Nissan celebrates ten years of Qashqai with a host of special offers to tempt the buyer.

To mark the 10^th anniversary of one its most successful models, the Qashqai, Nissan is running a special sales offer this January with up to £1254 in savings on the popular crossover.

Available on all grades, the offer includes an additional £750 Nissan Deposit Contribution on 3-year finance packages (on top of existing £1,500 deposit contributions for up to £2,250 deposit contribution) as well as 3 years free of charge servicing – a £349 saving.

The Crossover Pack, which includes contrast colour front and rear styling plates, is also available for a reduced price of £195, down from £350 – a saving of £155.

An example of the offer, a Qashqai DiG-T 115 2WD manual N-Vision on a 3-year PCP with 3.99% REP APR and 10,000 annual mileage is available with £2,250 Nissan Deposit Contribution, £5,325.49 customer deposit and £219 monthly payments.

On 0% REP APR, the same model is offered with £750 Nissan Deposit Contribution, £5,935.87 customer deposit and £199 monthly payments, also on a 3-year PCP and 10,000 annual mileage.

The first generation Nissan Qashqai went on sale in the UK in January 2007. It created and has since dominated the crossover segment – now one of the most popular varieties of car in Europe.

The second, and current generation, Qashqai was launched in 2014 and has continued to be in high demand with customers. In 2016 it was the UK’s fifth best-selling model.

The 10^th anniversary offer runs from 9^th to 31^st of January.

Upgrade from five to seven seats for free on Nissan X-Trail & N-Connecta grade and lower entry-level price on Pulsar.

• Upgrade from five to seven seats for free on Nissan X-Trail with special customer offer until end of March
• N-Connecta grade and lower entry-level price in latest line-up changes for Nissan Pulsar

NISSAN X-TRAIL 7-SEAT UPGRADE OFFER

Until the end of March (31^st), buyers of Nissan’s adventurous X-Trail crossover can upgrade from five to seven seats free of charge – a saving of £900. The deal is available to both Private and Business buyers and applies to all grades and engines of X-Trail, including 2WD and 4WD models.

Buyers can choose from the powerful yet frugal dCi 130 diesel or the recently added 1.6-litre DIG-T 163 petrol engines – both delivering an optimum balance of fuel economy with excellent refinement at all speeds. Class-leading interior space and equipment levels complete the desirable package.

Priced from £21,995 OTR, the Nissan X-Trail is currently available from just £109 a month with 2 years 0% APR on PCP, minimum 25% deposit, including free servicing.

NISSAN PULSAR LINE-UP CHANGES

Following the addition of N-Connecta to Juke and Qashqai, Nissan’s Pulsar is the latest model to carry the new trim grade.

The N-Connecta grade on Pulsar will be a direct replacement for the existing n-tec model, which will close to ordering once supply runs out.

Making Pulsar ownership even more accessible, a new entry-level price for the Visia DIG-T 115 Manual is now just £13,995, representing a £2,000 customer saving versus the previous price.

Current retail offers on the Nissan Pulsar include the Visia DIG-T 115 Manual from just £99 a month and 0% APR on PCP with minimum 25% deposit.

The Pulsar range is also now available with grade-specific optional extras, which add a greater level of choice and premium personalisation to the Pulsar range. In line with the launch of these option packs, the Pulsar line up has been revised to offer the best value to customers.

ITALY - Nissan to release a new 1.6 DIG-T 190hp engine within the Pulsar range of cars.

The Nissan Pulsar range is enhanced with the arrival of  new units turbocharged direct injection petrol 1.6 DIG-T 190 hp , which will bring with it many technical improvements, in line with the dynamic potential of the car.

The version of Pulsar sportier and powerful Nissan strengthens presence in the C segment of compact sedans.

The new engine DIG-T 190, complies with the Euro 6 emission standards, offers 190 hp (140 kW) at 5,600 rev / min and a maximum torque of 240 Nm already available at 2,000 r / min.

