{"id":2742,"date":"2025-09-02T10:14:34","date_gmt":"2025-09-02T00:14:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/?p=2742"},"modified":"2025-08-25T10:46:34","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T00:46:34","slug":"review-2025-nissan-qashqai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/review-2025-nissan-qashqai\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: 2025 NISSAN QASHQAI"},"content":{"rendered":"

Nissan has pressed refresh on the 2025 NISSAN QASHQAI<\/strong><\/a>, a small SUV that was already easy to like and now looks sharper, feels smarter, and adds genuinely useful connected tech. In Australia it arrives with a tidier grille, crisper lighting and a cabin that finally treats screens as proper furniture rather than bolt-on gadgets. It is not a fire breather, but it is friendly, refined, and exactly the sort of car many families actually want to drive every day.<\/p>\n

Pros and Cons<\/h2>\n

Pros<\/h4>\n

\u2022 Handsome exterior design<\/strong> and neat proportions
\u2022 Calm ride and tidy handling for the class
\u2022 Cabin tech lifted, with wireless phone mirroring
\u2022 e-Power hybrid brings zippy response and low fuel burn<\/p>\n

Cons<\/h4>\n

\u2022 CVT can drone when pushed
\u2022 Top trims get pricey
\u2022 No all-wheel drive option<\/p>\n

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How Much Does It Cost?<\/h2>\n

Official 2025 Nissan Qashqai<\/a> price<\/strong> guidance sees the ST from $32,665 before on-roads during launch, followed by ST-L and Ti, with Ti-L e-Power above, and the new N-Design e-Power at $54,365 before charges. Nissan ran intro pricing on ST and ST-L until 30 April 2025, and showroom arrivals began in February, so early shoppers saw fresh stock and sharper deals.<\/p>\n

Features and Benefits<\/h2>\n

Let us talk 2025 Nissan Qashqai<\/a> features<\/strong> and technology features<\/strong>. Every grade gets a 12.3-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus Nissan Connected Car Services<\/strong> so you can view vehicle health, trip history, and theft or tow alerts in the app. Upper trims add a matching 12.3-inch driver display, a 10.8-inch head-up display, heated seats and wheel, ambient lighting, and a Bose system. The 2025 Nissan Qashqai<\/a> interior<\/strong> feels more upmarket, with Alcantara and leather accents on higher trims and storage that finally fits everyday life. On the outside, the 2025 Nissan Qashqai<\/a> exterior design<\/strong> gets a more dramatic grille and lighting signature that give it driveway presence without turning it shouty. The connected-car rollout is the headline, though, and it lands here for the first time.<\/p>\n

Safety<\/h2>\n

The 2025 Nissan Qashqai<\/a> safety ratings<\/strong> remain five stars. Standard kit includes AEB with pedestrian and cyclist detection, lane keeping aids, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, traffic sign recognition, adaptive cruise and a reversing camera. Climb the range for a 360-degree camera, ProPILOT lane centring and semi-auto parking. The scorecard reads well for a small SUV: 91 percent adult protection and 93 percent child protection. That is exactly the sort of reassurance buyers want in this class.<\/p>\n

Running Costs<\/h2>\n

There are two powertrains. Most models use a 1.3-litre turbo petrol with 110 kW and 250 Nm through a CVT and front drive. Claimed 2025 Nissan Qashqai<\/a> fuel efficiency<\/strong> is 5.8 to 6.1 L\/100 km. The 2025 Nissan Qashqai<\/a> performance <\/strong>story gets more interesting with e-Power. It partners a 1.5-litre three-cylinder that acts as a generator with a 140 kW, 330 Nm electric motor that actually turns the wheels, so response in traffic is instant, yet the combined claim is just 4.8 L\/100 km. Servicing is annual or 15,000 km, with five years of capped pricing totalling $1,995. From 1 January 2025, Nissan Australia moved to a conditional 10-year\/300,000 km warranty if you service in network, otherwise the standard five-year coverage applies. That is strong ownership peace of mind.<\/p>\n

Comparison To Its Competitors<\/h2>\n

Rivals are strong. A Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid<\/strong><\/a> is thriftier at the bowser but feels flatter to steer. A Mazda CX-30<\/strong><\/a> brings lovely materials, though the back seat is tight. The new Hyundai Kona<\/strong><\/a> goes heavy on gadgets yet rides firmer. Kia Seltos<\/strong><\/a> gives space and value. Against this set, the Qashqai<\/strong><\/a>\u2019s technology features<\/strong> and polished road manners make it easy to live with. The 2025 Nissan Qashqai<\/a> interior<\/strong> quality and quietness stand out on coarse-chip roads, and the hybrid\u2019s smooth take-off is handy in stop-start traffic. If you want EV-like response without charging anxiety, the e-Power system hits the spot while keeping running costs sensible.<\/p>\n

2025 Nissan Qashqai Australia: Price, Size, Safety and Ownership Verdict<\/h2>\n