5 Reasons Families Are Buying Up
the New Nissan Qashqai

While the Qashqai was a bit of a gamble and a quiet revolution when it first launched in 2006, it has risen the ranks through the generations to become undisputed in the Family SUV category selling more than 750,000 units in the UK since. Nissan even claim that you’re never more than 500 meters from a Qashqai and you may even begin to believe that next time you’re out and about. Despite fervent efforts from rivals, like Dacia and Mercedes, to tread on the Qashqai’s turf, it still manages to top the best sellers list and retain its authority in the market. Qashqai pioneered the family car revolution, and continues to take charge today with a substantial package of improvements on the current model that freshen up its familiar looks, interior appeal and tech. The reasons families are chomping at the bit over the new model are plain to see.

1. It sips and savours fuel, rather than chugging

The fresh face of the New Qashqai is only one satisfaction of the new model. It is rather humble about the rest. Not least it’s ability to blend fuel efficiency and practicality. It isn’t exactly breaking news that family SUVs doing a lot of darting around — to football practice, drama classes, school runs, weekend trips, the grocery store — so having a car that samples fuel like a fine wine is an immediate advantage.

The New Nissan Qashqai’s innovative e-Power drivetrain technology offer a better balance between performance, economy, eco-credentials and practical driving. E-Power vehicles feature a powerful electric motor that moves the vehicle, while the petrol engine works behind the scenes to recharge the battery as needed. This setup not only reduces emissions, but also eliminates range anxiety, making the Nissan Qashqai a versatile choice for both city commutes and long-distance journeys. It also saves a chunk of time at the pumps and at the contactless card reader.

2. Safety first

The Qashqai naturally complies with all the latest safety regulations. Yes, that means your car will shout and bleep at you like an overprotective robot nanny. But while Nissan have made it as easy as legally possible to turn the warnings off, we’d much rather avoid any speeding tickets — especially if you have sleepy hungry kids in the back — so we recommend keeping them on.

The latest Qashqai is also kitted with simple ProPilot controls for semi-autonomous driving. That may sound technically fancy and a little out of your depth but the theme in the new Qashqai is ‘ease of use’ and it remains true as ever to that. The ProPilot system pairs seamlessly with NaviLink to maintain a set speed and distance from the car ahead, while also assisting with steering to keep the Qashqai cantered in its lane at all times. Whether cruising on the motorway or inching through congested city streets with howling children, ProPilot Assist with Navi-Link provides an extra layer of confidence and safety for families, making every journey a bit more relaxed and enjoyable.

Intelligent emergency braking also makes the New Qashqai one of the safest crossovers around. Using sensors to monitor the road ahead, the Qashqai can detect potential collision risks and automatically apply the brakes to mitigate or even avoid accidents altogether. Very handy.

3. E-Pedal makes urban driving a doddle

Driving though town or the city can be a stop/start affair. Anything to ease the frustration is naturally welcome. With the Qashqai’s innovative e-Pedal engaged, drivers can accelerate, decelerate, and even come to a complete stop using just the accelerator pedal, thanks to regenerative braking that converts kinetic energy back into electrical energy to recharge the battery. This one pedal driving mode is not only more fuel efficient, but saves on brake wear and tear meaning less maintenance and it makes life easier when things get bumper-to-bumper.

4. Keep the family occupied in the tech-packed cabin

A saving grace on longer trips. Climbing into the New Qashqai you’ll be surrounding by a suite of cutting-edge technology to keep everyone entertained and to improve the overall driving experience. The eye is immediately drawn to the NissanConnect infotainment system which seamlessly integrates with your smartphone to provide access to navigation, music, apps, and more. Depending on your trim option, you can also get Google service built in to keep all operating systems familiar. You also get DAB radio, 6-speakers and USB connections as standard so even when you venture further afield, you won’t be hard pressed for in-car entertainment.

5. Parking is a breeze

Parking in tight spaces, particularly in an SUV can cause the nerves to whip into action. Luckily then the New Qashqai has Intelligent Park Assist which takes control of the steering and guides the car into the parking spot for you; all you have to do is operate the pedals. Parallel parking first time anyone?

The real party trick however, is the New Qashqai’s sophisticated multidimensional and bird’s eye camera system that features a “transparent bonnet” feature. Basically, this means that, via the screen on the dash, you can “see through” the front of the vehicle to those big expansive alloy wheels and place them precisely which proves handy in cramped car parks. They really do have ‘ease of use’ in mid for everything.

The Qashqai’s growing fuel economy and eco credentials are catching the attention families looking to be more attentive to their environmental impact while watching the pennies. It’s suite of safety features go a long way to making you feel like your driving e-Powered bubble wrap, the e-pedal gives you ease about town and the technology throughout is enough to keep even the fidgety-est kids settled on long journeys. Clear to see why the New Qashqai continues its popularity among modern families.

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