The Nissan Dualis, which is the Japanese market version of the firm's European Qashqai, has received some modest refinements for the 2011 model year focused on the exterior, interior and improved fuel economy.
The styling enhancements to the compact crossover's exterior are limited to the reworked front grille, the chrome detailing on the door handles and a fresh design for the 18-inch alloy wheels, plus the availability of six new colors including a Brilliant White Pearl three-coat pearl paint finish.
Interior tweaks concern the revised instrument cluster that gains a new 3.6-inch vehicle information display featuring a trip computer and a maintenance function which tells the driver when to change engine oil or tires.
Nissan says it has also further improved the fuel efficiency of the Dualis 2WD models through modifications to the engine control systems and the XTRONIC CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission).
The Juke's bigger brother is on sale in Japan now with prices ranging between 2,097,900 yen to 2,514,750 yen, including consumption tax.
Built on an all-new platform, the Qashqai went on sale in February 2007, and Nissan targeted more than 100,000 sales per year. Nissan said the car, named after the nomadic Qashqai tribe in Iran, would cater to those buyers who want a more dynamic design, but are not attracted to the large, aggressive nature of a sport utility vehicle.
The car slots below the X-Trail in the Nissan range and partially replaces the conventional Primera, even though it took the production place of the smaller Almera. In terms of size, its 4,310 millimetres (169.7 in) length and 1,610 millimetres (63.4 in) height make it fall between compact MPVs, such as the SEAT Altea and Renault Scénic; and compact SUVs like the Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage and Mitsubishi Outlander.
Nissan Qashqai
Nissan Qashqai
Nissan Qashqai
Nissan Qashqai
Nissan Qashqai
Nissan Qashqai
Nissan Qashqai
Nissan Qashqai
Nissan Qashqai
Nissan Qashqai
The top half of Qashqai has a sleek, dynamic form with a distinctive shoulder line which rises at the rear a design cue similar to that of the Nissan Murano. The lower portion resembles an SUV due to large, pronounced wheel arches and a slightly elevated ground clearance.
The Qashqai uses the same platform as the X-Trail (the vehicle upon which the Qashqai is based), but is not as functional or as off-road capable as the latter. Nissan regards the Qashqai as a rival to such cars as the Toyota RAV-4 and the Honda CR-V.
The Qashqai is equipped with an AWD/4WD system and in 2007 received a five star Euro NCAP safety rating — the best ever adult occupant score.
Four engine choices are available: a 114 PS (84 kW; 112 bhp) 1.6 L or a 141 PS (104 kW; 139 bhp) 2.0 L petrol, while the 106 PS (78 kW; 105 bhp) 1.5 L and 150 PS (110 kW; 148 bhp) 2.0 L provide the diesel offerings.
The almighty Nissan GT-R will be the official safety car for the 2010 and 2011 seasons of the British Superbike Championship (BSB).
The two-year-long agreement between BSB series commercial rights holder MSVR and Nissan Motor GB will see a total of fleet of twelve Nissan vehicles comprising seven different models deployed in various roles in the championship.
Aside from the two GT-R safety cars, Nissan will also provide two Qashqai+2 as medical cars, a 370Z Coupe and a 3.5 Murano as course cars for the Race Director and other track officials whilst the winners will be paraded in a Navara.
Nissan's LCV fleet will provide trackside and logistics support utilizing the NV200 and Interstar models.
The updated 2010 Qashqai and its seven-seater sibling, the Qashqai+2, will go on sale in Britain next March with prices starting from £15,395 and £16,695 respectively. Both the standard and long-wheel base models benefit from a new nose job, revised LED tail lamps, improved aerodynamics, a new instrument cluster and a retuned suspension to further improve ride comfort and responsiveness.
What's more, ESP (electronic stability program) is now fitted as standard across the compact crossover's range. From the Acenta grade and above, Nissan has added a standard Speed Limiter while the Tekna trim-level gains a Bose speaker system. All equipment upgrades apply to both the Qashqai and Qashqai+2.
The 2010 model year also sees the addition of a new Pure Drive variant that is motivated by a 1.5-litre dCi diesel engine.
A weight reduction program and the adoption of aerodynamic wheel covers, combined with the blanking of the fog lamp sockets, the fitment of low rolling resistance tyres and the lengthening of the final drive ratio all work to reduce CO2 emissions from 137 to 129g/km. The Qashqai Visia Pure Drive is priced at £16,795.
Nissan has published the first photos of updated crossover Qashqai which should go on sale already in first half of next year. Any serious changes in comparison with model of the sample of three-year prescription has not occurred. But it is necessary to note occurrence of new bumpers, other radiator enclosure, other cowl and side panels. Also on the car will put 17-inch wheels of new design. Apparently, the interior will change also, however, while photos of an interior are not present.
Engines will undergo to little changes. In particular, the diesel unit in volume of 1.5 l (such motor is popular in Europe) will give out not 103 h.p., and 106 h.p., and level of blowout of harmful substances in atmosphere at it to be reduced about 139 g/km to 129/km.
Nissan has published the first photos of updated crossover Qashqai which should go on sale already in first half of next year. Any serious changes in comparison with model of the sample of three-year prescription has not occurred. But it is necessary to note occurrence of new bumpers, other radiator enclosure, other cowl and side panels. Also on the car will put 17-inch wheels of new design. Apparently, the interior will change also, however, while photos of an interior are not present.
Engines will undergo to little changes. In particular, the diesel unit in volume of 1.5 l (such motor is popular in Europe) will give out not 103 h.p., and 106 h.p., and level of blowout of harmful substances in atmosphere at it to be reduced about 139 g/km to 129/km.
