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Qashqai+2 ownership has just
become even more affordable with
the introduction of two new
wallet-friendly engines to the
range. Nissan’s award-winning
seven-seater crossover can now
be specified with 1.6-litre
petrol and 1.5-litre diesel
power, in addition to the
2.0-litre petrol and diesel
units already available.
Starting at £15,495 for the 1.6
Visia, and £16,995 for the 1.5
dCi Visia, the new models
deliver the same winning
combination of SUV-influenced
styling, ‘command’ seating
position and genuine driving
enjoyment that ticks all the
right boxes for families seeking
great practicality and plenty of
style.
Punchy performance and strong
economy make them all the more
cost-effective. The 103 PS
1.5-litre dCi models, complete
with diesel particulate filter
and six-speed manual
transmission, are capable of an
attractive 49.6 mpg combined,
while 149 g/km CO2
means annual VED of just £120 –
not bad for a car capable of
transporting seven and clocking
a 0 to 62mph time of 13.3
seconds while delivering driving
flexibility in spades, thanks to
240 Nm of torque at 2000 rpm.
Those who prefer petrol power
can instead opt for the feisty
115 PS 1.6-litre unit with
five-speed manual which sees 62
mph coming up in a crisp 12.9
seconds and a top speed of 108
mph. It still achieves 40.4 mpg
combined and 165 g/km CO2
places it in tax band D for
annual VED of £145.
And of course Qashqai+2 – named
MPV of the Year in the Scottish
Car of the Year Awards 2008 – is
all about family-friendly
practicality. The ingenious
third row seats are ideal for
children or occasional use by
adults and, when completely
folded flat, open up 550 litres
of luggage space. |
