NISSAN QASHQAI N-SPORT

Nissan Australia has announced it will bring a tough looking Nissan Qashqai N-SPORT to SUV lovers downunder.

Nissan Qashqai ST-L-based N-SPORT is limited to 600 units. It has 19-inch wheels; body-coloured bumpers front and rear that incorporate matt silver trim highlights. Bodyside mouldings with matt silver trim and wheel arches are also body-colour coded.

Further exterior flourishes include silver-painted caps for the auto folding and heated door mirrors, while inside the headlining is finished in black.

As well as that limited edition Nissan Australia has updated others Qashqai models, adding comprehensive connectivity and active safety enhancements across the range.

For the entry-level Qashqai ST, additional equipment comprises Apple Car Play and Android Auto compatible infotainment system with voice recognition and digital radio receiver integrated into Nissan’s next-generation 7-inch screen.

Qashqai ST+ model now have rain-sensing wipers, automatic headlights with High Beam Assist, foglights, Intelligent Driver Alert, Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Blind Spot Warning technology.

The Ti model’s safety has been enhanced by the addition of Pedestrian Detection (with Intelligent Emergency Braking) that operates at speeds up to 60km/h.

Qashqai is sold in the Small SUV segment in this country, with no fewer than 29 vehicles on offer, so it’s making these updates to keep it as competitive as possible.

MODEL RANGE
ST: $27,990 (manual), $29,990 (CVT)
ST+ $31,990 (CVT)
ST-L: $34,000 (CVT)
N-SPORT: $35,000 (CVT)
Ti: $38,490 (CVT)
Note: These prices do not include government or dealer delivery charges. Contact your local Nissan dealer for drive-away prices.