Pricing is confirmed for the latest version the best-selling, British-built Qashqai crossover, now available with a new and significantly enhanced version of its unique electrified e-POWER powertrain.
And the good news is that even though Qashqai with New e-POWER delivers a host of benefits in terms of improved fuel efficiency, performance, refinement and emissions, the cost of buying one remains unchanged on most grades – falling slightly on two.
On-the-road prices of Acenta Premium, N-Connecta and Tekna+ are unchanged – while the N-Design and Tekna models have been reduced by £50.
The wheels of the Qashqai are driven solely by a powerful electric motor, with an efficient 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine used purely to generate electricity and recharge the on-board battery – meaning drivers get to enjoy the refinement, instant response and smooth, linear acceleration of an EV, but with the convenience and familiarity of filling up at a petrol station.
Fuel efficiency increases by 15% to 62.8mpg (WLTP), giving a potential range of 745 miles – meaning cost-savings from fewer visits to the pump to fill up
CO₂ emissions decrease from 116g/km to 102g/km – a 12% reduction compared with the current iteration, which in turn means a lower VED banding
Cabin noise is reduced by up to 5.6dB, meaning Qashqai with New e-POWER delivers even greater EV-like refinement – including on the motorway
Service intervals increase from 9,000 to 12,000 miles, reducing the total cost of ownership for customers