Nissan Dualis / Qashqai
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Basic, but practical
This is the swan song special edition review of the second generation Nissan Qashqai.To be specific, Nissan has built over 1.2 million units of the second generation Qashqai. By the time we’d reviewed this Qashqai Midnight edition, a new Qashqai had already been announced.
When Nissan handed me the keys to the Qashqai Midnight edition, one question was on my mind: Should someone buy this generation Qashqai, or simply buy the new 3rd generation?
I was generally quite impressed with the build quality of the Qashqai, with most touch points be... Read more
ing solid and sturdy. On the outside, the Qashqai is absolutely to spec. There was nothing obvious that would indicate that you had large panel gaps or poorly fitted plastic trim. It’s all typical Japanese fit and finish on the exterior. Moving inside, most pieces of trim were of decent quality. What I wasn’t a fan of were the door handles, which just felt a tiny bit too cheap, made of exceptionally hard plastics. In addition, up on the dash, there was a trim piece that ran along the base of the windshield, where the far edges were visibly raised above the dashboard itself. The 2nd generation Nissan Qashqai range started from $28,290 drive-away. If you wanted better lights, seats, wheels, cameras, and tech, you needed to up the ante to this Qashqai Midnight edition, which started from $37,690 drive-away. As for maintenance, the Qashqai comes with a standard 5 year/unlimited kilometres warranty, which provides plenty of coverage over a reasonable amount of time. This is where I desperately wished the Qashqai came with a turbo, or a hybrid option. Driving around town and on the highway, this Nissan provides pretty good sound isolation from the tires and outside world. That’s until you need to accelerate, which is when the drone of the CVT and the naturally aspirated motor announce their presence. CVT transmissions don’t actually change gears, they usually hold a rev and ride that rpm all the way up to speed. Combine this with a naturally aspirated motor, which usually delivers its power at the high end of the revs (aka the loudest part), and you get plenty of engine noise when modulating the accelerator. Another noise intrusion comes in the form of a loud suspension knock that announces its presence when driving just a smidge too fast over speed bumps, or in slightly deeper potholes. Braking in the Qashqai was an element that upon reflection, really impressed greatly helped by how light the Qashqai weighs, which comes in around 1300kg. Brakes are progressive and will bring the car to a stop as you would expect. In addition, you have emergency autonomous braking systems which will help you brake a little earlier than you would in the event of an emergency. There’s also the use of an emergency brake warning, which will alert you if the car detects you’re about to run into an obstacle or another car. You’re likely not buying a Qashqai for its straight-line speed, however, the 106kW and 200Nm produced from this naturally aspirated four cylinder definitely deliver reasonable performance. Acceleration is around the 10 second mark to 100km/h, but that doesn’t really matter. What does matter is how the Qashqai performs, when getting up to speed, and for when you might need to accelerate to get around an obstacle. The overall power-to-weight ratio is around 78kW per tonne, which is actually nearly a full 10kW over the lighter and turbocharged Juke that I tested. Combine this with the improved responsiveness of a naturally aspirated motor, and you have a relatively impressive motor that can get this Qashqai moving. The CVT transmission does a fine job at getting the car up to speed, as it’s not banging through gears, instead, just riding the revs out to the speed you need it to be at. Would I see this transmission as being capable of the ultimate test of a single lane highway overtake? Sure! However, just be ready to put the pedal to the metal, as you really need to rev this motor out to extract all of its power. Combined, Nissan claims the Qashqai will achieve an urban fuel consumption figure of 9.2L per 100km, or 6.9L per 100km combined. What was the fuel efficiency I managed to get when travelling predominantly around dense urban areas? 