The Japanese brand Nissan has always had many fans, but it was with difficulty that the brand's models made their way to the conservative European market. Seeing the success of the Toyota Rav4, Nissan decided to make the model no less successful. And they succeeded, at least in the Russian market.

Nissan Qashqai is the best seller on the domestic market. It went on sale in 2006 and was received with a bang. The Japanese managed to make a typically European car, by the way, it was developed in Europe (in England). When creating the model, a technology similar to the development of Ford was used - computer design, which allows you to carry out less real tests of certain elements. The car got its name in the wake of the Tuareg, in honor of the nomadic tribes of Asia. According to engineers, Nissan Qashqai was created for the city, but a large margin of safety was laid in it, so that it would not fail even on the off-road. For a strong body and a sufficient set of active and passive safety equipment, Qashqai received 5 stars in the European crash test.

The first generation of the car from 2006 to 2010

As befits a city car, the first generation of the crossover is not large in size and here Nissan Qashqai has the following technical characteristics:

• length 4310 mm
• width 1780 mm
• height 1610 mm
• clearance 180 mm
• wheelbase 2630 mm
• luggage compartment volume from 352 to 1513 liters
• tank volume 65 l
• unladen weight 1410 kg
• gross weight 1930 kg.

According to the calculations of Japanese engineers, these proportions are ideal for an urban crossover. And most of the competitors initially took the Kashkai dimensions as the reference. But in order to cover those buyers who want a slightly larger car, an elongated modification was made, called Qashqai + 2, it had the following dimensions:

• length 4525 mm
• width 1783 mm
• height 1645 mm
• clearance 200 mm
• wheelbase 2765 mm
• luggage compartment volume from 352 to 1520 liters
• tank volume 65 l
• unladen weight 1317 kg
• gross weight 1830 kg.

Four power units were installed on the first generation:

• diesel engine with a volume of 1.5 liters and 105 hp developed an impressive 240 Nm of thrust and was very economical: consumption in the city was 6.2 liters, and on the highway 5 liters. But the dynamics were quite mediocre - 12.2 seconds to 100 km / h. Transmission - 6-speed mechanics. It was not installed on Qashqai + 2.
• gasoline unit with a volume of 1.6 liters, 115 hp, with a torque of 156 Nm. Such an engine worked only with a 5-speed mechanics. Like the base diesel, this initial gasoline engine runs without a spark, and reluctantly accelerates - in 12 seconds to 100 km / h, while consuming 8.4 liters.
• 2.0 diesel with a capacity of 150 hp, with a torque of 320 Nm. In front of the basic 1.5-liter diesel engine, it did not stand out with special dynamics - 12 s to 100 km / h, but was more "voracious", on average by 15%. But it was this unit that was equipped with all-wheel drive and a classic 6-speed automatic, so there was always a demand for it.
• 2.0 top gasoline engine, which accounted for 70% of sales. Power 141 hp, torque 198 Nm, consumption up to 100 km / h in 10.1 s. Fuel consumption is only 10.7 liters in the city and 6.6 liters on the highway. A car with such an engine could be bought with both mechanics and a variator.
• Only 1.6 and 2.0 liter gasoline units were supplied to Russia. The most popular was the 2-liter version, which was unpretentious in terms of fuel quality.

Second generation of the car since 2010

In 2010, the model was facelifted. Representatives of Nissan traditionally listen to the opinion of Russian buyers, so the delegation from Japan was the first to visit our country and get acquainted with the opinion of our compatriots.

Specifications Nissan Qashqai after the update:

• length 4330 mm
• width 1780 mm
• height 1615 mm
• clearance 200 mm
• wheelbase 2630 mm
• luggage compartment volume from 400 to 1513 liters
• tank volume 65 l
• unladen weight 1298 kg
• gross weight 1830 kg.

The platform of the model has remained the same and the wheelbase has not changed. But Qashqai grew in length by 30 mm, became 20 mm higher from the ground and at the same time became lighter by a whole centner. Exterior changes mainly affected the front end, where new, more aggressive headlights are now installed, the shape of the hood, fenders and radiator grille has been redesigned. Since there were no complaints about the handling of Kashkai, the developers improved noise isolation and slightly changed the suspension settings.

Qashqai + 2 has also changed and has the following dimensions:

• length 4541 mm
• width 1780 mm
• height 1645 mm
• clearance 200 mm
• wheelbase 2765 mm
• luggage compartment volume from 130 to 1513 liters
• tank volume 65 l
• unladen weight 1404 kg
• gross weight 2078 kg.

Let's compare the technical characteristics of the elongated Nissan Qashqai: the ground clearance increased by 2 cm, which, according to the owners, made it much easier to drive onto the ground, as well as travel on a snowy road. Thanks to the changed shape of the bumper, the Qashqai no longer shovels snow, but sends it under the bottom of the car. Another innovation of the Qashqai + 2 version is the ability to install a third row of seats.

