A Better Hybrid Than Corolla Cross? (Nissan Qashqai E-Power 2024 Review)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 17 มิ.ย. 2024
- Detailed review and test of the Nissan Qashqai E-Power (Rogue Sport), including fuel economy, ride quality, pricing and more.
Nissan’s E-Power hybrid system has finally been launched in the brand’s Qashqai small SUV.
Unlike many other hybrid systems, the E-Power uses a 116kW turbo 1.3L to recharge the Nissan’s battery, leaving a sole 140kW electric motor to drive the Qashqai via the front wheels.
Benefits? We check out if there are noticeable improvements in real-world fuel efficiency and on-road comfort and refinement for the E-Power system fitted to the sole flagship Ti grade.
Price? The Qashqai Ti E-Power clocks in at $51,590 before on-roads, so the nifty petrol-electric tech does command a handsome premium over its small SUV stablemates.
Time codes:
0:00 - intro
0:27 - Pricing and spec
0:53 - Competitors
1:08 - E-Power tech
1:54 - Interior
2:30 - Cabin features
3:34 - Materials
3:58 - Seating
5:20 - Row two
7:02 - Family friendliness
7:44 - Boot space
8:50 - Fuel economy
9:42 - Ownership
10:18 - On road
10:38 - Electric FWD
10:58 - Refinement
11:59 - Quiet operation
13:19 - Comfort and ride
14.27 - Qashqai vs X-Trail
15:10 - FWD vs AWD
15:28 - Safety
16:50 - Cruise control
17:47 - Verdict
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In our mixed driving, the Qashqai E-Power used 5.5L/100km vs 8.5L/100km for the petrol. At $2/litre, that means the hybrid will break even around the 4.5year/67,500km mark.
That's the break even point but by 4.5 years it's almost out of warranty, and the big question mark is how reliable the e-Power system / battery will be in the long run and the cost of battery replacement.
but do you have to run the non- hybrid on premium fuel?
@@caljeff2427 Yes, they should, as the RON95 is now required on all 1.3 turbo petrol and 1.5 turbo petrol engines in Nissan's lineup.
@@nightowldickson When the car's body has a general 5-year warranty, the high-voltage system normally has a longer warranty at 8 years.
A roast of our pronunciation of Kwashkai seems inevitable
No winning with that name
Qwashqai 👉👈🥺
Maybe you should have asked Nissan how to pronounce it before you made the video.
Ive always gone with ca$$$$h-k-eye
I'm really gwad you said that Tom.
Thanks for the review.
Thank you for this, we pick up our new Qashqai E Power Tekna Automatic next week in the UK, the red that has a tinge of orange look, beautiful colour, feeling excited! ❤😊
KASH-KAI GOOD LORD! THAT KILLED ME TO LISTEN TO.
How's the visibility of the HUD with polarized sunglasses?
These prices are absolutely ridiculous! Here in NZ the Qashqai electric costs about 60K! 😮 wtf
I love the looks tho, beautiful looking mini suv
I don’t understand why manufacturers don’t allow wheel size options. Let the customer decide on big wheels for looks or smaller for ride quality.
They do in Europe. Providing too many options for Australia is not good for money.
I agree! I live out in rural Victoria and the road surfaces are atrocious. Every time you spec a car if you want the upgraded stereo, pano roof etc you get lumped with the bigger wheels and low profile tyres which drives me crazy. Would much rather have 17’s or 18’s on 55 or 60 profile tyres than bigger wheels and 35 or 40 profile tyres. I know it looks average but it sure rides better. We need raised suspension not sports suspension also.
@@korpharm I was looking at a MUX last year. I asked my local Isuzu dealer if he’d swap the 20” rims from the LST was looking at for the 18” LSU
He told me he couldn’t because it would void the warranty on both cars
Sounded like BS , but he wouldn’t budge
It's probably cheaper for them in terms of packaging...
You can do this in Australia. Just talk to the dealer. They'll often provide aftermarket accessories and extras to make up the cost.
