New Nissan Qashqai, what changes?

Beyond a profoundly revised design, the third generation of the Nissan Qashqai enhances its technological offerings.

Just over three years after its launch, the third generation of the Qashqai has sold more than 350,000 units in Europe and continues to be the benchmark in the crossover segment. To maintain this benchmark status, the Qashqai benefits from a complete restyling, as well as significant technological updates.

PHOTO GALLERY OF THE NEW NISSAN QASHQAI

The new grille is said to be inspired by the patterns of ancient Japanese armor and is composed of dozens of raised comma-shaped elements painted in glossy black. Around the central part, the “commas” form a triangular pattern from the new headlights to a point located by the license plate, receiving a “satin chrome” finish on higher versions.

Full Beam on the new Qashqai

The new headlights feature adaptive high beams. Under the main lens, the daytime running lights consist of five small lenses shaped like the “commas” of the grille. These daytime running lights connect with the thin light located above the optics and now encircle the main lens of the headlight. The upper element of the daytime running lights becomes the turn signal when activated.

The rear bumper has been reshaped and now features a harmonized color, either glossy black on higher versions or body color on the new N-Design and N-Design+ versions. Similarly, viewed from the side, the higher versions of the new QASHQAI benefit from a new glossy black finish under the doors and wheel arches.

A Polished Interior

The cabin of the higher versions enjoys an ambiance enhanced by the presence of Alcantara on the dashboard, door inserts, door armrests, and the center armrest. The center console around the gear shift controls as well as the insert on the dashboard above the glove compartment receive new materials with decorative patterns, reminiscent of the attention to detail emblematic of Japanese craftsmanship.

The AVM is Your Friend

The AVM (Around View Monitor) has been significantly improved and is now enriched with a 3D version. When reversing, images from four external cameras are combined to provide an overall view of the vehicle. A feature called “Invisible Hood View” allows the driver to see the position of the front wheels as if the hood were invisible or as if they were sitting just behind them. Another new smart feature of the AVM is the “Parking Spot Location Memory,” which allows the QASHQAI driver to save frequently used parking spots so that the car can automatically recognize them using GPS. The car will then remember the exact position of the parking spot for perfect parking every time, which is especially useful when space is tight.

The dashboard is enhanced with new options, including a “minimal” display mode that reduces potential driver distraction by showing only the selected gear, driving mode, and speed.

Google Onboard

The restyled Qashqai is the first model in the European Nissan range equipped with Google’s integrated service suite, allowing for near seamless interaction between the driver’s digital life and their vehicle. In addition to integrated Google Maps as standard, Google Assistant enables the driver to control several functions by voice, keeping their hands on the wheel. By saying “Ok Google,” they can, for example, control the air conditioning, heated seats and windshield, or the navigation system.