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Nissan wants price parity between petrol, electric Qashqai
Nissan is gunning to make EVs more accessible by achieving cost parity with outgoing petrol models. Will the next UK-built Qashqai achieve this?
James Gelding
About the Nissan Qashqai
Last updated Oct 23, 2024The 2023 Nissan Qashqai is classified as a 4 Door Wagon currently on sale in Australia as part of the J12 MY23 generation, starting from $32,900 MLRP for the ST and topping out at $51,100 for the TI e-POWER 2-TONE (HYBRID).
There are 16 variants available for our market and the current year model went on sale in Jan of 2023. The Qashqai is built in United Kingdom and is available with 1.3L Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection, equipped with a Continuous Variable transmission with the drive sent to FWD. The Qashqai is offered with a 5 year, unlimited kilometre warranty.
Nissan Qashqai Rating
Mitsubishi ASX
Entry-level
Audi RSQ3
Best in class
Overall rating
8.3
7.3
8.6
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2023 Nissan Qashqai Price
| Variant | Price From* | Price To* |
|---|---|---|
| ST | $33,400 | $33,400 |
| ST+ | $37,300 | $37,300 |
| ST+ 2-TONE | $37,800 | $37,800 |
| ST-L | $41,500 | $41,500 |
| ST-L 2-TONE | $41,900 | $41,900 |
| Ti | $46,500 | $46,500 |
| TI 2-TONE | $47,000 | $47,000 |
| TI e-POWER (HYBRID) | $50,600 | $50,600 |
| TI e-POWER 2-TONE (HYBRID) | $51,100 | $51,100 |
*excl. on-roads
2023 Nissan Qashqai Specs
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2023 Nissan Qashqai Dimensions
2665mm
1835mm
4425mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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the Qashqai remains one of the largest in the class.
Quoted luggage capacity for ST, ST+ and ST-L models is 429 litres with the rear seats in play, expanding to 1524 litres with them folded. The Ti’s rear-mounted subwoofer reduces those figures slightly to 418L/1513L respectively.
It’s on par with the Kia Seltos (433-468L) and isn’t far off the mid-sized Mazda CX-5 (442L).
The Qashqai Ti also gets Nissan’s nifty Divide-N-Hide configurable boot floor, split into two segments so can split the luggage area into different compartments, create an underfloor cargo area, as well as raise and lower the boot floor height.
All models are fitted with a temporary space-saver spare, measuring 155/90 R17.
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2023 Nissan Qashqai Safety Rating
The 2023 Nissan Qashqai received a five-star ANCAP safety rating across its entire model and variant range using crash testing data from Europe.
The five-star rating applies to Qashqai ST, ST+, ST-L and Ti models, with Nissan small SUV having scored 91% in Adult Occupant Protection, 93% in Child Occupant Protection and a near-perfect 97% in Safety Assist.
Standard equipment on all grades includes:
- Front, front-side, curtain, and front-centre airbags
- ISOFIX x 2, top tethers x 3
- Autonomous emergency braking (AEB)
- AEB for junctions, pedestrians and cyclists
- Reverse AEB with rear cross-traffic alert
- Lane-departure warning with active lane intervention
- Active blind spot intervention
- Traffic sign recognition
- Adaptive cruise control with speed limiter
- High beam assist
- Tyre-pressure monitoring
- Seatbelt reminders front and rear
The ST-L and Ti add:
- Front parking sensors
- ProPILOT lane-centring aid
- Alarm system
Ti adds:
- Intelligent Park Assist with Parking System Monitor
2023 Nissan Qashqai Fuel Economy
Despite offering greater levels of power and torque, the new Nissan Qashqai’s downsized turbo engine uses less petrol: a claimed 6.1 litres per 100km on a combined city /highway cycle test. However, it requires premium 95 RON petrol.
The fuel tank stores 55 litres.
As for real-world fuel consumption, our holiday loan yielded an indicated readout in the low 8.0L per 100km range – though that’s under mixed conditions during a very hot summer with plenty of running about the ‘burbs. Similar conditions in the previous iteration would have seen you in the nines or tens.
We will note that we saw a consistent instant readout of 5.0L/100km and below when travelling at 100km/h, with extended stints quickly bringing that trip computer average into the sevens.
