The latest QASHQAI is a stylish urban based SUV.

N-Design comes with a list of bling,  luxury and comfort features like:

• 20” N-DESIGN Alloys
• Body Coloured Bumpers & Over Fenders
• Gloss Black Waist Moulding
• Gloss Black Mirror Covers
• Black Headliner
• Two-Tone Black Roof
• Black Roof Rails
• Power Tailgate
• Panoramic glass roof with electric sunshade
• New grille design (clear-coated gunmetal foil stamp)

Interior:

• HUD
• Black Alcantara® /leather^< accented seat trim
• Alcantara® IP/door/knee pad finishers

Other features I liked are the front massage seats, with quilted leather, 10 speaker BOSE audio system and glass sunroof.

The QASHQAI e-POWER combines a 1.5L turbo-petrol, three-cylinder engine with a power generator, inverter, and electric motor, with a combined system output of 140kW and 330Nm.

It works slightly differently to other hybrid in that the advanced turbocharged engine generates the electricity, which is transferred via the inverter to either the 140kW electric motor or the 1.8kWh battery (or both, according to the driving scenario).

The result is that it feels more like an EV rather than a petrol hybrid.

Economy is around 5.0l/100k. Its smooth, quiet, and comfortable to drive.

Priced from around $54,500 plus the usual costs. Nissan QASHQAI is an ideal urban runabout that is large enough for weekend away and longer drives.

Definitely worth a test drive

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Instead of the Qashqai e-power – buyers could look at:

This is a popular segment: Buyers could look at:  Subaru Crosstrek, Kia Seltos, Hyundai Kona, Honda HRV, Mazda CX-30, Haval Jolion, Peugeot 2008, Toyota Corolla Cross

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Yet being a large SUV vehicle, it often is bought by families.

The first thing I noticed was how high the access is. Even the side steps were high , great for ground clearance, not so much for shorter mums.

In the front its spacious and quite comfortable. With a new central screen, the Patrol has become more updated. The new infotainment system also allows wireless smart phone mirroring as well as a wireless charging tray.

The middle row seats have lots of knee and leg room. There are two top tether points in the middle row of seats. But access is difficult. You need to be acrobatic. One advantage is the rear air vents for localised air flow. There are also plenty of little storage areas.

Third row of seats is best left for pre-teens.

Boot space is huge with five seats and not bad with eight seats in use.

Overall, I would say the Nissan Patrol Warrior is great for families that are adventurous. But best for kids when they are out of baby seats.

Priced from around $105,000 dollars plus the usual costs its actually good value.

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What is good?

• Internal space
• Delicious sounding V8
• Reasonable value for money

What is not so good?

• Large in tight car parks
• V8 can be thirsty
• No reach adjustment for steering wheel

Patrol Warrior buyers could also look at:

Buyers of the Nissan Patrol Warrior could also look at the following: Land Rover Defender, Toyota LandCruiser, Toyota Prado, INEOS Grenadier, Hyundai Palisade XRT

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There are four main models with the petrol engine. Nissan has introduced their version of a hybrid motor – the e-power, to the two top spec models., The TI-L and N- Design.

I drove the T-i version last week. This sits almost in the middle of the range yet comes with many unexpected standard features that were appreciated.

Overall, the upgrades are aimed at making the QASHQAI more comfortable and keeping the styling fresh.

One thing that the new model has is a longer wheelbase. This allows more room all around, though being a smaller SUV rear leg room is still a touch restricted for taller passengers. Likewise, a baby seat will be cramped. Boot space is reasonable for two larger style bags.

Inside, the TI comes with wireless smart phone mirroring as well as charging, and heated front seats and steering wheel, which have been needed. The new larger central screen makes a big difference to the overall feel, as does the ambient lighting at nighttime.

The T-I comes with a smaller turbocharged petrol engine with a CVT. It works well around town. Unfortunately, we didn’t have a chance to head out of town this time.

The Nissan QASHQAI Ti is priced from around $43,000 dollars plus the usual costs.

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What is good?

• Stylish facelift
• Internal layout is comfortable.
• Level of standard features

What is not so good?

• No AWD capability
• Prefer the e-power version.
• No full size spare tyre

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But not all hybrids are the same. I drove the Nissan X-Trail e-power last week. This hybrid drives more like an EV as the petrol engine is designed to charge the battery and only kick in when necessary.

I had the Ti X-Trail. This is a high spec model that is well equipped and comfortable. It comes with

• E-4orce all-wheel drive,
• Panoramic sunroof,
• motion activated tailgate, and
• 19-inch alloy wheels amongst other features.

The X-Trail is smooth and quiet to drive. It has a 1.5 litre three-cylinder petrol engine combined with an electric motor that turns the wheels. Its economical and my fuel use was around 7.0 litres per 100 kilometres. That’s not bad.

The five seat X-Trail is also a decent size for a family and comes with two isofix points and top tether points for a baby seat. The boot is large enough to hold the baby stroller and more as well.

Priced from around $55,500 plus the usual costs there are driveaway deals at local dealers so have a chat to them.

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There are two versions available.  A five seat two-wheel drive version, priced at $47,290* and the 7-seat All wheel drive is priced at $50,390*. These prices are plus the usual costs.