The second generation has completely lost diesel units, now only two gasoline units are available for customers to choose from:

• 1.6 liters with 114 and 117 hp. torque of 156 and 158 Nm. Both engines differed in the gearbox, the younger version was aggregated only by mechanics, and the older version was a variator. Dynamics on the mechanics - 11.8 s to 100 km / h, on the variator - 13 s.
• 2.0 with 141 hp - migrated unchanged from the first generation. As before, a mechanics (6 steps) and a variator were installed on it.

Four-wheel drive

The all-wheel drive system for Nissan crossovers is the same regardless of the model. It has a classic formula - a front-wheel drive car with rear-wheel drive electronics connected. But unlike most competitors, the driver of Kashkai can control the drive by means of the Lock key, which closes the all-wheel drive clutch and the car becomes forced to all-wheel drive.

If you leave everything at the mercy of the electronics, then just 0.1 seconds from the moment the slip starts, to connect the rear wheels. The weight of the all-wheel drive Kashkaya is 70 kg. On driving 4 wheels, Qashqai can only move up to 40 km / h, after which the four-wheel drive is disabled.

Options and prices 2013

Qashqai in the domestic market is sold in 5 trim levels:

1. XE- from 789,000 to 991,000 rubles Includes standard equipment: ABS, NissanBrakeAssist and EBD, ESP, front and side airbags, curtain airbags, auto-locking doors, central locking, headlight washer, eur, immobilizer, dock, full glass with electric drive, heated seats, fabric interior, air conditioning , radio with 4 speakers and Bluetooth, 16 steel wheels.
2. SE - from 849,900 1,051,000 rubles. Includes additional options: steering wheel and gearbox leather trim, seat back pockets, USB and iPod connectors, 16th alloy wheels, fog lights, rain sensor.
3. SE + - from 873,000 to 1,075,000 rubles. It differs from the Se version by the presence of a rear-view camera, a 5-inch color display of the audio system and a different styling package.
4. 360 - from 937,000 to 1,139,000 rubles, this configuration is supplemented with the following options: 18th alloy wheels, panoramic roof, tinted glass, leather-trimmed armrests and a proprietary 360-degree view system with 4 cameras.
5. Le + - from 1,029,000 to 1,176,000 rubles. Includes Keyless Entry and Button Start System, Leather Seats, BOSE Sound System and Xenon Headlights.
6. All configurations can be combined with any engine, gearbox and transmission. The +2 version has similar equipment, but has an optional third row of seats.

Conclusion

Nissan Qashqai made a name for itself when the main competitors were in the prototype stage. For the Russian market, it is a bestseller and is sold in an amount of 35 thousand units per year, all this thanks to its balanced technical characteristics, efficient all-wheel drive and a reasonable price. It is also worth noting that the Qashqai + 2 version with its 7-seater saloon is cheaper than any other analogue, by about 100 thousand rubles.

Another update is just around the corner, with the new model expected to have a different platform and turbine engines.

The table shows approximate values \u200b\u200bof the filling capacities, which may differ slightly from the real ones. To avoid mistakes when refueling units and systems of the car, strictly follow the instructions in the section

"Maintenance and Self-Carried Out".

* 1: For more information, see “Recommendations for the selection of engine oil viscosity” below.

* 2: Use only NISSAN genuine coolant (L250). Using non-genuine coolant can corrode aluminum parts of the engine cooling system.

* 3: Use only original NISSAN Matic J ATF. Using a working fluid other than oi NISSAN Matic J ATF will reduce the life of the automatic transmission and may result in transmission malfunctions.

* 4: Use only original NISSAN CVT Fluid NS-2. Using a fluid other than NISSAN CVT Fluid (NS-2) will damage the continuously variable transmission CVT.

* 5: If service is required, contact an authorized NISSAN dealer.

The crossover (body J11) is offered on the Russian market with three power plants: a turbocharged gasoline engine 1.2 DIG-T (115 hp, 190 Nm), a gasoline "aspirated" 2.0 (144 hp, 200 Nm) and a 1.6 turbodiesel dCi (130 HP, 320 Nm). Two of these three units are also fitted under the hood of our range partner -. The 1.2 DIG-T gasoline "turbo four" was previously installed mainly on Renault passenger cars, and Qashqai became almost the first of the crossovers to have this small, but very nimble engine at its disposal. It is aggregated with a 6-speed manual transmission or an Xtronic variator. These same two types of transmissions are available for the 2.0-liter engine. The diesel version of the Nissan Qashqai is equipped with a CVT only.

