Nissan's Qashqai revisited: the upgraded crossover in detail

► Full debrief on facelift Nissan Qashqai
► Tech and design changes only
► Electric version is on the way

Though Nissan’s all-electric future may be in sight, it isn’t quite finished with the current crop just yet.

Meet the new Qashqai – an evolution of the latest third-generation model, it’s received a few touch-ups for 2024 to strengthen Nissan’s already firm grip on the compact crossover segment before a full transition to the plug.

That’s right, a fully electric Qashqai is on the way. It’ll be produced at the Nissan Plant in Sunderland alongside electrified versions of the JUKE and the LEAF, forming part of Nissan’s EV36ZERO future.

But back to the here and now. Read on to find out how Nissan’s changed and updated the Qashqai, including which new driver aids, safety systems and other tech will be available on the model.    

Nissan’s revisited the Qashqai’s front end, updating the front grille with a pattern of myriad high-gloss, comma-like shapes to emulate the patterns of ancient Japanese armour scales.

There are now more body-coloured panels, including the flanks of the bumpers and, as part of a new N-Design trim grade, the wheel arches. N-Design also includes 20” alloy wheels to complete a bolder look.

The Qashqai’s headlights also have received the update treatment. They now feature an adaptive high beam module to improve visibility in low-light conditions, along with new daytime running lights, shaped to match the commas of the grille.

Depending on the trim grade, sequential indicator lights are also now available on the Qashqai for the first time.

Around the back, it’s much the same story. The rear lights have been redesigned to include lighting elements shaped in the style of the grille commas, while the bumper has been reshaped to match the more striking aesthetic of the car. It’s available in gloss black or in N-Design grade, you guessed it – body-colour.

Along with the revisited shape design, a handful of new paint colours are also now available on the Qashqai. They include a softer, cleaner Pearl White, a more ominous Pearl Black and, supposedly, a more thought-provoking Deep Blue.

Customers who select one of the upper levels of the Qashqai trim