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Nissan Qashqai

The Almera gamble that put Sunderland on three shifts in 2008.12

Researched October 23, 2026 from 32 sources

Also called

  • cash cowA sales-success pun on Qashqai; Nissan used Dualis in Australia partly to avoid that pronunciation.3
  • urban nomadInternal development shorthand for SUV versatility combined with a family hatchback's size, dynamics and running costs.4
  • DualisFirst-generation badge in Japan and Australia; the Japanese name expressed the driver's busy and quiet lives.23
  • Rogue SportSecond-generation US badge, chosen to connect the car with the popular Rogue name.3

At a glance

0150300
105–202 hpPower
07.515
8.9–12.9 s0–100 km/h
0200400
154–340 N·mTorque

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.311131415

Engine
1.2–2.0 L gas/diesel; Mk3: 1.3 L mild hybrid or 1.5 L e-Power38
Layout
Front engine; FWD or AWD; e-Power uses motor drive39
Gearbox
5/6-speed manual; 6-speed auto; CVT; 7-speed DCT; e-Power single-speed37
Built at
European models: NMUK, Sunderland, United Kingdom3
Units built
Over 2 million produced by January 201412

The story

Carlos Ghosn wanted an Almera replacement that offered more. Nissan answered with SUV practicality, hatchback size and running costs, then sold over 100,000 Qashqais in Europe in 2007.4

2004: Geneva concept opens London's chapter20042007: J10 goes on sale in February20072008: Qashqai+2 stretches to seven seats20082013: J11 unveiled; 2,007 numbered Premiers20132018: 1.3 DIG-T introduces a seven-speed DCT20182021: J12 arrives with 138/156 hp mild hybrids20212022: UK sales crown and e-Power debut20222024: Armor-inspired grille, Google built-in20242025: New e-POWER reaches 202 hp2025 Nissan Almera (N15): 1995–2000N15Nissan Almera (N16): 2000–2008N16Nissan Primera (P12): 2001–2008P12Nissan Qashqai (J10): 2006–2015J10Nissan Qashqai (J11): 2013–presentJ11Nissan Qashqai (J12): 2021–presentJ12 1995200020052010201520202025
GenerationsBefore and afterMilestones2348142526
Show the numbers
YearWhat happened
1995–2000Nissan Almera (N15)
2000–2008Nissan Almera (N16)
2001–2008Nissan Primera (P12)
2006–2015Nissan Qashqai (J10)
2013–presentNissan Qashqai (J11)
2021–presentNissan Qashqai (J12)
2004Geneva concept opens London's chapter
2007J10 goes on sale in February
2008Qashqai+2 stretches to seven seats
2013J11 unveiled; 2,007 numbered Premiers
20181.3 DIG-T introduces a seven-speed DCT
2021J12 arrives with 138/156 hp mild hybrids
2022UK sales crown and e-Power debut
2024Armor-inspired grille, Google built-in
2025New e-POWER reaches 202 hp
  1. 2004

    Geneva concept opens London's chapter

    Unveiled on March 2, the Qashqai concept is Nissan Design Europe's first concept from its new London studio, with rear-hinged doors and no B-pillar.5

  2. 2007

    J10 goes on sale in February

    J10 arrives as the Almera and Primera replacement. European sales exceed 100,000 by year-end, while first-year production reaches 160,000.34

  3. 2008

    Qashqai+2 stretches to seven seats

    October brings a seven-seat Qashqai+2, with 135 mm added to the wheelbase. It is discontinued in 2013, giving way to the seven-seat X-Trail.3

  4. 2013

    J11 unveiled; 2,007 numbered Premiers

    London hosts the J11 reveal in November; UK sales follow in February 2014. The Premier Limited Edition is capped at 2,007 cars, each with a numbered badge.36

  5. 2018

    1.3 DIG-T introduces a seven-speed DCT

    New 138/158 hp petrol engines replace the 1.2 and 1.6 units. From November, the 158 hp version offers a seven-speed DCT, Nissan's first in a volume model.7

  6. 2021

    J12 arrives with 138/156 hp mild hybrids

    UK showrooms get the third generation in June. Its 1.3-liter mild hybrids make 138 or 156 hp; the new body-in-white is 60 kg lighter and 41% stiffer.389

  7. 2022

    UK sales crown and e-Power debut

    The Qashqai tops Britain's sales chart. September brings e-Power, whose 1.5-liter generator engine feeds a 187 hp motor that alone drives the wheels.189

  8. 2024

    Armor-inspired grille, Google built-in

    The facelift brings a Japanese armor-inspired grille, new cabin materials and N-Design trim. It is Nissan's first European model with Google built-in.10

  9. 2025

    New e-POWER reaches 202 hp

    September's new e-POWER delivers up to 202 hp. Its new 1.5-liter three-cylinder reaches 42% thermal efficiency and drops variable compression.11

Every generation

  • Nissan Almera
    N151995–2000
  • Nissan Almera
    N162000–2008
  • Nissan Primera
    P122001–2008
  • Nissan Qashqai
    J102006–2015
  • Nissan Qashqai
    J112013–present
  • Nissan Qashqai
    J122021–present

Power over the years

From 109 hp to 202 hp in 18 years.

