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Otherwise, the road noise on the Qashqai is for most part quite well insulated and if youвЂ™re engine deaf, the car does feel somewhat torquey (for its class) and will feel adequately powered. The engineвЂ™s song isnвЂ™t the greatest and this long second shift almost makes the car sound like itвЂ™s moo-ing.

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To the point where on my first few drives, I had to actively look down and make sure I didnвЂ™t have it stuck in manual mode. Even though it is supposed to be a continuously variable transmission, the gearbox still performs simulated shift ratios and to get the car moving, second вЂgearвЂ™ is held for a very long RPM swing.

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On paper, this might seem to be worrisome given how high up the revs come to full song, but thanks to the CVT, the car is capable of hustling along. Given that most of its competition offers some if not most of these systems standard on the high-end trim levels, this puts the Nissan at a disadvantage in the bang for buck category.Д®quipped with NissanвЂ™s MR20DD 2.0L engine mounted to the Xtronic CVT (continuously variable transmission), the Qashqai is capable of generating 141 horsepower at 6,000RPM whilst pushing out 147 lb-ft. This will then provide Blind Sport Warning, Intelligent Cruise Control, Lane Departure Warning and Prevention, Automatic Emergency Braking and Rear Cross Traffic Alert systems. Looking over your shoulder on either side is easy but I was surprised to learn that even on the highest trim of the Qashqai (the SL trim), blindspot monitoring is not available standard but instead, a $2,700 upgrade. Drop those babies down and it expands up to a whopping 1,500L giving this vehicle tons of space for those IKEAВ trips.ДЇrom the driverвЂ™s seat, sight lines are quite good with a good frontal view thanks to the sloping hood bulges. When it comes to rear storage space however, this vehicle does quite well against its competition with a cavernous 566L with the rear seats up.

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Rear seating is roomy enough for two full size adults but while there is a third seat belt, its best to relegate this penalty box seat to shorter folks. The moonroof is rather small and while it doesnвЂ™t cut heavily into the headroom, its size can sometimes make you forget there was one. The seats are comfortable and supportive enough, given that most of the buyers for this vehicle are likely to be using this vehicle to scoot around town as opposed to any off-roading exercises. Everything is functional but donвЂ™t expect any frills here.

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This six-speaker system will sync to your iPod (via USB) or your Bluetooth audio source. Lining the center console is a rather simple infotainmentВ system with a five-inch color display. I must point out that telescope travel seems a little on the short side so be wary of that.

#Nissan qashqai 2018 drivers#

The steering wheel that meets with your hands feels slightly too thin for its own good but will manually tilt and telescope to give drivers of various sizes better seating positions. A liquid crystal display screen is nestled between two dial hubs: tachometer to the left, speedometer to the right. Eschewing the rather polarizing angles, shapes and stance employed by the Juke, Nissan has opted for a more mainstream look.ДЄs you slide into the cabin of the Qashqai, it all continues to look familiar. It is very encouraging to see something other than your typical white, silver or black colors being offered by manufacturers these days. It takes on a slight burnt orange look in low light conditions but shines quite well as a golden orange in full sunlight. Orange was never a color I envisioned on any of my own vehicles but upon seeing theВ 2018 Nissan Qashqai SV (in front-drive trim) tester dressed in Monarch Orange, I must say itвЂ™s rather handsome. With the bumper crop of CUVs on the market such as the Honda HR-V, Toyota C-HR and others, the Qashqai has stiff competition on the road ahead. I was looking forward to finding out what keeps this segment so hot especially after a less than stellar experience with the Mazda CX-3 ( reviewed here). Whilst new to North America, it is actually a second generation vehicle toВ otherВ markets, originally launched back in 2006. With the cancellation of the Juke ( reviewed here) as a player in this segment, Nissan has appointed the Qashqai to carry forth the torch. The compact crossover utility vehicle (CUV) continues to remain a hot segment for automakers, with most offering a stretched out, raised version of their compact car onto an all-wheel drive platform.