Learn more about the Nissan Qashqai
Nissan’s best-selling people mover has been at the top of SUV sales charts since it launched in 2006. Early, softly-curved models soon gave way to a more aggressive, angular look that doesn’t just drive down a road, it stalks. It’s an aggressive, elegant look that sets it apart from other, boxier – dare we say it – duller alternatives. It’s certainly a looker.
But its charms are more than skin deep.
All Qashqais come with climate control, Hill Start Assist, a five inch touch screen and speed limiter and cruise control – and that’s just the standard spec.
Older Mk 1 models have a 7 seat option and the cabin is as smart as they come, though a little heavier on buttons than modern trends prefer. Head room is ample throughout. It has a great boot, too.
Go for a Mk2 option and you could find yourself driving away a superb mild hybrid offering that gives you all the practicality of an SUV with the running costs of a small hatchback. All engines are good, with the diesel all-wheel-drive variants being particularly impressive at shifting a caravan where you need it to go.