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The Qashqai is a compact crossover that combines the best of a traditional family hatchback with the capabilities of a compact SUV. This sturdy, resilient and agile vehicle is built specifically for the city. High ground clearance and four-wheel drive are an undeniable advantage in modern urban conditions. Qashqai already offers the consumer a little more than the usual compact class.

The model was created from scratch to fill another market niche, where the Dodge Caliber and Suzuki SX-4 already rule the ball. Neat, flawlessly alignedThe discreet yet discreet Qashqai is the first truly European Nissan. It was designed at Nissan NTCE in Cranfield, England, finalized in a London design studio and is being produced on the assembly line at the Sunderland plant.

Qashqai is the first Nissan to be fully digitally engineered. Of course, digital calculations were confirmed by real experiments, but the number of "live" tests has decreased significantly.

The marketers came up with a creative approach to the name of the car. It sounds strange only forRussian ear, but also for a European. The name "Qashqai" is taken from the name of an ancient Iranian, nomadic tribe living in Iran to this day. By the way, naming a car in honor of nomadic tribes is not a new idea, the first in this was Volkswagen with the Tuareg SUV. In Japan, the model is sold under the Dualis name.

Qashqai received from the designers a long hood, a strongly sloping roofline, a massive underbody, a protective body kit, an embossed window sill line and an impressive 20 cm ground clearance. The front air intake and false radiator grille are visualo make Qashqai wider. The large air intake lends a sporty accent, while the massive rear bumper evokes a sense of security and safety.

The salon is large enough, with a margin of space above the head and in the elbows, but without shocking. The designers tried to combine the atmosphere of a spacious family car and the mood of the pilot's cockpit, where the defining word is "control". This is how the division into a working area for the driver and a recreation area for passengers appeared. The instrument panel is designed so that a variety of function buttonsto are centered around the center of the steering wheel. Finishing materials are selected with taste and imagination. The black and chocolate front panel, the combined fabrics of the seats, the texture of leather and plastics - everything worked out not only visually, but also to the touch.

In Europe, the car is available with front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive, as well as with four engine options - two petrol (1.6 liters / 115 hp and 2.0 lira / 140 hp) and two diesel (1.5 liters / 106 hp and 2.0 TD / 150 hp). If the 1.6 engine is completed only with mechanics and front-wheel drive, then for 2.0 any combination of mobut- and all-wheel drive, manual transmission and variator.

The manufacturer offers a wide range of additional equipment. European versions are optionally equipped with a glass roof and built-in high-quality navigation. Qashqai has four trim levels: Visia, Acenta, Tekna and Tekna Pack.

Separate words are deserved by the fact that Qashqai won the maximum number of stars - five - in Euro NCAP tests in terms of protection of adult passengers. This is the highest figure conquered by a tested car in the entire history of its existence.programs. At the same time, Qashqai received the highest points in both tests: both in frontal and side collisions, as well as the maximum number of points for the system of reminder of not wearing seat belts. The car also performed well - four stars - in child protection tests. In short, Qashqai is one of the safest vehicles on the road.

The world saw the new generation of the Qashqai model in early November 2013. In December, the car has already begun to be manufactured on the conveyors of the British plant. For rossThe crossover is assembled in St. Petersburg for motorists. Interestingly, the Japanese abandoned the 7-seater version of the "+2" crossover. The motivation for this decision is simple: studies have confirmed that such cars were bought not for the sake of additional seats, but because of the increased volume of the trunk. So the second generation Qashqai is available exclusively with a 5-seater saloon.

The Japanese made the main bet in the new generation on appearance. The rustic exterior of the previous generation has given way to a strict modern look. Front opticianand merged in an aggressive smile with the radiator grille, the bumper received many curved lines and holes, the rear part was completely changed. The body is 47 mm longer, 20 mm wider and 15 mm lower than its predecessor.

Qashqai 2014 has an exclusive grille shutter. They curtain as the speed increases and regulate the air flow. When overheating, the automation is triggered and the curtains open, cooling the overheated parts.

The salon has noticeably changed: modern design, restrained classic colors, qualitiesfinished materials. A lot of work has been done by engineers to improve ergonomics. The buttons and switches are conveniently located, the readings of the dashboard are perfectly readable. Even the little things that are not noticeable at first glance have been worked out. For example, the designers took care of such a parameter as the depth of the cup holders - now you can put a half-liter bottle in them so that it does not interfere with the driver's elbow. When creating the seats, the engineers used the best practices of the aerospace industry, which made it possible to provide a comfortable fit and improveto keep blood flow in the lower back. The layout of the rear has been significantly changed, as a result of which there is more space on the rear sofa in all directions, and the capacity of the cargo compartment has increased by 20 liters.

The infotainment screen has moved from the top to the front of the center console and received many more functions. The multimedia system now not only plays music from different media and shows a navigation map, but also works with online applications. While Nissan Connect only has a Facebook client, Google searchand Trip Advisor. But company representatives promise that the number of programs available will continue to grow.

The electric power steering received two modes - traditional and sporty, when increased driver work is required. Numerous electronic systems deserve special attention: automatic valet parking, lane crossing control systems, blind spot monitoring, all-round cameras, etc.

A 1.2-liter DIG-T gasoline turbo four is installed as the base unit at Qashqai 2014with a capacity of 115 horsepower. The undoubted advantage of this engine is its low fuel consumption: according to the manufacturer, in the combined cycle the appetite of this engine is only 5.6 liters per “hundred”. For fans of dynamic driving, the engine range includes a 2-liter petrol unit with a capacity of 141 horsepower. But only one diesel engine is offered - a 1.6-liter 130-horsepower.

An innovation in Qashqai 2014 is a system for removing body vibrations, thanks to which the car monitors the condition of the road surface, its waves. Feeling them, electOnyka regulates the engine and brakes automatically.

In top-end configurations and for a surcharge, the car is equipped with a video review system. Electronics also monitors blind spots in order to prevent unexpected collisions. And modern LED headlights automatically switch to the right light.

The second generation Nissan Qashqai turned out to be more complete, stylish and high quality.

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