9.1L per 100 km is what I achieved. The Qashqai is stripped down to the bare essentials inside. There’s nothing here that’s designed to be eye-catching or different, everything in here serves its purpose to the bare minimum. However, the 7-inch touchscreen is an exception, for two reasons. One, it’s incredibly responsive for a lower cost SUV, and two, it has a unique coating on the surface which helps with swiping movements but also prevents fingerprints from remaining on the touch screen. This is something that I wish more cars featured on their screens. The flat bottom steering wheel is meant to evoke a bit more visual theatre, but obviously doesn’t translate what the car’s core purpose as a family car. I loved the use of leather and Alcantara throughout the interior, paired with the other Midnight edition appointments, like the illuminated ‘Qashqai’ door sill. These help lift the interior of the Qashqai into something that feels a little more premium. There are some weird omissions - including no rear air vents, no rear USB ports (there is only one USB port for the entire cabin), and no lights for the vanity mirrors found in the sun visors. The Qashqai boasts 430L of boot space, with the seats up, and up to 1598L with the rear row folded down. Seats fold in a 60:40 split, which allows a parent and a baby seat to remain in place, and fold down one seat to pass through additional cargo. In summer, I wouldn’t envy rear passengers, as there are no adjustable air vents found in the rear. Instead, passengers will need to ask the front occupants to blast the AC so they can cool down in the back. Along with the missing AC vents, the single USB port will prove to be a pain, as it’s the only way to display Apple CarPlay or Android Auto on the centre screen. This means that anyone who wants to use that USB port will need to disable whatever functions you were using with your smartphone. When you add the fact that the centre console lid doesn’t fold flat, this makes plugging in your device from the rear seats a bit of a pain. In short, put this generation Qashqai on your list. It’s genuinely quite good, however, make sure you work out a good deal from your dealership or seller. *Disclaimer - I work for ProductReview as their independent car and motorbike expert. I borrow new cars and motorbikes from manufacturers and owners to review. I am not paid or incentivised by these brands to post reviews. I write and create content to provide insight and information about any new or used vehicle I can get my hands on.- +6
Update to my review from 2015
Overall, it’s a very good car / economical and good performance especially on the open road. It is now 8.5 years old (Diesel) with 87 000km. It's only been serviced by Nissan and on to its third set of tyres. Nearly everything works, however:In winter the tailgate doesn’t stay up in cold weather, and it acts like a guillotine if you’re not careful.
Occasionally the fan won’t turn off, so I solve this when it happens by driving around the block. I worked out it mainly happens if I reverse up a hill or incline, or after a long freeway drive.
The... Read more air-conditioner is usually very efficient when used for travelling to and from work and shorter trips, however, it cuts out after an hour or so. On longer trips in hot weather, it suddenly blows air that is hotter than leaving the windows open, which is not ideal when travelling on freeways or behind large trucks. Being a diesel, it’s important to take it for a good run every now and again, and I’ve learnt how to override some of the filter warnings.
Reliable and comfortable TS 1.6 DCI diesel engine
Update to a review from 4 years ago when vehicle had travelled 52,000kms. Vehicle has now travelled 123,000 kms and is a pleasure to drive. Repairs: 1 battery, new Michelin tyres at 85000 km and one rear turn indicator globe. I mainly use the vehicle for country driving with some city commuting. I bought the vehicle new from Lakeside Nissan and have them service the vehicle every 10,000 kms. Fuel consumption @ 5.3 litres/100kms.In these reviews I see a lot of negative comments on CVT's. The diesel Qashqai uses a pull chain CVT box and it doe... Read more
s what it is designed to do, that is maintain engine revolutions at the most efficient RPM for the imposed load. For normal suburban 0-80 kmh roads the engine runs in the range of 1400-1700 RPM and up to 1900 RPM at 100-110 kmh on flat roads and up to 2500 RPM on steep hills.I love my Qashqai!
After years of going through multiple cars that were sub-par, I finally found a car suited to my needs. Comfortable, economical and smooth to drive, the Qashqai for me has been an excellent car in my one year of owning it.Getting 600+ kms to a tank with mostly city driving - the furthest I went was from Adelaide to Victoria, totalling 730 kms before needing to fill up. It's surprisingly fuel efficient. A 30 minute drive without many stops gets about 5.3-5.5L per 100 kms. It averages 8 to 9 with city driving.
Its quick enough to get up to spe... Read more
ed, transmission is smooth and it's responsive. The stereo system connects to Bluetooth almost faultlessly every time but the hands free microphone is basic, callers on the other end have a hard time hearing you. You don't have all the added bells and whistles most newer cars have, but it doesn't need it. The car just let's you drive! Servicing has also been cheap. Very happy with my Qashqai!2008 Dualis TI review update
I have owned my Dualis TI AWD since new (2008) At this point I have not had any cause for concern regarding the serviceability and reliability of our TI Dualis.The vehicle has done 83,000kms so far and has had no modifications. It gets a regular service (using genuine Nissan gearbox oil, being a CVT) but all other replacement parts have been generic including the engine oil and filters.
