Meet the market-leading New Nissan Qashqai, with next-gen e-POWER electrified technology

In fact, Qashqai led the revolution of crossover models, combining hatchback driving dynamics and SUV toughness, providing a car with all the necessary capabilities for everyday driving.

Since its launch, Qashqai has performed exceptionally, with registrations continuing to increase every year. There have been over 660,000 registrations as of June 2022 – that’s 44,000 registrations a year, 120 vehicles sold every day, and five sold every hour.

Qashqai was the first model of its kind and continues to make significant waves in its segment to this day. Where it once stood alone, there are now over 25 competitors – so Nissan has decided to disrupt the crossover category once again, and reassert Qashqai as a leader. Introducing a third-generation Qashqai, equipped with Nissan’s exclusive e-POWER powertrain.

The e-POWER system

e-POWER offers a solution to those who may not be ready to adopt a fully electric vehicle, but face a daily urban or suburban drive.

This system works differently to hybrid power – where a vehicle can be driven using purely electric power, power from a petrol or diesel combustion engine, or a combination of both. e-POWER vehicles have wheels driven solely by the electric motor.

The petrol engine generates electricity that can either charge the battery, be supplied directly to the electric motor, or both – depending on the driving scenario – meaning e-POWER offers a drive similar to a fully electric vehicle.

e-POWER delivers massive torque almost instantly, which enhances drive response and results in smooth acceleration. This allows e-POWER to offer customers a smoother, quieter and more responsive driving experience, normally associated exclusively with 100% electric vehicles.

How does e-POWER work?

In conventional hybrid systems, the wheels are driven by an electric motor and a combustion engine. However, in the e-POWER system, the gasoline engine is not connected to the wheels – it simply charges the battery. And unlike a full EV, the power source is the engine, rather than just the battery.

You don’t need to plug in an e-POWER vehicle, as it recharges on the go. Meanwhile, e-POWER uses a regenerative braking system to recycle energy from the friction caused when braking, and converts it to energy that can either be directly supplied to the electric motor or to recharge the battery – further improving fuel efficiency.

e-Pedal step

With the e-Pedal step, you can adjust Qashqai’s speed without the need to step on the brakes. Stepping on the accelerator will accelerate Qashqai as expected, and releasing the accelerator will decelerate Qashqai smoothly and firmly.

The e-Pedal step offers a more relaxing way to drive by:

·       Reducing the frequency of brake use

·       Decreasing driving effort in cities

·       Controlling speed on winding roads

·       Detecting tyre slips

·       Controlling the strength of the regenerative braking.

ProPILOT Remote Park

ProPILOT Park manoeuvres the car using an Intelligent Key from outside the vehicle. This helps, in particular, with parking, where you don’t necessarily need to be in the vehicle while it moves into a space – particularly helpful when there’s limited space to open doors.

When the car receives a signal from the Intelligent Key, the accelerator, brakes, steering and transmission are linked, and the car manoeuvres based on sonar information detected by 12 sonar sensors on the front and rear bumpers.

Interested in all Nissan Qashqai has to offer? Get in touch with Arbury Nissan to learn more about how Qashqai and the e-POWER system can suit your driving needs.

Book a test drive today to experience the Nissan Qashqai with e-POWER for yourself.