Nissan Qashqai e-Power It is a full hybrid SUV that incorporates a petrol engine, an electric motor and a small 1.97 kWh non-rechargeable battery. The i-Pedal mode differs from that of the all-electric Leaf in that it no longer stops the car completely if the brake pedal is not touched. Original in its design, Qashqai’s e-Power engine delivers driving sensations similar to those of a real electric car.
The homologation is therefore much higher than that of the 158 HP petrol engine with automatic gearbox. It retains all the style and habitability advantages typical of the Qashqai, and the boot even gains a staggering fifteen litres. It also adds a more generous 12.3-inch screen for multimedia and digital tools. Let’s see more in this article:
How the e-power petrol engine works on Nissan Qashqai 2023
The main difference between the Nissan Qashqai 2023 and the competition it concerns the hierarchy between the two blocks: here it is the electric motor that drives the front wheels alone. The internal combustion engine is not connected and is limited to charging the small battery and sometimes supporting the 190 hp and 330 Nm electric machine.
Standard equipment oozes modernity and combines adaptive cruise control, radar and reversing camera, hands-free key, automatic high beam switching and 8-inch touchscreen compatible with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The integrated GPS navigator, on the other hand, is offered only in the N-Connecta finish. The ventilation controls remain physical.
Nissan Qashqai 2023: considerations and other interesting surprises
Il electric motor of Nissan Qashqai 2023 it spins at a very high speed of 130 kilometers per hour and puts a strain on the internal combustion engine, which increases fuel consumption. A limit that Nissan questions with two arguments.
The first concerns the effective use of European motorists, who drive 70% of their time in urban and peri-urban areas, where the system guarantees the best fuel economy.
The second concerns the technology of the new three-cylinder petrol engine, a 158 bhp 1.5 turbo with variable compression ratio: high ratio at low load to limit consumption, low ratio when power is needed to offer maximum performance. A rare but expensive technology, as evidenced by the price positioning of the Qashqai e-Power. The price to buy this car is around 36,000 euros.
Like a real electric car, Qashqai e-Power it can recover the energy dissipated during braking and deceleration to send it back to its modest 2.1 kWh battery. This regeneration can also be configured according to two levels, the most advanced which allows you to slow down almost to a stop without using the brake pedal. Driving is therefore very pleasant, above all because the Qashqai exudes a comfortable and balanced demeanor.
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