Seriously thinking of getting a new N Q 'Tekna' in June but not sure Petrol or Diesel and Manual or Auto ??? as long as it has a good engine 1500 plus - welcome any views please. Test drive booked !! Thank you
defo the diesel. the 1.5 diesel I honestly believe is good enough; but you can take the 1.6 if you can handle the sound. the 1.5 almost sounds as quiet as a petrol tbh. automatic manual is your choice really.
I live in valleys - can anyone comment on how the 1.2 xtronic copes with hill/mountain roads with a full car? I'm a bit worried if there's enough power/torque. Thanks.
1500 is flat and you have to ride the cluch to get some power to stop it kangarooing, there's terrible flat spot at low speed let alone on a hill start, don't buy very unreliable and got dpf also.
+WhiskyPentruFete It's a Renault engine I had a 13 plate 1.5 dCi 360 model and now have a Megane Estate, exactly the same engine, difference being the Megane is £20 a year VED against the Qashqai £130 IIRC and does 10mpg more than I could get out of the Qashqai.
This review tells you absolutely nothing about the car that you couldn't find out by seeing one in a Nissan showroom. I have now owned one for nearly 2 years and I can confirm that it is probably the most boring, unimaginative car that I've ever driven. Why did I buy it? To carry my two dogs when I go into the country for a walk - and yes, the dogs enjoy riding in the back. What don'tr I like about it? The ride is "spongy", going around a roundabout is like rolling about on a waterbed, you are not quite sure where you are going to end up, so (whatever you do) don't corner quickly! Probably designed for Britain's ageing geriatric population, the car comes with "stop-start" ignition and an automatic handbrake: both are a complete waste of time. The stop-start does not like being woken-up quickly - say if you are at traffic lights - and (combined with the auto-handbrake) contributes to the car stalling more than it should. I've driven cars for 35 years but I've probably stalled this car more in the past 2 years than I've stalled other "normal" cars in the previous 33 years. Unfortunately when you stall, as the car has a push-button ignition, you have to allow time for the ignition system to reset - that takes about 5 seconds but (as anyone will know) 5 seconds at standstill holding-up traffic at the lights seems about 5 minutes to everyone else behind you in the queue. The stop-start ignition is also very taxing on the car battery, and it will need replacing possibly every 3 years at a cost of at least £250. I'm not sure what lifespan the clutch has on the car, but it will not be long as the auto-handbrake requires considerable revs to be applied before it releases, so you will soon get used to the burning clutch smell. The auto-handbrake will probably work better in areas without any slopes. Finally, the air-con. I've driven air-con cars for maybe 25 years but this air-con is the weakest I've come across, even when just re-charged (at a cost of £150 and only available at a Nissan dealer). The air-con is totally inadequate at temperatures in the sun over 22-deg Centigrade. Why have I kept it? It has 4 wheels and is reliable, and I average over 40mpg driving 15000 miles a year.
Jose Saavedra, the NoAm Rogue (X-Trail in EU and JDM) is ~ 10" (25 cm.) longer than the Qashqai, which will allow Nissan to import it from UK (along with the Merc-platformed/engined Infiniti Q30/QX30) as A SEPARATE MODEL at a lower price than the Rogue's (starting MSRP "just hitting" USD 20K). The engine (or the name, hope they don't use this one that's so difficult to spell in English or worse, in Spanish...) to be used hasn't been spelled out (if I had to choose from the model's parts-bin, the MR20DE, the same NA 140hp 2.0L that was used in the B16 Sentra might be the prime candidate for US-spec). It's still ~ -35hp from the NA 2.5L on the US-spec Rogue.
Too many unnecessary pointless comments thrown in to this review. Honest John is usually an excellent place to get information but this makes a mockery of the whole thing.
Alps P, think more into the 35 MPBG on the city and 50 MPBG on the highway, even on the lesser-powered 1.5L TDI. You know those EU fuel efficiency numbers are "milked" by the manufacturers. Maybe someone "hypermiling" may approach the posted numbers, but I'd doubt it...
+syxepop Actually, I've got a 1.5 diesel 15 plate qashqai, and I must say they're pretty good on fuel economy lol. However, to be more realistic with you, it's approx 45mpg on city, and about 55 on motorway. That being said, when doing around 50-60 constant on motorway, I've gotten 70.3mpg(my record) recorded on the dash. It is a pretty economical car mate...
Umair166, if those are Imperial Gallons, rather than US Gallons (2 different animals) the numbers you just gave drop closer to what I gave you in my last post, but in US Gallons, rather than Imperial (close numbers on different standard, what would you know?)... 45 IMPG = ~ 37.5 UMPG or 6.28L /100 km. (CITY) 55 IMPG = ~ 46 UMPG or 5.14L/100 km..(HWY) 70.5 IMPG = ~ 58.5 UMPG or 4L/100 km.(Hypermiling) The L/100 km. is the OTHER fuel compsumption measure used in the rest of Europe (as a comparison for a certain part of our YT audience). Now with VW's Dieselgate being public (wasn't in July '15) , even though I would suspect that Nissan European diesel engines do have the DEF/Urea emissions-reduction system and would probably pass both EU and US newer emission standards, it would be more difficult for non-luxury marques to offer TDi in passenger cars in USDM for the near future...
