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The 2021 Nissan Qashqai range of configurations is currently priced from $19,888.
Our most recent review of the 2021 Nissan Qashqai resulted in a score of 7 out of 10 for that particular example.
Carsguide Managing Editor - Head of Video Matt Campbell had this to say at the time: The Nissan Qashqai Midnight Edition has a nice look to it, and some nice interior inclusions as well. It's a good size and offers competitive value for money, and if you're not that fussed about how a car drives, you could find it to be a great choice for your needs.
You can read the full review here.
This is what Matt Campbell liked most about this particular version of the Nissan Qashqai: Added value, Nice looking thing, Good size and space on offer
The 2021 Nissan Qashqai carries a braked towing capacity of up to 1200 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.
The Nissan Qashqai is also known as Nissan Dualis (Japan and Australia, 1st gen.), Nissan Rogue Sport (United States, 2nd gen.) in markets outside Australia.
The Nissan Qashqai 2021 prices range from $20,130 for the basic trim level SUV ST to $36,850 for the top of the range SUV TI.
Some markets have indeed experienced problems with the Nissan CVT transmission as fitted to many of the brand’s vehicles. It doesn’t seem as widespread in Australia, but some faults have been identified.
That main problems seem to be overheated CVTs which can cause juddering when driving and premature wear inside the transmission. According to some in the trade, the fault is caused by a problem with the way the transmission fluid is cooled, and when it gets too hot it can cause warping of the metal parts inside the unit.
Ultimately, the solution would be to fit an external oil cooler for the transmission fluid, but otherwise, a close eye on the level of transmission fluid and correct servicing is the key to making the CVT last.
The default purchase for somebody looking for a mid-sized hybrid SUV is the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. But if that’s too big, there’s the Toyota Yaris Cross Hybrid, C-HR Hybrid and even the Corolla Cross Hybrid which sounds like the marketplace is getting crowded but is really just a reflection of the appetite right now for cars like these. And that’s the catch; the waiting times for a brand-new example of some of these cars is out to many months and even years. So your plan to shop second-hand makes plenty of sense, but don’t expect any bargains in a market currently being dominated by lots of demand and less supply.
Beyond the Toyota brand (which has been doing hybrids longer than just about anybody else) there’s also the Mazda CX-30, Subaru XV Hybrid, Haval Jolion Hybrid, Kia Niro, Subaru Forester Hybrid, Nissan Qashqai e-Power, MG HS, Honda HR-V e and more. For something a bit bigger, try the Kia Sorento or Hyundai Santa Fe hybrids. There are others out there, too, that are probably bigger or more expensive than you need, but it's very much a growing scene in the Australian marketplace.
It’s important to give Nissan (or any other manufacturer) the opportunity to put things right. While ever that process is ongoing, you need to be patient and allow Nissan to try to find a fix. Your car is still covered by the manufacturer’s new-car warranty, so that’s the process by which it should be tackled.
If Nissan were to give up on the problem (and you) then you’d have cause to seek recourse according to Australian Consumer Law. I’d also be talking to Nissan Australia’s customer service division to see what else can be done.
Nissan Qashqai Model | Body Type | Height x Width x Length | Ground Clearance |
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Midnight Edition
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Body Type: SUV | Height x Width x Length: 1595x1806x4394 mm |
Ground Clearance:
188 mm
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N-Sport
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Body Type: SUV | Height x Width x Length: 1595x1806x4394 mm |
Ground Clearance:
188 mm
|
ST
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Body Type: SUV | Height x Width x Length: 1595x1806x4394 mm |
Ground Clearance:
188 mm
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ST+
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Body Type: SUV | Height x Width x Length: 1595x1806x4394 mm |
Ground Clearance:
188 mm
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Nissan Qashqai Model | Body Type | Specs | Braked Capacity |
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Midnight Edition
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Body Type: SUV | Specs: 2.0L ULP CVT AUTO |
Braked Capacity:
1200kg
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N-Sport
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Body Type: SUV | Specs: 2.0L ULP CVT AUTO |
Braked Capacity:
1200kg
|
ST
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Body Type: SUV | Specs: 2.0L ULP 6 SP MAN |
Braked Capacity:
1200kg
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ST+
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Body Type: SUV | Specs: 2.0L ULP CVT AUTO |
Braked Capacity:
1200kg
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Nissan Qashqai Model | Body Type | Front Tyre Size | Front Rim | Rear Rim |
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Midnight Edition
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Body Type: SUV | Front Tyre Size: 225x45 R19 | Front Rim: 7x19 in |
Rear Rim:
7x19 in
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N-Sport
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Body Type: SUV | Front Tyre Size: 225x45 R19 | Front Rim: 7x19 in |
Rear Rim:
—
|
ST
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Body Type: SUV | Front Tyre Size: 215x60 R17 | Front Rim: 7x17 in |
Rear Rim:
7x17 in
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ST+
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Body Type: SUV | Front Tyre Size: 215x60 R17 | Front Rim: 7x17 in |
Rear Rim:
7x17 in
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Nissan Qashqai Model | Body Type | Specs | Fuel Consumption |
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Midnight Edition
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Body Type: SUV | Specs: 2.0L ULP CVT AUTO |
Fuel Consumption:
6.9L/100km
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ST
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Body Type: SUV | Specs: 2.0L ULP 6 SP MAN |
Fuel Consumption:
7.7L/100km
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