Qashqai: Nissan's New Take On The Crossover
Published: 7th March 2004
Secure storage
The boot area also houses a special ‘strong box’ allowing valuables to be locked safely away when the car is left unattended.
Other notable exterior features include the lights. The vertical rear lights run up and over to the tailgate to accentuate its tall stance, while at first glance there don’t appear to be any lights at the front at all.
‘Invisible’ headlamps
In fact, the headlamp clusters – they incorporate the turn indicators and fog lamps as well as the LED headlamps themselves – echo the striking rectangular style as featured on the 350Z, but are covered in a newly developed ‘clear-ink’ paint that matches the car’s body colour but becomes invisible once a light is shone through.
At the front, the familiar three-section Nissan grille features a sporting mesh effect deep within the apertures.
Glazed roof
The airiness of the cabin is thanks to the twin full-length glazed roof panels above both pairs of seats. The central section houses a roof console with controls, interior lighting and ventilation outlets and extra storage space.
The interior of the concept also underlines the dual role to be played by Qashqai. The asymmetric interior design envelops the driver to create a sporty environment, but the passenger side of the car is more open to give a feeling of freedom and space.
Nissan QASHQAI
Our Nissan QASHQAI Guide lists the full specification of the current UK QASHQAI range, including car prices, fuel consumption, dimensions and other vital data.
Price Range: £13,999 - £21,199
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Models in the range: 18
We have road tested the Nissan QASHQAI, to read our in-depth car review:
Nissan QASHQAI Review - Jul 2007
Our Car Buyer’s Guide covers all of the UK’s major new cars and includes CO2 ratings and car insurance groups. Data updated on the 21st Sep 2008