+Umair166 thanks mate for the stats only prob is trying to do and maintaining 50-60mph on the motorway is a bit .....well .......mission impossible lol
no.11 both versions of the qashqai have terrible quality issues because a lot of the parts are actually Renault parts. I was considering buying one of these until I stumbled across the massive quantity of videos and comments on the internet from owners that have nothing but grief when they own one. Engine problems, gearbox problems, corrosion problems, electrics problems etc. Terrible service from the dealers also with owners being left waiting weeks for repairs due to parts availability problems Doesnt matter how well you design a car if you have the French incharge of the parts that keep it running
I like his style. Informative and amusing at the same time. If it came down to purely keeping jobs in the UK, buy Qashqai!
KuroMicr
Brilliant review, unique presentation and a humorous commentator
I like your style, well done John!!
My 2012 Ti-L is a great car and handles beautifully for an SUV. The X-Trail whilst larger, feels agricultural in comparison.
Seriously thinking of getting a new N Q 'Tekna' in June but not sure Petrol or Diesel and Manual or Auto ??? as long as it has a good engine 1500 plus - welcome any views please. Test drive booked !! Thank you
defo the diesel. the 1.5 diesel I honestly believe is good enough; but you can take the 1.6 if you can handle the sound. the 1.5 almost sounds as quiet as a petrol tbh. automatic manual is your choice really.
I live in valleys - can anyone comment on how the 1.2 xtronic copes with hill/mountain roads with a full car?
I'm a bit worried if there's enough power/torque.
Thanks.
1500 is flat and you have to ride the cluch to get some power to stop it kangarooing, there's terrible flat spot at low speed let alone on a hill start, don't buy very unreliable and got dpf also.
G W what a load of crap!!!
Does that sunroof open ?
if it's made by mackems then how do we clean it from their smell?
Is it true that it has a Renualt engine .
+William Scutt
I cannot confirm the petrol engines but the diesel DCI engine is found on Renault and Dacia cars as well.
+William Scutt
Yes.
Nissan ended their own engine development with the last version of the Almera.
I could be wrong!
+WhiskyPentruFete It's a Renault engine I had a 13 plate 1.5 dCi 360 model and now have a Megane Estate, exactly the same engine, difference being the Megane is £20 a year VED against the Qashqai £130 IIRC and does 10mpg more than I could get out of the Qashqai.
yes it has the 1.5 dCI engine from Renault and meganes.
+WhiskyPentruFete Renault Nissan Alliance now with Dacia and Infiniti.
This review tells you absolutely nothing about the car that you couldn't find out by seeing one in a Nissan showroom. I have now owned one for nearly 2 years and I can confirm that it is probably the most boring, unimaginative car that I've ever driven. Why did I buy it? To carry my two dogs when I go into the country for a walk - and yes, the dogs enjoy riding in the back. What don'tr I like about it? The ride is "spongy", going around a roundabout is like rolling about on a waterbed, you are not quite sure where you are going to end up, so (whatever you do) don't corner quickly! Probably designed for Britain's ageing geriatric population, the car comes with "stop-start" ignition and an automatic handbrake: both are a complete waste of time. The stop-start does not like being woken-up quickly - say if you are at traffic lights - and (combined with the auto-handbrake) contributes to the car stalling more than it should. I've driven cars for 35 years but I've probably stalled this car more in the past 2 years than I've stalled other "normal" cars in the previous 33 years. Unfortunately when you stall, as the car has a push-button ignition, you have to allow time for the ignition system to reset - that takes about 5 seconds but (as anyone will know) 5 seconds at standstill holding-up traffic at the lights seems about 5 minutes to everyone else behind you in the queue. The stop-start ignition is also very taxing on the car battery, and it will need replacing possibly every 3 years at a cost of at least £250. I'm not sure what lifespan the clutch has on the car, but it will not be long as the auto-handbrake requires considerable revs to be applied before it releases, so you will soon get used to the burning clutch smell. The auto-handbrake will probably work better in areas without any slopes. Finally, the air-con. I've driven air-con cars for maybe 25 years but this air-con is the weakest I've come across, even when just re-charged (at a cost of £150 and only available at a Nissan dealer). The air-con is totally inadequate at temperatures in the sun over 22-deg Centigrade. Why have I kept it? It has 4 wheels and is reliable, and I average over 40mpg driving 15000 miles a year.
tl;dr
Stop whinging and sell it.
Those pants will give you prostate cancer bro.
This is fun but why do your voice overs sound like your in a cupboard? Is it because your in a cupboard?
