Nissan Qashqai review – still the best family SUV? | What Car?

The Nissan Qashqai SUV has been a massive success story. It's had an incredible share of awards, buyers and plaudits - but is this latest model still a great family SUV? It's just had a facelift to try to fight off competition from the Seat Ateca and Skoda Karoq - but what's it like?

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[whatcar]

Don't forget to vote in our poll at 2:56 - which family SUV has the best looking interior? The Nissan Qashqai, Seat Ateca or Skoda Karoq

[zaneverovati]

1.5 dCi 2WD from 2015 - bought 15 months ago with 60.000 km on it. 75.000 km later, only 2 oil and filter changes, not a single disappointment from the car, best buy I've ever made. Recommended to anyone interested in a reliable, economical and a nice looking car.

[claretblue]

The reverse camera isn’t meant to film a video it’s just to help reverse

[TheKodra]

I don't understand why no one notices it's on the right OK button a zoom option, you don't need pinch zoom for navigation map.

[stuartlovatt]

I have had three qashqais which I have been very pleased with latest on 1.5 diesel bought new two years ago only trouble i have had is a battery which was replaced free of charge. 50 to the gallon free road tax lovely car very pleased indeed

[rab]

How often do you really see someone touching the dashboard and say oooh this is so soft and premium?
And also, why is it so important that a cheap car has to feel premium? If you want a premium car, buy one instead!

[madlfcdc]

You are forgetting a very important point. The Qashqai residual value means it's by far the best car in it's class second hand for the money. And don't believe the reliability surveys as they examine a tiny cross section of the actual cars on the road. There is a reason why the Qashqai is the best selling car in it's class in the UK.

[LS-lygl]

I've had Qashqai for 3 years. I love it. 100% reliable.

[teneshaporter]

Does it have the same AC problem like the first one???

[ivarmarkusson]

i've had a 2016 quashqai 1.6l diesel/ 4wd for a few years now, as a petrol head this car was never ment to imrpress me and was bought as an instrument for the home.. a soulless family car that serves it purpose. and it does brilliantly, but i must say that it has surprised me a bit how well tuned the suepension is, driven down a country road it really can handle it self and has a somewhat sporty charakter,

[TinoushGTR]

I went from QASHQAI to 2018 xtrail Tekna. What a great car. 1.6 turbo. 164hp and manual. Interior looks amazing in that orange brown leather. QASHQAI is too common these days. They are everywhere. I also owned a skyline gtr from Nissan.

[jnicol]

I love my Nissan Qashqai. So comfortable and fuel economy is great.

[anntaylor]

We are about to buy our 3rd qashqai. Love this car. The main points for us is the safety and you get all the extras as standard. We have the sunroof and my husband is over 6ft he doesn’t have any problems. We love the 360 cameras.

[RobGem]

The 1.2L engine on the last model was NOT gutless i get 53mpg most days on combined town and long runs for people moving up to a 2015 or newer model Nissan Qashqai as a second hand buy
They are a very good buy a lot of car for the money the model i have has got every option spec except it does not have the auto reverse park so you get a lot of safety and toys for your money

[tonypaternoster]

Did the Toyota rav4 not make an appearance long before the Nissan?

[michaelbritain]

Had an 09 plate Qashqai, 12 plate Peugeot 3008, 15 plate Qashqai and 18 plate BMW 218i, ordering a new Qashqai for 2021 definitely not a BMW...

[superlast]

I don’t agree with you that the earlier 1.2 engine is gutless. It delivers more power than the 1.6 engine in the first version. Apart from that nice video.

[VEHICLEADDICT]

I've got a 2016 x-trail tekna. Had no problems with it exept for a dead battery which is normal and breaks only now being changed. Very good car. The qashqui you have in the video is the acenta or the acenta premium. The n- connector comes with 2 tone wheels, partial leather seats. Way more stuff

[baseline]

I find this review a bit nit picky. I’ve just bought this very model and don’t recognise any of the ‘downsides’.

[gingerladyaubern]

Having owned a brand new 2016 'Tekna' auto diesel until 2019, my only criticism is the depreciation in its value after 3 years and bang on mileage, compared to that of a VW Tiguan or Audi Q2 etc.