Nissan Qashqai n-tec Gets Optional Chrome Pack

The British division of Nissan announced today the introduction of a number of upgrades for its best-selling crossover range, the Qashqai. The Qashqai and Qashqai+2 MY 2011 feature improvements made both under the bonnet as well as to their exterior appearance. All engines are now compliant with Euro 5 emissions regulations.

“Anything we do to the Qashqai is always significant news for Nissan – this is our best selling model on its home turf here in the UK. Its continued success is great news for UK manufacturing and everyone at Nissan’s Sunderland Plant,” Nissan UK MD, Paul Willcox, said in a release.

First off, stop/start features are available for the first time as an option on 1.6 litre petrol variants. The diesel lineup also benefits from diesel particulate filter technology with the addition of DPF to the 1.5-litre dCi engine. Moreover, the 1.5 dCi’s output has increased from 106PS to 110PS.

The 1.6 petrol also benefits from an increased output of 117PS and 158Nm of torque and will as well be available with a stop/start system for the first time for GBP 200.

Aside from the Nissan Connect, a color reversing camera, a panoramic glass roof, privacy glass, the n-tec grade is enhanced with a number of new additions. Previously a GBP 400 option, 18-inch alloy wheels are now fitted as standard to all n-tec models, trimmed in an exclusive black and silver finish.

Drivers can also choose a new Chrome Pack option for GBP 250, which includes chrome door handles, chrome fog lamp surrounds and chrome side strips. Inside, the pack also includes door and tailgate entry guards and carpet mats.

First deliveries of the 2011 Qashqai and Qashqai+2 models are scheduled to start this October.