2023 Nissan Qashqai Australian pricing and features confirmed

The all-new Qashqai will arrive in Australia before the end of the year

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Snapshot

  • 1.3-litre turbocharged engine will replace existing N/A 2.0-litre
  • Four variants available from launch
  • Pricing to range from $33,890 to $47,390 before on-road costs

The third-generation 2022 Nissan Qashqai will launch with four variants when it arrives in Australia later this year, the manufacturer has confirmed.

Having originally slated a first-quarter arrival for the new Qashqai, Nissan has since pushed the date back to the end of 2022, with the first examples set to arrive in driveways before the new year.

Initially arriving with just one powertrain available in the form of a new 1.3-litre turbocharged petrol, it's tipped Nissan's Qashqai e-Power hybrid could land locally next year.

Having already launched overseas, the new-generation Qashqai rides on the Nissan/Renault CMF-C platform, now featuring multi-link suspension to refine its ride.

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Pricing

As expected for the upcoming model, pricing is up over its predecessor, with the new-generation Qashqai starting out at a $3300 premium over the entry-level outgoing offering, while the top-spec Ti has now jumped up by $8300.

Prices exclude on-road costs.

ModelPrice
Qashqai ST$33,890 (+$3300)
Qashqai ST+$37,890 (+$5300)
Qashqai ST-L$42,190 (+$7590)
Qashqai Ti$47,390 (+$8300)
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Features

Nissan has said the new Qashqai will be available in five colours: magnetic blue, Fuji sunset red, ceramic grey, ivory pearl and super black, all of which have a super black roof.

Qashqai ST

The ST serves as the entry-level variant in the Qashqai range, including features such as:

17-inch alloy wheels
Rear spoiler
LED automatic headlights and daytime running lights
7-inch TFT instrument cluster
8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Six-speaker audio system
Twin-USB ports
Rear passenger air vents
Intelligent cruise control

Qashqai ST+

Building on the base ST, the ST+ gains:

18-inch alloy wheels
LED fog lights
Auto wipers
12.3-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and navigation

Qashqai ST-L

On top of the ST+, the ST-L gets:

19-inch alloy wheels
Adaptive driving beam headlights
Privacy glass
Roof rails
LED indicators
Auto-dimming rear view mirror
Heated front seats, eight-way adjustable driver's seat
Heated steering wheel
Wireless phone charging
Dual-zone climate control

Qashqai Ti

Finally, the range-topping Ti features the highest spec of equipment, including:

Panoramic glass roof and electric sunshade
Unique rear bumper finish
Black headliner
Ambient interior lighting
Luggage boards
10.8-inch colour head-up display with integrated navigation and infotainment
12.3-inch TFT digital dash
10-speaker BOSE audio system
3D quilted leather seats with memory and massage functions for the first row
Motion activated tailgate
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Engine, drivetrain and fuel economy

The new Qashqai features a fresh engine with the 1.3-litre, turbocharged four-cylinder petrol replacing the existing 2.0-litre, naturally-aspirated four-cylinder unit.

Power and torque figures are up to 110kW and 250Nm – an increase of 3kW and 50Nm respectively over the outgoing model – while fuel consumption is down, now at a combined 6.1L/100km compared to the previous 6.8L/100km.

The better fuel economy can also be attributed to the Qashqai's new CVT gearbox, providing a 14 per cent ratio coverage improvement and a 29 per cent friction reduction over the old transmission.

Towing capacity has also been enhanced, now up by 300 kilograms to a solid 1500kg braked.

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Dimensions

Compared to the current Qashqai, the next generation will increase in size across every measurement – now standing at 4425 millimetres in length (+31mm), 1625mm in height (+30mm), and 1835mm (+29mm) in width, with its wheelbase of 2665mm now up by 19mm over the 2021 model.

Boot space has risen with the back seats up, but is reduced when folded, with a capacity of 480 litres (+50 litres) when upright, increasing to 1422 litres (-176 litres) when laid flat.

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Safety

While it hasn't yet been tested locally by ANCAP, the Qashqai boasts a five-star Euro NCAP safety rating thanks to a host of features to keep its occupants protected, including:

Forward emergency braking
Predictive forward collision warning with pedestrian, cyclist and junction detection
Rear AEB with pedestrian detection
Lane departure warning and departure prevention
Blind spot warning and blind spot intervention
Rear cross-traffic alert
Traffic sign recognition
Driver attention alert and rear seat alert
High beam assist
Front and rear parking sensors
Parking camera
Around-view monitor (ST+ and above)
Moving object detection (ST+ and above)
ProPILOT with lane-keep assist (ST-L and above)
Intelligent park assist (Ti only)
Side sensors (Ti only)
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Warranty and servicing

As with the rest of Nissan's Australian range, the Qashqai is covered by a five-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty, including five years of 24-hour roadside assistance. Nissan has not yet released service costs for the new Qashqai.

Availabilty

The 2023 Nissan Qashqai will go on sale later this year, with the first examples expected to arrive on Australian shores in late 2022.

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Jordan Mulach
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