Nissan Australia has released the latest-generation of Qashqai to celebrate its launch in the local market. First presented to Australian buyers in mid-2022, the new Nissan Qashqai will be available in ST, ST+, ST-L, and Ti configurations. Prices for the ST kick off from AU$ 33,800 (US$ 23,615), while the ST+ starts at AU$ 37,890 (US$ 26,472), the ST+ with two-tone paint is available from AU$ 38,390 (US$ 26,822), the ST-L starts at AU$ 42,190 (US$ 29,477), the ST-L with two-tone paint sells for AU$ 42,690 (US$ 29,826), the Ti kicks off from AU$ 47,390 (US$ 33,110) and the range is topped out by the Ti with two-tone paint from AU$ 47,890 (US$ 33,459).

All 2023 Nissan Qashqai models sold in Australia come with the same 1.3-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine pumping out 147 hp and 250 Nm of torque. Working alongside this engine is an X-Tronic automatic transmission driving the front wheels. Key features of the entry-level Qashqai ST include 17-inch alloy wheels, automatic LED headlights with High Beam Assist, LED daytime running lights, a shark-fin antenna, rear spoiler, electronic park brake with auto hold function, Intelligent Key with push-button engine start, Intelligent Cruise Control, heated and auto-folding door mirrors, two front and two rear USB charging ports, rear air vents, six-way manual adjustable driver seat with power lumbar support, an 8-inch touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a 7-inch digital instrument cluster, and a six-speaker audio system.


Upgrades found on the ST+ include a 12.3-inch infotainment display, satellite navigation, wireless Apple CarPlay, LED front fog lights, automatic rain-sensing wipers, 18-inch alloy wheels, and Intelligent Around View Monitor with Moving Object Detection. Among the added features of the ST-L are 19-inch alloy wheels, privacy glass, 15W wireless smartphone charger, roof rails, automatic dimming rear view mirror, Adaptive Driving Beam headlights, dual-zone automatic climate control, ambient lighting, luggage hooks, heated front seats, 8-way power adjustable driver’s seat, front parking sensors, and ProPILOT with Lane Keep Assist.

Rounding out the Qashqai range is the Ti. It adds a panoramic glass roof with electric sunshade, premium quilted leather-accented seat trim, graphite rear bumper finish, ambient lighting, black roof liner, 10.8-inch Head-Up Display, 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, 10-speaker Bose audio system, hands-free power tailgate, Intelligent Key system, driver’s seat memory function, front seat massage functions, and Intelligent Park Assist with side parking sensors.