What is it?
The sole petrol-powered version in the Nissan Qashqai
range at launch. The Qashqai 1.2 DIG-T produces marginally more power
and significantly more torque than the 1.6-litre petrol engine that was
featured in the original model. Unsurprisingly then that at launch, it
is expected to be the biggest-selling engine, accounting for some 42 per
cent of sales.The new car also records improved fuel economy and
CO2 emissions than the model it replaces: 50.4mpg and 129g/km plays
45.6mpg and 144g/km See more here- Best UK Used Cars
As with the rest of the range, the Qashqai
1.2 DIG-T features start-stop as standard as well as a regenerative
alternator, but is only offered with a six-speed manual gearbox. Those
seeking automatic or four-wheel-drive versions will be fulfilled only by
variants of the 1.6-litre diesel. Like all two-wheel-drive versions of the 2014 Nissan
Qashqai, it employs MacPherson strut front suspension and a twist beam
rear. And like the rest of the Mk2 Qashqai range, double-piston shock
absorbers, which are intended to be capable of producing both a good
ride over both low- and high-frequency bumps and a completely
reengineered power-steering system.
The second-generation Nissan
Qashqai is some 47mm longer, 20mm wider and 15mm lower than the model it
replaces. It is undeniably more attractive than the last car, but loses
little of the practicality that saw 250,000 units sold in the UK over
seven years – even if a seven-seat model won’t be offered.Boot
space grows by 20 litres to 430 litres, and is accompanied by a
bewildering number of positions for the adjustable boot floor to be
located in. The cabin feels decidedly more upmarket than before, and our
range-topping test car in Tekna trim wants for few optional extras,
justifying its £23k price tag See more here- Best UK Used Cars
What is it like?
The powertrain is refined and relaxed. Some may (still) scoff at
the idea of a big-ish crossover powered by a 1.2-litre engine, but it is
more than a worthy replacement for the old atmospheric 1.6-litre petrol
engine.
Performance isn’t what you’d call scintillating: Nissan
claims it’ll take 11.3sec to reach 62mph, but for a car like this, its
115mph top speed is largely academic. There’s decent performance from
step off and it feels nippy enough around town. That's thanks to torque
peaking at a usefully low 2000rpm, and not tailing off until 4000rpm.
Where
the 1.2 DIG-T engine really impresses is at a steady-state motorway
cruise. At around the UK limit, the engine is remarkably hushed. And
even though there’s a small amount of wind and road noise, it is more
peaceful than many models from the class above.The relative
paucity of power and – more importantly – of torque comes into play when
preparing for an overtake. Although the engine is far from thrashy at
higher engine speeds, commitment and plenty of planning is required to
make reasonable progress, even if few buyers will push that particular
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The Qashqai employs clever double-piston dampers which
endow the car with first-rate body control, yet are supple enough to
largely eradicate both low- and high-frequency imperfections. Through
bends, the Qashqai, which has a standard-fit Chassis Control system,
feels sure-footed. Chassis Control’s constituent parts aid this ‘safe’
feeling further: Active Trace Control brakes the inside wheel and Active
Ride Control monitors for bumps which could upset the car’s pitch and
brakes the wheels accordingly.Elsewhere the Qashqai is identical
to the rest of the range: a spacious cabin that has a much-improved
quality look and feel, a good-sized boot and, entry-level Visia model
apart, a comprehensive roster of equipment.
Should I buy one?
That largely depends on where you plan to drive the car most of
the time. The new Nissan Qashqai is undeniably an excellent car in all
of the pragmatic areas that matter for most drivers, and the model’s
smallest engine fitted here is both refined and claims low-running
costs.Nissan claims the new Qashqai is some 2 to 5 per cent
cheaper than the equivalent Golf, See more here- Best UK Used Cars but represents 2 to 5 per cent better
value. Bosses also predict lower servicing, insurance, fuel and tax
bills, and say that residual values will also increase.
For urban
drivers then, the 1.2 DIG-T model could just represent the sweet spot in
the range, with perky performance in the stop-start grind. And it’s
plenty capable of holding a high-speed motorway cruise. But those who
regularly have the need to make progress on give-and-take roads, or
regularly encounter steep inclines, might be left wanting.
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Nissan Qashqai 1.2 DIG-T 2WD Tekna
Price £23,145; 0-62mph 11.3sec; Top speed 114mph; Economy 50.4mpg(combined); CO2 129g/km; Kerb weight 1318kg; Engine 4 cyls turbocharged petrol, 1197cc; Power 113bhp at 5000rpm; Torque 140lb ft at 2000-4000rpm; Gearbox 6-spd manual
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