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Nissan QASHQAI Adds turbo and Xtronic
Nissan QASHQAI Adds turbo and Xtronic
The Nissan QASHQAI, which has sold an average of 300 units per month in South Africa since its launch in July 2014, is now available in a new 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol model with Nissan's advanced Xtronic gearbox. Based on the principle of a constantly variable transmission, the Xtronic gearbox has been engineered to deliver a smoother, more natural driving experience. The QASHQAI range is topped by the new 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol derivative.
Its addition means the QASHQAI range now offers two derivatives with an automatic gearbox. The powerful engine continues to offer a pleasant drive with exceptional fuel efficiency - 6.2-litres per 100 km on the combined cycle - with the added bonus of super-smooth transmission. An Eco Mode is available for even better fuel economy.
After starting the crossover revolution, Nissan's C-segment crossover story is going from strength to strength, with over two million QASHQAI models produced since the original debuted in 2007. In South Africa, the new QASHQAI 1.6 dCi Acenta Xtronic has been named as a 2015 WesBank/SAGMJ Car of the Year finalist - an immensely coveted accolade.
The new-generation QASHQAI has also been named as a 2015 World Car of the Year finalist, underlining its standing and reputation on the international stage.
In the United Kingdom, QASHQAI was named Car of the Year by What Car? Magazine, and scooped up Best Crossover and overall Car of the Year titles in the diesel categories. In Australia, QASHQAI also won the Small SUV category, while online tech review site Recombu.com named QASHQAI as the Best Family Car.
As with the rest of the QASHQAI range, the two new Nissan models come with Nissan's new class-leading 6-year/ 150 000 km warranty and a 5-year/ 90 000 km service plan which includes roadside assistance, as standard.
For more information contact McCarthy Nissan Gateway on 031 576 5300 or visit their showroom at 2 - 11 Sunset Crescent, Umhlanga Ridge.