As we all know, Dongfeng Nissan has two good cars, one is Nissan Xuanyi, relying on the new and old generations of models sold together, as well as excellent product strength and reliable quality, sales volume has been at the top of the compact car market for many years; the second is the Nissan Qashqai, which has accumulated sales of 160,579 units from January to November this year, which is close to the annual sales volume in 2020, and is the most stable model in the Nissan family. A large part of the reason why Qashqai continues to sell well comes from its reliable and durable quality and low cost of using the car, which is very important for many home users.
Nissan Qashqai's history is not very long, the earliest was born in 2006, two years later introduced into the Chinese market sales, so far has developed to the third generation of models, the current domestic sales of Qashqai belongs to the second generation of models, and the new third generation of Qashqai in February 2021 has been released overseas, is expected to be listed in China in 2022.
In recent days, some overseas media have exposed a set of spy photos of Nissan Qashqai e-Power models, the new car is undergoing winter road testing, will be the first to be listed overseas in the summer of 2022, and the future may be introduced into China with the domestic production of a new generation of Qashqai. The biggest highlight of the new car is that it is equipped with the Nissan e-Power extender hybrid system, which does not require charging, does not need to worry about the problem of endurance, and the fuel consumption is particularly low.
Combined with the previously exposed low-pseudo spy photos and pure fuel version of the model, the Qashqai e-Power model will not change much in appearance, will continue the overall design of the new generation of Qashqai, using the latest V-Motion design language of the Nissan family, and the grille area has increased compared with the current model. In addition, C-type LED headlights are used on both sides, which look sharper and chic. Compared with the stable and atmospheric image of the current model, the new generation of Qashqai is more young and fashionable, which is more in line with the aesthetic needs of current consumers.
The side lines of the body are also more concave and convex, and the wheels of the new style are replaced, which is more sporty. In addition, areas such as the A-pillar, B-pillar and C-pillar of the new car have been blackened to create a visual effect of the suspended roof, which is quite advanced. In terms of size, the new Qashqai has a length and width of 4436/1869/1618mm and a wheelbase of 2666mm, which has been comprehensively improved compared with the current model.
At the rear of the body, the overall shape is relatively simple, the horizontal slender taillights have a more modern taste, the silver trim plate that surrounds the large size is more visually wild, and the exhaust adopts a hidden layout. It is worth noting that the English letter "QASHQAI", which was originally in the lower right corner, has been moved below the brand logo, which seems to be a bit of a popular style.
In terms of interior, the new generation of Qashqas will use Nissan's latest interior design style, which is more similar to the new generation of X-Trail, equipped with a new shape of the three-spoke multi-functional steering wheel, 9-inch suspension central control screen, 12.3-inch full LCD instrument cluster and electronic gear shift mechanism, the sense of science and technology has been significantly improved. In addition, the UI interface of the car system has also been redesigned, and it supports Apple CarPlay with Auto and wireless connectivity, which is more practical.
In terms of configuration, according to the overseas version of the model, the new car will be equipped with advanced features such as ProPilot driver assistance system, 10.8-inch HUD head-up display, panoramic sunroof, front seats with memory and massage functions, 10-speaker BOSE sound system, electric tailgate, mood light and semi-automatic park assist system.
In terms of power, the new generation of pure fuel version of the Qashqai or will be equipped with a 1.3T four-cylinder gasoline engine + 12 volt micro-hybrid composed of a power system, and there are two different tunings, the maximum power is 140 horsepower and 157 horsepower, the transmission will match the 6-speed manual or CVT stepless transmission, and the high-end model will also provide four-wheel drive system.
As for the Qashqai e-Power model, according to the information provided by overseas media, the Qashqai e-Power will be equipped with a 154-horsepower gasoline engine and a 190-horsepower electric motor, and the gasoline engine will still only charge the battery, not as a power source, and the new car is still a pure electric drive model. At present, the only domestic e-Power model is Nissan Xuanyi, its NEDC comprehensive fuel consumption is only 3.9L/100km, combined with its 41 liters of fuel tank volume, in a certain situation, the cruising range reached 1000 kilometers, I believe that Qashqai e-Power can also achieve such endurance performance.
Considering the rhythm of Nissan Qashqai's annual reform, and the current Qashqai was listed in September this year, this means that a new generation of Qashqai will be officially released in China in the second half of 2022, or for a while. Therefore, consumers who like Qashqai and are anxious to use the car, considering the cash Qashqai is also a good choice, after all, the current terminal market discount of 20,000 yuan, the cost performance will be higher.
At present, the current Qashqai has four configurations, of which the lowest 2022 2.0L CVT XV smart version may be more suitable for the majority of consumers, although the configuration is not high, but according to the purchase of the Jun, considering the user group of the Qashqai car is more concerned about its quality, and if you choose the sub-low model, it is 13,900 yuan more expensive, and the span is still a bit large.
Of course, if the budget is sufficient, the 2022 2.0L CVT XV Prem. Deluxe Edition is definitely better, with 18-inch wheels, parallel assist, lane shift warning, active braking, front and rear radar, 360-degree panoramic image, cruise control, panoramic sunroof, roof rack, leather steering wheel/seat, and near and far LED headlights.
In terms of landing price, taking the smart version as an example, according to the preferential 20,000 yuan, the naked car price after the discount is 134,900 yuan, the purchase tax is 11,938 yuan, the commercial insurance + compulsory traffic insurance is 7,500 yuan, the license fee + car and ship usage fee is 1,000 yuan, and the full landing price is 155,300 yuan. If it is a installment loan to buy a car, the down payment of 30% is calculated in installments for three years, the down payment amount is 60,700 yuan, and the monthly repayment is 2820 yuan. For reference only, please refer to local offers.
Overall, the biggest difference between the Qashqai e-Power models is the powertrain, which can provide better driving experience and lower fuel consumption performance, but the corresponding price is expected to be higher. Taking Nissan Xuanyi as a reference, the starting price range of the 14th generation model is 119,000-144,900 yuan, while the price range of Xuanyi e-Power is 138,900-17.49 million yuan, and the starting price is slightly higher than 20,000 yuan. The current Qashqai is priced at 154,900-188,900 yuan, how much do you think the Qashqai e-Power pricing is appropriate?