Rotors and pads were replaced at 60,000kms along with the tyres. Replaced standard tyres with Bridgestone 235/60/16 which are wearing much better at this s... Read moretage of their life than the Bridgestone 215/65/16 originals. In my opinion the Dualis still drives like new but is showing her age with the chrome covering on the internal door release handles peeling and the plastic film covering the console cover and door panels around the door release starting to come away. Overall not bad for a 9 and a 1/2 year old car. Paint work is still OK except on the top of the bumper, below the tailgate, as it gets a bit of a hard time from loading pushbikes in and out of the boot. Leather seats standing up well with no rips, cracks or tears, and all other auxiliaries working as they should. Passengers often comment on how roomy it is in the back. I do miss having climate air and Bluetooth music streaming as they were not standard equipment in this model year but otherwise it is well equipped. We have driven this car on Fraser Island, in the snow in the snowy mountains and it has performed faultlessly. Fuel economy is around 6.9 to 7.5 on the open road and around 9.8 in town. I can highly recommend to anyone thinking of buying this model second hand assuming it has been well looked after.
Family transport with my 3 kid's if I can get it
Family transport with my 3 kid's if I can get it pSo Many issue
I have 2016 Nissan Qashqai Ti, it’s just 6 years old and giving so many issue.One big issue is the instrumental assembly(dash) stopped working and quote to fix is $3000.
Other issue Back door while closing it’s making sound.
Back door closing button stopped working
Back door does not Opens and have to drive again and keep trying.
Inside light stopped working
Car is more wobbly than normal.
Though Nissan is a good and durable car. So disappointed. Show details
This car is perfect for my needs
We bought this car as our family had grown. We had two grandchildren and it was hard leaning into my Elantra to do car seats etc. This is the perfect height. It is smooth to drive, comfort is great for long distance travel, and the extras on the ti are amazing. The sensors all around the car make parking a breeze. I have the car serviced regularly and have had no issues. Show detailsGlad we chose this car
We live in a country town and use the car for short trips around town, and much longer trips to visit family or go on holidays. After having smaller cars, we decided an SUV would be much more practical as we got older (Higher seats, easy to enter and exit) and would also have plenty of room for our luggage when travelling. We had tried a Qashqai as a hire car for a holiday in WA and really liked it. We looked around at a few other models, but kept coming back to the Qashqai. Bought it a year ago and it has just had it's 10000 km service at the dealership. Absolutely no issues with the car at all. Easy to handle, very comfortable, even on long trips and also liked the cap priced servicing as we know exactly how much things will cost. Show detailsWasting money for this car
Replace all break units, battery and tyres just after 40k. Radiator fan replace after 60k. Using cheap parts for new car and spent money for replace. Not worth it. Replacing parts are more expensive than regular logbook service. Show detailsThis car is by far the worst ive ever purchased
Bought this car at 100000k’s, 2014 , 2.0l CVT. The car is very under powered and the transmission is erratic to say the least. The finish on the car is good, but the weight toPower ratio sucks.
The car also burns oil excessively, typical of a Nissan with a Renault engine. Looks very cheap under the hood. I would not recommend to purchase this car. Show details
Great car!
Had this car for 7 months now, heaps of bang for my buck.Bought it as a demonstrator and this is my second Nissan.
