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Here comes a question for you. Name one thing the Kadjar has going for it compared to its platform brother, the Qashaqai? That would be the Renault EDC transmission, which is miles better than the CVT offered by Nissan. For whatever reason, the 2018 model year sees the Kadjar crossover get the Auto X-Tronic box.
Until the time comes for putting the Kadjar through a mid-cycle revamp, the 2018 model year paves the way for the continuously variable transmission. Exclusive to the dCi 130 turbo diesel, the Auto X-Tronic offers “greater choice” and “smoother journey for all occupants.” Available from the Dynamique Nav upwards, this drivetrain will set you back £26,015.
The second and arguably more important addition to the Kadjar is a new engine. Forget the 1.2 TCe 130, 1.5-liter dCi 110, and 1.6-liter dCi 130 of yesteryear. The French interpretation of the Qashqai is the receiver of the so-called TCe 165, which Nissan calls 1.6i DIG-T MR16DDT. The most potent plant in the range starts from £22,915 in the United Kingdom, and develops 165 ponies at 5,200 rpm. Torque isn’t bad either thanks to 240 Nm (177 lb-ft).
Offered in the Dynamique Nav, Dynamique S Nav, Signature Nav, and Signature S Nav, the TCe 165 helps the Kadjar sprint to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 9.2 seconds. That’s not exactly Renault Sport performance, and the fuel economy isn’t impressive either. Connected to a six-speed stick shift, the range-topping Kadjar uses 6 l/100 km (47.1 mpg, NEDC combined cycle).
To sum things up nicely, the 2018 Kadjar offers four engines, three transmissions, and four trim levels. A further upgrade is the Keycard and Walkaway Function for Dynamique Nav and above models, and that’s about it. In related news, there’s a possibility Renault Sport will work its magic on the Kadjar before the next generation arrives, with the French automaker having expressed interest in developing go-faster utility vehicles.
Can you imagine the Kadjar with an RS badge on the tailgate?
The second and arguably more important addition to the Kadjar is a new engine. Forget the 1.2 TCe 130, 1.5-liter dCi 110, and 1.6-liter dCi 130 of yesteryear. The French interpretation of the Qashqai is the receiver of the so-called TCe 165, which Nissan calls 1.6i DIG-T MR16DDT. The most potent plant in the range starts from £22,915 in the United Kingdom, and develops 165 ponies at 5,200 rpm. Torque isn’t bad either thanks to 240 Nm (177 lb-ft).
Offered in the Dynamique Nav, Dynamique S Nav, Signature Nav, and Signature S Nav, the TCe 165 helps the Kadjar sprint to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 9.2 seconds. That’s not exactly Renault Sport performance, and the fuel economy isn’t impressive either. Connected to a six-speed stick shift, the range-topping Kadjar uses 6 l/100 km (47.1 mpg, NEDC combined cycle).
To sum things up nicely, the 2018 Kadjar offers four engines, three transmissions, and four trim levels. A further upgrade is the Keycard and Walkaway Function for Dynamique Nav and above models, and that’s about it. In related news, there’s a possibility Renault Sport will work its magic on the Kadjar before the next generation arrives, with the French automaker having expressed interest in developing go-faster utility vehicles.
Can you imagine the Kadjar with an RS badge on the tailgate?
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