Nissan has unveiled the facelifted version of their
Qashqai which now gets a subtle redesign and the company’s
semi-autonomous ProPilot technology. Adding the ProPilot into the mix has made
the new Nissan Qashqai capable of steering, accelerating and decelerating
itself when travelling in a single lane on highways.
The familiar shape of the Qashqai has been updated
with premium design touches, including a completely revised front end, a new
bonnet and front bumper and revised light clusters with greater styling
differentiation between the halogen and LED lamps. The rear lights get a
refreshed ‘boomerang’ light motif with a 3D lens effect.
The cabin has also received a range of updates,
including higher-quality materials, an improved dashboard layout for easier
operation and the company’s latest technology features. There’s also a new
multifunction steering wheel with satin-chrome inserts and a new four-way
controller for the gauges’ display.
The NissanConnect infotainment system with DAB
digital radio and satellite navigation has also received a new user interface
while customers will now be able to choose an optional Bose seven-speaker audio
system.
Nissan has also improved the Qashqai under the skin,
making modifications to the suspension, damping and steering systems for a more
refined driving experience while they’ve also increased the thickness of the
rear glass and improved the use of sound deadening materials for lower NVH
levels.
The engine range will remain the same with the
current model, with the 110 PS 1.5-litre dCi model still the CO2 champion of the
series, emitting 99g/km.
Nissan has also updated the active safety range
of the new Qashqai with an Intelligent Emergency Braking system that now also
features Pedestrian Recognition and the introduction of Rear Cross Traffic
Alert. Traffic Sign Recognition, Driver Attention Alert, Intelligent Park
Assist, Intelligent Around View Monitor, Blind Spot Warning and Lane Departure
Warning are still on the menu.