• Sunday Times, The Sun and driving.co.uk announce Nissan Qashqai as one of the year’s best new cars.
• Clever e-POWER technology offers a unique driving experience for customers.
• British-built Qashqai stays ahead of rivals thanks to new design, technology, safety and equipment.

The Nissan Qashqai with e-POWER has been recognised by The Sun, The Sunday Times and driving.co.uk in the News UK Motor Awards 2024, as best-in-class with its unique innovative electrified powertrain.

The award is a well-deserved feather in the cap for Nissan and the British-built Qashqai, during a year in which the best-selling crossover has enjoyed a very high profile, thanks to the announcement of a comprehensive update and its role in an award-winning marketing campaign.

Since its launch in September 2022, Nissan has sold more than 140,000 Qashqai e-POWER – with customers loving the ‘electric drive’ feeling delivered by the technology.

Rob Gill, The Sun’s Motors Editor, said: “We can’t get enough of them. Qashqai is the car that started it all and now the clever e-POWER system moves the game on even further.

“It has all the advantages of an electric car without the not-so-good bits like recharging with a plug. The petrol engine charges the battery and electric motor drives the wheels. We averaged 46mpg over 700 miles, which is mighty impressive for a family SUV, plus it’s designed, engineered and made in Britain.”

The key to the unique and innovative e-POWER powertrain is that the wheels are only ever driven directly by an electric motor, unlike traditional hybrids, helping the car deliver the sensation of driving an EV with no need to plug in and charge. It’s a perfect solution for those customers seeking advanced and efficient technology but who are not quite ready to make the switch to a 100% electric car.