2021 Nissan Qashqai review - Does it now have the full package? TEST DRIVE

[@colsand]

"So if you want to see the rest of the video, then please make sure you keep watching" Always good advice.

[@maartenk7513]

Yeah, solid advice indeed.

[@samjj1991]

Big fan of the blue leather interior makes it look so much more premium :) great review as always :D

[@AutoSocialUK]

Thanks for watching! Maybe it appeals to guys more?

[@samjj1991]

@@AutoSocialUK hmm possibly, to me at least as I do enjoy abit of blue haha! I think its just having any colour rather than black on top of more black in an interior really makes it pop :)

[@trevorbranch9250]

It may be the lighting but the "blue" inserts in the interior trim to me look to add some style.

[@AutoSocialUK]

At least they're daring to be a little different

[@Steve-Cross]

I am very impressed with the new Qashqai. I only had the previous mark 2 generation, for a few days as a hire car. I was very impressed with that, as well. I think I have decided to go for the tekna plus, as my next car. Yes you are correct; when you said it was getting into Audi, VW and BMW territory, but only the base models, for the price. I would think they would be twice the price, if they were spect up to the same standard as the Tekna plus. I also love the new styling, on the latest generation of Qashqai; over its rivals. I can see it still looking good, in 5 years time, where the other brands in its class, may well start to look tired and dated.

[@edmundhayes1840]

I bought a Civic with rear doors that open that wide too. My Gran didn't get on with hit because she liked to hold the door to get in. She much preferred to ride in a Focus.

[@AutoSocialUK]

Thank you for sharing!

[@loveclose]

Just cancelled my Kia Sportage in favour of a 1yr old Quashqai. Real issues with delivery times and couldn't afford to wait any longer. Have to say the Nissan has surprised me.... very very comfortable and quiet. I have the 20" wheels and tend to disagree with the view that they affect the ride. I have some sort of load restraint fitted on to the floor panels of the boot.... figured out the poorest, but not the use!!!! Enjoyed the video, and can thoroughly recommend the vehicle a an owner.

[@Steve-Cross]

I agree with you about the 20-inch wheels. The added bonus of the multi-link Suspension on the rear, makes for a very comfortable ride. I also like the blue. It really raises the interior. I'm not sure how anything can clash with black lol. I hope you enjoy your Qashqai and have many happy years of motoring.

[@loveclose]

@@Steve-Cross I like the blue too.... test drove one but the engine management light came on straight away on ignition and stayed on!! Somewhat off putting for a test drive. I've ended up with a white one which has a lovely paint finish. It's grown on me....

[@Steve-Cross]

@@loveclose Hi. Yes I did look at the white one, but thought better of it. It looks stunning when it's clean. But I do a lot of travelling down muddy country lanes. So I have gone with gunmetal. I think it might hide the grime a little better. They also had a black one, but I think I would have the same trouble with that. Also. It really didn't show the cars lines off, which to me, is one of its major features. It's good looks.

[@loveclose]

@@Steve-Cross In total agreement over the black Qashqai.... looks great in the showroom, but for my money, not so visible at night. A white one would definitely not suit your needs! Despite that, I've found that my non- off road driving doesn't make it look too grubby.... worst time fir me was the dust during the hot summer.

[@Steve-Cross]

@@loveclose I am having mine paint protected with A product called carbon shield technology. According to the salesman, it helps provide protection against muck and water sticking to the paintwork. Making it easier to clean. They also treat the interior. probably with a sort of Scotchgard.The whole treatment cost a few hundred pounds, but I think it would be worth it. According to the blurb, it has a lifetime guarantee, as long as I own the car. You also get a full range of cleaning products from the manufacturer. It is called LifeShine from Auto Glym.

[@charm8167]

A remote controlled boot is very essential if you have a disability. The keyless entry the boot will open with a leg movement under the centre of boot bumper.

[@peternicho]

never seen a negative review before, good job she has no idea

[@jamesyeoman2875]

I still love my 2015 1.5 N-TEC PLUS dives lovely and can not understand some of the negative comments on them! yes I would love to be able to afford the new Qashqai but hay-ho happy to stick with what I have!

[@jamiep61]

I enjoyed watching the Video Review. Still one of my favourite family SUVs

[@AutoSocialUK]

Thank you for watching Jamie, it is a great all-rounder!

[@martinvictorschieder4262]

Love it Trish. Can't wait to try a test drive when they finally become available in Australia. The only thing I find disappointing is that they are twice the price here compared to the UK

[@AutoSocialUK]

Wow twice the price? They’re already starting to be quite an expensive car but the Juke and Quashqai continues to be very popular in the UK.

