Qashqai SUV is getting more and more popular. Every new model that comes out is a huge success. After two million sold units, the 2020 Nissan Qashqai is ready to conquer again. Unlike the current model, the new one will get numerous updates. This SUV will continue to ride on its second-generation. New 2020 Qashqai will look sharper and more attractive.
Interior will get more standard features and will offer more upscale materials. However, the most significant upgrade will be a plug-in hybrid model. Besides that, Qashqai is offering the same two gasoline and a single diesel engine. According to Nissan, Qashqai will deliver even comfier ride with better safety.
Exterior Updates
The upcoming 2020 Nissan Qashqai will arrive with an exterior upgrade. No doubt about it, the new model will be the most attractive model so far. New updates include more muscles and significantly sharper look. This SUV looks sporty as well, especially the front fascia. Angular headlights and larger grille are looking very modern.
Also, fog lights are additionally polished and the whole front part looks curvy. A side profile looks more like a hatchback than the actual crossover or SUV. The 18-inch alloy wheels will remain standard. However, 19-inch wheels are looking more premium and are optional. At the back, the rear spoiler is wider now. Nissan says that the new Qashqai will be wider by 0.80 inches.
Comfortable Interior and More Safety Features
If you don’t like Nissan’s design language, you just have to like the interior design. Literally, Nissan is providing pleasant interiors to each company’s model. The 2020 Nissan Qashqai will be no different. The cabin looks very modern and upscale. Plenty of stylish cues are visible and the interior is more than practical. Comfort is great thanks to the heavy bolsters.
Ambient lighting provides a feeling of luxury. For 2020, Qashqai will introduce more upscale materials and safety rating will be even better. That includes blind spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, and sign recognition. There will be slightly more room from the inside, mostly thanks to the dimensional changes. Interior design looks premium and there will be plenty of standard features, even on the base model.
2020 Nissan Qashqai Engine Options
All-new 2020 Nissan Qashqai comes with the same three engine choices. The standard unit is still a 1.2-liter gasoline unit that generates 113 horses and 140 lb-ft of torque. A larger 1.6-liter gasoline engine is optional and it delivers 147 hp and 177 lb-ft of torque.
The optional diesel engine is rated at 128 horsepower and 236 lb-ft of twists. All drivetrains are offering good fuel economy figures and all-wheel-drive setup is optional. Also, CO2 emissions are lowered and new XTronic automatic transmission is in the offer too.
2020 Qashqai is Going Hybrid
The biggest news so far will be the plug-in hybrid model. The 2020 Nissan Qashqai will offer a hybrid drivetrain. We are still waiting for an official statement from the Japanese automaker. However, we know the plug-in hybrid system will be created by Mitsubishi.
Mitsubishi is one of the leaders in hybrid technologies. We can also expect astonishing mileage. However, further details are not specified. Nissan said the all-electric variant is in the plans, but it won’t happen anytime soon.
2020 Nissan Qashqai Price and Release Date
The 2020 Nissan Qashqai is available in numerous trim levels. The base model will start at around $26,000. The range-topping TI trim is priced at above $40,000. Compact crossover SUV will hit the dealerships in the second half of 2019.