A Better Hybrid Than Corolla Cross? (Nissan Qashqai E-Power 2024 Review)

Detailed review and test of the Nissan Qashqai E-Power (Rogue Sport), including fuel economy, ride quality, pricing and more.

Nissan’s E-Power hybrid system has finally been launched in the brand’s Qashqai small SUV.

Unlike many other hybrid systems, the E-Power uses a 116kW turbo 1.3L to recharge the Nissan’s battery, leaving a sole 140kW electric motor to drive the Qashqai via the front wheels.

Benefits? We check out if there are noticeable improvements in real-world fuel efficiency and on-road comfort and refinement for the E-Power system fitted to the sole flagship Ti grade.

Price? The Qashqai Ti E-Power clocks in at $51,590 before on-roads, so the nifty petrol-electric tech does command a handsome premium over its small SUV stablemates.

Time codes:
0:00 - intro
0:27 - Pricing and spec
0:53 - Competitors
1:08 - E-Power tech
1:54 - Interior
2:30 - Cabin features
3:34 - Materials
3:58 - Seating
5:20 - Row two
7:02 - Family friendliness
7:44 - Boot space
8:50 - Fuel economy
9:42 - Ownership
10:18 - On road
10:38 - Electric FWD
10:58 - Refinement
11:59 - Quiet operation
13:19 - Comfort and ride
14.27 - Qashqai vs X-Trail
15:10 - FWD vs AWD
15:28 - Safety
16:50 - Cruise control
17:47 - Verdict

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[chasingcars]

In our mixed driving, the Qashqai E-Power used 5.5L/100km vs 8.5L/100km for the petrol. At $2/litre, that means the hybrid will break even around the 4.5year/67, 500km mark.

[chasingcars]

A roast of our pronunciation of Kwashkai seems inevitable

[Lynn-zwdr]

Thank you for this, we pick up our new Qashqai E Power Tekna Automatic next week in the UK, the red that has a tinge of orange look, beautiful colour, feeling excited! ❤😊

[gregclark]

I don’t understand why manufacturers don’t allow wheel size options. Let the customer decide on big wheels for looks or smaller for ride quality.

[RubberDino]

KASH-KAI GOOD LORD! THAT KILLED ME TO LISTEN TO.

[jimj]

The engine working as a generator is apparently 50% efficient! That is only possible because it is running at the optimum RPM. I think this will be used in a lot more cars and boats.

[pjb]

Test drove the Qashqai on those big wheels the ride was definitely firm compared to the Corolla Cross.

[David_Denali]

Actually I was thinking about buying a Nissan Sentra e-power (available with a 1.2 lit NA 3-cylinder and single-speed transmission) over a Corolla as it's cheaper, more efficient and as u said quieter. But I'm on the fence about the reliability. Any recommendations?

[MrrNacho]

These prices are absolutely ridiculous! Here in NZ the Qashqai electric costs about 60K! 😮 wtf
I love the looks tho, beautiful looking mini suv

[fieldie]

I have this car! And I LOVE IT!! In the UK the top of the range is the Tekna versions, and I have the Tekna e-Power, also in blue. So my car is pretty much identical to your review car. It's Not a Small SUV though, it's medium for us in the UK.

[maartenk]

08:00 The largest boot space on a Qashqai is actually 504 liters.

[carlobi]

How's the visibility of the HUD with polarized sunglasses?

[oghl]

Be skeptical when it’s “eventually safes you money”. They could add a lot of cost (new taxes included) to it

[TekinBozbey]

Definitely e-power system is better than toyota, honda and other plug-in hybrid systems. I can even say much better and the best. There are only 2 issues in Nissan, first is cabin filter location, second is that everyone doesn't need sunroof.

[leedaq]

nissan is dreaming with that price tag, and body design LOL

[timli]

50k for a Qashqai ? What a world we live in.

[ulkowo]

Why australian customers are not allowed to choose another trim? In EU we have a few trims to choose from, among them the cheeper versions (N-cnnecta) with 18'' wheels and spare one in the boot as a standard, that is optimal IMO.

[kayinsiew]

No spare wheel/tire is a deal breaker for me.

[paulvarga]

Hi mate. In Scotland and most other parts of the world this model is pronounced cash kai

[kitgerhart]

Isn't it a gas hog at highway speed, combining the inefficiency of a generator, a motor, and the charge/discharge inefficiency of the battery? While E-Power should do well at low speed and stop-and-go driving, I would expect it to be much thirstier than a similar size Toyota hybrid at higher speed, where the engine would be running most of the time.