Following its introduction in Europe, the all-new Nissan Qashqai will be launching in Australian dealerships in early 2022.
Nissan says the third generation Qashqai is more toned, sharp and modern. In its details, the styling reflects Nissan’s global design language, such as the V-Motion grille and “floating roof”.
As with the two previous generations, the design for the all-new Nissan Qashqai was developed by Nissan’s European Design Studio in London and it will be built at Nissan’s Sunderland factory.
“Nissan Australia introduced the first-generation Qashqai, badged Dualis, in 2007 and the vehicle quickly became a best-seller in the Nissan range,” Nissan Australia managing director Adam Paterson says.
“Since that time, the Nissan Qashqai has become the second best-selling small SUV in Australia. Customers have loved the practicality offered by a small SUV coupled with its good looks and convenience features.
“The all-new Qashqai broke cover globally in early 2021. Immediately after its reveal, we saw Australian customers eagerly awaiting its local introduction,” Paterson says.
Nissan says the Qashqai’s enhanced body stance is more purposeful, with prominent shoulder lines, an extended wheelbase and imposing alloy wheel designs.
The manufacturer says the all-new Qashqai maintains its overall ‘just right’ size, keeping the same qualities that have made its predecessors so popular. However it says the third-generation model features efficient packaging that gives it a more planted, resolute stance on the outside, but with intelligent ergonomic design in the cabin to increase roominess and a sense of spaciousness.
The wheelbase of the car has increased by 19mm with the overall length increasing by 31mm. There’s a marginal increase in height (+30mm) and width has increased by 29mm for improved presence on the road according to the manufacturer.
The front end of the all-new Qashqai sports an enlarged Nissan V-Motion grille. This is flanked by slim, full LED advanced matrix headlamps with boomerang signature daylight running lights says Nissan.
It says the forward lighting on the all-new Qashqai has been enhanced from the previous model to feature a slimmer design thanks to the use of LED technology. On the rear lights, there’s also graduated ‘raindrop’ grain optics which create a 3D lighting effect and give a futuristic impression.
As customers appreciate being able to personalise their vehicles, Nissan says the all-new Qashqai will be available in 8 body colours with five two-tone combinations, creating 13 variations to choose from. The black roof option is available with Ivory White, a new Magnetic Blue, Fuji Sunset Red and Ceramic Grey, while there is also a Ceramic Grey roof option paired with a Pearl Black body colour.
The panoramic glass roof, a popular feature on previous-generation models, is retained and allows light to flood into the cabin, further enhancing the spacious and relaxing feel of the interior says Nissan.
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