It’s hard to believe it has been two decades since the Nissan Qashqai first broke cover at the 2006 Paris Motor Show. Back then, it was considered a bold industry gamble - a vehicle that dared to blend the elevated, confident driving position of an SUV with the compact footprint, affordability, and running costs of a traditional family hatchback. Today, it’s a true motoring icon.
Here at FJ Chalke in Somerset, we’ve proudly watched the Qashqai become the definitive family car for motorists across the South West. With over 4.1 million sold in Europe alone, it quite literally invented the compact crossover segment we see on the roads today. What makes us particularly proud to offer it is its British heritage: every single Qashqai is designed, engineered, and manufactured right here in the UK at Nissan’s Sunderland plant.
Of course, the innovation didn't stop in 2006. The Qashqai has continually evolved to meet the changing needs of modern drivers. The latest chapter in this incredible 20-year story is the acclaimed Nissan Qashqai with e-POWER Hybrid. This clever hybrid technology offers a supremely smooth, EV-like driving experience - using an electric motor alone to drive the wheels - but without the need to ever plug it in. With fuel economy of up to 65.7 mpg (4.3 L/100 km) and a maximum range of nearly 800 miles on a full tank, it combines the refined, quiet drive of an electric vehicle with the ultimate convenience of petrol.
Whether you’re a long-time Qashqai owner or looking to experience Europe's favourite crossover for the very first time, we invite you to celebrate this 20-year milestone with us.
The innovative Nissan Qashqai with e-POWER Hybrid is available to test drive right now at our FJ Chalke dealerships.
Pop in and see us in Somerset to experience 20 years of motoring evolution for yourself!