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The Nissan Qashqai remains on top


We all know the Nissan Qashqai for being one of the most popular SUV models that the automotive industry has to offer right now. It has been reigning its dominance over the rest of the SUV market ever since it was first launched in 2007. There are however multiple reasons why the Qashqai could be the best SUV on the market and this spans from a vast variety of choices when it comes to engine ranges and trims levels as well as the added equipment that comes along with them.

 

Today however we are taking a look into some of the specialties that the car carries and why it could be a good idea for you to spend your money on this particular car. Over a million units of the first-generation model have been produced to date and have been sold all around the world showing the interest that is held for the car. Last year the brand even expanding its Qashqai production to its Russian plant as well as Sunderland in the UK in order to keep up with the demand for the car.

 

What are the most exciting features of the Qashqai?

 

So regarding some of the best features to come along with this particular model, we see that there are plenty of options when it comes to the engine as two diesel units and three petrol units are up for grabs. There is both a 1.5 and 1.6 diesel setup with 110 bhp and 130bhp for the 1.6. The petrol engines however can be chosen in 1.2,1.4 or 1.6. The top range petrol engine gives out 150 brake horsepower. There is a large range to choose from when it comes to added pieces of kit but this all depends on which trim level you decide to spend your money on.

 

The Visia model kicks off the range at entry-level and offer the likes of A five-inch TFT screen, hill start assistance, heated mirrors, and electric windows. The range-topper, however, is the Tekna model which gives out highlights such as nineteen-inch alloy wheels,a leather steering wheel, tinted windows,dual-zone climate control, automatic headlights and wipers, and parking assistance. With highlights such as these and the mid-range trim levels also on offer handing out some great equipment, it is not hard to see why the Qashqai is one of the most bough SUV models on the road right now.

 

What competition does the Qashqai face?

Well the amount of competition on the road for the SUV is nothing short of amazing, with more and more SUV models being added into the mix each year, the rivals for this car just continue to grow. The BMW X range including the X4 and X5,the CR-V from Honda and the forthcoming Volvo XC90 are all big contenders to knock the Qashqai off of the top spot.

The Nissan Qashqai