Nissan’s Qashqai is a Euro-designed and engineered compact SUV that, in its previous iteration, was an ordinary drive and a long way from the front of this crowded, competitive class, where the Honda HRV, Kia Seltos, Skoda Kamiq, Subaru Crosstrek, Toyota Corolla Cross and VW T-Roc are the leaders.
The 2023 Qashqai runs a 110kW/250Nm 1.3-litre four cylinder turbopetrol/continuously variable automatic/front wheel drivetrain.
Prices open at $33,890 for the base ST; ST+ is $37,890, ST-L is