Nissan Qashqai Gets Updated With More Powerful 1.5-Liter Diesel

Nissan has launched a new version of the Qashqai, their best-selling vehicle in Europe, powered by a more powerful 1.5-liter diesel unit that got over 90 percent of its components updated.

The 1.5-liter dCi engine now produces 5PS more, at 115PS (113hp), while torque remains the same, at 260Nm (191lb-ft). However, it now features a new overboost function that adds an extra 5PS and 25Nm (18.4lb-ft) of torque for up to 15 seconds on a wide-open throttle.

Depending on which size of wheels you go for, the updated Qashqai 1.5 dCi will return up to 74.3 mpg UK (3.8 lt/100 km, 61.9 mpg US) and emit as low as 100g/km of CO2.

The engine’s upgraded components include the oil cooler, oil filter, dual mass flywheel, vacuum pump and high-pressure fuel pump. Nissan has also added Selective Catalytic Reduction technology, with an AdBlue tank to reduce NOx emissions and meet the latest Euro 6d-Temp standard.

“The upgrades to the 1.5-litre engine in the Nissan Qashqai further enhance its performance on the road and its appeal to consumers,” said Jean-Philippe Roux, general manager, crossovers, Nissan Europe.

Other highlights of Nissan’s compact SUV include the ProPilot semi-autonomous system, which combines active safety tech like Lane Keep Assist, Intelligent Cruise Control and Traffic Jam Pilot. The updated Qashqai 1.5 dCi will go on sale in the UK this month.