Today, February 18, 2021, an online presentation of an updated Japanese crossover took place.
The Japanese company Nissan officially presented its next novelty - Nissan Qashqai 2022. This compact crossover, enjoying tremendous success in Europe, plays a key role for the company in terms of profit and reduction of the wretchedness, which is pursued by the brand in the past few years.
Today, the third generation model finally debuted after an extensive teaser campaign. After numerous preliminary views issued by Nissan during the preparation for today's premiere, the design of the exterior and the interior does not seem to be secret, and some specifications were known.
QASHQAI 2021 - the latest model of the Japanese brand using new C-shaped LED matrix headlights, which automatically adjust the light beam depending on the road conditions and moves ahead with 12 individual elements. In addition, we note 20-inch wheels and 11 body color options, including five two-color versions.
Nissan reported that the change of generation led to an increase in the size of the wheelbase by 20 mm, which will have a positive effect on the foot space from the back. It is also 35 mm longer, 32 mm wider and 25 mm higher than before. The modified body shape will also increase the space in the cabin, including between the driver and the front passenger. Qashqai will also be more practical by increasing the volume of the trunk at 74 liters compared to the predecessor after lowering the floor and the rear suspension settings.
Also, the novelty received a 12.3-inch fully digital instrument panel and a 9-inch touch screen for an infotainment system with the Android Auto support feature and Apple Car Play, and the latter is offered through a wireless connection.
The more expensive versions of the new Qashqai (Rogue Sport in the USA) will also have a 10.8-inch projection display and a BOSE sound system with 10 speakers and a subwoofer installed in the cargo compartment. Nissan has introduced its ultra-modern Propilot driver assistance systems, improving security by adding airbags between front seats.
In addition to improved technologies, which also include smartphone wireless charging, Nissan reported that the new compact crossover was the best furnishing materials with more pleasant surfaces and even improved front seats. There is also a new design of the skin of the apparatus, the manufacture of which takes 25 days and more than an hour to embroider its three-dimensional quilted diamond-shaped design.
Nissan Qashqai 2021 will reduce weight as a result of switching to the CMF-C platform. The rear door is now made of composite material, and is now used by 50 percent more high-strength steel than before, and the remaining four doors, the hood and the front wings are made of aluminum.
The suspension on both axes consists of updated MacPherson racks, while the front-wheel drive cars receive the rear installation with a torsion beam, and the full-acting version will have a multi-dimensional configuration.
Under the hood, a 1,3-liter gasoline engine with a turbocharger with a soft hybrid technology and a choice between returns at 138 or 156 horsepower. Select more powerful from two, and you will also get the AWD drive. Nissan will provide customers with a choice between a six-speed manual gearbox or variator, provided you choose a 156 hp engine.
The EPOWER hybrid version version is an 1.5-liter gasoline engine with a variable degree of compression and a capacity of 156 hp. The internal combustion engine uses its performance for charging the battery that feeds the 187-strong electric motor, which provides torque in 330 Newton meters.
According to the head of the Production Planning Department, Marco Phiorewanti, this hybrid design should provide "really very impressive" characteristics.