Used Nissan Qashqai cars for sale

Some would argue that Nissan changed the automotive landscape with the release of the Qashqai. Up until that point, the SUV was not as popular as it is today and was usually positioned at the premium end of a manufacturer’s vehicle range. Nissan changed this with the Qashqai, an everyday affordable SUV that appealed to a wider audience and could be utilised for more than just the occasional jaunt off-road.

The Qashqai remains the nation’s favourite and was the best-selling car in 2022, achieving more sales than any other model with any body type. Interestingly, out of the top 10 bestselling cars in 2022, four of them were SUVs.

Nissan Qashqai updates and facelifts

First launched in 2006, The Nissan Qashqai is a popular compact SUV that offers either front-wheel drive or four-wheel drive. Designed and built in the UK, it is one of Nissan’s most popular models and is their fastest-selling car. The 2010 model was released with a facelift and went on to win the Used Car of the Year by CAP.

This model featured a redesigned front end and new instruments. Achieving a score of 95% for safety assist, the Qashqai is only beaten by the Tesla Model S and Y in this category. It also achieved adult and child occupant protection scores of 91%. The Qashqai +2, the larger seven-seater version, was launched in 2009 to compete with the larger cars in the SUV class.

Practicality and style of the car

The Qashqai has established itself as one of the SUV/crossover cars of choice on the market. With its great range of trims that cater to every budget and fantastic features at each level, it is easy to understand how the Nissan Qashqai became the nation’s favourite SUV.

The exceptional NCAP ratings that were powered by the car’s proven safety features are alone worth your attention. From the electronic stability control to the driver drowsiness detection to the lane departure warning, you can feel safest in the Qashqai.

Whether you are taking the family caravan on holiday or running the kids into school, or if you just need a vehicle that is a little more spacious but doesn’t require huge space to park, then the Qashqai ticks every box. The 1.6-litre diesel sports an impressive, braked towing capacity of 1,800kg. With a luxurious interior that you would expect from a car with a more premium price tag, to a wide array of features, the Qashqai offers great value for money.

How a used Nissan Qashqai drives

When it comes to engine choices and efficiency, the Qashqai has numerous options – there have been 30 variations since 2007 with differing MPG ratings. The 2018 1.3-litre turbo that superseded the 1.2-litre petrol engine is available with either 138bhp or 158bhp, a significant increase from the 115bhp that was generated by the 1.2-litre model. The most popular diesel model utilises the 1.5-litre that delivers 74mpg, while there is a larger 1.6-litre for those that want a bit more oomph – whether that’s for a nippier experience or for those drivers that tow frequently.

Engines and official MPG

Please refer to the table below for a comprehensive list of engines and their official MPG figures.

2014 - 2021

Engine	Official NEDC MPG	Official WLTP MPG
1.2 DIG-T	48.7–50.4 mpg	-
1.2 DIG-T Automatic	48.7–50.4 mpg	-
1.3 DIG-T 140	49.4–53.2 mpg	40.1 mpg
1.3 DIG-T 160	49.4–53.2 mpg	40.0 mpg
1.3 DIG-T 160 DCT	48.7–52.3 mpg	40.1 mpg
1.5 dCi	50.4–74.3 mpg	-
1.5 dCi 110	70.6–74.3 mpg	-
1.5 dCi 115	67.2–74.3 mpg	-
1.5 dCi 115 DCT	-	51.4–52.1 mpg
1.6 dCi	61.4–64.2 mpg	-
1.6 dCi 130	61.4–64.2 mpg	-
1.6 dCi 130 4WD	55.4–57.6 mpg	-
1.6 dCi 130 Automatic	57.6–60.1 mpg	-
1.6 dCi 4WD	55.4–64.2 mpg	-
1.6 dCi Automatic	57.6–61.4 mpg	-
1.6 DIG-T	47.1–48.7 mpg	-
1.7 dCi	-	49.7 mpg
1.7 dCi 4WD	-	46.5 mpg
1.7 dCi Automatic 4WD	-	40.9 mpg