The use of a modular platform CMF with a high content of high-strength steels as a base allowed a lightweight body resting on a front independent suspension with MacPherson struts and a rear multi-link structure. Both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive configurations are available. Only the Nissan Qashqai 2.0 modification is equipped with a plug-in all-wheel drive system with an interaxle electromagnetic clutch installed in front of the rear axle gearbox.

The average fuel consumption of a SUV with a 1.2 DIG-T turbo engine, according to the passport data, does not exceed 6.2 l / 100 km. A crossover with a 2.0-liter engine consumes a little more - about 6.9-7.7 liters, depending on the modification. Diesel Nissan Qashqai is highly fuel efficient, consuming about 4.9 liters of diesel fuel in the combined cycle.

Specifications Nissan Qashqai J11 - summary table:

Overall dimensions Nissan Qashqai

The J11 crossover has slightly increased in size relative to its predecessor. The vehicle is 4377 mm long and 1806 mm wide (excluding mirrors). Only the height of the crossover has decreased, now it is equal to 1595 mm.

Nissan Qashqai J11 engines

HRA2DDT 1.2 DIG-T 115 HP

The four-cylinder petrol turbo 1.2 DIG-T, developed by Renault, replaced the 1.6-liter "aspirated". The power unit with the H5FT index is equipped with an aluminum cylinder block, direct fuel injection, a timing chain drive, and a variable valve timing system at the intake. Turbocharging allows 115 hp to be squeezed out of the small engine, which is available from 4500 rpm. At the same time, the maximum torque of 190 Nm is achieved already at 2000 rpm, which helps to confidently start from a standstill.

MR20DD 2.0 144 HP

The MR20DD engine, which is an improved MR20DE unit, received a variable-length intake manifold, a direct injection system, phase shifters on the intake and exhaust valves.

R9M 1.6 dCi 130 hp

The turbocharged 1.6 dCi diesel is built on the basis of its predecessor - 1.9 dCi (F9Q index). Up to 75% of the parts used in the new engine were developed from scratch. The design of the unit provides for the presence of direct injection with portioned fuel supply, a variable geometry turbocharger, an exhaust gas recirculation system, a variable displacement oil pump, a Start / Stop system. The 1.6 dCi 130 has a peak torque of 320 Nm (from 1750 rpm). The emission level of 129 g / km allows it to meet the Euro 5 environmental standard.

Technical characteristics of Nissan Qashqai engines:

If you are looking for the optimal combination of high fuel efficiency and a dynamic, premium crossover, now you are looking at the best option possible. With its aerodynamic design and X-Tronic CVT, the new Nissan Qashqai is the perfect vehicle for you.

GO! CHOOSE YOUR GEARBOX

Save fuel with ease with Nissan's electronically controlled continuously variable transmission (ECO mode) or drive with a 6-speed manual transmission.

MANUAL TRANSMISSION

The 6-speed manual transmission delivers power when you need it, combined with crisp, precise shifting feel and immediate response.

Continuously variable transmission

The infinitely variable transmission provides a smooth increase in power and is equipped with an ECO mode.

NEW NISSAN QASHQAI: ECO MODE

Choose ECO * mode to achieve the best fuel efficiency easily and effortlessly.

* Available only in cars with automatic transmission

ADAPTATION TO ANY CONDITIONS Thoughtful all-wheel drive system

With Nissan Intelligent Mobility, the new Nissan Qashqai can adapt to changing road conditions instantly. On wet or snowy roads, the advanced AWD system automatically distributes power to the wheels.

INTELLIGENT ALL-WHEEL DRIVE

The intelligent AWD system analyzes the grip of each wheel and instantly distributes torque, transferring up to 50% of the force to the rear axle.

DRIVE LIKE A PROFESSIONAL BE CONFIDENT IN YOURSELF, MAKE DEAR

Nimble, responsive, pliable and always safe - the new Nissan Qashqai inspires you to get behind the wheel again and again thanks to its finely tuned suspension and plenty of intelligent driving assistance systems.

INTELLIGENT ENGINE BRAKING (AEB)

This technology incorporates engine braking, thereby reducing the load on the braking system when cornering and stopping. Lower revs and lower effort requirements make driving easier and more comfortable.

VIBRATION EXTINGUISHED (ARC)

By reducing engine speed or braking, the system gently adjusts the vehicle's movement to avoid unnecessary body shaking on uneven roads.

NISSAN INTELLIGENT MOBILITY - NEW DRIVING STYLE

Nissan Intelligent Technologies includes a range of Assistance Systems to give you even more confidence on the road

CLEAR AND ACCURATE CONTROL

Enjoy unrivaled agility in challenging urban environments. The new Nissan Qashqai combines stability and safety. Just enjoy every minute you spend driving Nissan's new crossover, ready to help you in any challenging situation.