Despite having a power comparable to that of units of larger displacement, fuel consumption and emissions of the 1.6 DIG-T are very low, in line with the philosophy of "downsizing" adopted by Nissan and much appreciated by the market. The new Pulsar engine DIG-T 190 it is the perfect example: in spite of dynamic performance, consumes 5.7 l / 100 km, while CO2 emissions starting at just 134 g / km. *

It characterized by high precision steering and roadholding particularly pleasant for the accuracy of trajectory curve, the Pulsar 190 DIG-T shares with other versions of a nice design, similar to that of the range of crossover Nissan, a step long ( 2.700 mm), such that the space reserved for the rear passengers the best in its class and offers an equipment very rich in terms of technology. 

Build quality and safety of the product are certified by the five-star Euro N-Cap and the availability of the Safety Shield (notice of inadvertent lane change, coverage of blind spots and alert moving objects). And speaking of technology worth mentioning the navigation system and Nissan Connect infotainment and the unique Around View Monitor that only Pulsar can boast in its category.

From the point of view of the exterior design, the new Pulsar DIG-T190 is also distinguished by the headlights in black, bi-color alloy wheels 18 ", the exhaust pipe chrome and carbon diffuser.

Inside, the seats, steering wheel and gear are lining white stitching, while the handles and air vents are chrome with a design inspired by the carbon fiber.

The prices of Pulsar DIG-T190 start at 23,690 euros for the version Acenta and Tekna 26.480 Euro for thelatter as standard with the most advanced technologies, including the camera system Nissan Around View Monitor (AVM, for a aerial view of the vehicle and all the space around him during maneuver), the system NissanConnect infotainment and safety time Safety Shield.

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Nissan's Qashqai takes a well deserved Fleet News award.

The all-conquering Nissan Qashqai has been named best mid-sized SUV at the Fleet News Awards 2015. The prestigious award underlines the British-built model’s all-round appeal to fleet operators and company car drivers.

In 2014, almost 27,000 Qashqai were registered to fleet customers in the UK, helping Nissan’s corporate sales team to its best ever passenger car volume of 63,358.

The Qashqai is now the fifth bestselling fleet car in the UK.

Presenting the award, Stephen Briers, Editor-in-Chief of Fleet News, said: “The Qashqai has appeal across all sections of fleet, from user-choosers to Motability users. 

It is a compelling proposition as both new and used – with very strong residual values – and is an excellent all-rounder with competitive fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions plus a high-quality interior. New engines introduced by Nissan last year have made a great car even better.”

Barry Beeston, Corporate Sales Director at Nissan Motor (GB), said: “We are absolutely delighted to receive this award as it recognises the enormous impact the Qashqai has made in the fleet sector.”

He added: “It’s now more than a year since the Qashqai was launched and, despite increased competition, it continues to top the polls and pick up industry awards.

“But winning an award from a title like Fleet News, which understands the needs and opinions of fleet customers, is particularly pleasing.”

All new engine added to Nissan's Pulsar range - A new car with a sporting edge.

• New 190PS turbocharged engine and chassis upgrades give Pulsar a sporting edge
• Max torque of 240Nm and excellent flexibility at low engine speeds
• Dynamic upgrades include revised suspension settings, sharper steering and a stiffer body
• All 1.6 DIG-T models feature unique styling enhancements
• Unique alloy wheels and special interior trim fitted as standard
• 0-62mph in 7.7 seconds, On sale from March 2015

Nissan is set to give the Pulsar a sporting edge with the launch of a new, range-topping DIG-T 190 engine. Available with three trim grade options, the punchy 190PS turbocharged petrol engine has been developed alongside a range of styling, suspension and chassis upgrades that deliver a sportier, more focussed driving experience.

Available to order now, the Pulsar 1.6 DIG-T 190 is the sportiest and most powerful engine to be offered in the range – further broadening Nissan’s appeal in the hatchback market. One of the most advanced engines in the sector, it develops maximum torque output of 240Nm from 2,000rpm (up to 4,000rpm) and delivers impressive in-gear flexibility and acceleration (0-62mph 7.7secs). 