[@forsdykemontague1017]

Great review, love the Estuary accent Trish :-)

[@anthonystevens8683]

Once again a great review Tish, well done! Style wise this is a big improvement but as seems to be the way today there are compromises to be had. The Qashqai like many others compromises real world visibility with the up swept rear bodywork, probably no issue with this car given the 360 camera. 20" wheels on the demo car look good but as you mention these will compromise the ride and tyres are likely to be expensive to replace. When I come to the point to change my car I will add this car to the test drive list along with the new Sportage amongst others. I like the interior design but like you I'm not sure about the blue and grey.

[@AutoSocialUK]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts!

[@NakisaSoltanKashefi]

Check out the amazing heads up display in the new Qashqai as well. That's the advantage it has over Sportage. Unfortunately she didn't even mention it 😕

[@NakisaSoltanKashefi]

And the blue/black interior looks really good as well. I don't know why she didn't like it. It's a matter of taste I suppose.

[@jasonwick503]

Great review. Having recently purchased a year old Tekna + I’ve been blown away by how good this car is…..👍🏻

[@haze4307]

How are you getting on with your Qashqai after having it a while now and how do you find it on a long run. Thanks in advance man.

[@jasonwick503]

@@haze4307 Hi, I’m really pleased with the car. Had zero issues and would have no concerns in recommending to others. Good on a longer drive which averages around 50 mpg which I’m happy with. Like the car just as much today as the first day we got it👍🏻

[@haze4307]

@@jasonwick503 Cheers mate and hopefully purchasing an 18 month old Qashqai Tekna + this week.

[@jasonwick503]

@@haze4307no worries. Enjoy👍🏻

[@NeilHall]

Great review! We pick up our new Tekna+ tomorrow. The wealth of toys that you get with the top model are just too good value for money and beats the opposition hands down. It's our 3rd Qashqai and easily the best yet.

[@NakisaSoltanKashefi]

Exactly. The technology you get is unbelievable for the price. The ride has improved so much as well. We have our second Tekna now. Enjoy yours as well.

[@NeilHall]

@@NakisaSoltanKashefi Thanks!

[@monty6545]

Enjoyed this review and agree the graphics are a bit dull tbh , although i do like the blue leather. Thanks for posting Tish .

[@AutoSocialUK]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts!

[@steffenweidlich8698]

Thank you. I enjoyed watching your Video. I'm waiting for my new N-Connecta since October 🙄

[@natetonbong]

Really like this updated car The wheels are very nice Keep up the good work tish 👍

[@AutoSocialUK]

Looks great doesn't it

[@ianfiddes9871]

Have one can’t fault it’s the techna + 1750 Diesel 4x4 model great machine

[@NakisaSoltanKashefi]

Why didn't you talk about the HEADS UP DISPLAY? Come on. That's one of the best things about the new Qashqai that most of the other rivals don't have. And it's not just a HUD, it's one of the best HUDs in the market. That's why we bought a new Qashqai Tekna for the family. And it was a similar case with the old Qashqai as well. Nissan is always unbeatable when it comes to technology. When none of the rivals had 360 cam, old Qashqai had it. It brought a lot of comfort to us when parking, etc.

[@NeilHall]

I'm looking forward to the HUD, it was great to use it on a test drive. But I've got a nagging feeling I'll soon be switching it off and reverting to the conventional dials. It might be a good one for a new route when you're frequently looking at the sat-nav.

[@NakisaSoltanKashefi]

@@NeilHall both my husband and I still love the HUD after 4 months. Hope you keep using it too.

[@norbertleimeiszter2047]

Great video, thank you. Only a few comments: - when you talked about the boot, you could have mentioned the boot size with upright and folded rear seats. - when you talked about the car being quiet, you could have measured the noise level to give us an idea how quiet it was. (there are mobile apps for that).

[@AutoSocialUK]

For sure! Thank you for the tips!

[@cincyrovers]

Great video as always, Tish! We got the previous generation Qashqai here in the US as the Rogue Sport, and I agree - it was cheap, boring, slow, and had the godawful XTronic CVT. This new one looks really nice, and it clearly has a TON of equipment. Funnily enough, to my knowledge, JLR is the only company in the US to offer a heated front windshield. Nissan is making a comeback; especially here in the US with the new Pathfinder, Rogue, Frontier pickup and of course, the new Z that unfortunately you Brits will be missing out on. PS - you and I were the only ones to sign the petition 😂😂

[@AutoSocialUK]

Do Fords not come with a heated screen in the US?

[@cincyrovers]

@@AutoSocialUK no, Ford doesn’t offer heated windshields in the US. I did some digging, and turns out that Mercedes offered it in the US for a while on a few models, and surprisingly, the Mk7 e-Golf had a heated windshield for a few years as well. Other than that, it appears that JLR is currently the only manufacturer to offer it here.

