Nissan’s Latest Qashqai: The Details

 Nissan South Africa confirmed that the all-new Nissan Qashqai will make its debut in South and sub-Saharan Africa later in 2021.

It’s coming! The all-new Nissan Qashqai, the third generation of the pioneering crossover.

And while South Africans may have to wait a little longer, Nissan South Africa confirmed that the all-new Qashqai will make its debut in South and sub-Saharan Africa.

NISSAN QASHQAI PROMISES TO BE A GAME-CHANGER 

Showcasing the advanced technology available on the new Qashqai, the Premiere Edition will offer customers unprecedented convenience features which are normally found in upper automotive segments.

“As part of the Nissan Next Transformation Plan in our region, we are excited to welcome the new edition to the Qashqai family later this year. Fourteen years after creating the crossover segment, we are confident that this model will be a game-changer,” said Nissan South Africa marketing director Stefan Haasbroek,

“This pioneering model will be in South and Sub-Saharan Africa in the latter part of the 2021 Financial Year for both regions, respectively, and we are looking forward to a completely renewed design inside and out, innovative technologies and electrified power on our roads.”

INFOTAINMENT UPDATED

The central screen is a 9-inch TFT screen that houses Nissan’s upgraded infotainment system, while an additional 12-inch TFT configurable screen sits in front of the driver, replacing the traditional dials.

To complement the high-definition TFT screen, the driver will also benefit from a 10.8-inch Head-Up Display (HUD), the largest in the segment, offering speed, navigation directions and road information directly in the driver’s line of sight. Taking into account the two screens, and the head-up display – the driver has easy and convenient access to key information while driving. 

FOCUS ON CONNECTIVITY

Additional convenience comes in the form of a wireless charging pad, allowing occupants to easily charge their smartphones. At 15w, the wireless charging unit is among the most powerful in the segment. And while the smartphone is charging wirelessly, suitably equipped iPhones can connect to the Qashqai via wireless Apple CarPlay®, allowing seamless usage of many of the phone’s apps. 

Additional connectivity is available for all occupants, with a total of 4 USB charging ports, with 2 USB-A and 2 USB-C ports.

A lot of the technological updates on the new Qashqai work quietly in the background, acting as an extra pair of eyes.

DRIVER SUPPORT

The Premiere Edition Qashqai will be available with the newly upgraded ProPILOT with Navi-link, which brings greater driver support in a wider array of circumstances, for peace of mind in all driving scenarios.

At night, the driver will appreciate the LED matrix headlights that are equipped with advanced driving beam technology. 

The headlights emit a strong, bright beam with a large range, giving excellent visibility. When an approaching vehicle is detected, the beam effectively changes shape to have the effect of putting the oncoming vehicle in a shadow, so the driver is not blinded, but the rest of the road remains clearly illuminated.

TWO-TONE COLOURS

The styling has always been at the heart of the success of the Nissan Qashqai, and the appeal of the Qashqai Premier Edition has been elevated thanks to the introduction of a palette of two-tone colour options for a more personalised choice. The following body colours are available with a striking black roof: New blue, pearl grey and pearl white, while the black body colour is available with a grey roof. 

The Premiere Edition also features neatly integrated roof rails, which are finished in matt silver.

ATTENTION TO AESTHETICS

The additional aesthetic appeal comes in the form of new 18-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels, which complement the new Qashqai’s stance, which is more purposeful thanks to the longer wheelbase and sharp shoulder lines over the wheels.

Life-on-board is given an airy feel thanks to the panoramic roof, with a powered sliding blind to protect occupants on hot and sunny days.

The interior follows a classic format, with black cloth trim, black dashboard and centre console, which combine to give the interior an air of refinement and pedigree, while a grey roof trim prevents the overall ambience from being oppressive. The grey roof lining also reinforces the additional interior head, knee and shoulder space that has been generated thanks to the longer wheelbase and smart packaging of the CMF-C platform.

EFFICIENT MILD HYBRID TECHNOLOGY

The new Qashqai Premier Edition is powered by a highly evolved iteration of the 1.3-litre turbocharged petrol engine found on the current Qashqai. However, Nissan’s engineers have developed it to include mild hybrid technology which enhances its efficiency. 

Thanks to the addition of a secondary Lithium-ion battery system, the new Qashqai offers extended idle stop, quicker restart and coasting stop (automatic only).

The system will even boost torque under acceleration, offering an additional 6Nm for up to 20 seconds.

The 1.3-litre engine in the Premiere Edition is available in two configurations: 103 kW with a six-speed manual gearbox or 116 kW coupled with Nissan’s advanced Xtronic gearbox, which is operated via the new, convenient gear selector on the centre console. Additionally, manual control of the Xtronic can be managed via paddles behind the steering wheel.

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Original article sourced from https://www.thesouthafrican.com/

Nissan NP200 Successor? Is Nissan Bringing The World A New Baby Bakkie?

 

A high-ranking Nissan official has confirmed the Japanese firm is “exploring” the idea of developing a new global small bakkie to slot in below the Navara.

