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2023 Nissan Qashqai vs Nissan X-TRAIL

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Nissan Qashqai
Nissan Qashqai

$27,950 - $57,370

2023 price

Nissan X-TRAIL
Nissan X-TRAIL

$28,990 - $57,888

2023 price

Summary

2023 Nissan Qashqai
2023 Nissan X-TRAIL
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Turbo 4, 1.3L

Inline 4, 2.5L
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded Petrol

Unleaded Petrol
Fuel Efficiency
6.1L/100km (combined)

7.8L/100km (combined)
Seating
5

7
Dislikes
  • Unsettled ride on 19-inch wheels
  • Big price increase over old model
  • Plastic steering wheel in ST, ST+

  • Extra two seats cuts into boot space
  • Have to remove third row to get to spare tyre
  • Sound system isn't as good as some rivals
2023 Nissan Qashqai Summary

And Qashqai makes three! Nissan has had a very busy couple of months, launching the X-Trail and Pathfinder SUVs, and now its new-generation Qashqai small SUV.

A lot has changed for the new model, including a new platform, new powertrain and a bucket load of new in-car and safety technology. But it comes with a price increase, too.

Nissan is no longer pitching the Qashqai as a cheap Mitsubishi ASX alternative. Now it's sharpening its focus squarely on semi-premium fare like the Mazda CX-30.

But is this enough of a change over the old model to justify the price increase and repositioning?

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2023 Nissan X-TRAIL Summary

The Nissan X-Trail has finally seen a proper restyling – one that has made it competitive on the design front with other medium SUVs, like Australia’s darling, the Toyota RAV4 and the sporty Mazda CX-5.

Both of which are heavy-hitters in their category and the broader family car market! However, this version of the X-Trail has a rare feature for the class and that’s an additional two seats in the rear. 

Yep, it’s a seven-seater! It’s something that immediately sets it apart from most of its rivals but is it the ‘winning feature’? I’ve been testing this out with my family of three to find out for you.

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