All the bells and whistles and features expected from a high end vehicle. Show details
This car is awful
I hired this vehicle while on holiday and had instant regrets. It’s boxy, has no power, handles poorly and has way too much going on inside the vehicle. If this is the type of car you want, shop around for other makes, as this one will disappoint. Can’t wait to get home and back behind the wheel of my Tesla. Legacy car makers are doomed. Show detailsComfortable, Economical Diesel
Ours is a 10/2013 1.6L 6 spd manual diesel Dualis, purchased 27Sep21 with 103,400kms on the clock. At last fuel fill-up it had done 986 kms and I managed to squeeze 50 litres into the tank, = 5.071 litres per 100kms; = 1281 kms for its 65 litre tank. It's comfortable and eats up the miles with ease so why didn't I give it 5 stars? Because Nissan claim it should average 1,444 kms per 65L tank and even using premium diesel I cannot get anywhere near that, even with mostly country driving where Nissan claims it can achieve 1,660 kms. Hmmm...Updat... Read moree 11/7/22: Added a power chip [via Amazon.com.au cost $193] in October 2021, mainly with a view to increasing economy, which the manufacturer claimed would produce up to 10% improvement...NOT. Maybe 1- 2 % [I have seen it indicate 1,340 kms total on the dash readout for its 65 L tank but have never achieved it. The average (which is mostly with shorter trips) equates to around 1,200 kms per tank]. The chip has added power and lessened the turbo lag. Indeed, when I read in the comments here about the CVT [constantly variable transmission] petrol models' lack of power up hills my little diesel is the opposite. It accelerates with ridiculous ease, even before it hits its maximum torque at 1,750 rpm, behaving almost as if the hill isn't there. Being in my 72nd year I and my wife enjoy the ride height of the Dualis. Very knee joint friendly for seniors, thank you. Recently had travelled 655.5 kms [included 2 Perth airport trips] when I topped the tank up to the brim with 32 litres of diesel. That = 1331.5 km for its 65 litre tank. Still 110 kms off what Nissan claim as an average...
Love the car - but SO much goes wrong
I got the car second hand with only 50,000kms on the clock, 2 years old. Loved it to begin with but in the 3 years I've had it, it's been part after part failing. First it was the tyres, constantly getting bubbles even in the new tyres. I have since purchased more expensive tyres and haven't had issues just yet. Next was the radiator fan assembly, had to replace the whole thing. Now its a leak in the evaporator so I have no AC, I live in +35 degrees with 90% humidity, this is not okay. So I am having to pay over 2k to have it replaced. Great car with amazing specs, but just beware its costly to fix. Leather seats also split so needs to be upholstered which is another cost. Show detailsQuestions & Answers
Is the steering always hard on this vehicle 2008 nissan dualis ti,I feel as tho it is way heavier then normal, have replaced cv shaft on left and got a wheel alignment, still heavy, can anyone tell me why
I am having issues with the Bluetooth connectivity - my phone connects and I can callout and receive calls and hear the other party, however, the other party frequently tells me through our conversation(s) that i am fading in and out, or they lost me....and i haven't lost them, nor are their voices getting faint. I have had my iPhone looked at by Apple and serviced and is great. I have re-connected my phone to the system without any issue. I even checked the audio system - no issues. Why am I having issues with the sound on telephone calls?
Hi I have a Nissan QASHQAI 2015 auto
Im in Melbourne Australia
I'm just wondering if anybody else has had issues with their CTV transmission? And what did Nissan do about it?
When I initially bought in the car into Nissan there was no problem other than the red engine light appearing. Apparently after 14 diagnostics and $500 later.
Once returned the car engine was loud. It was shaking & juddering when accelerating.
I rang Nissan 10 minutes after leaving the center and they assured me that Nissan would fix it.
The car would losses power once over 70 / 80 KMs or the car bunny hopping.
At the low mileage & at 8 years old this is not okay!
It hasn't been abused & has been serviced according & logged. In my care independent mechanics never touched the CTV!
They gave me back the car and sent me on my way.. Nissan denied any fault or paying for the fault.
I'm appalled! months later still awaiting head office contact me.. I'm a single mum with 2 boys.. without a car
Has this happened to anyone else ??
