Nissan reveals sharp Qashqai 2025 facelift
NISSAN has unveiled the 2025 facelifted Qashqai, signalling a mid-life upgrade that encompasses styling and technological advancements.
Starting with the exterior, Nissan has crafted a bold and distinctive look for the crossover.
The grille has undergone a noticeable transformation, departing from the previous V-motion design in favour of a more geometric aesthetic, complemented by comma-shaped LED daytime running lights.
Nissan says the new grille design is inspired by ancient Japanese armour scales, with the repetitive pattern on the grille adding a touch of heritage.
Higher-grade models boast a body-colour ‘chin strap’ detail encircling the bumper, enhancing the overall visual appeal.
The adaptive LED headlights are even smaller, promising improved visibility in low-light conditions.
Moving to the rear, four individual red lighting elements now echo the grille’s comma shape, creating a distinctive visual motif.
The back bumper has also been reshaped, with higher-grade versions sporting either gloss black or bodycoloured finishes.
Additionally, new alloy wheel designs, including 18-, 19- and 20-inch options, add a touch of elegance to the Qashqai’s profile.
Inside, the 2025 Qashqai offers a well-equipped cabin.
Alcantara covers various surfaces, including the dashboard, door inserts, armrests and centre storage console lid, lending a luxurious touch.
A patterned centre console and upper dashboard, along with premium seat trim options featuring quilted leather or synthetic leather with burnt umber inserts, elevate the interior ambience.
In terms of technology, the facelifted Qashqai introduces significant safety upgrades, including a new bird’s eye surround-view camera system. This feature provides drivers with eight different external camera viewpoints, enhancing visibility and aiding manoeuvrability. Furthermore, the crossover becomes Nissan’s first model in Europe to integrate Google built-in services into its 12.3-inch infotainment system.
This includes a voice assistant, allowing drivers to control vehicle functions such as ventilation, heated seats and navigation with simple voice commands.
The upcoming Qashqai is powered by a turbo-charged 1.3 litre fourcylinder petrol engine, delivering 110kW and 250Nm of torque to the front wheels via a continuously variable transmission.
There's also an e-Power hybrid variant that combines a 140kW electric motor driving the front wheels, with a 116kW turbo-charged 1.5 litre three-cylinder engine acting as an on board generator for the 2.3kWh lithium-ion battery. Nissan SA is yet to confirm if the updated model will arrive in Mzansi. As a reminder, the current line-up comprises the Visia at R568 200 and goes all the way up to the Acenta Plus at R670 600 – all models employing the 1.3 litre turbo-charged powertrain.