Brilliant, very funny. Will appeal to us UK residents. Not sure the Americans will get Mark's humour. Where's John gone though?
Brilliant review, thank you.
How about comparing this with the Nissan Rogue.
Jose Saavedra, the NoAm Rogue (X-Trail in EU and JDM) is ~ 10" (25 cm.) longer than the Qashqai, which will allow Nissan to import it from UK (along with the Merc-platformed/engined Infiniti Q30/QX30) as A SEPARATE MODEL at a lower price than the Rogue's (starting MSRP "just hitting" USD 20K).
The engine (or the name, hope they don't use this one that's so difficult to spell in English or worse, in Spanish...) to be used hasn't been spelled out (if I had to choose from the model's parts-bin, the MR20DE, the same NA 140hp 2.0L that was used in the B16 Sentra might be the prime candidate for US-spec). It's still ~ -35hp from the NA 2.5L on the US-spec Rogue.
does he put ladies leggings.
Seems an honest guy to me...
Did i just see a cup of beans?????
You did. Put a sausage in it - it's like a savoury 99.
that 'tin a beans man' killed me
You got style, man. Nice review
l now need qashqai 209 model
If I wanted British can I would buy one, first generation look better and probably would have less problems.
Mine does 72mpg a fact and very good car for travelling and driving so yeh alps that's right
Grazie
+billy mcauliffe which trim is that?
billy mcauliffe
ROCKET SHARK RSK
Are you going to do a witty review of the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross? It looks more interesting than most in this class but is it any good?
I can, but I can’t promise it’ll be witty. :-)
Too many unnecessary pointless comments thrown in to this review. Honest John is usually an excellent place to get information but this makes a mockery of the whole thing.
I love it, it is too good to be true !!!
If the reviewer was from Wearside, He'd love the Qashqai.
If this guy was a golfer....he'd watch "Fried eggs golf!" ...since...the presenter on that channel ...is his twin...man...😊
better than J. clarkson.
Cool car and if you can’t afford a Jaguar F-Pace thus car is awesome!
im sure this 1.2T engine is way too underpowered for this size chassis
Too under-powered for most peoples ego too!
70mpg !! Yeah right
Alps P, think more into the 35 MPBG on the city and 50 MPBG on the highway, even on the lesser-powered 1.5L TDI. You know those EU fuel efficiency numbers are "milked" by the manufacturers. Maybe someone "hypermiling" may approach the posted numbers, but I'd doubt it...
+syxepop Actually, I've got a 1.5 diesel 15 plate qashqai, and I must say they're pretty good on fuel economy lol. However, to be more realistic with you, it's approx 45mpg on city, and about 55 on motorway. That being said, when doing around 50-60 constant on motorway, I've gotten 70.3mpg(my record) recorded on the dash. It is a pretty economical car mate...
Umair166, if those are Imperial Gallons, rather than US Gallons (2 different animals) the numbers you just gave drop closer to what I gave you in my last post, but in US Gallons, rather than Imperial (close numbers on different standard, what would you know?)...
45 IMPG = ~ 37.5 UMPG or 6.28L /100 km. (CITY)
55 IMPG = ~ 46 UMPG or 5.14L/100 km..(HWY)
70.5 IMPG = ~ 58.5 UMPG or 4L/100 km.(Hypermiling)
The L/100 km. is the OTHER fuel compsumption measure used in the rest of Europe (as a comparison for a certain part of our YT audience).
Now with VW's Dieselgate being public (wasn't in July '15) , even though I would suspect that Nissan European diesel engines do have the DEF/Urea emissions-reduction system and would probably pass both EU and US newer emission standards, it would be more difficult for non-luxury marques to offer TDi in passenger cars in USDM for the near future...
+Umair166 thanks mate for the stats only prob is trying to do and maintaining 50-60mph on the motorway is a bit .....well .......mission impossible lol
Welcome to really bad audio
can't see what he laughs at if he's from that stinking fishing village down the road where the unwashables are known to exist
A cup of beans ?!?!$%
no.11 both versions of the qashqai have terrible quality issues because a lot of the parts are actually Renault parts.
I was considering buying one of these until I stumbled across the massive quantity of videos and comments on the internet from owners that have nothing but grief when they own one. Engine problems, gearbox problems, corrosion problems, electrics problems etc.
Terrible service from the dealers also with owners being left waiting weeks for repairs due to parts availability problems
Doesnt matter how well you design a car if you have the French incharge of the parts that keep it running
I love it...no not the car the review lol
Ayy yoo, this nigga eating beans
70 MPG LOL LOL LOL YEAH RIGHT GO TRY GET 70 MPG LOL LOL WHAT A LOAD OF CRAP
this review feels too aukward
EppingForest304 your spelling is awkward.
thanks for human spell check
Please change this represerter he is weird
haha good job
For me Nissan never more, this ones are full of problems, 😠
dodgy build quality, stick to toyota
this is the worst car rerview what I ever seen. I kid you not.