2019 Nissan Qashqai

 
 

For this week’s review we’ve gotten our hands on the 2019 Nissan Qashqai which has gotten a slight refresh. Although the Qashqai has been around in Europe for a long time it is only in it’s 3rd year in North America. It has quickly risen to be Nissan’s second best selling model. For 2019 Nissan adds ProPILOT Assist semi-autonomous technology, Nissan Safety Shield 360 and standard Apple Car Play & Android Auto.

Disclosure: Nissan Canada provided me with the 2019 Nissan Qashqai SL AWD with ProPILOT Assist for a week to test drive, and photograph. All photos in this blog post was taken by me. #NissanQashqai

ACCELERATION: 8/10

  • 2.0L DOHC 4 cylinder-141HP @ 6100 & 147 lb-ft@4400

  • CVT

  • 9.5 second 0-100 km/hr

BRAKING: 7/10

  • Average stopping score

HANDLING: 8/10

  • Feels nimble around the corners!

  • Body roll is well controlled.

  • It doesn’t feel as engaging as the CX-3 but it’s much better than the HR-V.

RIDE: 8/10

  • The independent rear suspension helps improving ride feel. A lot of brands have been removing independent rear suspensions to help save money but I’m glad Nissan still has it in their Qashqai

ECONOMY: 7.2/10

  • 25/32/28- City/Highway/Combined FWD

  • 24/30/27- City/Highway/Combined AWD

CABIN NOISE: 8/10

  • Very well controlled cabin noise, one of the quietest in the compact suv segment

EXTERIOR: 9/10

  • Comes in the new exterior colour, Scarlet Ember

  • Not a head turner, but it doesn’t look bad. It blends in without being totally boring.

INTERIOR FOR DRIVER: 8/10

  • Steering wheel buttons is simple and logically laid out

  • Seats have a nice amount of cushioning making it comfy to sit in.

  • Overall experience with visibility was great, and the size makes it very practical driving downtown.

INTERIOR FOR PASSENGERS: 8.5/10

  • Although on paper, the legroom and headroom numbers for the Qashqai seem outperformed by others, but in real world use, it’s more comfortable than something like the HR-V thanks to the wider body design.

Combined Legroom:

  • 80.5 - HR-V

  • 80.0 - Soul

  • 76.2 - Qashqai

  • 76.0 - CX-3

  • 75.2 - C-HR

Combined Headroom:

  • 39.5 - Soul

  • 38.3 - Qashqai

  • 38.3 - C-HR

  • 38.3 - HR-V

  • 37.2 - CX-3

INTERIOR STORAGE: 7.5/10

  • OK storage capacity that will work for most families

  • Divider in trunk is a nice addition to help sort items or to prevent loose items from sliding around too much.

  • Has a spare tire under the trunk floor

INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM: 6.5/10

  • This has been an area the Qashqai has struggled in. It’s quite slow and laggy

  • Supports Android auto & Apple Carplay and comes standard on all trims

OVERALL IMPRESSION OF THE 2019 NISSAN QASHQAI:

Nissan’s 2019 Qashqai is still a compelling all rounder crossover making it a family friendly choice. Despite not being the best in a specific area, and they don’t have any bad qualities that would scare people away. The option to have ProPILOT Assist, Nissan Safety Shield 360, and CarPlay / Android Auto makes it even more practical and easy to live with.

If you really like the way the Qashqai looks but you’re thirsting for a bit more power, space or luxury materials I would recommend test driving the Rogue back to back with the Qashqai and seeing what works best for you!

 
 
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