Few in the Krasnodar Territory will surprise you with an air temperature of +25 Celsius in mid-April - like a Japanese car. But we will try. We presents a test drive SUV Nissan Qashqai.
The crossover in our market is no longer a wonder, moreover, it is quite popular in its segment all over the world, occupying the sixth place with sales in 2017 in almost half a million copies. A very, very good result, given the frantic demand for Chinese models in the domestic market of the Celestial Empire, where it simply makes no sense to compete with them. In Russia, Qashqai is on the tenth line, adding eight percent to the 2016 result. We don’t have to sell more than twenty thousand models a year to everyone, especially now.
Going to a car in St. Petersburg. Yes, this is really not a new generation - which we do not yet have on the market. It will be all the more pleasant to compare them after a while.
So, on it we went to lake. Firstly, there are a lot of so-called test places along the road: here you can find the track, the mountain serpentine, the ground, and mountain trails. Secondly, on lake, there is an interesting location - an art gallery. Let's combine business with pleasure: culturally enrich our horizons and test the Japanese crossover.
Aesthetically, Qashqai is perceived quite calmly, there is nothing controversial or repulsive here. Nissan’s signature V-Motion front end is the brand’s well-known feature. Wheel arches are emphasized by discolored inserts, which involves the installation of large diameter wheels for beauty and a smaller one for conquering suburban landscapes.
Yes, on the road, Qashqai is pretty good with the proper preparation and skill. The overhangs both at the stern and in the front are not so large, which allows you to call into the hills with a 23-degree slope. Well, a clearance of 20 cm is enough to not be afraid of borders in the city.
Nissan Qashqai dimensions: length - 4 377 mm, width - 1 837 mm, height - 1 595 mm, wheelbase - 2 646 mm.
Inside, a crossover from Nissan ... let's say - comfortable. The fact is that before restyling to the salon there were a lot of questions regarding the quality of the plastic and its creaking here and there. After restyling, there are no complaints about the interior. The quality of the materials is at a high level, there are no “crickets”, and they clearly worked with sound insulation. The sound from the Bose audio system also pleases the ear. Separately, we note the successful location of the touch screen of the multimedia system, which does not allow glare. In general, the ergonomics of the cabin are good.
On the highway, the crossover goes remarkably in terms of stability, both directional and when making maneuvers. From the first generation of “Kashkaya” he was blamed for “too light” behavior on the road. At first they blamed, and then they merit it. No rolls or any roll-up on the side is observed. Front - MacPherson, aft - multi-link suspension.
Our engine showed the following figures: from standstill to hundreds of kilometers per hour - in 10.1 seconds, and fuel consumption - 8.7 in mixed mode. Yes, if you press on the accelerator pedal, you get all 10-11 liters per hundred, but in this mode, moving around in the city or outside it makes little sense, in fact.
In conclusion, we conclude: the current generation of Nissan Qashqai is a worthy representative of its technological years. I liked the handling, not bad out of town. That is, its popularity in the primary and secondary markets is well founded. We are waiting for a new generation.