The new Nissan Qashqai, now at Staddlestones Nissan, Ryde.
STADDLESTONE Nissan, Ryde, is celebrating the arrival of the new Nissan Qashqai which has undergone a stylish update for 2010.
The most notable visual change to the new Qashqai is at the front, where a new bonnet, front bumper, wings, grille and headlamps combine to give the new Qashqai an air of sophistication and quality.
At the rear, the overall shape of the lights remains unchanged, but they now include an aerodynamic feature to reduce drag. Additionally, the brake and tail lights operate using 12 LEDs for maximum clarity. Two new exterior colour options have also been added: Magnetic Red and Mineral Grey. Both colours complement the philosophy of added sophistication that runs through the overall restyling.
Inside, the new Qashqai features a new design to the main dials which give added clarity.
A redesigned drive computer is positioned between the two dials. Its white LCD screen shows instantaneous and average fuel consumption, mileage, time, cruise control and speed limiter settings among others, providing the driver with an easy to understand interface.
Life on board the new Qashqai has been made even more comfortable thanks to improved protection against noise, vibration and harshness. This has been achieved by adding multi-layer insulation material around the front bulkhead, as well as the fitment of an 'acoustic’ windscreen which reduces the transmission of noise.
One of the most significant changes to the new Qashqai range is the addition of a new Pure Drive variant. Wearing the badge reserved only for the Nissan models with the most environmentally efficient economy and emissions, this special new Qashqai produces only 129g/km of CO2.
Ensuring the new Qashqai remains a top seller in the UK, prices remain highly competitive. Complete with its new styling and dynamic enhancements, the entry-level model costs £15,395, while ownership of a diesel powered new Qashqai is available from £16,795.
ESP is now fitted as standard across the range adding to the new Qashqai reassuring safety equipment. The specification of Acenta grade and above has now been enhanced with the inclusion of a standard Speed Limiter, while the top Tekna grade gains a Bose speaker system.
The new Qashqai was unveiled at the recent Close Up: A Weekend Designed by Nissan event, which took place at the dealership last month. The event celebrated the Nissan design ethic manifested in the latest Qashqai and other new-for-2010 Nissan models.
Chris Perkis, director at Staddlestones Nissan, Brading Road, said: "We are delighted with the arrival of the new Qashqai as it offers a great alternative to the traditional hatchback or compact SUV. The new model received a great response from customers at the recent Close Up event and the car looks set to help Nissan reinforce its position as an innovator in the car market."
To arrange a test drive, or to find out more, call Staddlestones Nissan on 01983 562705.