Nissan Qashqai
Euro Nissan Qashqai crossover may get through-the-road hybrid in 2010
The Nissan Qashqai compact crossover is set for an update in 2010 and it may get a new through-the-road hybrid system. The Qashqa, built at Nissan's UK plant and sold in European markets, currently uses a conventional all wheel drive system driven by a take-off from the front transaxle.
Nissan 360: the Qashqai
The Qashqai is a European-designed, Japan- and Euro-market crossover. We didn't drive the gasoline version, but the diesel is doable, if a little slow off the line, and the steering is pretty crisp for a CUV. The Qashqai +2 adds a third row... but there really isn't a lot of room back there, only suitable for new additions to the family. In a theme among all of the Nissan vehicles we drove today, the interior is quite pleasant. As ev
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Nissan Qashqai 2.0 dCi goes into production
Nissan's Sunderland, UK plant has kicked off production of the Nissan Qashqai 2.0 dCi. The Qashqai is the automaker's new, British-built sporty crossover, which will be sold in Europe and other markets outside the United States. With production of the diesel-powered version now underway, Nissan expects the dCi to account for around a quarter of total sales, and it's sure to be a regular sight on European roads.