2025 Nissan Qashqai N-Design Australian Version

2025 Nissan Qashqai: New Design Updates, Fresh Features, and Refreshed Trim Levels

In Australia, the Nissan Qashqai has been introduced and comes loaded with a new design, new tech features, and new trim levels. Even though the mechanics are the same, other features that were added like new flagship N-Design variant, better interior materials, and sharper styling adds to the refreshed look.

Improvements Made To The Exterior

The Qashqai has also been given a three-dimensional grille bumper. It further includes Redesigned LED headlights and DRLs, as well as updated clear lens taillights. Depending on trims, 17 to 20 inch wheels and the 20inch bespoke alloys set it apart. The new trim adds a Pearl White, Black Onyx, and Deep Ocean color for a new look. Furthermore, the higher trims with a black roof add an added contrast.

Improvements Made To The Interior And Tech Features

The refined Qashqai cabin upgrades now also involves the dashboard, door panes, and console. Customers can now see new patterned finishes and new Alcantara inserts. Higher trims will now standard have a 12.3 inch infotainment screen. In addition to standard apps, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are also available. Finally, owners can access their vehicle's status, past trip details, and even security alerts via Nissan Connect with the introduction of Nissan Connected Car Services.

• The exterior is now more stylish with a new 3D grille, redesigned alloy headlights, clear-tail lights, and new 17-20 inch mag wheels.
  With the N-Design trim, the stylish gloss black N-Design details are included.
  
• Offering a contrasting black roof on higher trims, revised Pearl White, Black Onyx, and Deep Ocean color options are now available.
  
• The upgrades on the interiors include Alcantara on the dash, higher quality material on the doors, and new finishes on the dashboard.
  
• Now featured on higher trims is the 12.3 inch infotainment screen that comes with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
  
• With these updates, Nissan Connected Car Services allows updates on vehicle status, past trips, and security alerts.
  
• In the renaming and rebranding of ST+, now remastered trims ST-L, Ti, and Ti-L correspond with the X-Trail Line.
  
• New powertrain systems added are the 1.3L turbo inline-four (110kW/250Nm) and e-Power hybrid (140kW/330Nm) alongside the already existing systems.
  
• An electrified driving alternative without a need for a plug-in to charge, the hybrid system includes a 1.5L turbo 3 cylinder generator.
  
• To further fight against the rivals cornering the market, such as the Toyota Corolla Cross and Hyundai Kona, pricing for the competitive small SUV have been enhanced with styled features, technology, comfort, while preventing hostile inflation.
  
  

Changes To Trims

The new design adds N-Design e-Power flagship which feature unique styling items such as premium gloss black touches. The old design ST+, ST-L, and Ti trims have also been updated with new names - ST-L, Ti, and Ti-L, respectively. Now, the lineup compares to the larger X-Trail.

Options For Powertrain

The 2025 Qashqai lso features the e-Power hybrid system (140 kW/330Nm) with CVT and still offers the 1.3L turbo inline four-cylinder powerplant (110kW/250Nm). An unpluggable hybrid setup featuring a 1.5L turbo three-cylinder engine which acts as a generator is also available for electrified driving experiences.

Concluding Remarks

Qashqai is now more appealing in the small SUV market with increased competition because is offers meaningful changes and advancements to design and technologies without raising any prices. This Rebadge of the Qashqai improves interior style, comfort, and connectivity making it more appealing to use and pushing Nissan forward against the Toyota Corolla Cross and Hyundai Kona.

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