[@sevesellors2831]

Great review and a big improvement on the original.

[@AutoSocialUK]

Absolutely, feels much better quality too!

[@edwardott7239]

Tish, you made my day with this video. :) Always nice to see your gorgeous self doing a review (hugs), though on this one I had to look up what Qashqai meant (due to the fact it doesn't go by that name here in America). My mother owns a Rogue (2019 version) and I agree that it's a nice vehicle to drive, though I personally wouldn't buy one myself because it's a bit small for me (I'm 6') and the boot isn't as large as I would've liked for my needs (primarily groceries). This was why I decided on the Honda CR-V (certified pre-owned) over it, Toyota RAV4, and a Jeep.

[@AutoSocialUK]

Thank you so much Edward!

[@edwardott7239]

@@AutoSocialUK you're welcome, Tish. :)

[@Carcode]

It’s definitely much improved! I cannot wait to review it :)

[@AutoSocialUK]

Hopefully you get your hands on it soon!

[@yasminwilson7420]

Where I live it’s called the Rogue Sport and it’s a very good seller over here keen to see new model

[@DaveDVideoMaker]

In the US and A only. This new model hasn’t made it to American shores yet. Maybe next year.

[@UltraJaff]

I would still choose the Sportage, not for price, but for the engine and looks. (2023 Sportage BTW)

[@AutoSocialUK]

I need to try the KIA!

[@UltraJaff]

@@AutoSocialUK it’s like 4 or 5 months before it’s out in the Uk I think

[@MiniEggs1999]

Not my sort of car but good detail as usual. Can you do me a favour. Next time you test a new VAG car that gives turn directions on the driver display when navigating with wireless CarPlay Apple Maps. If you make a wrong turn does the driver display get stuck on recalculating? It did in a new Polo when I tried it but I have an old phone. Thanks

[@AutoSocialUK]

Oh very interesting.... I'll test it out!! tbf, that's not great but it is good that they give directions for carplay on the drivers display. Not many do.

[@NakisaSoltanKashefi]

Not good detail really. She didn't even mention the heads up display which is an amazing one.

[@kaitlinmcnulty8762]

Tish can you review motability spec cars? There’s always the top spec ones that are reviewed and it’s hard to work out what you get for your money

[@banzanbuddhist1451]

Great video Tish.

[@karambakanagi3344]

I love the new Nissan car Qashqai. Please tell me how much it cost, I do wanna buy it???

[@jermpoz2971]

IS THIS 2021? I BOUGHT MINE THIS YEAR LOOKS THE SAME DESIGN ? MINE IS 2023 MODEL

[@Granville1991]

Amazing review Tish

[@AutoSocialUK]

Thank you for watching!

[@vijaymistry4169]

This is a great review, car seems ok 👍

[@AutoSocialUK]

Thank you for watching!

[@jdmguy44]

I think Nissan have done a great job with the new Qashqai. The styling is sharp without the fussiness of the new Hyundai Tucson or Kia Sportage.

[@AutoSocialUK]

It’s a big improvement 😊

[@sharonec5419]

Na the Kia Sportage is much better looking and classier too.

[@jdmguy44]

@@sharonec5419 The front of the Sportage is ugly and a bit of a mess quite frankly. It definitely won't age well and is far from classy.

[@sharonec5419]

@@jdmguy44 I disagree but then looks are subjective. At least Kia wS not afraid to be brave. This is just another dull soulless Nissan. I have seen them in the metal and they do not look that great at all and certainly no where near as good as the latest Hyundai Tucson or Kia Sportage and soon the new Renault Kadjar replacement the Astrall will e out soon and that will be even better.

[@jdmguy44]

@@sharonec5419 "another soulless Nissan" Are you seriously suggesting that a Hyundai Tucson or Kia Sportage has "soul"?! There isn't an SUV on the market that has soul or character. The Qashqai looks sharp yet clean. The Tucson and the Sportage are overstyled, fussy and will look naff in a few years. Hyundai/Kia are obviously desperate for their cars to stand out. They should pay more attention to their engines - which seem to have a great track record for failures/fires.

[@dirtydeeds2012]

Hi Tish,did you test the bose audio system?if so what was your thoughts?Also the 20"wheels apparantly have multi link compared to beam suspension on the 19,18, inch wheels.But the drive interior noise you still reckon its bit harsh?i want the tekna + for passenger seat extras for my wifes disability but the 20inch wheels are putting me off.Local dealer never has the tekna+ in for test drive.Only get elec passenger seat on the tekna+.

[@AutoSocialUK]

I did, it was great! I do like a BOSE system. tbf, they coped OK for me and i didn't have too many issues but then again my drives to work are pretty smooth!

