Nissan presents the new Qashqai mild hybrid

Nissan strengthens its leading position in the crossover segment in Europe with the presentation of the third generation of the new Qashqai. With the launch of Qashqai in 2007, Nissan created the crossover segment and influenced the market. In 2014, the arrival of the second generation consolidated the success of the model with over five million units sold worldwide, three of which in Europe and over 340,000 in Italy. Since its launch, the new Qashqai has already collected over 1,000 contracts, thanks also to the Première Tour which has stopped in 70 dealers throughout Italy. Nissan with the new Qashqai maintains the principles that have guided the design and development of the two previous generations characterized by an elegant design, rich technological equipment and efficient engines, all united by a high build quality. Internally, the third generation Qashqai offers more space with an advanced infotainment system and a range of connectivity services that include integration with smartphones, In-Car Wi-Fi to connect up to seven devices and NissanConnect Services, the dedicated app to manage and monitor the vehicle. The Nissan Connect has a new 9 “high resolution display with which to access all the navigation and entertainment functions but the main novelty is above all the presence of the innovative 10.8” Head-Up Display, the largest of the category, which projects navigation and traffic information onto the windshield in the driver’s field of vision. Externally the new Qashqai differs in the front for the thin full LED headlights with boomerang-shaped daytime running lights together with the air intakes now placed under the headlights. The front lights have been further improved thanks to the use of LED technology, which has also resulted in a slimmer and sharper design. On the rear lights, on the other hand, a graduated teardrop optic is mounted that creates a very elegant 3D lighting effect.The third generation of Qashqai is equipped with the new ProPILOT system, which assists the driver in an ever-increasing number of situations. Called “ProPILOT with Navi-link”, the system has been designed to reduce fatigue and stress for those behind the wheel thanks to a very intuitive interface. The system can adjust acceleration and braking in the single lane when traveling on the motorway. In situations of heavy traffic it can slow down the car until it stops and can restart it automatically, if the stop lasts less than 3 seconds, when the cars in front start moving again. % of sales with electrified cars. The new Qashqai will contribute to this objective, which will be available with a 1.3 DiG-T petrol engine that varies between 140 and 158 HP with mild hybrid technology, followed by the innovative and exclusive e-POWER system, making its debut in Europe in the first months of 2022. In the mild hybrid version, the energy recovered during deceleration is stored in the lithium-ion battery and then used to optimize the delivery of engine torque during the rapid restart phase. In acceleration (between 20 and 110 km / h), the energy of the lithium-ion battery is also used to generate an additional torque of 6 Nm for up to 20 seconds, helping to further reduce the effort required by the heat engine. and to lower fuel consumption and emissions. The new Qashqai is available both in the version with 6-speed manual transmission or with the new Xtronic gearbox (but only for the 158 HP versions). 2WD traction is available on both 140 and 158 HP versions, while 4WD is only available on models with 158 HP Xtronic. The new four-wheel drive control system is able to adapt to external conditions and driving style, just select one of the five available modes: Standard, ECO, Sport, Snow and Off-Road.