Nissan Qashqai 2010–2013 car dimensions: 4541 mm long, 1780 mm wide and 1645 mm high. Braked towing is 1,400 kg.
The cabin seats seven with a high driving position for good visibility. Visia grade has manual air conditioning and a CD radio with Bluetooth and aux. Acenta adds dual-zone climate control, cruise control with speed limiter, rain-sensing wipers, auto lights and ultrasonic rear parking sensors. Higher grades get a 5-inch touchscreen Nissan Connect system with navigation, USB, Bluetooth audio and a colour reversing camera in place of the sensors. Six airbags and ESP are standard. No automatic emergency braking, blind spot warning or lane keep systems appear in the specs.
With seven seats up the boot holds 130 litres. Fold the second and third rows for a flat floor and up to 1520 litres of space. Other setups give 390 litres with six seats or around 450 to 750 litres with fewer seats occupied.
Towing capacity reaches 1400 kg braked on 2.0-litre models and 1200 kg on 1.6-litre versions, with unbraked limits around 650 to 750 kg. Payload sits near 565 kg depending on the engine and drivetrain. The long wheelbase and fold-flat seats suit family loads or light work hauling without special heavy-duty cooling or reinforced suspension beyond the standard multi-link setup.
The cabin feels practical and light on higher grades thanks to the full-length panoramic glass roof with electric shade that opens the space over all three rows. Dual-zone climate control cools a large glovebox on mid grades up. Front seats offer height and lumbar adjustment with heated leather on top Tekna. Sliding and split-folding middle row plus fold-flat third row create flexible space. Materials are solid cloth or leather with good storage bins and armrests, high driving position, and quieter ride from the acoustic windscreen and extra insulation.
Petrol 1.6/2.0 and diesel 1.5/1.6/2.0 engines available, some with stop-start.
Service interval around 12,500 miles or 12 months.
Euro NCAP five stars for adult occupant protection.
Standard six airbags, ABS with EBD, ESP, ISOFIX, active front headrests.
Engines cover efficient diesels and petrols with manual, CVT or auto options plus optional All-Mode 4x4. Fuel tank holds 65 litres. Higher grades add dual-zone climate and cruise control for easier long trips.
Follow the maker schedule of roughly yearly or 12,500-mile services. Warranty is three years. Keep an eye on common items like filters and fluids under normal use.
The five-star Euro NCAP result and standard kit of six airbags, ESP, ABS/EBD, brake assist, pretensioners and active headrests give solid crash protection. ISOFIX points sit in the middle row. Panoramic roof uses laminated glass.
Live with the flexible seven-seat layout by sliding the middle bench and folding rows flat for cargo up to van-like volume. Regular checks on tyres, brakes and the multi-link rear suspension keep it composed on road.
Length 4541 mm, Width 1780 mm, Height 1645 mm, Wheelbase 2765 mm (Qashqai 2010–2013)
Sources: manufacturer data, 2011 Nissan Qashqai and Qashqai+2 UK brochure.