The Japanese carmaker reveals the first shots from testing a prototype of the third generation of the popular Nissan Qashqai crossover and adds some interesting information about its technique and technologies.
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The third generation of Nissan Qashqai will be built on the new CMF-C alliance platform, which should bring significant improvements in comfort, quality and technology. The proportions of the car, offering sufficient space and easy maneuverability, should remain more or less the same, but the materials used have changed greatly, which should contribute to lower weight, higher safety and better driving characteristics.
Lighter, stronger and more manageable
Nissan, for example, has increased the use of Ultra High Strength Steel (UHSS) in the car’s structure by up to 50 percent, which should provide the body with higher tensile strength without significantly increasing weight. The front and rear doors, front fenders or bonnet are made of aluminum, saving the carmaker up to 21 kilograms, while the tailgate is made of composite material, which Nissan has saved about 2.6 kilograms.
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The carmaker also modified the basic structure of the CMF-C platform, which should now better transmit impact through the structure. The structure should thus better absorb energy in the deformation zones, thereby reducing the load transmitted to the crew in the event of an accident. Overall, the basic construction of the car should be up to 60 kg lighter and 41% stiffer than the original model. The crew can look forward to higher refinement, driving comfort, better steering response and a higher level of safety.
Thanks to the new CMF-C platform, the new Qashqai also has a modified McPherson suspension on the front and rear axles, which should ensure better contact with the road in all circumstances and thus greater safety behind the wheel. For models with front-wheel drive with up to 19 “wheels, a torsion bar is used on the rear axle; for models with all-wheel drive with up to 20” wheels, a more complex multi-link suspension is used on the rear axle.
Only with electrical assistance
As part of Nissan’s electrification strategy, the new Qashqai should be equipped with two propulsion systems. The first will be a 1.3-liter engine in two performance versions, but always with 12V mild-hybrid assistance. The second option will be the innovative e-POWER propulsion system, which offers fully electric propulsion without fear of insufficient range and long stops at chargers.
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Although only the electric motor takes care of the wheel drive, in addition to the traditional high-performance battery, the drive system also consists of a petrol engine, a generator and a converter. Within the e-POWER system, the internal combustion engine is not connected to the wheels, as in traditional hybrids, but only charges the batteries. Unlike a traditional electric car, the source of electricity is not only batteries but also an internal combustion engine.
In addition, the e-POWER system uses a more powerful electric motor, comparable to conventional electric cars. The car should thus provide an immediate response to the accelerator pedal, which will be comparable to electric cars. The internal combustion engine, which supplies the battery or the electric motor directly via the generator, should be tuned to work at the ideal speed with regard to maximum efficiency, low consumption and noise minimization.
“The advanced and efficient powertrain capabilities represent Nissan’s innovative spirit – no better example than the e-POWER system. “It brings all the driving benefits of an electric car’s powertrain without compromise.Said David Moss.
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Improved modern technologies
Among other things, the new Qashqai will be equipped with an improved ProPILOT assistance system with Navi-link function, which can keep lanes on highways, maintain a safe distance and add or decelerate as needed to maintain the set speed. In heavy traffic, the car can even stop completely and start again – provided that the car is in front of it for less than 3 seconds. In addition, the system is able to adjust the speed depending on traffic signs and reduce the speed before cornering.
In addition, the ProPilot system is now able to communicate with blind spot radars and actively intervene in the event of an imminent collision. The system can also brake automatically in the event of an imminent reversing accident or warn of imminent side damage, which can occur, for example, when driving in a car park.
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„ProPILOT is one of our most acclaimed innovations on the current Qashqai model. Customers love how it seamlessly supports drivers in maintaining a smooth, precise ride and safe driving, especially in busy traffic, at night or in bad weather. We are excited to enhance this sense of comfort and confidence with the great complementary features of the ProPILOT system with Navi-link on the upcoming Qashqai,Said Marco Fioravanti, Vice President of Product Planning, Nissan Europe.
However, the new intelligent LED headlights, which are able to adapt the light beam to road conditions and actively prevent dazzling from other drivers, should not go unnoticed either. The headlight is divided into 12 LED elements, which are selectively deactivated when an approaching vehicle is detected. The headlights thus offer a significantly larger illuminated field of view without the risk of dazzling other drivers.
We will have to wait for more information and technical specifications, but the premiere of the third generation of the new Nissan Qashqai is planned for next spring. The first cars should then appear on the market soon after.
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