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One of the best selling cars in
the UK has just got even better
- for both drivers and the
environment -with a range of
upgrades making the British
built model more appealing than
ever.
Many enhancements feature where
they really matter - beneath the
bonnet. Stop/Start features for
the first time as an option on
1.6 litre petrol variants. This
fuel saving and emissions
reducing system not only makes
the Qashqai an even greener
choice, it also drops it down
one VED tax band.
In the diesel
line-up every model now benefits
from diesel particulate filter
technology with the addition of
DPF to the 1.5-litre dCi engine.
But these green diesel
improvements have not come at
the expense of power. In fact,
the 1.5 dCi’s output has
increased from 106PS to 110PS.
What is more, all engines in the
Qashqai and Qashqai+2 ranges are
now compliant with EURO V
emissions regulations.
Representing over 40% of Qashqai
sales, the 1.6 petrol Qashqai
will now benefit from an
increased output of 117PS and
158Nm of torque (up from 115PS
and 156Nm). Furthermore, the
frugal four-cylinder will also
be available with a Stop/Start
System for the first time.
For just £200 over standard
models, the advanced system
automatically stops the engine
when the driver pulls to a
standstill and puts the car in
neutral, starting automatically
when the clutch is pressed
enabling you to pull away. This
not only improves fuel economy
by up to 3% but also drops the
Qashqai down one VED tax band.
The Stop/Start System reduces
Qashqai emissions from 144 g/km
to 139 g/km and Qashqai+2 from
154 g/km to just 149 g/km.
Elsewhere in the range the
ever-popular n-tec grade is set
to become even more tempting.
The luxurious standard equipment
list of Nissan Connect (an
advanced combined satellite
navigation and audio system), a
colour reversing camera, a
panoramic glass roof, privacy
glass and more is enhanced with
a number of new additions.
Previously a £400 option,
18-inch alloy wheels are now
fitted as standard to all n-tec
models, trimmed in an exclusive
black and silver finish. Drivers
can also choose a new Chrome
Pack option. For only £250, the
Qashqai and Qashqai+2 n-tec are
enhanced with chrome door
handles, chrome fog lamp
surrounds and chrome side
strips. Inside, the pack also
includes door and tailgate entry
guards and carpet mats.
Nissan’s UK MD, Paul Willcox
comments: “Anything we do to the
Qashqai is always significant
news for Nissan – this is our
best selling model on its home
turf here in the UK. Its
continued success is great news
for UK manufacturing and
everyone at Nissan’s Sunderland
Plant.”
Available to order from Nissan’s
UK dealer network now, first
deliveries of the Qashqai and
Qashqai+2 Model Year 11 will
begin in October. |