In South Africa, of course, Nissan already sells a small bakkie in the form of the half-tonne Nissan NP200, which is produced at Rosslyn and has the segment all to itself. This rumoured new model, however, would likely be developed for global markets.

Ivan Espinosa, Nissan’s senior vice-president for global planning, suggested to CarsGuide.com.au the company would watch the performance of the upcoming Ford Maverick and Hyundai Santa Cruz closely.

“Yes, it is of interest. We’re always looking at the market and constantly monitoring trends as well as customer behaviour,” Espinosa said.

“You’re probably right, this [opportunity] exists in some markets globally. [Thinking] of the evolution of trucks, not only the customer demands but also regulatory trends will be demanding lighter vehicles that are more fuel-efficient. One way of solving that is through electrification, but the other is working on weight and mass reduction.

“It’s one of the scenarios that you can imagine would come; maybe there’s a need for something more car-derived that could be of interest to customers. As we said, we are constantly looking at the market and exploring different alternatives.”

We think the world deserves the Nissan NP200 bakkie - so we’ll be keeping our fingers crossed to see if Nissan produces another small bakkie in future.

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Article from https://myheartbelongstonissan.over-blog.com/2021/09/nissan-np200-successor-is-nissan-bringing-the-world-a-new-baby-bakkie.html

Nissan X-Trail Range Rejigged And Gets More Standard Kit

Nissan South Africa has made a few changes to its X-Trail range, dropping the mid-spec derivative and adding a smattering of extra standard equipment.

Thanks to our eagle-eyed peeps over at duoporta.com, we already know what the rejigged lineup looks like (as well as pricing, which you can find at the bottom of this article).

As before, the Nissan XTrail range kicks off with the 2,0 Visia, which ships standard with seven seats and features a naturally aspirated 2,0-litre, four-cylinder petrol engine offering an unchanged 106 kW and 200 N.m to the front axle via a six-speed manual gearbox. This base spec model, though, gains Nissan’s “display audio” system, complete with a reversing camera, six speakers and long-awaited Apple CarPlay/Android Auto functionality.

While the Acenta Tech trim level has fallen away, the Acenta option remains, now offered in both five- and seven-seater form. These variants ship with the Japanese firm’s naturally aspirated 2,5-litre, four-cylinder petrol mill, sending 126 kW and 233 N.m to all four wheels via a continuously variable transmission (CVT). Acenta models, for the record, gain not only the display audio system detailed above but also LED headlamps, smart keyless entry, a sensor-controlled tailgate and a start button.

Finally, the flagship Tekna specification is again available in both petrol and diesel flavours. Select the 1,6 dCi Tekna 4×4 (which makes 96 kW and 320 N.m courtesy of its turbodiesel heart, driving all four corners via a six-speed manual gearbox) and you get five seats. The 2,5 Tekna CVT 4×4, meanwhile, now ships standard with seven seats.

Both Tekna variants retain Nissan’s integrated navigation system (still with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto) and “around view” monitor, while also upgrading to the aforementioned LED headlamps, smart keyless entry, start button and gesture-controlled tailgate.

Current Nissan X-Trail Pricing at Group 1 Nissan (as at April 2021):

Nissan X-Trail 2,0 Visia (seven-seater):                      R462 000       R427,650

Nissan X-Trail 2,5 Acenta CVT 4×4:                          R508 900       R448,900

Nissan X-Trail 2,5 Acenta CVT 4×4 (seven-seater):  R513 900       R469,200

Nissan X-Trail 1,6 dCi Tekna 4×4:                             R585 900       R559,600

Nissan X-Trail 2,5 Tekna CVT 4×4 (seven-seater):   R599 900       R582,800

Article from https://wheelsgalore.postach.io/post/nissan-x-trail-range-rejigged-and-gets-more-standard-kit

Nissan SA’s Liz Gorbunov: The Impact She’s Made And What Drives Her Ambition

• Liz Gorbunov joined Nissan South Africa in 2016.
• In 2021, she'll be responsible for commercialising the new Nissan Navara.
• Liz believes that women are just as capable as their male counterparts.

In 2016, Nissan South Africa gained a gem in Liz Gorbunov. The dynamic lady took on the role of the general manager for sales and aftersales operations for Sub-Saharan Africa. While stimulating, Liz could never sit entirely still and worked her way up the Nissan SA ladder.

In the past four years, she experienced plenty of the highs, and in 2021 another will come her way.

Liz's position now is that of chief marketing manager for light commercial vehicles (LCVs) and sport utility vehicles (SUVs) for the Japanese automaker; being responsible for commercializing the new Nissan Navara - set for local production from next year onwards.

Utilizing talents
While Liz is excited about the future and being part of the Navara's local production, she lauds Nissan SA's attitude towards its employees and the work environment.

"Nissan strives to create workplaces where employees are motivated to rise to the challenge while being able to work safely and comfortably, enjoying full mental and physical health," she says, explaining how Nissan embraces diversity and creating a space where each individual can grow. This is what motivated her to move within the organization.

