Nissan Qashqai Facelifted for 2024
The Nissan Qashqai facelift has just been revealed. Here’s a quick look at the changes and estimated arrival date in SA.
The third-generation Nissan Qashqai has been a popular model in Europe, with over 350 000 units finding homes. Now there’s this smart-looking SUV, the Nissan Qashqai facelift.
The visual refresh is comprehensive, with the front end receiving a radical new look. Keen-eyed spotters will see the resemblance from the Nissan Ariya electric car and while Nissan says the front end is inspired by ancient Japanese armour, we can’t deny this is one fresh and modern SUV.
There are new headlights which feature adaptive high-beam tech as well as new daytime running lights, while the rear gains new-look tail lamps. Depending on the trim level, the indicators are sequential.
There are also new-look alloy wheels, with an 18-inch unit being the smallest on offer. Top-spec derivatives feature a 20-inch diamond cut wheel. New colours have been added to the paint palette.
Step inside and the Nissan Qashqai facelift features splashings of Alcantara on the commonly touched surfaces, like the dashboard, door inserts, armrests and storage console lid. There are new seat trims too like partially quilted premium leather as well as a synthetic leather. There’s new ambient lighting too.
On the tech side of things, the 360-degree surround camera has been enhanced for picture quality and there’s now a 3D function. The graphics on the digital dashboard have been enhanced too and the vehicle now features an array of Google applications integrated into the car.
It appears the engine lineup hasn’t changed. According the European release, there will be mild-hybrid models as well as the e-Power model. The latter sees a turbocharged 3-cylinder petrol engine working as a generator and the electricity is used to drive the wheels.
Locally, the SA-spec Qashqai range is powered by a 1.3-litre turbocharged petrol engine, which makes 110 kW and 250 Nm. Customers can currently choose from manual and automatic transmissions, and there’s a three-trim line up.
When will the Nissan Qashqai facelift arrive in South Africa?
We expect this updated Qashqai to arrive on our shores by early 2025. The current-shape Qashqai is priced from R568 200.