The 2022 qashqai
The Nissan Qashqai revolutionized the auto market when it arrived on the scene in 2006, carving out a whole new niche as the first compact crossover generally available to the public. Combining the sturdy design of an SUV with excellent performance in a neat, city-friendly package, it quickly became a favourite of family drivers who spend much of their time negotiating busy urban streets.
Over the following years, the Qashqai has seen many improvements and upgrades, and the new 2022 model is the best yet. Blending powerful engineering with plenty of interior comfort, the Qashqai continues to set the highest standards in the competitive compact crossover segment. We have the full range now available at our North Vancouver dealership, and here are the key highlights you could discover by booking a test drive.
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Agile City Performance, Smooth Highway Cruising
Considering its compact size, the Qashqai packs a powerful punch under the hood. A 2.0L four-cylinder engine makes healthy 141 horsepower and 147lb-ft of torque, providing essential agility for city driving along with sustained cruising power for longer journeys. The engine also features an advanced valve timing system that adapts to your driving style, giving you extra power when you need it and reducing fuel consumption at other times.
The output is passed through an Xtronic continuously variable transmission that automatically optimizes the balance between acceleration and fuel economy, with front-wheel drive supplied as the standard option. However, intelligent all-wheel drive is also available, which sends power to all four wheels for nimble handling and acceleration at lower speeds, then focuses on fuel-saving front-wheel drive once at cruising speed. Put all this advanced engineering together and you can expect a fuel economy figure of just 7.3L / 100km on the highway while still enjoying a satisfyingly nimble driving feel.
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Perfectly Designed for Urban Life
The original Qashqai set the template for compact crossovers when it was first released, and while the 2022 model stays close to the early groundbreaking vision, the exterior has been revamped to create a thoroughly modern profile. The spacious cabin sits on a wide frame for commanding stability, while the high cabin's strong lines give an assertive feel while providing plenty of interior space. All in all, the Qashqai offers all the reassuring strength of the SUV format packed into a compact body that's perfectly designed for urban life.
Moving to the interior, the Qashqai seats up to five in comfort, with heated front seats as standard and available dual-zone climate control setting the tone for an upscale experience. And lastly, a flexible seat folding system means there's space for up to 1,730L of cargo to increase the Qashqai's everyday versatility.
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Interior Technology and Connectivity
The Qashqai crams an amazing amount of technology into its comfortable interior. At the entry-level, models are supplied with an 8" infotainment touchscreen and a 7" TFT digital instrument cluster nestled behind the steering wheel. Moving up the trim levels increases the touchscreen size to 9", and upgrades the digital gauge to a generous 12.3".
Smartphone integration is made easy with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, giving access to messaging, calls, media, and more wherever your Qashqai takes you. In-built navigation is also standard, including door-to-door walking instructions via compatible smartphones to complete your journey after parking at your destination.
The Qashqai also includes a variety of connected services to make life easier, including remote engine start and stop, automatic vehicle location in crowded parking lots, fast summoning of emergency assistance, and even customizable alerts to monitor the driving habits of younger family members
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Active Safety and Driver Assist Technologies
All models in the 2022 Qashqai range are supplied with the Nissan Safety Shield 360 suite of active safety technologies, increasing your confidence in every drive. Based on a range of video and radar sensors, the system can spot potential incidents before they become a danger, and either warn you to take action or apply automatic braking and steering adjustments if you have no time to react. Key highlights include:
- • Forward collision warnings that alert you to potential obstacles in the road ahead, including pedestrians, with automatic emergency braking if necessary.
- • Automatic rear braking to protect your bumper when reversing.
- • Rear cross-traffic alerts to help backing out of parking spaces.
- • Blind spot assist to reveal vehicles hidden from your line of sight.
- • Lane departure warnings to prevent sideways drift on the highway.
- Automatic high beams to reduce dazzling for oncoming drivers.
Put all these features together and it's no surprise that the Qashqai remains a leading player in its highly competitive niche. Book a test drive now, and see just how far this compact crossover could take you.
