2010 Nissan Qashqai+2 news, pictures, and information

Life on board the Nissan Qashqai has been made even more comfortable thanks to improved protection against noise, vibration and harshness. This has been achieved by adding an all-new multi-layer insulation material around the front bulkhead, as well as the fitment of an 'acoustic' windscreen which reduces the transmission of noise.

Occupants will also notice a reduction in wind noise around the A-pillar, achieved by changing the window sealing.

Retuned Suspension

Nissan Qashqai customer research has shown that drivers love the blend of solidity and agility, but some small but significant changes have been made to the suspension tuning to further improve ride comfort and responsiveness.

New Pure Drive 129g/km Version

One of the most significant changes to the Nissan Qashqai range is the addition of a new Pure Drive variant. Wearing the badge reserved only for the Nissan models wîth the most environmentally efficient economy and emissions, this special Nissan Qashqai produces only 129g/km of CO2.

A weight reduction programme and the adoption of aerodynamic wheel covers, combined wîth the blanking of the fog lamp sockets, the fitment of low rolling resistance tyres and

the lengthening of the final drive ratio all work to maximise the Nissan Qashqai Pure Drive's efficiency. The measures are so effective that CO2 emissions from the 1.5-litre dCi diesel engine have been reduced from 137 to 129g/km. The Nissan Qashqai Visia Pure Drive is priced at £16,795.

ÚK Pricing

Ensuring the top quality Qashqai remains a top seller in the ÚK, prices remain highly competitive. Complete wîth its new styling and dynamic enhancements, the entry-level model costs £15,395, while ownership of a diesel powered Nissan Qashqai is available from £16,795.

What's more, ESP is now fitted as standard across range adding to the Nissan Qashqai's reassuring safety equipment. The specification of Acenta grade and above has now been enhanced wîth the inclusion of a standard Speed Limiter, while Tekna gains a Bose speaker system. All equipment upgrades apply to both Nissan Qashqai and Nissan Qashqai+2.

Simon Thomas, Nissan's European Senior Vice President for Sales and Marketing comments: 'When Nissan Qashqai was launched in Europe in 2007, we were optimistic customers would recognise that it offered an alternative to the traditional hatchback or compact SÚV. However, we had to increase production to meet demand and two-and-a-half years later, demand hasn't relented. Qashqai has been key at reinforcing Nissan's position as an innovator in the European market. The updates to Nissan Qashqai make it even more attractive and will continue to bring new customers to Nissan for the first time.'