2023 Nissan Qashqai Australian pricing and features confirmed

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.

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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:

Qashqai ST+

Building on the base ST, the ST+ gains:

Qashqai ST-L

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

Qashqai Ti

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

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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:

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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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