2021 - onwards

Engine	Official WLTP MPG
1.3 DIG-T 140	44.1–44.7 mpg
1.3 DIG-T 160	43.6–44.7 mpg
1.3 DIG-T 160 XTronic	40.2–44.9 mpg
1.3 DIG-T 160 X-Tronic	44.3 mpg

The Qashqai +2 is the seven-seater option and has the option of 11 different configurations and MPGs. Typically, it provides a slightly lower performance from the same engine due to the additional size of the car.

Nissan Qashqai+2 (2008 - 2014)

Engine	Official NEDC MPG
1.5 dCi	53.3 mpg
1.6	42.8 mpg
1.6 dCi	60.1 mpg
1.6 dCi 4WD	53.3 mpg
1.6 Stop/Start	44.1 mpg
2.0	35.3 mpg
2.0 4WD	32.8–34.4 mpg
2.0 CVT 4WD	34.4 mpg
2.0 dCi	47.1 mpg
2.0 dCi 4WD	40.4–45.6 mpg
2.0 dCi 4WD Automatic	39.8 mpg

Trims available on the Nissan Qashqai

Nissan Qashqai Visia

The Visia is Nissan’s entry-level trim that is equipped with all the expected features of a SUV at this price point. With ABS, brake assist and EBD, you can be sure that the 16-inch alloy wheels will stop moving when you want them to so that you will never hopefully need to use the six airbags and electronic stability control systems fitted. Electric door mirrors, ISOFIX points along with pollen filtering air conditioning as well as Bluetooth connectivity round off the Visia feature list.

Nissan Qashqai Acenta Premium

The Acenta Premium is one of the mid-level trims available for the Qashqai and is loaded with additional features over the base level Visia. It sports larger 17-inch alloy wheels and comes with the addition of cruise control with speed limiter, Nissan Connect with reversing camera, heated electrically adjustable door mirrors, rain-sensing windscreen wipers and dual zone air conditioning.

Nissan Qashqai N-Connecta

The N-Connecta is the current mid-range trim level for the Qashqai and replaces the N-Tec and N-Tec+ trims. The N-Connecta is provided with 17-inch or 18-inch alloy wheels depending on the age, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a nine-inch media system. It can be found with some great optional extras, such as the Thermaclear heated windscreen and heated front seats, as well as a panoramic glass sunroof with one touch shade technology.

Nissan Qashqai Premiere Edition

The Premiere Edition is a limited, special-edition trim. As one of the first new-generation Qashqais tto be released in 2021, it arrived with a host of fantastic features as standard, such as 18-inch alloy wheels, a panoramic glass sunroof and silver roof rails in line with the Tekna trim specification. It’s equipped with a nine-inch central infotainment screen and digital instrument cluster, LED headlights and the latest generation of Nissan’s Pro Pilot driver assistance technology.

Nissan Qashqai Tekna

The top-level trim of this range is the Tekna, which has some impressive features that you would expect at this tier. The Tekna comes with everything the mid and entry tier offer with the addition of 19-inch alloys as standard. It has the Nissan Intelligent Around View Monitor, which provides a 360-degree view to assist with parking. For the audiophiles, it is equipped with a BOSE 7 speaker system and has a panoramic glass roof with one touch shade, as well as Xenon clear headlamps with headlamp washers and LED indicators.

Nissan Qashqai Tekna+

The flagship level trim available for the Qashqai comes equipped with all the extras as standard. You can therefore expect a feature-rich experience from the moment you open the car with the keyless entry function to when you climb into the driver’s seat of the Tekna+, which also happens to be a heated massage seat! The Tekna+ has full leather upholstery that adds an additional level of luxury as well as large 20-inch alloy wheels that provide increased curb appeal to match the luxury leather interior.

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