[News-Oxcart Network]
Looking at the list of SUV models sold in 2021, Haval H6, Honda CR-V and other familiar faces came into view, and then looked down, a strange and kind name appeared in front of the eyes - Nissan Qashqai. Although the fame is not as good as Qijun, but the Qashqai is definitely an old friend of the Chinese market, a careful check, the original generation of Qashqai on sale has served for nearly 7 years, which is really an advanced age.
Qashqai ranks 12th with annual sales of more than 160,000 vehicles, and even slightly improved from last year, which is undoubtedly the best compliment for a model that is on the verge of being replaced. More importantly, it can be ordered to carry the banner when the big brother Qijun encounters an accident, for the brand internally, it can definitely remember its great achievements, but considering that the new generation of Qashqai is also coming, at the current time node, is the current Qashqai really competitive?
#现款逍客为何老当益壮?
The official definition of Qashqai is a compact SUV, but it is obvious that it is one notch lower than its own X-Trail, which is also a compact SUV, so the positioning of the entry-level compact SUV gives Qashqai the advantage of "misplaced competition", after all, in the concept of most consumers, they will always compare small SUVs such as Honda XR-V with Qashqa.
In addition to the advantages of body shape, the functional configuration of Qashqa is also in line with a number of compact SUVs, such as the standard rear air conditioner outlet of the whole series, in addition to the minimum model, it provides 360-degree panoramic images, active brakes and panoramic sunroofs, plus the current market of about 20,000 yuan of discounts, the cost performance is very prominent.
In addition, I don't know how many people know that the current Qashqai originated from the CMF modular platform of the Nissan-Renault alliance, and the design and development of new cars are in Europe, so the Qashqai is completely different from the Nissan that has always been "frivolous". Thanks to the blessing of four-wheel independent suspension and aluminum alloy upper swing arm, Qashqa has the sportiness and texture of a European car, and it is necessary to know that the rear suspension of honda next door is still a cheap torque beam. In terms of power, the combination of 2.0L naturally aspirated + CVT is much more stable than the 1.4T + dry dual clutch of Volkswagen Tange, even if it is not as strong as the 1.5T of the high-end Honda XR-V, but 151 horsepower is enough for daily use.
#全新逍客竞争力
While the current Qashqai are still playing with their light and heat, the all-new model was quietly released 11 months ago. The latest "V-Motion" family design language makes it look quite fashionable, C-shaped split headlights are more coordinated than X-Trail, the wheelbase is slightly increased by 20mm, and the overall appearance is much more refined on the basis of this good look.
Personally, I think that the biggest shortcoming of the current Qashqai is that the interior design is too old-fashioned, and the new model is a good improvement of this. The new layout is consistent with X-Trail, with full LCD instruments, a suspension central control screen, the latest steering wheel and electronic gear levers all in place, and compared with the recently listed model of the same level - Toyota Fenglanda, the new Qashqai cabin texture is significantly higher than a grade.
In terms of power, the overseas version of the new Qashqa is equipped with a micromix system composed of a 1.3T gasoline engine and a 12V motor, and offers 2 different tunings, the maximum power is 140 hp and 157 hp, and the transmission system matches the manual or CVT stepless gearbox. It is worth mentioning that this 1.3T engine is actually the same engine built by Renault-Nissan Alliance and Mercedes-Benz, mercedes-Benz GLB, so if the powertrain is introduced into China, the four-cylinder structure will not attract the same scolding as the three-cylinder X-Trail.
In addition, the new Qashqai will also provide a model equipped with e-POWER hybrid system, the maximum power of the model is 190 horsepower, referring to the domestic sales of Xuanyi e-POWER, the hybrid version of the new Qashqai will not only get more powerful power, but also in terms of fuel economy will also be optimized.
Summary: To say that in 2022, the model I am most looking forward to for the Japanese product brand, in addition to Ariya, which represents the direction of the brand's new energy development, the new Qashqai as the highlight is naturally also the focus of attention. Comprehensive and balanced strength is undoubtedly the key to Qashqai's steady and steady fight for so many years, and the progress of the new Qashqai is also in the eyes of everyone, especially in terms of power, the new Qashqai in the fuel and hybrid go hand in hand, in today's major manufacturers spare no effort to promote hybrid technology at the moment, it seems very smart.
However, with the fall of the big brother Qi Jun, the burden on the shoulders of the Qashqai seems to be heavier. Although Qashqai has shown strong competitiveness in the joint venture counterparty, at this price point, the biggest threat of Qashqai is actually from domestic brand models, after all, the larger body size and localization advantages are extremely attractive to consumers. Will the new Qashqai continue to move forward steadily, or will they be as chaotic as Qijun? When it officially enters China, we will make a decision.