Engineered to provide exceptional responses at low engine speeds, it delivers sharp performance and the agile responses that characterise Nissan’s performance offerings.

While the 1.6 DIG-T engine has the firepower to match larger engines, its fuel consumption and emissions are that of a much smaller unit – a major advantage of Nissan's downsizing philosophy. Creating ‘more with less' has been a Nissan priority for a number of years, and the Pulsar DIG-T 190 is the perfect example of why. Despite its athletic performance, it returns 49.5mpg* and has CO₂ emissions from just 134g/km.**

And it’s not just the engine that enhances the new DIG-T 190. Nissan knows that it takes more than just power to create sporting driving experience, and has engineered a new chassis set-up designed to make the most of the extra performance on offer.

The package of upgrades includes a new power steering set-up that has been fine-tuned to give more direct feedback and quicker responses. Front spring and damper settings have also been revised with increased stiffness and spring length to improve body control while maintaining ride comfort. The body shell itself has also been stiffened with additional reinforcements engineered to further improve torsional rigidity. New rear dampers and wider 18-inch wheels complete the dynamic package.

The engine is fully compliant with new Euro6 standards and features a host of technical innovations, including newly tuned ESP set-up, shorter gearing for sharper acceleration, low friction technologies and cooled Exhaust Gas Recirculation.

All DIG-T 190 models feature a package of styling features designed to complement their sporting nature. Available in Acenta, n-tec and Tekna trim grades, all DIG-T 190 models feature a number of upgraded items as standard. These include bespoke alloy wheels (17-inch as standard on Acenta and n-tec, and 18-inch for Tekna) finished in a diamond cut two-tone black and silver and a unique, sportier headlamp design which comes with a black finish to the bezel providing a greater contrast to the chrome finished projector. At the rear, a chrome exhaust finisher is fitted to further enhance the sporty look and feel.

Inside, the 1.6 DIG-T powered models include a unique trim finisher that extends the full width of the dashboard, distinctive white stitching on the three-spoke steering wheel and leather seats (Tekna models only) to complete the interior design package.

The Nissan Pulsar DIG-T 190 is available now and is priced from £19,645.

*Combined cycle 17" 49.5 mpg and for 18" 47.9 mpg

**CO₂ emissions depend on the wheel size - 17" 134g/km and for 18" 138g/km

GENEVA - NISMO turns up the heat at Geneva with a full range.

• Juke NISMO RS, Nissan 370Z NISMO and GT-R NISMO spearhead Nissan's performance line up
• 218PS Juke NISMO RS is the sportiest, most focused Juke ever built
• 370Z NISMO features 344PS 3.7-litre six-cylinder engine and dynamic chassis
• Record-breaking GT-R NISMO is the fastest and most advanced Nissan road car ever

Performance, passion and a never-ending ambition to bring advanced racing technology within reach of road car drivers has underpinned Nissan's drive to further expand its NISMO road car range. Geneva 2015 sees Nissan confirm its commitment to the NISMO brand by showing the new Juke NISMO RS, 370Z NISMO and GT-R NISMO together for the first time.

Juke NISMO RS: rewriting the crossover rulebook

With the very first models now in the hands of owners across Europe, the Juke NISMO RS highlights Nissan's innovative approach to performance motoring. With more performance, a sharper chassis set-up, more powerful brakes and extra equipment than the standard Juke NISMO, the new RS is the most extreme and focused version of Nissan's multi-award-winning compact crossover ever built.

Developed with NISMO's extensive global motorsport experience, the NISMO RS features a 1.6-litre DIG-T engine that develops 218PS (160kW), while torque in two-wheel drive/manual transmission versions is 280Nm. 2WD models benefit from the addition of a mechanical Limited Slip Differential (LSD) on the driven front wheels, while four-wheel drive models feature Nissan's advanced Torque Vectoring System as standard, along with Nissan's Xtronic transmission, 250Nm of torque and standard-fit steering wheel-mounted paddle shifts.

