Used Nissan Qashqai Engines For Sale In South Africa

The larger grille can recognize the upgraded Qashqai in the new V-motion styling, a bump with a changed position of the fog lamp blocks, and new adaptive headlights with a more expressive LED pattern. In addition, changes to the exterior made it possible to reduce the drag coefficient to 0.31 (previously,, it was 0.32). Also, the car has slightly changed the design of the rear part of the body (new bumpers and diode-filled lights), there are new design options for alloy wheels,, and the choice of available colours has expanded (two new colours in the palette – bright blue and saturated bronze). The equipment has been improved, and new safety options have appeared, including the ProPilot semi-autonomous driving system.

The upgraded 2018-2019 Nissan Qashqai offers several changes in the cabin. Among them are a new steering wheel with a rim sloping from the bottom and a changed button architecture, improved finishing materials, an upgraded multimedia system with a new interface and enhanced noise isolation. The design of the seats has been changed; the rear seat has become more comfortable. If we talk about the composition of the equipment, the essential equipment of the crossover includes LED daylight, steering wheel adjustment for reach and tilt, heated front seats and side mirrors, power accessories and central locking with remote control, air conditioning, audio system with four speakers, Bluetooth. In more expensive versions, the crossover equipment list includes dual-zone climate control, a heated windshield, a panoramic roof and leather trim (plus a leather steering wheel and gear knob). As usual, localized versions will have several changes that make the crossover more suited for South African roads and climatic conditions.

A restyled car lost a 1.6-litre turbodiesel, and now on the South African market, it will be sold exclusively with gasoline engines: a 2.0-litre aspirated engine with 144 hp, time-tested and a 1.2-litre turbocharged engine, a power which is 115 hp Engines will operate with a 6-speed “mechanics” or with a CVT variator.

In addition, the crossover received a retuned suspension and electric power steering, and noise isolation was also improved.

The second-generation Qashqai is built on the Nissan CMF (Common Module Family) modular platform common to many Renault-Nissan alliance models. It has independent suspension – suspension struts such as MacPherson strut front and multi-link rear. The dimensions of the body are as follows: length – 4394 mm, width – 1806 mm, height – 1590 mm. The wheelbase is 2646 mm; the minimum turning radius is 5.6 m. The standard wheel size is 215/65 R16, but more expensive versions will offer rims of R17, R18 and even R19 sizes. As announced by the manufacturer, the ride height is 200 mm. Maximum load capacity is 425-482 kg, depending on the version. The luggage compartment of the crossover has a minimum volume of 430 litres. If you fold the back sofa, the usable volume increases by more than three times – up to 1585 litres.

The base equipment of the 2018 Nissan Qashqai crossover includes ABS, ESP and EBD systems and six airbags. In more expensive trim levels, Qashqai is equipped with all-round video surveillance and frontal collision avoidance system, tracking “blind” zones, lane control and a parking assistant that can independently perform parallel parking. One of the innovations of the restyled version is the optional ProPilot semi-autonomous driving system, which can independently control the steering wheel, gas and brake, easing the load on the driver when driving in the city and on the highway. It is worth noting that the 2014 Euro NCAP tests showed a very high level of safety Qashqai, and it’s five out of five stars – the best confirmation of the excellent reputation of one of the safest cars.