Nissan Qashqai

What is the Nissan Qashqai?

The Qashqai is a compact crossover SUV that brings an SUV-like stance to the family hatchback class. Nissan launched it in Europe in 2007, shaping it for drivers who wanted the feel of an SUV in a car suited to everyday family use. It became a familiar part of Nissan’s European range.

The model has passed through three generations: J10 (2007–2013), J11 (2014–2021) and J12 (2022–today). Each keeps the compact crossover format while introducing a new design and updated technology. The current generation includes Nissan’s e-Power system: a petrol engine generates electricity, and an electric motor drives the wheels.

Engines and power

In official EU registration figures, the Qashqai spans 2010–2025, with engines from 1.2 to 2.0 litres and power from 78 kW (106 PS) to 180 kW (245 PS). Fuels include petrol, diesel, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, electric, LPG and other types. UK figures span 2007–2026, with 1.2- to 2.0-litre engines producing 103 kW (140 PS) to 160 kW (218 PS). French figures span 2012–2026 and cover 1.3-litre versions with 81 kW (110 PS) to 120 kW (163 PS).

How economical is the Nissan Qashqai?

The lowest combined consumption listed for petrol, diesel and hybrid versions is 4.6 L/100 km on WLTP in the EU. The UK and France each list a low of 3.8 L/100 km on NEDC. The EU also lists a weighted WLTP figure of 6.4 L/100 km for plug-in hybrids, assuming some driving is electric.

Canada’s figures cover petrol Qashqais from 2017 to 2023, with a 2.0-litre engine and a lowest listed consumption of 8.2 L/100 km on the Canadian five-cycle test. In official EU registration figures, 4,757,962 Qashqais were registered across 2010–2025. The most registered entries listed are the 1.5-litre diesel rated at 81 kW (110 PS) in 2016 and 2015, followed by the 1.2-litre petrol rated at 85 kW (116 PS) in 2018.