0100200300 2010201520202025 hp 2007 · 109 hp · 1.6 Visia (South Africa)2008 · 148 hp · 2.0 dCi (South Africa)2011 · 105 hp · 1.5 dCi Acenta (South Africa)2013 · 108 hp · J11 1.5 dCi2014 · 161 hp · J11 1.6 DIG-T2018 · 138 hp · J11 1.3 DIG-T manual2018 · 158 hp · J11 1.3 DIG-T DCT2019 · 148 hp · J11 1.7 dCi2021 · 138 hp · J12 1.3 mild hybrid 138 hp2021 · 156 hp · J12 1.3 mild hybrid 156 hp2022 · 187 hp · J12 e-Power2025 · 202 hp · J12 new e-POWER 202 hp J12 new e-POWER 109 hp 1.6 Visia (South Africa)
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YearHorsepowerModel
20071091.6 Visia (South Africa)
20081482.0 dCi (South Africa)
20111051.5 dCi Acenta (South Africa)
2013108J11 1.5 dCi
2014161J11 1.6 DIG-T
2018138J11 1.3 DIG-T manual
2018158J11 1.3 DIG-T DCT
2019148J11 1.7 dCi
2021138J12 1.3 mild hybrid 138 hp
2021156J12 1.3 mild hybrid 156 hp
2022187J12 e-Power
2025202J12 new e-POWER

Versions

11 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • Standard

    Visia / Acenta / Tekna (first generation)

    2007–2013

  • Standard

    Second-generation grades

    2013–2021

  • Third-generation grades

    Standard

    Third-generation grades

    2021–present

  • Qashqai+2

    Standard

    Qashqai+2

    2008–2013

  • Standard

    N-Design

    2024

  • Special

    360

    2013

  • Limited

    N-Motion

    2019

  • Special

    N-TEC

    2020

  • Limited

    Premiere Edition

    2021

  • Limited

    Black Edition

    2016

  • Limited

    Premier Limited Edition

    2013

    128 hp

How to spot one

Look for

  • J10: a side crease climbs from behind the front wheel arches into the rear lamps.322
  • J10: a sloping roof, small tailgate spoiler and upswept triangular rear side window.322
  • J11: V-shaped grille and boomerang LED light signatures.312
  • J12 at launch: broad chrome V-motion grille and slim lights with boomerang LED running lights.39
  • 2024 facelift: glossy black comma shapes fill the grille, inspired by Japanese armor.10

Year by year

  1. 2010

    New hood, bumper, fenders, grille and headlights; rear lamps gained 12 LEDs and clear upper lenses, plus new 16/17-inch five-spoke wheels.23

  2. 2010

    Reworked main dials frame a white LCD trip-computer display, a useful cabin clue to the facelift.23

  3. 2017

    New V-motion grille, darker rear lamps with extended boomerang LEDs, and a shark-fin antenna on navigation-equipped cars.16

  4. 2017

    A new D-shaped steering wheel with a flat lower rim replaces the earlier design across all grades.16

  5. 2024

    A scale-pattern grille of glossy black commas, running lights around the headlights and clear rear lenses with four red elements identify the refresh.10

  6. 2024

    N-Design and Tekna+ add Alcantara to the dash and doors; infotainment gains Google built-in with Google Maps.10

Don’t confuse it with

  • Photo of a Nissan Qashqai
    Qashqai
    Photo of a Nissan Juke
    Nissan Juke

    Nissan Juke

    The Juke resembles the Qashqai Mk3 but has the smaller body.8

  • Photo of a Nissan Qashqai
    Qashqai
    Photo of a Nissan X-Trail
    Nissan X-Trail

    Nissan X-Trail

    The X-Trail Mk3 resembles the Qashqai Mk2 but is larger, with a longer wheelbase.24

Against its rivals

  • Peugeot 3008 (2021 facelift)

    Qashqai vs Peugeot 3008 (2021 facelift)

    Model list price lower is better

    Qashqai33,465 £
    Peugeot 3008 (2021 facelift)31,455 £
    15
  • Hyundai Tucson (2021)

    Qashqai vs Hyundai Tucson (2021)

    Turning circle lower is better

    Qashqai11.5 m
    Hyundai Tucson (2021)11.8 m
    15

Prices

Value today $2.9K–$17.1K30

Price when newValue today
$0$20K$40K$60K 2010201520202025 Value today: $2,859–$17,069 2007 · $26,998 · UK base; approx. $2.00/£2010 · $23,862 · UK 1.6 Visia; approx. $1.55/£2014 · $31,589 · UK 1.2 Acenta; approx. $1.65/£2014 · $34,386 · UK 1.5 dCi Acenta; approx. $1.65/£2017 · $24,891 · UK 1.2 Visia; approx. $1.29/£2017 · $35,901 · UK 1.2 Tekna+; approx. $1.29/£2018 · $26,061 · UK 1.3 Visia; approx. $1.33/£2018 · $38,031 · UK 1.3 Tekna; approx. $1.33/£2021 · $40,393 · UK Premiere manual; approx. $1.38/£2021 · $43,870 · UK Premiere Xtronic; approx. $1.38/£
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YearPriceAmountDetail
2007Price when new$26,998UK base; approx. $2.00/£
2010Price when new$23,862UK 1.6 Visia; approx. $1.55/£
2014Price when new$31,589UK 1.2 Acenta; approx. $1.65/£
2014Price when new$34,386UK 1.5 dCi Acenta; approx. $1.65/£
2017Price when new$24,891UK 1.2 Visia; approx. $1.29/£
2017Price when new$35,901UK 1.2 Tekna+; approx. $1.29/£
2018Price when new$26,061UK 1.3 Visia; approx. $1.33/£
2018Price when new$38,031UK 1.3 Tekna; approx. $1.33/£
2021Price when new$40,393UK Premiere manual; approx. $1.38/£
2021Price when new$43,870UK Premiere Xtronic; approx. $1.38/£
2026Value today$2,859–$17,069

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

  • Versions

    • Why each of the 11 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 12 stories from its legend
    • “500,000 faster than any other UK-built vehicle”
    • “A GT-R in disguise at 382.4 km/h”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 6 generations

  • Market

    • 5 things to check before buying one
    • Where prices are heading, and why
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