Nissan: The Qashqai comes with e-power 🎥
WENDE It has trickled out. The third generation of the Qashqai will make its debut in mid-February. In addition to a 1.3 DiG-T gasoline engine with mild hybrid technology, there is e-Power variant that adopts technology components from the Leaf. Camouflaged prototypes of the new Nissan Qashqai are still doing test laps. The official European premiere is in mid-February. The basic engine of the bestseller is a 1.3-liter gasoline engine in two performance levels. In the stage with [...]
Camouflaged prototypes of the new Nissan Qashqai are still doing test laps. The official European premiere is in mid-February.
The base engine of the bestseller is a 1.3-liter gasoline engine in two power stages. In the 140 hp and 240 newton meter stage, the engine is coupled to a six-speed manual transmission and front-wheel drive.
The model with 158 hp offers more choice: Here you can choose between the manual gearbox (260 Nm) and a continuously variable automatic CVT and 270 Nm with front-wheel drive.
Wheel slip all-wheel drive within seconds
In addition, there is an all-wheel drive variant, but this is always equipped with the CVT - in the event of wheel slip, the all-wheel drive engages within 0.2 seconds. For better adaptation to different surfaces, there are the driving modes Standard, Eco, Sport, Snow and Offroad.
Nissan has upgraded the manual transmission for a more direct sporty shift feel, and the CVT gets a new electric dual oil-pump system, which should alleviate fuel consumption and provide a more natural shift feel.
Combustion engine coupled with 12-volt mild hybrid system
The combustion engine is already familiar from the Qashqai launched in 2018. The engine is basically coupled to a 12-volt mild-hybrid system, which according to Nissan increases the vehicle weight by 22 kilograms.
This enables energy to be recovered during deceleration, sailing, a longer service life for the start-stop function and electrical assistance during acceleration. When the brake is activated, the start-stop system switches off the combustion engine already at speeds below 18 km/h, which saves additional fuel.
A lithium-ion battery sits in the underbody to store the recovered energy. When accelerating between 20 and 110 km/h, the system provides six additional Newton meters of torque for up to 20 seconds, which also reduces consumption.
Energy comes directly from the electric motor when needed
The top engine in the new Qashqai is an e-Power serial hybrid system with a 190 hp electric motor, 330 Nm and exclusively 2WD drive. The 157 hp combustion engine with variable compression ratio exclusively drives a generator, the electricity from which in turn flows either into the battery or directly to the electric motor.
Another difference between the e-Power system and other hybrid drives is that an electric motor of this size is normally found in a purely electric vehicle. This provides the direct and unmediated acceleration that is particularly popular with drivers. The generator driven by the combustion engine charges the battery, but can also supply energy directly to the electric motor if additional power is needed.
To achieve maximum fuel efficiency, the gasoline engine always operates in the optimal speed range, tuned in favor of quiet and harmonious operation.
Acceleration feel and comfortable driving experience
The e-Power offers the driver the familiar direct and smooth acceleration feel as well as a comfortable driving experience, without the worry of coming to a standstill with an empty battery. An optimal introduction to electric driving not least for frequent drivers who will appreciate the combination of comfort and economy.
As with the Leaf, the new Qashqai e-Power also enables one-pedal driving - through the use of the so-called Nissan e-Pedal. The driver starts, accelerates, brakes, stops and holds the vehicle with one and the same pedal. Up to 90 percent of the driving time can be mastered with this. And that's really fun.