The Juke NISMO RS also features strategic body strengthening to increase torsional stiffness further and a more powerful braking system that features larger discs than the standard NISMO model. Revised springs and dampers complete the package of dynamic enhancements.

370Z NISMO: Sharper and sportier than ever

Incorporating a host of design and engineering improvements over the original model, the revised 370Z NISMO is the sportiest and most focused 370Z to date.

In keeping with all Nissan NISMO models, the new 370Z NISMO encapsulates the essence of performance motoring, placing the driver at the heart of the action.

Harnessing 30 years of NISMO spirit and engineering knowledge, the new 370Z NISMO

is powered by a 344PS, 3.7-litre six-cylinder engine that delivers a raw and unforgettable driving experience. With exceptional torque at low revs and a broad power band, the 370Z NISMO can sprint from 0-100kph in just 5.2 seconds. Breathing through a NISMO dual exhaust system, the 370Z NISMO also delivers the perfect sporting soundtrack.

Available only as a coupe with a six-speed manual gearbox, the new 370Z NISMO features a number of suspension enhancements introduced as part of the 2015 MY updates in 2014. To improve ride comfort, the rear spring and damper rates have been altered, while changes to the carpets and inner rear wheel arch protector have further reduced road noise.

GT-R NISMO: Power and performance perfected

First unveiled in production form at the 2014 Paris Motor Show and now officially on sale in Europe, the GT-R NISMO is fastest and most advanced Nissan performance production car ever.

The GT-R NISMO is powered by a 600PS, 3.8-litre twin-turbocharged V6 engine that has been extensively modified by NISMO engineers. Combined with a revised aerodynamic package that generates an additional 100kg of downforce and a bespoke suspension set-up fine-tuned in Europe, it makes the latest GT-R the most remarkable to date.

Honed to perfection on the legendary Nürburgring Norsdschleife - where it holds the lap record for a volume production car - the new GT-R NISMO perfectly embodies the spirit of the NISMO brand, delivering breathtaking performance.

And yet more awards for Nissan's uber successful Qashqai.

More silverware for Qashqai as Recombu.com names best-selling Nissan crossover as its 2014 Family Car of the Year

• Judges highlight Qashqai’s bold design and high technology levels
• Latest award joins others from key industry titles and websites
• British-built Qashqai features a host of advanced technologies

The new Nissan Qashqai has added to its impressive haul of industry awards accolades with another title. Online tech review site Recombu.com has named the Qashqai its Best Family Car 2014 at its annual awards ceremony.

The Recombu.com judging panel highlighted the Qashqai’s exterior design, family-focused cabin and high levels of technology – qualities that helped the British-built crossover become one of the most in-demand cars of 2014.

Rory Reid, Editor in Chief of Recombu.com said: “The original Nissan Qashqai almost single-handedly defined the crossover market, and although wannabes have tried to cash in on its success, it continues to rule head and shoulders above its rivals.”

Recombu.com’s award is the latest in a long line of titles won by the Qashqai since its launch in January. Among the silverware already collected is the 2014 What Car? Car of the Year award, 2014 Auto ExpressCrossover of the Year and eBay Motors Car of the Year 2014. The Qashqai’s advanced Safety Shield technology also scooped the prestigious Auto Express Safety Award earlier this year. 

Commenting on the Qashqai’s latest award, Rachael Gregory from Nissan Motor GB added: “We’re delighted to accept this Recombu.com award for the Qashqai. The Qashqai’s exceptionally high equipment levels and advanced technologies have been a key factor in its popularity with buyers and awards like this reward the hard work that our design and engineering teams put into the car.”

Launched in January, the new Qashqai is available from £18,265 and is offered with five trim grade options. Engine outputs range from 110PS in the 1.5dCi to 163PS in the new 1.6-litre DIG-T petrol engines, while technology features include Nissan Safety Shield Technologies, Around View Monitor, New NissanConnect infotainment system and Intelligent Park Assist*.