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Category | Small / Compact SUVs | Electric Cars and Small / Compact SUVs | Small / Compact SUVs | Small / Compact SUVs |
Starting Price | $55,955 | $41,495 | $45,924 | |
Warranty Distance | Unlimited kms | Unlimited kms | Unlimited kms | |
Transmission | Continuously Variable (CVT) | Automatic | Continuously Variable (CVT) | Continuously Variable (CVT) |
Drive Type | Front Wheel Drive (FWD) | Front Wheel Drive (FWD) | Front Wheel Drive (FWD) | Front Wheel Drive (FWD) |
Fuel Type | Petrol | Electric, Hybrid and Petrol | Petrol | Petrol |
Wheels | 19" Alloy | 19" Alloy | 18" Alloy | 19" Alloy |
Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 55 L | 55 L | 55 L |
Engine | 4 Cylinder 2.0L | VCR KR15 - 1.5 Turbocharged in-line 3-cylinder, 12-valve, Variable Compression Ratio, 1497cc | DIG-T HR13 - 1.3 litre Turbocharged in-line 4-cylinder, 16-valve, 1,332cc | DIG-T HR13 - 1.3 litre Turbocharged in-line 4-cylinder, 16-valve, 1,332cc |
Engine Code | MR20DD | VCR KR15 | DIG-T HR13 | DIG-T HR13 |
Max Power | 106kW @ 6000rpm | 140kW @ 4,500-7,500 rpm | 110kW @ 5,500 rpm | 110kW @ 5,500 rpm |
Max Torque | 200Nm @ 4400rpm | 330Nm @ 0-3,000 rpm | 250Nm @ 1,600-3,750 rpm | 250Nm @ 1,600-3,750 rpm |
Boot Capacity | 430 L | 452 L | 429 L | 429 L |
Country of Manufacture | England | United Kingdom | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
Phone Connectivity | Android Auto (Wired), Apple CarPlay (Wired), Apple CarPlay (Wireless), Bluetooth and USB | Android Auto (Wired), Apple CarPlay (Wired), Apple CarPlay (Wireless), Bluetooth and USB | Android Auto (Wired), Apple CarPlay (Wired), Apple CarPlay (Wireless), Bluetooth and USB | |
Wireless Charger | Yes | No | Yes | |
Security Features | Immobilizer | Immobilizer | Immobilizer | |
Roof | Panoramic Glass and Sunroof | |||
Steering Wheel Adjustment | Telescoping (Manual) and Up/Down | Telescoping (Manual) and Up/Down | Telescoping (Manual) and Up/Down | |
Maximum Towing Capacity (braked) | 750 kg | 1,500 kg | 1,500 kg | |
Maximum Towing Capacity (unbraked) | 750 kg | 750 kg | 750 kg | |
Manufacturer Warranty | 5 year(s) | 5 year(s) | 5 year(s) | 5 year(s) |
Keyless Features | ||||
Keyless Locking/Unlocking | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
Ignition | Keyless Start/Stop | Keyless Start/Stop | Keyless Start/Stop | |
Boot | Hands-Free Opening | |||
Headlights | ||||
Headlight Type | LED | LED | LED | |
Headlight Features | Auto High-Beam Dip, Auto-Dimming and Automatic On/Off | Auto High-Beam Dip, Auto-Dimming and Automatic On/Off | Auto High-Beam Dip, Auto-Dimming and Automatic On/Off | |
Safety Features | ||||
Cameras | Rear | Rear | Rear | |
Cruise Control | Adaptive (ACC) and Speed Limiter | Adaptive (ACC) and Speed Limiter | Adaptive (ACC) and Speed Limiter | |
Parking Sensors | Cross-Traffic Alert (Rear), Front and Rear | Cross-Traffic Alert (Rear) and Rear | Cross-Traffic Alert (Rear), Front and Rear | |
Hazard Perception | Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) and Forward Collision Warning | Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) and Forward Collision Warning | Blind Spot Monitoring (BSM) and Forward Collision Warning | |
Lane Assistance | Emergency Lane Keeping (ELK), Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Lane Keep Assist (LKA) | Emergency Lane Keeping (ELK), Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Lane Keep Assist (LKA) | Emergency Lane Keeping (ELK), Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and Lane Keep Assist (LKA) | |
Speed Sign Recognition | Yes, active speed limiting | Yes, active speed limiting | Yes, active speed limiting | |
Dimensions | ||||
Kerb Weight | 1,729 kg | 1,472 kg | 1,482 kg | |
Ground Clearance | 175 mm | 180 mm | 180 mm | |
Driver Information | ||||
Gauges | Digital Only | Digital Only | Digital Only | |
Built-In Navigation System | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
Heads Up Display | Yes | No | No | |
Voice Control | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
Digital Radio (DAB+) | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
Release date | ||||
Replaced by | Nissan Qashqai J12 |
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