The Nissan Qashqai is now available with the brand new, class-leading 1.3L DiG-T (petrol) engine. Qashqai, Europe's best-selling crossover has now stepped up its game with the new engine, which will have an impact on your quality of drive as well as the environment. The highly effective engine is available in 140 PS and 160 PS outputs delivered reduced fuel consumption and lower CO2 emissions. It draws on the strength and resources of the Renault-Nissan Alliance and is making its Nissan debut in the Qashqai. In the coming months, the new engine will also be available linked to an all-new seven-speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT), this will be the first time such a system will appear in a volume Nissan model. This will provide the driver with a sporty and more direct dynamic experience, improved standing-start performance and smooth power deployment. There is three versions of the new 1.3L engine a 140 PS six-speed manual, a 160 PS six-speed manual and from November a 160 PS seven-speed DCT. Torque figures are 240 Nm for the low output, 260 Nm for the high output manual and 270 Nm for the DCT. All versions are front-wheel drive and meet the new Euro 6d-Temp emissions standard.
But don't worry, it won't break the bank getting the new Qashqai...
Qashqai 1.3 DiG-T Acenta 5dr£143 per month
Even more good news, cost of owning the new engine Qashqai will reduce due to lower maintenance costs over the lifetime of the engine. E.g. oil changes have been extended from 12,500miles to 18,000 miles.Alex Smith (Managing Director, Nissan Motor GB Ltd) said "The launch of this all-new 1.3L unit os the right response to changing market conditions, meeting the customer demand for a highly effective petrol engine that delivers outstanding driving performance and fuel efficiency"Unfortunately - the new engines will replace three older Qashqai's - the 1.2 115 PS manual and CVT, also the 1.6 163 PS manual.As well as offering reduced consumption and lower CO2 emissions, the new engine provides a smoother response at low RPM, more vigorous and quicker, safer overtaking manoeuvres. The improved efficiency is down to the fundamental reworking of improvement including the fuel injection system, combustion chamber design, reduced friction and optimisation of the turbocharger. It also offers a quieter experience because of the higher torque at low RPM.Compared to the outgoing 1.2L 115 PS manual. the new 1.3L 140 PS manual has an extra 50 Nm of torque. In the Qashqai on 17" wheels, the CO2 emissions are 121 g/km (NEDC-BT), which is 8 g/km lower.Compared to the outgoing 1.6L 163 PS manual, the new 1.3L 160 PS manual has an extra 10 Nm of torque. In the Qashqai on 17" wheels, the CO2 emissions are 121 g/km (NEDC-BT), which is 13 g/km lower.