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The Nissan Qashqai A Thing Of Beauty
The Nissan Qashqai A Thing Of Beauty
Date: 2013-08-15
What I love the most about this compact SUV is that the Nissan Qashqai is fairly well priced and has a long list of standard features. Decent running costs add to the appeal of its can-do looks and ability. The Qashqai build quality has been praised by some of the toughest critics, designed for family living, so it was made tough to ensure that it won't fall apart when my kids attack it.
The new 1.5 dCi Pure Drive engine is extremely fuel-efficient and has plenty of power, even when loaded with the kids, their friends and all their bags and the month's groceries. The Qashqai has so much room inside it can fit all that and more. The interior is clean, uncluttered and attractive. The model I tested sported leather upholstery and heated seats, perfect for the wet and cold winter conditions. Another thing that impressed me was the sound proofed engine, which really did enhance my driving experience.
Using a set of discretely hidden cameras, 'Around View Monitor' made manoeuvring and parking really easy, even for this female driver, I had a bird's eye view of my surroundings. Working seamlessly with the 'Nissan Connect' touch screen navigation system, 'Around View Monitor' added three additional cameras to the Qashqai's existing rear view system, giving me a 360-degree view. What's more, I could choose to focus on the image from any one particular camera, which was really cool when parallel parking.
The Nissan Qashqai gets a 'thumbs up' from me. Call McCarthy Nissan Gateway on 031 940 5686 and arrange for a test drive today.