Used Nissan Qashqai for sale: everything you need to know
The Nissan Qashqai is considered the original SUV, kicking off the trend for affordable, raised-up family cars
It sits in the middle of Nissan’s SUV range, between the Nissan Juke and the Nissan X-Trail. It’s one of the most popular cars in Britain whether you’re buying new or used, with competitors including the Ford Kuga, Peugeot 3008 and Toyota RAV4.
The latest model is currently available with a pair of petrol engines and a special type of hybrid, called e-Power. This uses the petrol engine as a generator to power a big electric motor, rather than it powering the wheels. The regular petrol engines also use mild-hybrid technology to make them more fuel efficient.
SUVs like the Nissan Qashqai are hot property whether your buying or leasing a new or used model. There’s plenty of choice out there, and some good deals to be found. Take a look at a Nissan Qashqai for sale on heycar to discover just what’s on offer.
Should you buy a used Nissan Qashqai?
The Nissan Qashqai is one of the best family SUVs you can buy. Not only is it one of the most affordable choices for practical family transport, it’s also packed full of useful touches to make the drudgery of school runs or commutes a bit more pleasant.
On the used market, diesel Nissan Qashqais are still very common, offering a great blend of performance and fuel economy. But today’s 1.3 DiG-T petrol models are almost as efficient, thanks to mild-hybrid technology, and a lot more refined. If ultimate miles-per-gallon is what matters, the Qashqai e-Power hybrid is the model of choice.
With a smooth and comfortable driving experience, a well-equipped interior and plenty of space, you can’t really go wrong by buying or leasing a Nissan Qashqai.
Overall the Nissan Qashqai offers plenty to appeal, whether you’re buying it as a family car to load up with children and luggage, as a comfortable commuter car or as an affordable second car.
Used Nissan Qashqais offer excellent value, because the sheer number of them on sale has kept prices low. If you can afford to buy new, however, you’ll get one with the very latest technology, more comfort and space than ever before and a composed driving experience.
What’s the best used Nissan Qashqai model to buy?
We reckon the e-Power hybrid model, added in 2022, is the best offering for the Nissan Qashqai. It gives you more performance than either of the pure petrol models, yet it's just as smooth (and even smooth around town) and more efficient too.
If you simply can't stomach the extra cost of the hybrid, though, we'd recommend the 158PS mild-hybrid with the automatic gearbox. In terms of trim level, avoid basic Visia models, but resist the urge to pay top-whack for a high-spec Tekna or Tekna+ model. The N-Connecta provides a good compromise, while you might find a good deal on a Premiere Edition model.
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Used Nissan Qashqai fuel economy and performance
Nissan Qashqai DiG-T 140 petrol: The cheapest Nissan Qashqai comes with a 1.3-litre four-cylinder turbo petrol engine putting out 140PS. Offered only with a six-speed manual gearbox, it does 0-60mph in 10.6 seconds and is claimed to achieve 44.8mpg combined.
Nissan Qashqai DiG-T 158 petrol: The top engine available to order now in the Qashqai is the DiG-T 158. With a more powerful 158PS 1.3-litre four-cylinder turbo petrol engine, it manages 0-62mph in 9.5 seconds. Options for this engine include the two-wheel drive manual (which manages 44.5mpg) and four-wheel drive Xtronic automatic (which manages 40mpg).
Nissan Qashqai e-Power hybrid: The Qashqai e-Power hybrid isn’t a plug-in, but its self-charging hybrid system is clever, combining the 1.3-litre petrol engine with an electric motor to put out 190PS. The engine actually doesn’t power the wheels, it serves as an electricity generator to either charge the small battery pack, power the electric motor directly or both. Promising 53.3mpg combined, it’ll be available to order soon.
Those looking at the last-generation Nissan Qashqai will find more engine choice, with 1.2, 1.3 and 1.6-litre DiG-T turbo petrol engines. There’s also 1.5 and 1.6-litre dCi diesel engines.
What used Nissan Qashqai trim levels are available?
The Nissan Qashqai Visia is the entry-level model, and it’s only available in front-wheel drive form with the mild-hybrid 140PS DiG-T petrol engine and a manual gearbox.
The Nissan Qashqai Acenta Premium is offered with the same 140PS engine, but can also be specced with the 158PS DiG-T petrol engine offered with a manual or Xtronic automatic gearbox.
The Nissan Qashqai N-Connecta is a more desirable mid-spec model, with a classier design and better infotainment. It’s also available with the 140PS or 158PS DiG-T petrol engines, but can also be specced with four-wheel drive.
The flagship Tekna and Tekna+ models are available with two or four-wheel drive, although only the cheaper Tekna can be had with the 140PS engine. Tekna+ adds premium technology and driver assists.
Nissan Qashqai dimensions and boot size
The Nissan Qashqai’s dimensions are:
Length: 4425mm
Width: 1838mm
Height: 1635mm
Ground clearance: 180mm
The Nissan Qashqai’s boot size is:
Used Nissan Qashqai road tax
Road tax for a used Nissan Qashqai depends on its registration date, engine and original list price. Qashqai models registered from 1 April 2017 generally cost £200 a year to tax under the current Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) rules. This includes the 1.3-litre mild-hybrid petrol and e-Power hybrid versions, as the previous £10 annual discount for hybrids has been removed.
Higher-specification Qashqai models that cost more than £40,000 when new, including factory-fitted options, attract an additional £440 a year for five years, starting in the second year of registration. This brings the annual bill to £640 during that period.
Older Nissan Qashqai models registered before 1 April 2017 are taxed according to their CO2 emissions, so costs vary depending on the engine. For more information, read our guide to car road tax.
How much is it to insure a Nissan Qashqai?
The Nissan Qashqai falls into insurance group 11 in entry level Visia 1.3 DiG-T 140 form. Acenta Premium models range from group 12 to 17, while top-spec Tekna+ models are insurance group 16-19.
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