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Nissan Australia has confirmed local details for its all-new 2022 Nissan QASHQAI range ahead of its arrival in showrooms later this year.
The Japanese brand revealed the popular small SUV will be offered in four model trims – ST, ST+, ST-L and Ti – each of which features more standard equipment and improved safety over the current model while also introducing a new-generation, more efficient 1.3-litre four-cylinder engine.
The consequence is hefty price rises of between $5000-$6000 depending on model variant, with the entry-level QASHQAI ST now starting from $33,890 plus on-road costs and range-topping Ti costing $47,390 (plus ORCs).
In between, the mid-level ST+ starts at $37,890 (plus ORCs) while the ST-L is $42,190 (plus ORCs).
All four variants will feature the same mechanical layout, with a 110kW/250Nm 1.3-litre turbo four-cylinder that drives the front wheels via a continuously variable transmission (CVT) automatic.
Despite the smaller capacity motor, it produces more power and torque (4kW and 50Nm) than the 2.0-litre naturally aspirated in the current QASHQAI yet is also more efficient with a claimed average fuel consumption of 6.1L/100km (down from 6.9L/100km).
Even in base trim, the list of standard equipment includes an 8.0-inch infotainment display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connections, a 7.0-inch TFT display in the instrument cluster, push button start and a comprehensive suite of safety functions including autonomous emergency braking (AEB) with forward collision warning and junction, pedestrian and cyclist detection, adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist, lane departure warning, traffic sign recognition, rear cross traffic alert with AEB and a centre airbag.
The ST+ justifies its $4000 premium with larger 18-inch alloy wheels, front fog lights and a bigger 12.3-inch touchscreen with standard sat nav, wireless smartphone mirroring and a 360-degree reversing camera.
The ST-L improves on that with adaptive LED headlights, LED indicators, rear privacy glass, leather-accented seats, 19-inch alloys, eight-way powered driver’s seat, dual climate control and stop and go function for the adaptive cruise control.
The flagship Ti adds a 10.8-inch head-up display, quilted leather upholstery, massaging front seats, hands-free tailgate and a 10-speaker Bose sound system.
These prices mark a substantial increase over the outgoing Nissan QASHQAI, which last retailed for between $28,590 and $39,090 plus ORCs depending on the variant.
The all-new 2022 Nissan QASHQAI was originally scheduled to arrival in local showrooms in March but has been delayed because of the COVID-induced global semi-conductor shortage that has crippled the automotive industry. It is now due before the end of the year.
How much does the 2022 Nissan QASHQAI cost?
- ST (a) – $33,890
- ST+ (a) – $37,890
- ST-L (a) – $42,190
- Ti (a) – $47,390
* Prices exclude on-road costs
Disclaimer: Images supplied by Nissan Australia.
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