The X-Trail has been a very popular model globally for Nissan over the years and the latest version has probably the best styling ever.

The N-Trek features are mainly cosmetic. On the outside they add dark finish highlights, new LED fog lights and unique 18-inch alloy wheels.

Inside there is a 12.3” infotainment screen, 12.3” Digital Dash and a 10.8” Heads up display

The seats are also covered in a new synthetic leather style material that is water resistant.

I drove the seven-seat version which I think was the Ceramic Grey colour and it looked quite stylish. Seven seats in a car this size is a little tight and an AWD five seat version would be good.

The N-Trek comes with the 2.5 litre petrol engine and a seven speed CVT. The e-power hybrid engine would be handy.

Overall though the Nissan X-Trail N-Trek is a stylish addition to the model range. Being well priced, it is a limited edition run, so if you are interested you need to be quick.

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This mid-size SUV sits in perhaps the most competitive segment of the market.

Buyers could look at the: Subaru Forester, Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, Peugeot 3008 GT, Haval H6, Mitsubishi Outlander, Skoda Kodiaq, Toyota RAV4,

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It’s priced from around fifty-one and a half thousand dollars, which is a premium of a bit over four thousand dollars over the next petrol-based model.

Like its bigger brother the X-Trail e-power, the QASHQAI is a hybrid with a difference. It drives more like an EV with the 1.5 litre petrol engine used to charge the on-board battery first and provide a backup.

Economy is rated at around 5.2L litre per 100 kilometres and we got a touch over that on our test. It’s also relatively quiet and smooth to drive with reasonable performance.

The QASHQAI Ti is quite comfortable inside, with lots of added comfort features. One thing I did like are the heated front seats with a gentle massage function. Also, there is a huge central touch screen, equally large drivers instrument cluster and a clear head up display.

Overall the Nissan QASHQAI hybrid is a welcome addition to the range of smaller Hybrid SUVs.

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Smaller hybrid SUVs are becoming more popular.

Buyers could look at the Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid, Haval Jolion Hybrid,  Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid, Kia Niro HEV, MG HS, Hyundai Kona HEV., Honda HRV e-HEV, Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid,  

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First released in late 2019 the Navara Warrior has been quite successful. For good reason.

The Warrior comes equipped with several popular additions that buyers often add after market. However, the benefit of the Pro-4X Warrior is that these are fully integrated in a way that they all work together and backed by Nissan manufacturer warranty.

The Pro-4X Warrior comes with raised suspension, All terrain off road tyres and alloy wheels, integrated front bar with light bar and heavy duty frontal skid plate. At the rear is an integrated tow bar, specialised spare wheel carrier.

There is of course the usual cosmetic additions to make it stand out. The latest version now has electronic adjustment for the driver’s seat including lumbar support.  The seats are particularly comfortable.

As I have mentioned before the Warrior hits that sweet spot between additional  off road capability along with improved on road ride and handling dynamics. Its not that it will go places other 4WD Utes cant, its more that it does it with more control and ease, which in turn is better for the vehicle and driver.

The Nissan Navara Pro-4X Warrior is priced from a bit over $68,000 plus the usual cists for the 6 Sp manual version.

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The Navara Pro-4X Warrior sits in the premium end of the 4WD Ute market.

Buyers could look at Toyota HiLux Rogue, Isuzu D-Max X-Terrain, Ford Ranger Wildtrak, Mazda BT-50 SP, Mitsubishi Triton GSR

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The e-4ORCE refers to twin electric motors that drive all four wheels. That is similar to other e-based hybrids

Where the difference comes in is that X-Trail Ti-L e-POWER refers to a 1.5L turbocharged petrol engine that charges the small 2.1Kw/h battery.

The difference with this hybrid is that the SUV always acts like an electric vehicle, with instant torque available, but without the associated heavy batteries, recharging issues, and range anxiety.

Smaller batteries means less environmental damage as well.

We drove the top spec X-Trail Ti-L e-Power model this week. Its packed with features such as

• a heated steering wheel,
• Bose^® 10-speaker sound system,
• quilted Nappa leather-accented^~ seats with memory seat function,
• rear sunshades,
• hands-free rear tailgate,
• heated rear outboard seats,
• remote engine start and more

Pricing for the X-Trail Ti-L e-Power model is from $57,190 plus the usual costs.

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Medium size hybrid SUV are becoming popular.

Buyers could look at Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, Peugeot 3008 PHEV,  Haval H6 Hybrid, Subaru Forester Hybrid, Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid, Mazda CX-60 Hybrid, Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. 

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The e-4ORCE refers to twin electric motors that drive all four wheels. That is similar to other e-based hybrids

Where the difference comes in is that e-POWER refers to a turbocharged petrol engine that charges the small 2.1Kw/h battery.

The 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine acts as the perfect generator and operates at all times in optimal efficiency.

The difference with this hybrid is that the SUV always acts like an electric vehicle, with instant torque available, but without the associated heavy batteries, recharging issues, and range anxiety.

Smaller batteries means less environmental damage as well.

Chevrolet had something similar a few years ago in the Volt, but not as advanced as the Nissan e-POWER system.

The hybrid comes in AWD versions only of the Ti and Ti-L models

Pricing is from $54,190 through to $57,190 plus the usual costs.

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