Nissan’s new SUV model “Qashqai” to have its world premiere on April 17, 2024; teaser video released

Nissan Europe has announced that a new model will have its world premiere on April 17, 2024 (local time). A teaser video has also been released. Based on the design and body size, it is likely to be the Qashqai , which is scheduled to be released in 2024 .

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The video shows that the car features distinctive signature LED lamps and daytime running lights, giving it a different look from previous Nissan designs. It also shows that the body size is a compact model.

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It has not been introduced in Japan since the first generation “Qashqai”

The Qashqai (known as Dualis in Japan) was way ahead of its time. It is now known as a compact SUV that is popular in Japan as well. The first generation was released in Europe under the name QASHQAI, and is sold in North America, Taiwan, and South Korea as the Rogue, which shares the same platform. Meanwhile, it is sold as the Qashqai in South Africa, the Middle East, Singapore, China, New Zealand, and South America, and as the Dualis in Australia and Japan.

The first generation went on sale in Japan on May 23, 2007, but the lineup was consolidated with the full model change of the X-Trail on December 11, 2013, and production for the Japanese market ended. Since then, it has not been introduced to the public. When the first generation was released, SUVs were not as popular as they are today, and the Qashqai (known as the Dualis in Japan) did not attract much attention.

Nissan’s new Qashqai: Is now the time to launch a Japanese model?

When considering introducing the new Qashqai as a Japanese model, its greatest appeal is its body size, which is 4,425mm in length, 1,838mm in width, and 1,635mm in height, placing it between the X-Trail and Kicks currently in the Japanese lineup.

The lineup includes the “e-POWER” model, which is extremely popular in Japan. Like the new “X-TRAIL,” the “VC Turbo” uses a dedicated power generation engine, making it an even more attractive model. The 1.5L 3-cylinder gasoline engine “VC Turbo” produces a maximum output of 156hp (115kW / 158PS), while the electric motor produces a maximum output of 188hp (140kW / 190PS), combined with an inverter and battery. It also comes equipped with the ProPilot (with Navi-Link function) safety driving support function. It features all of the equipment found in Nissan’s most popular models in Japan.

With SUVs being so popular in Japan, other companies are expanding their lineups of mid-class SUVs, with Toyota adding the Yaris Cross and Corolla Cross , Honda the ZR-V , and Mazda the CX-30 and MX -30 , so it would be well worth Nissan adding the Qashqai.

Nissan news release

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