The engine working as a generator is apparently 50% efficient! That is only possible because it is running at the optimum RPM. I think this will be used in a lot more cars and boats.
Actually I was thinking about buying a Nissan Sentra e-power (available with a 1.2 lit NA 3-cylinder and single-speed transmission) over a Corolla as it's cheaper, more efficient and as u said quieter. But I'm on the fence about the reliability. Any recommendations?
I would imagine the engine should last well given the consistent ideal revving and natural aspiration.
Why australian customers are not allowed to choose another trim? In EU we have a few trims to choose from, among them the cheeper versions (N-cnnecta) with 18'' wheels and spare one in the boot as a standard, that is optimal IMO.
Test drove the Qashqai on those big wheels the ride was definitely firm compared to the Corolla Cross.
At least the Qashqai is a real European car. It is both designed and made in the UK.
@@acde9355 Relevance?
@@pjb5594 European tunes are likely firmer than other products.
Be skeptical when it’s “eventually safes you money”. They could add a lot of cost (new taxes included) to it
Probably more likely future additional costs (taxes) would be for the non-hybrid model though.
No spare wheel/tire is a deal breaker for me.
Toyotoa hybrids do not have a CVT as far as i know
They do, an eCVT. Wasn't that hard to google it.
The battery works hard to move the car don’t think it will last long
Isn't it a gas hog at highway speed, combining the inefficiency of a generator, a motor, and the charge/discharge inefficiency of the battery? While E-Power should do well at low speed and stop-and-go driving, I would expect it to be much thirstier than a similar size Toyota hybrid at higher speed, where the engine would be running most of the time.
It runs at ideal rpm all day hence the stated efficiency (L/100km). This type of efficiency does not diminish at highway speeds.
nissan is dreaming with that price tag, and body design LOL
5 grand over priced, what a shame.
KWASH KWAI INDEED
"Translate to English" lol!
I’m sure everyone will love the non-opening panoramic sunroof on a summer’s day. After all, it looks really quite lovely.
Really‽ In Australia‽
Remember Tesla ?
Yeah, in Qld that sunroof will bake a family before you get your tender little crotchfruit to school.
In the depths of Winter.
Nissan keeps forgetting US customers who want hybrid and plug-in hybrid models. Frustrating.
I like the reviewer, but “Kwashkai” made this unwatchable 😂
Its not range anxiety, its recharging anxiety. Please change this misnomer.
"Kwash-kai"
Way overpriced for a small SUV, no AWD, no spare.
For an extra 4k you can get the bigger Honda CRV hybrid.
Also your comment, hybrids lose spare wheel. False.
RAV4 hybrid has spare wheel, space saver but still a spare wheel
Generally hybrids lose their spare - and the RAV4 is a size larger.
a full pollution ev ,well done nissan.
What puzzles me is BMW had a better system in 2014 with the I3 REX.
Incorrect pronunciation of the product you’re reviewing shows lack of research. Quash that name! “Cash Kai”
I mean, the very extensive insights shared in this video utterly negate your suggestion there was a lack of research
@@chasingcars from an advertising/marketing perspective, getting the name wrong is really a big no no *shrugs*
Kona is trash, suggesting it as an option is lazy.
I don't mind them although being a Nissan will probably be in a junk yard within 10 years
Nissan reliability in 10 years will shit all over any German or Chinese car. My 350z is 18 years old... twice the age your "10 years" comment and runs as good as when I bought it new.
I have said it time and time again....your car reviews suck. You guys talk about things alll over the place ...so i can never be sure of how you describing a car. No proper order and too opinionated. Stick to the facts and stick to what people need to know.
It's a review, it's supposed to be opinionated.
Your comment sucks - our videos follow the same structure and have done for a decade. We’re experts, we offer opinions based on road testing hundreds of cars a year. If you don’t like that, car reviews aren’t for you.
Nissan biggest issue after sales customer service, horrendous.....