Qashqai Cleans Up: New EURO6 Petrol Engine Puts Award-Winning Nissan Crossover Ahead Of The Field, Again
- New DIG-T 163 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine joins Qashqai range
- Fully compliant with strict new EURO6 emissions regulations
- Fuel consumption from 48.7mpg (with 16/17" wheels) CO2 from 134g/km
- Fastest Qashqai in the current range with 0-62mph in 9.1 seconds
- Qashqai petrol range complete with new Xtronic gearbox on 1.2 DIG-T
- Available to order now with deliveries from January 2015
Nissan is expanding its acclaimed Qashqai range with the addition of an advanced new DIG-T 163 petrol engine. Fully compliant with strict EURO6 emissions regulations, the new 1.6-litre four-cylinder turbocharged unit combines sharp performance with low CO2 output and exceptional fuel economy.
Tuned specifically for the Qashqai, the new DIG-T 163 engine features advanced turbocharging technology and a host of additional features designed to maximise performance and economy. The new unit develops 163PS (120kW) of power at 5,600rpm and 240Nm of torque between 2,000 and 4,000rpm. These impressive figures highlight Nissan's downsizing philosophy and prove that you don't need a large capacity to deliver strong acceleration and in-gear flexibility.
As with all engines in the new Qashqai range, the new DIG-T 163 is equipped with Start/Stop ignition system and delivers the kind of smooth, responsive and high quality driving experience that Nissan customers have come to expect. Acceleration from 0-62mph can be achieved in just 9.1 seconds - making it the fastest Qashqai in the range - while top speed is rated at 124mph.
Even more impressive are the new DIG-T 163's fuel efficiency and emissions figures. Models equipped with the new engine return from 48.7mpg on the EU Combined cycle, while CO2 emissions are from 134g/km for models equipped with 16" and 17" wheels, and 138g/km for models equipped with 18" and 19" wheels.
The new DIG-T 163 engine is available in front-wheel-drive form and equipped with a six-speed manual transmission.
Broadest choice ever for Qashqai buyers
The arrival of the new DIG-T 163 powerplant completes the Qashqai's petrol engine line-up and sits above the existing 1.2 DIG-T unit. Developing 115PS (85kw), this Alliance-developed four-cylinder unit packs a real punch, offering sharper acceleration and greater flexibility than many 1.6-litre naturally aspirated engines.
Equipped as standard with Start/Stop, it is packed with fuel-saving technologies, including a regenerative alternator, optimised gear ratios and special low-viscosity oils.
For those who prefer the ease and simplicity of automatic transmission, the 1.2 DIG-T unit is now available with Nissan's advanced Xtronic gearbox. Based on the principle of a constantly variable transmission, the Xtronic gearbox been engineered to deliver a smoother, more natural driving experience.
Unlike conventional variable transmissions, the Qashqai's Xtronic gearbox mimics the behaviour of traditional, multi-ratio automatic gearboxes during hard acceleration, with stepped changes. In gentler driving, the ratios are subtly adjusted to give ultimate smoothness. This means the Xtronic transmission offers the best of both worlds for drivers, with ultra-smooth low-load power delivery and direct performance during higher acceleration driving.
ALL NEW QASHQAI
Engine Grade Body Transmission Options OTR Price DIG-T 115 VISIA 5 door 2WD MT £18,265 dCi 110 VISIA 5 door 2WD MT £20,015 DIG-T 115 VISIA SMART VISION PACK 5 door 2WD MT £18,760 dCi 110 VISIA SMART VISION PACK 5 door 2WD MT £20,510 DIG-T 115 ACENTA 5 door 2WD MT £19,850 DIG-T 115 ACENTA 5 door 2WD Xtronic £21,200 dCi 110 ACENTA 5 door 2WD MT £21,600 DIG-T 115 ACENTA SMART VISION PACK 5 door 2WD MT £20,345 DIG-T 115 ACENTA SMART VISION PACK 5 door 2WD Xtronic £21,695 dCi 110 ACENTA SMART VISION PACK 5 door 2WD MT £22,095 DIG-T 115 n-tec 5 door 2WD MT £21,700 DIG-T 115 n-tec 5 door 2WD Xtronic £23,050 DIG-T 163 n-tec 5 door 2WD MT £23,200 dCi 110 n-tec 5 door 2WD MT £23,450 DIG-T 115 n-tec+ 5 door 2WD MT Glassroof + Roofrails £22,250 DIG-T 115 n-tec+ 5 door 2WD Xtronic Glassroof + Roofrails £23,600 DIG-T 163 n-tec+ 5 door 2WD MT Glassroof + Roofrails £23,750 dCi 110 n-tec+ 5 door 2WD MT Glassroof + Roofrails £24,000 DIG-T 115 TEKNA (w/out glassroof) 5 door 2WD MT Without glassroof £23,800 DIG-T 115 TEKNA (w/out glassroof) 5 door 2WD Xtronic Without glassroof £25,150 DIG-T 163 TEKNA (w/out glassroof) 5 door 2WD MT Without glassroof £25,300 dCi 110 TEKNA (w/out glassroof) 5 door 2WD MT Without glassroof £25,550 dCi 130 TEKNA (w/out glassroof) 5 door 2WD MT Without glassroof £26,800 dCi 130 TEKNA (w/out glassroof) 5 door 2WD Xtronic Without glassroof £28,150 dCi 130 TEKNA (w/out glassroof) 5 door 4WD MT Without glassroof £28,500 DIG-T 115 TEKNA (with glassroof) 5 door 2WD MT With glassroof £24,200 DIG-T 115 TEKNA (with glassroof) 5 door 2WD Xtronic With glassroof £25,550 DIG-T 163 TEKNA (with glassroof) 5 door 2WD MT With glassroof £25,700 dCi 110 TEKNA (with glassroof) 5 door 2WD MT With glassroof £25,950 dCi 130 TEKNA (with glassroof) 5 door 2WD MT With glassroof £27,200 dCi 130 TEKNA (with glassroof) 5 door 2WD Xtronic With glassroof £28,550 dCi 130 TEKNA (with glassroof) 5 door 4WD MT With glassroof £28,900
New prices are highlighted in bold.
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About Nissan in the UK
- Nissan Sunderland Plant produces the Nissan Qashqai, Note and Juke and the 100% electric Nissan LEAF
- Production of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles began in 2012
- Total plant volume since 1986 stands at more than seven million units with 80 per cent of production exported to 97 markets worldwide
- Total investment made and announced since then is over £3.5 billion
- 501,756 units were produced at Sunderland plant in 2013
- In 2013, one in three cars built in the UK was a Nissan.
- Sunderland Plant currently employs more than 7,000 people
- Nissan's European Design Centre is located in Paddington, London and employs around 65 people
- Nissan's European Technical Centre is based in Cranfield, Bedfordshire and employs around 1,000 people
- Nissan's sales and marketing headquarters in Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire employs around 190 people
About Nissan in Europe
Nissan has one of the most comprehensive European presences of any overseas manufacturer, employing more than 14,500 staff across locally-based design, research & development, manufacturing, logistics and sales & marketing operations. Last year Nissan plants in the UK, Spain and Russia produced more than 635,000 vehicles including mini-MPVs, award-winning crossovers, SUVs, commercial vehicles and the Nissan LEAF, the world's most popular Electric Vehicle with 97% performance satisfaction and 95% of customers willing to recommend the car to friends. Nissan now offers 24 diverse and innovative products for sale in Europe today, and is positioned to become the number one Asian brand in Europe.