Special edition N-Tec trim is all about cosmetics, featuring black 19in alloy wheels, a sporty body kit and black roof rails. We’d advise strongly against spending the extra and stick with the mid-range options. 

This 113bhp 1.5-litre diesel is worth a look if you’re a high-mileage driver. It isn’t particularly quick in terms of outright acceleration, but it delivers its power smoothly and is pretty gutsy from low revs, so never feels frustratingly tardy. It will also prove the most frugal of the Qashqai's engines. If you need more shove or four-wheel drive, look to the 1.7-litre diesel.