After many warm-ups, Nissan finally released a new generation of Qashqai. In the European market, Qashqai is Nissan's most popular SUV. Its total sales have exceeded 3 million units. Where are the changes in this generation of Qashqai? Let's take a look together.
Exterior styling – The body is enlarged
The body of the new Qashqai is much larger than the previous generation Qashqai. The length of the Qashqai is increased by 35 mm, the width is 32 mm, the height is 25 mm, and the wheelbase is increased by 20 Millimeters, it can be said that the overall visual perception is greater. After using the full LED matrix headlights, its front face design has become more sharp, changing the previous Qashqai image of a warm home. Nissan provides 11 different body colors for the new Qashqai, and has 5 different body color matching combinations to make the new Qashqai more individual.
Interiors – a strong sense of leapfrogging
The direct result of the increase in body size is that the space inside the car has increased by 28 mm, and the legroom of the new Qashqai has increased by 28 mm , The head space in the car has also increased by 15 mm, and the luggage compartment volume has increased by 50 liters. And the material inside the car has also been improved, using more soft packaging materials. The new Qashqai is equipped with a 12.3 LCD instrument and a 9-inch central control screen. On high-end models, a 10.8-inch HUD system is optional.
Powertrain-1.3T hits the world
The new Qashqai will not provide diesel engine options. The starting engine is a low-mix 1.3T gasoline engine. The low-power version has a maximum power of 138 horsepower and a maximum torque of 240 N·m. The high-power version has a maximum power of 156 horsepower, a maximum torque of 260 N·m, and a 6-speed manual transmission or a CVT automatic transmission. Nissan will also provide a hybrid version of Qashqai, this version uses Nissan Note hybrid technology, the maximum power can reach 187 horsepower, the maximum torque can reach 330 N·m.
platform, chassis – weight reduction is the theme
The new Qashqai uses the CMF-C platform,Therefore, the body weight reduction has been greatly optimized. For example, the tailgate of the new Qashqai using composite materials is 2.6 liters less weight than the previous generation. Due to the use of aluminum parts, the weight of the doors, fenders and bonnet is reduced by 21 kg. With an enlarged body, the new Qashqai The body-in-white is 60 kg heavier than the previous generation Qashqai, but the body stiffness is increased by 41%-you are not afraid of driving more intensely.
On the chassis, the new Qashqai comes standard with a front McPherson rear torsion beam suspension, but on AWD high-end models with 20-inch wheels, the rear suspension is multi-link – it can accommodate both torsion beams and multi-links. The connecting rod platform is also great!
Time to market
The new Qashqai will be available for sale in the European market this year. According to previous information, in the Chinese market, there are rumors that Nissan is localizing the 1.3T engine. It is expected that the new Qashqai will be available in China. The time to market will be slightly later than in Europe, and this time the old 2.0-liter naturally aspirated engine should be abandoned, but the 6-speed manual transmission should not have much market in China, but you are really willing to use the 2.0-liter naturally aspirated engine. Is a CVT as old and weak as a gas engine?
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