Nissan Qashqai 2013

This generation of Nissan Qashqai has been produced from January, 2013 to December, 2017. We can provide information about 10 modifications of this generation. 2013 Nissan Qashqai is available with four wheel (4x4) drive (2 versions) and front wheel drive (8 versions).

The new generation of the Qashqai started to be produced at the beginning of November 2013. Qashqai of the second generation is available only with 5-seater interior. The body is 47 mm longer, 20 mm wider and 15 mm lower than its predecessor. The 2014 Qashqai has specific curtains in the grille. They shut when the speed increases and regulate the airflow. When overheated, the curtains open to cool the overheated parts.

The interior is visibly transformed: modern design, classic and restrained colour scheme, and high quality decoration materials. Much work has been done by engineers to improve ergonomics. Buttons and switches are conveniently located, the instrument panel is perfectly readable. Even the seemingly imperceptible small details have been worked out. For example, the designers paid attention to such parameter as the depth of cupholders - now you can put a half-liter bottle in them so it won't interfere with the driver's elbow. The seats have been designed using the best practice from the aerospace industry to ensure a comfortable seating position and improved blood flow to the lower back. The rear layout has been extensively revised, increasing the space available on the seat sofa in all directions and increasing cargo capacity by 20 litres.

The multimedia screen has moved to the top of the front centre console and has been given far more functionality. The multimedia system now not only plays music from various carriers and shows the navigation map, but also works with online applications.

The electric power steering has received two modes - traditional and sports. Numerous electronic systems deserve special attention: automatic parking, intersection control systems, blind spot monitoring, all-around cameras, etc.

As the base engine on the 2013 Qashqai install gasoline turbo four DIG-T 1.2 litre 115 horsepower. An undoubted advantage of this motor is a low fuel consumption: according to the manufacturer, the appetite of this motor in the mixed cycle is only 5.6 litres per 100km. For the fans of dynamical driving there is a 2-liter capacity petrol unit with 141 horsepower in the engine range. Only one diesel engine - 1,6-liter 130 hp is offered.

An innovation in Qashqai 2014 is the system of remove of body fluctuation due to which the automobile keeps track of a condition of a covering of the road, its waves. Sensing them, electronics regulates work of the engine and brakes automatically.

On most equipped versions the electronics system monitors the blind spots in order to prevent an unexpected collision. And the modern LED headlights automatically switch to the right light.

This Nissan is available with four petrol engines with displacement from 1.2 to 2.0 litres and power of from 115 to 163 horsepower un two diesel engines with displacement from 1.5 to 1.6 litres and power of from 110 to 130 horsepower.
The car is available with both manual (6 versions), as well as automatic (4 versions) gearbox.

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Nissan Qashqai 2013 average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 5.6 to 7.7 litres per 100km, whereas for diesel engine - from 4.4 to 4.9 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient Nissan Qashqai 2013 petrol engine version is Nissan Qashqai 1.2 2WD, consuming 5.6 litres per 100km. While the most fuel efficient Nissan Qashqai 2013 diesel - Nissan Qashqai 1.6 dCi 2WD for 100 kilometers consumes 4.4 liters of diesel.
According to user reviews, Nissan Qashqai real-world fuel consumption is on average about approximately for 38 percents higher as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy (on average +36% for petrol engines and +40% for diesel engines). For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific Nissan Qashqai modification.

The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 8.9 seconds has Nissan Qashqai 1.6 DIG-T version, conversely the tardiest one is Nissan Qashqai 1.2 DiG-T reaching this speed only in 12.9 seconds. The maximum top speed is 200 km/h for the 1.6 petrol 4-cylinder 163 hp version (Nissan Qashqai 1.6 DIG-T).

Lenght of Nissan Qashqai is 438 cm, it is medium size car. Nissan Qashqai gross weight is from 1860 to 2030 kg (depending on modification), which is about 9 percent lighter than the average for this age and class. Nissan Qashqai trunk space is 430 litres, by folding down all rear seats boot capacity can be increased to 1585 litres.

This Nissan is relatively cheap - it can be purchased (in Latvia, EU) for around 11 500 $. According to user reviews, average Nissan Qashqai repair costs are 340 $ per year. Users calculated Nissan Qashqai 2013 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 2800 € cost per year and 0.32 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 47%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 17% from total. We have an excellent car cost calculator, calculate ownership costs of Nissan Qashqai for your situation and driving habits here! Below you will find more detailed information about Nissan Qashqai prices and costs.

In user reviews Nissan Qashqai received average grade 6.5 (from 10) which is relatively low, considering average rate 7.9 for similar aged cars. Ratings are quite controversial, both positive and not so good, read more in the reviews below. 57% of reviewers would recommend this car to the friend.

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Nissan Qashqai safety

During safety testing Nissan Qashqai has obtained 5 stars from five, which means very high safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Nissan Qashqai is evaluated with very good rate 88 from 100, children safety: very good mark - 83 from 100, for pedestrian protection Nissan Qashqai got 69 points from 100.
Nissan Qashqai safety equipment has been rated as good - 79 percents from 100.

Nissan Qashqai prices

Nissan Qashqai 2013 - 2017 crossover price in Latvia is from 7000 $ to 17000 $.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Nissan Qashqai price is more below average - Nissan Qashqai is approximately for 30 percents cheaper then average crossovers of this age (compare crossovers 2013 - 2017 prices). The reason of Nissan Qashqai low price could be its poor quality (see below) so we recommend particularly examine the car before purchase and do not choose it only by price.