[@dirtydeeds2012]

@@AutoSocialUK thanks for reply

[@williamnewnum8903]

Hi Tish - I only recently learned that what I know as the Rogue Sport in the US is called the Qashqai in the rest of the world. I bought a Hyundai Kona late last month, but I was also considering the Rogue Sport (along with the Buick Encore GX). I love my Kona... except for the trunk (boot). It looked fine when I test drove the car and it was empty, but I put a small snow shovel, blanket, and jumper cables in there, and now I find myself cursing every weekend when I go shopping for groceries (I'm a single dad). If I had it to do over again, I would probably have purchased the "Qashqai." I very much enjoyed your video, your knowledge, your enthusiasm, and your accent. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, Will in Missouri - USA

[@williamnoble294]

How about doing the e-power one ?

[@AutoSocialUK]

E-power xtrail video coming next week

[@modelrailwaynoob]

The leg room in the back is crap. Apart from that, it's nice. Not enough taller reviewers to realise that. It's not just kids that sit in the back of cars.

[@thebigcheese6606]

Nice review.

[@111msw]

Love mine 👍

[@arnoldtabor3767]

I think they're getting ready for the 5 to 10k increase in price for when they have to fully electrify it

[@AutoSocialUK]

I am not too sure if the Qashqai will go electric, who knows. Have you seen the Ariya?

[@arnoldtabor3767]

@@AutoSocialUK I've seen it and to be honest I doubt they'd let the brand/name recognition of qashqai go away they'll probably have the Ariya be the SUV/crossover flag ship

[@francisconway9949]

Great review Tish...... As always.!! You wore the wrong outfit though......It is as if you were disembodied driving it. 😁

[@AutoSocialUK]

My bad hahahaha! Thanks for watching

[@richfixescars]

How does it compare to a CX-5?

[@AutoSocialUK]

I haven't had a chance to try the latest CX-5 unfortunately so cannot comment.

[@DaveDVideoMaker]

One bad thing about the Kaškaj is it has a CVT transmission. Nissan doesn’t make good CVTs. For the Kaškaj, they could have gone for a 7-speed DCT or a 9-speed automatic used in the new Nissan Pathfinder.

[@NakisaSoltanKashefi]

The new CVT is really good, you need to give it a try.

[@DaveDVideoMaker]

@@NakisaSoltanKashefi Nope niece Nakisa. I’d rather have the RAV4.

[@DaveDVideoMaker]

Without a question or doubt, the Kaškaj is really uncool, and that’s an end of it. And note, Kaškaj is Qashqai spelt in a Slavic way.

[@NakisaSoltanKashefi]

Disagree

[@DaveDVideoMaker]

@@NakisaSoltanKashefi It’s uncool niece Nakisa.

[@andrewsong1841]

Nissan rogue?

[@DaveDVideoMaker]

Rogue Sport in the US and A. This will be called the Kaškaj (Qashqai) in other markets. The Rogue is the X-Trail.

[@AutoSocialUK]

Thanks Dave!

[@DaveDVideoMaker]

@@AutoSocialUK No problem Tish.

[@pneuma2063]

A nice car but mine drink too much, 8 or higer liters by 100 kms in city.

[@AutoSocialUK]

Thank you for sharing your experience

[@Steveh1066]

My wife took one for a test drive a few weeks ago, all she said was it was painfully slow and there's only one engine choice with different maps... and that top model with extra paint is nearly £40k ! Get a nice tiguan with good spec for that.

[@Radtrad_strada]

Tiguan is a nightmare and the quality after a coiple of years is atrocious.

[@jdmguy44]

Tiguan is sooooo boring (like all VW's) and seems to be plagued with issues from what I read.

[@Braydenrobbo23]

My mum has this and my dad has the model before this kne

[@AutoSocialUK]

Does she like it?

[@Braydenrobbo23]

@@AutoSocialUK yes she does

[@susanlove2897]

👍👍

[@Silver-st2zq]

Good review and great design but with Nissan's reliability 😱 pass.

[@AutoSocialUK]

Are the new ones not great? I know the old auto gear boxes were pants for reliability!

[@DaveDVideoMaker]

Okay niece Tish, here is my score for the Kaškaj: Styling: 5/10 Acceleration: 1/10 Handling: 3/10 Fun factor: 1/10 Cool factor: 1/10 Weekend score: 11/10 Features: 7/10 Comfort: 6/10 Quality: 6/10 Practicality: 8/10 Value: 6/10 Daily score: 33/50 Total score: 44/100

[@Roger-ff3cu]

Bye bye

[@sharonec5419]

Nissan really ruined the front of this Qashqui. It could have looked so much better if they had just been braver and done away with the cheap dull looking lower lights. All that was needed was the thin lights that go up and they should have connected to the grill. Would have looked much better.

[@Pilot0582]

what a beautiful woman you are Tish!