For The Qashqai has funky 4x4 styling, it's competitively priced and resale values are strong. Impressive refinement and comfort add to its appeal.

Against The penalty for its cushy ride is considerable body roll. The rear seats don't fold totally flat and the 1.5-litre diesel engine sounds grumbly.

Nissan Qashqai Crossover

What Car? says

4 out of 5 stars

The Qashqai makes a brilliant family car because it's roomy, comfortable, refined and affordable to run. The king-of-the-road driving position is another plus point, and standard equipment is good.

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There are 25 Nissan Qashqai versions available

Nissan Qashqai Crossover 1.6 117 Visia 2WD 5dr £16,495
What Car? says:4 stars out of 5
Nissan Qashqai Crossover 1.6 117 Visia Idle Stop 2WD 5dr £16,745
What Car? says:4 stars out of 5
Nissan Qashqai Crossover 1.5 dCi Visia Pure Drive 2WD 5dr £17,995
What Car? says:4 stars out of 5
Nissan Qashqai Crossover 1.6 117 Acenta 2WD 5dr £17,995
What Car? says:4 stars out of 5
Nissan Qashqai Crossover 1.5 dCi Visia 2WD 5dr £18,195
What Car? says:4 stars out of 5
Nissan Qashqai Crossover 2.0 Visia 2WD 5dr £18,195
What Car? says:4 stars out of 5
Nissan Qashqai Crossover 1.6 117 Acenta Idle Stop 2WD 5dr £18,245
What Car? says:4 stars out of 5
Nissan Qashqai Crossover 1.5 dCi Acenta 2WD 5dr £19,695
What Car? says:4 stars out of 5
Nissan Qashqai Crossover 1.6 dCi Visia 2WD 5dr £19,695 TBA
Nissan Qashqai Crossover 2.0 Acenta 2WD 5dr £19,695
What Car? says:4 stars out of 5
Nissan Qashqai Crossover 1.6 117 N-Tec 2WD 5dr £19,845
What Car? says:4 stars out of 5
Nissan Qashqai Crossover 1.6 117 N-Tec Idle Stop 2WD 5dr £20,095
What Car? says:4 stars out of 5
Nissan Qashqai Crossover 1.6 117 Tekna 2WD 5dr £21,145
What Car? says:4 stars out of 5
Nissan Qashqai Crossover 1.6 dCi Acenta 2WD 5dr £21,195 TBA
Nissan Qashqai Crossover 1.6 117 Tekna Idle Stop 2WD 5dr £21,395
What Car? says:4 stars out of 5
Nissan Qashqai Crossover 1.5 dCi N-Tec 2WD 5dr £21,545
What Car? says:4 stars out of 5
Nissan Qashqai Crossover 2.0 N-Tec 2WD 5dr £21,545
What Car? says:4 stars out of 5
Nissan Qashqai Crossover 1.5 dCi Tekna 2WD 5dr £22,845
What Car? says:4 stars out of 5
Nissan Qashqai Crossover 2.0 Tekna 2WD 5dr £22,845
What Car? says:4 stars out of 5
Nissan Qashqai Crossover 1.6 dCi N-Tec 2WD 5dr £23,045 TBA
Nissan Qashqai Crossover 1.6 dCi Tekna 2WD 5dr £24,345 TBA
Nissan Qashqai Crossover 1.6 dCi N-Tec 4WD 5dr £24,595 TBA
Nissan Qashqai Crossover 2.0 dCi N-Tec 4WD auto 5dr £25,795
What Car? says:4 stars out of 5
Nissan Qashqai Crossover 1.6 dCi Tekna 4WD 5dr £25,895 TBA
Nissan Qashqai Crossover 2.0 dCi Tekna 4WD auto 5dr £27,095
What Car? says:4 stars out of 5
Qashqai Our pick

Nissan Qashqai Crossover 1.6 dCi Acenta 2WD 5dr

The best engine in the range, combined with the best-value trim. That makes it our favourite Qashqai.

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Buyer's notes

Target Price team says:

The Qashqai may look like a 4x4, but we reckon its talents lie with the two-wheel-drive versions. You get the high-set driving position without the higher running costs four-wheel drive brings.

There are four trims. Visia is the cheapest and comes with plenty: Bluetooth, four electric windows, air-con, remote locking and alloy wheels. Safety provision includes six airbags and stability control.

Acenta is our favourite, adding desirable goodies like cruise control and parking sensors. Then come n-tec and Tekna models , both of which have a panoramic sunroof.

Most private buyers will be best off with the 1.6 petrol, while the 1.6 diesel is the top choice for company car drivers. Both offer reasonable performance and economy. Keep an eye out for low finance or free servicing offers on the Qashqai.

Reader test team says:

Nissan Qashqai Crossover 2.0 dCi Tekna 2WD 5dr

What a disaster. I specifically selected the…

Tim Riglar

2 out of 5 stars

Nissan Qashqai Crossover 2.0 dCi Tekna 4WD 5dr

Bought mine in November 2008. Nice car to drive.…

stephen burns

3 out of 5 stars

Nissan Qashqai Crossover 2.0 dCi Acenta 2WD 5dr

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John Barnes

4 out of 5 stars

Nissan Qashqai Crossover 1.6 Tekna Sat Nav 2WD 5dr

I live in the Peaks and the 1600 petrol engine has…

jr stevens

1 out of 5 stars
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