It’s no secret the Renault Kadjar shares its underpinnings with the Nissan Qashqai, so it won’t surprise anyone that both crossovers feel pretty much identical to drive.
That’s the conclusion reached by Auto Express’ Mat Watson, who got to drive the Kadjar during the international press drive event in Spain. He found the SUV pleasurable to drive thanks to its accurate steering, comfortable suspension and big amount of grip.
However, the Kadjar is not what one would call a fun car to drive – then again, that’s not what customers are looking for in an SUV. Watson tested two models with different engines, the 1.2-liter turbo petrol and the 1.6-liter turbodiesel, both rated at 130hp.
While petrol version was found to offer decent performance, while the diesel scored higher thanks to the higher amount of torque. But if you’re not after a 4WD Kadjar, the reviewer recommends the smaller and more economical 1.5-liter diesel.
Watson sees the Renault Kadjar as a slightly more practical car than the Qashqai, with a more stylish interior as well. I wonder what Nissan executives think about that.