The Nissan Qashqai offers a compact, city-friendly take on the crossover format, blending agile performance with economy and comfort to create a highly desirable urban all-rounder.

Neat Exterior Styling

The first Qashqai arguably invented the compact crossover format back in 2006, and the third-generation 2023 release sticks to the successful blueprint while updating the exterior for a neatly modern look. The high-roofed cabin provides a reassuring amount of solidity for an SUV of this size, while the curved hood and raised chunky rear combine to create a handsome profile with genuine road presence.

But the bold exterior design provides other benefits, too. The large passenger compartment offers a spacious 108.7cm of legroom in the front, and when all five passenger seats aren’t required, the rear row folds down to offer up to 1,730L of cargo space, a generous amount by any compact crossover measure.

Nimble and Economical Performance

The Qashqai’s engineering is designed with city driving firmly in mind. A 2.0L gas engine puts out a sprightly 141 horsepower and 147lb-ft of torque, passed through a continuously variable transmission (CVT) to either front-wheel or all-wheel drive. The result is performance with enough agility to easily handle stop-start city traffic while still holding power in reserve for confident highway cruising and passing.

Importantly for a crossover aimed at everyday urban driving, the nimble performance doesn’t translate into high costs at the gas pump. The all-wheel-drive models boast an impressive fuel economy of just 8.3L / 100km combined, with the front-wheel-drive version delivering an even more frugal 8.0L.

Interior and Infotainment Technology

The Qashqai’s spacious interior offers a wealth of comfort on every drive, with available features including dual-zone automatic climate control, heated front seats, and leather upholstery setting an upscale tone.

But the level of infotainment technology supplied as standard takes the Qashqai’s interior to even greater heights. A 5-inch digital display is devoted to driver-assist and safety information, with a second 7-inch touchscreen providing easy access to the entertainment and connectivity features.

Both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard for seamless smartphone integration. At the same time, the available door-to-door navigation system can even provide walking directions if they’re needed to complete your journey.

Available audio systems range from the standard four-speaker system up to a premium Bose eight-speaker rig, with sound sources including Bluetooth streaming, MP3, CD, satellite radio, and an auxiliary input. Illuminated audio controls are mounted on the steering wheel, with a novel speed-sensitive volume control raising or lowering the sound level as needed to combat road noise.

Advanced Active Safety Systems

All 2023 Qashqai models are supplied with the advanced Nissan ProPilot suite of active safety and driver-assist technologies, helping to deliver confidence and security in every drive. Key standard features include:

• Blind-spot warnings with rear cross-traffic alerts
• Forward-collision warnings
• Emergency forward braking with pedestrian detection
• Automated rear emergency braking
• Lane-departure warnings with active lane-keep intervention

Higher trims in the lineup add even more, including an intelligent around-view monitor system with moving object detection and intelligent cruise control for effortless highway driving.

Experience the 2023 Nissan Qashqai

The Nissan Qashqai remains a leading example of how comfortable and nimble a compact crossover can be. To experience its city-friendly quality, please book a test drive of the 2023 model by clicking the button below.

Please Note: The details of this article were accurate at the time it was written. Manufacturers may change the details of any vehicle’s specifications at any time without notice.