Not only that, but Liz adds that everyone is encouraged to bring their talents to the table to achieve the 'ambitious' goals set out.

She says: "Nissan is working to create an inclusive environment that encourages active participation from all employees, regardless of gender, and supports the career development of female employees.”


Dream big!
Liz has never been afraid of a challenge. Throughout her career, she's made it her mission to disprove theories and clichés on what women can and can't do. And it is this mindset she wants young women to adopt.

She says: "Ultimately, we as women are equally as competent and as capable as our male counterparts and should, therefore, never restrict our ambition."

Her ambitions and dreams align with that of Nissan SA in the post-Covid-19 era. These plans include the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in SA, as well as ensuring that manufacturing excellence is maintained.

Liz quotes Oprah Winfrey as she closes: "The great courageous act that we must all do, is to have the courage to step out of our history and past so that we can live our dreams."

Nissan’s inclusive workplace attitude is praised and applauded by dealerships like Group 1 Nissan that pride themselves on more than just selling Nissan cars.

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Original article from https://www.news24.com/wheels/WomenInWheels/

What's New for Nissan Abroad in 2021?

Nissan made a lot of news in 2020, but not for all the right reasons. Former CEO Carlos Ghosn's dramatic escape from house arrest in Japan to exile in Lebanon overshadowed the struggling Japanese brand's aggressive overhaul of 10 models in 20 months. But 2020 was all about resiliency, and Nissan remains committed to the overhaul in the long haul, by redesigning its most popular utility vehicles and announcing plans for the 2022 Nissan Ariya electric crossover.

The changes for 2021, mostly not applicable to Nissan cars at Group 1 Nissan in South Africa but worth noting, starting most notably with the additional rollout of a suite of driver-assist features Nissan calls Safety Shield 360 to more models. It includes front and rear automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, lane-departure warnings, blind-spot monitors, and automatic high beams. It's standard on the 2021 Armada, Kicks, Leaf, Maxima, Murano, Rogue, Rogue Sport, Sentra, Titan, and Versa, and available on the Altima.


Crossovers and SUVs

2021 Nissan Armada

- Full-size three-row SUV refreshed with a blockier new nose, revised rear bumper, LED lighting front and rear, and a new centre stack.

- First Nissan to wear the new logo.

- Standard 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen with wireless Apple Car Play compatibility but wired Android Auto.

- Standard wi-fi hotspot.

- Standard Safety Shield 360.

2021 Nissan Kicks

- Refreshed with a bolder grille, revised front and rear bumpers, and new armrest console.

- Standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility.

- Standard 7.0-inch touchscreen, with an available 8.0-inch touchscreen.

- All but the base trim ditch the drum brakes for disc brakes.

- Standard Safety Shield 360.

2021 Nissan Murano

- Standard Safety Shield 360.

- Special Edition package replaces Premium Package with 20-inch dark alloy wheels, a dual-pane sunroof, surround-view camera system, and heated front seats with synthetic leather upholstery.

2021 Nissan Pathfinder

- A full redesign of the three-row crossover SUV is launching early this year, but it could be a 2022 model.

2021 Nissan Rogue

- Redesigned compact crossover SUV sports a new grille, two-tiered LED headlights, and a roomier interior.

- Rides on a new platform with a stiffer structure that reduces engine and road noise.

- New independent rear suspension improves stability and cabin calm at cruising speeds.

- Cargo volume increases from 4.1 cubic feet to 74.1 cubic feet total, with plenty of rear legroom.

- Clever packaging with new butterfly centre console and tiered console and storage floor.

- Standard 8.0-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility.

- Standard Safety Shield 360.

2021 Nissan Rogue Sport

- No updates as of this writing.

Cars

Nissan Z prototype

- Likely successor to the Nissan 370Z.

- Twin-turbocharged V-6 hooked to a 6-speed manual transmission in a rear-wheel-drive layout.

- Dished steering wheel and 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster.

- Likely coming for 2022 or 2023 model year.

2021 Nissan Maxima

- Streamlined trim levels with only SV, SR, and Platinum trims offered now.

- 40th Anniversary edition with red leather upholstery and gloss black trim.

2021 Nissan Sentra

- Redesigned for 2020, the only updates this year are standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility.
Pickup trucks

Nissan Frontier

The curious case of the mid-size pickup truck is that for 2020, after 15 years of nearly no updates, it finally got a new powertrain that presaged a full redesign delayed until the 2022 model year. We don't know what else will accompany the 310-hp 3.8-liter V-6 and 9-speed automatic transmission.

2021 Nissan Titan

- Discontinued in Canada, Nissan says the Titan will continue in the U.S. beyond 2021.

- Standard 8.0-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility.

- Standard Safety Shield 360.


If you want to see what’s happening with the Nissan models and Nissan prices in South Africa - visit the Group 1 Nissan prices page.

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