue Sport (2017)

Nissan Rogue Sport (2020)

At the 2017 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Nissan announced that it would sell a rebadged version of its Qashqai, called the Rogue Sport in the United States. Priced below the Nissan Rogue (which in turn is a rebadged version of the Nissan X-Trail), the Rogue Sport replaces the Nissan Rogue Select, a version of the first generation Nissan Rogue which has been discontinued from Nissan's lineup in the United States since 2015.

Nissan decided to name the Qashqai the Rogue Sport in the United States in order to cash in on the success of the standard Rogue, despite rumors that Americans could not pronounce "qashqai".[23] At the same time, it was announced that the Qashqai will be sold in Canada as a Qashqai and not as a Rogue Sport.

All Rogue Sports will come well equipped, with standard features such as keyless entry, power windows and door locks, CVT transmission, 2.0 liter 4 cylinder petrol engine, Bluetooth for hands-free calling as well as streaming audio, and air conditioning. In addition, the Rogue Sport will be offered in three distinct trim levels, all of which feature their own list of standard equipment:

S: Advanced Driver Assist Display, "D-Shaped" Sports Steering Wheel, Siri Eyes Free Technology, Bluetooth Streaming Audio, and Rear View Backup Camera System

SV adds: Seventeen Inch (17") Aluminum Alloy Wheels, Nissan Intelligent Key System w/ Push Button Ignition, Dual-Zone Automatic Temperature Controls, and Six Way Power Adjustable Front Driver's Seat

SL adds: Nineteen Inch (19") Aluminum Alloy Wheels, Seven-Inch NissanConnect Services Touch Screen Infotainment System w/ GPS Navigation, Mobile Apps, and Services, Nissan AroundView Monitor w/ Moving Object Detection, and Leather Appointed Seating Surfaces

All Rogue Sports will be powered by a 2.0-litre, 141 horsepower inline-four petrol engine. Additional features include the "Divide n Hide" in-floor storage system, intelligent cruise control, available Blind Sport Monitoring, available Lane Departure Warning, available Lane Departure Prevention, available Rear Cross Traffic Alert, and High Beam Assist. Both Front-Wheel-Drive (FWD) and All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) versions of the Rogue Sport will be available.

The Rogue Sport went on sale in the United States in the spring of 2017.[33]

For the 2020 model year, the Rogue Sport gets a refresh with a new front bumper cover and hood, new headlights and taillights along with new alloy wheels. It went on sale in the fall of 2019.