Given the Qashqai has a large 55-litre fuel tank, you could get 1000km between fills if you spend most of your time on relatively flat freeway or highway. Not bad.
| Nissan Qashqai | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| ST | PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL | 6.1 |
| ST-L | PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL | 6.1 |
| ST-L 2-TONE | PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL | 6.1 |
| ST+ | PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL | 6.1 |
| ST+ 2-TONE | PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL | 6.1 |
| Ti | PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL | 6.1 |
| TI 2-TONE | PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL | 6.1 |
| TI e-POWER (HYBRID) | ELECTRIC/PULP | 5.2 |
| TI e-POWER 2-TONE (HYBRID) | ELECTRIC/PULP | 5.2 |
Cost of ownership
What is the running and servicing costs of a Nissan Qashqai?
All Nissan Qashqai’s need servicing every 12 Months months or 15,000km km, whichever comes first.
How does the 2023 Nissan Qashqai drive?
Our expert take on Nissan Qashqai drivability.
The 2023 Nissan Qashaqi's new engine is a 1.3-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder making 110kW of power (5500rpm) and 250Nm of torque (1600-3750rpm), driving the front wheels through an ‘X-Tronic’ CVT.
It comes standard with stop/start and three driving models that tweak throttle response; called Sport, Normal and Eco.
These figures are up 4kW and 50Nm over the 2.0-litre naturally aspirated engine that powered the old model.
While not available at launch, the new Qashqai will also be the first Nissan in Australia to offer an e-Power series hybrid, in which a petrol generator drives an electric motor, which in turn drives the wheels.
2023 Nissan Qashqai Warranty
Nissan provides a five-year warranty, roadside assist and capped-price servicing. Service intervals will be 12 months or 15,000km.
2023 Nissan Qashqai vs other SUV's to consider
Rivals include:
- Audi Q3: from $50,600
- BMW X1: from $53,900
- Kia Seltos: from $29,500
- Mazda CX-30: from $30,090
- Mercedes-Benz GLA: from $63,200
- Mini Countryman: from $46,405
- Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross: from $31,490
- Peugeot 2008: from $38,945
- Renault Arkana: from $36,800
- Skoda Karoq: from $42,990 drive-away
- Toyota Corolla Cross: from $33,000
- Volkswagen T-Roc: from $36,600
- Volvo XC40: from $53,490
Nissan Qashqai FAQs
The cheapest Nissan Qashqai is the ST that starts from $32,900.
The most expensive Nissan Qashqai is the TI e-POWER 2-TONE (HYBRID) that starts from $51,100.
The best towing capacity of a Nissan Qashqai is 1500Kg offered by the following variants
- ST
- ST+
- ST+ 2-TONE
- ST-L
- ST-L 2-TONE
- Ti
- TI 2-TONE
The largest Nissan Qashqai is the ST which measures 1835mm wide, 4425mm in length and sits 2665mm tall.
The most powerful Nissan Qashqai is the TI e-POWER (HYBRID) which has 140kW of power from its 1.5L Electric & Turbo Direct Fuel Injection engine.
The Nissan Qashqai is manufactured in different countries, depending on the variant, then shipped to Australia. See the table below to see where each variant is manufactured.
| Variant | Country |
|---|---|
| TI e-POWER (HYBRID) | Japan |
| TI e-POWER 2-TONE (HYBRID) | Japan |
| ST | Japan |
| ST+ | Japan |
| ST+ 2-TONE | Japan |
| ST-L | Japan |
| ST-L 2-TONE | Japan |
| Ti | Japan |
| TI 2-TONE | Japan |
| ST | United Kingdom |
| ST+ | United Kingdom |
| ST+ 2-TONE | United Kingdom |
| ST-L | United Kingdom |
| ST-L 2-TONE | United Kingdom |
| Ti | United Kingdom |
| TI 2-TONE | United Kingdom |
The heaviest Nissan Qashqai is the TI e-POWER (HYBRID) which weighs 2180 kg (kerb weight).
See full fuel information for Nissan Qashqai below:
| Variant | Fuel Type |
|---|---|
| TI e-POWER (HYBRID) | electric/pulp |
| TI e-POWER 2-TONE (HYBRID) | electric/pulp |
| ST | premium unleaded petrol |
| ST+ | premium unleaded petrol |
| ST+ 2-TONE | premium unleaded petrol |
| ST-L | premium unleaded petrol |
| ST-L 2-TONE | premium unleaded petrol |
| Ti | premium unleaded petrol |
| TI 2-TONE | premium unleaded petrol |
| ST | premium unleaded petrol |
| ST+ | premium unleaded petrol |
| ST+ 2-TONE | premium unleaded petrol |
| ST-L | premium unleaded petrol |
| ST-L 2-TONE | premium unleaded petrol |
| Ti | premium unleaded petrol |
| TI 2-TONE | premium unleaded petrol |