2025 Nissan Qashqai Photos, engines & full specs

Nissan refreshed the third generation of the Qashqai compact crossover in 2024, giving the car a Japanese warrior’s look, trying to regain supremacy on the segment.

The Qashqai was one of the best-selling crossovers in Europe for years, dominating the segment with over 100,000 units per year. Moreover, it even crossed over 200,000 units for ten years in a row, transforming it into a benchmark. Nissan launched this nameplate in 2006, and by 2021, it reached its third generation. Sales were not as good as before, and other European and Japanese brands overtook the automaker. So, in 2024, Nissan came with a refreshed version of its money-maker vehicle. It had already sold that third iteration in over 350,000 units, but that wasn’t good for a brand that once dominated the segment. The automaker pushed hard its designers and engineers to upgrade the vehicle to launch the crossover in just three years and two months. Unlike other facelifted cars on the market, the refreshed 2024 model year was so significantly upgraded that it could pass as an entire new generation, even though it wasn’t.

One of the most striking visual upgrades to the car was noticed at the front. The 2024 Nissan Qashqai featured a redesigned front fascia that sported a pattern resembling the armor of a samurai. In addition, the comma-shaped elements that formed it were also noticed on the daytime running lights. Another upgrade was the introduction of the dynamic turn signals, which were above the headlights. At the same time, at the lower side of the bumper, the 2024 Qashqai featured a lip spoiler and a pair of side scoops that housed the fog lamps.

From its profile, there were no significant changes to the car’s shape, but there were a few details that made it stand apart from its predecessor, especially if it was optioned with new elements. There were five new colors available: Pearl White, Deep Ocean, Fuji Red, Magnetic Blue, and Ceramic Grey. Customers could have the Qashqai with a two-tone paint job, sporting a black or white contrasting roof. At the same time, from the mid-grade up, the car was equipped with 18-inch alloy wheels, with options for 19- or 20-inch sets. Out back, the automaker kept the same shape for the taillights but enhanced their design with new comma-shaped elements that echoed the DRLs at the front.

Inside, the automaker upscaled the cabin with new materials and improved features. Nissan offered the car with an Alcantara-covered dashboard for the upper grades and knee pads for more onboard convenience. Furthermore, the front bucket seats were available with quilted leather upholstery, while the N-Design package added Alcantara inserts and the Qashqai wording embroidered on the seatbacks. Starting with the 2024 model year, Nissan’s compact crossover received new ambient lighting. In terms of technology, the automaker improved the infotainment system, which featured a third-person view, useful when parking in tight spots. Furthermore, the car could record and remember a frequently-used parking spot (for instance, at home) via GPS and perfectly park the vehicle there.

Nissan offered the Qashqai with an enhanced e-Power drivetrain, which consisted of an inline-three turbocharged engine with a variable compression ratio that was used exclusively as a generator. It could generate electricity to recharge the 1.8 kWh battery pack, feed the 140 kW (188 hp) electric motor, or both. As a result, the crossover boasted an impressive fuel efficiency for its segment.