Nissan adds new Euro 6 petrol to Qashqai line-up
Tuned specifically for the Qashqai, the new turbocharged engine offers 161bhp at 5,600rpm and 177lb.ft of torque between 2,000 and 4,000rpm. Acceleration from 0-62mph can be achieved in just 9.1 seconds – making it the fastest Qashqai in the range – while top speed is rated at 124mph.
Official fuel consumption is 48.7mpg on the EU Combined cycle, while CO2 emissions are from 134g/km for models equipped with 16-inch and 17-inch wheels, and 138g/km for models equipped with 18-inch and 19-inch wheels.
The new DIG-T 163 engine is available in front-wheel-drive form and equipped with a six-speed manual transmission. As with all engines in the new Qashqai range, the new DIG-T 163 is equipped with Start/Stop ignition system and
The new unit completes the Qashqai's petrol engine line-up and sits above the existing 1.2 DIG-T unit, which is now available with Nissan’s Xtronic gearbox.
The new DIG-T 163 1.6-litre Qashqai is available to order now with deliveries from January 2015. Prices start from £23,200 for the n-tec model.
Natalie Middleton
Natalie has worked as a fleet journalist for over 20 years, previously as assistant editor on the former Company Car magazine before joining Fleet World in 2006. Prior to this, she worked on a range of B2B titles, including Insurance Age and Insurance Day.
