Nissan Qashqai

We can now reveal the starting price of Nissan's Almera replacement, the Qashqai

Auto Express Car Reviews

18th September 2006

On sale early next year, it will kick off at around £14,500, with range-topping models peaking at £22,000. The SUV will be built at the firm's Sunderland plant, where 200 new jobs have been created. Inside the Qashqai, there is room for five, while the high-quality dashboard is similar to that in the smaller Note.

Under the bonnet is a choice of four powerplants: the entry-level 1.6-litre petrol and 1.5 diesel engines are available with a front-wheel-drive transmission only, while the 2.0-litre petrol and oil-burning motors have the £1,200 option of Nissan's ALL-MODE 4x4 system.

Bosses predict that around 17,000 Qashqais will be bought every year in the UK, making it the firm's second best seller after the Micra.