Tuesday, 12 January 2010

Disappointing first drive

I am a little disappointed by my partners reponse after driving the qashqai for the first time.  He did think it was a good car but wasn't excited by it.  Aparently there is no kick with the 1.5dci.  This is the engine size we are looking for.  On the plus side he did say it was an easy drive.  It was an acenta and the finish wasn't as I had hope it would be compared to the other cars we saw today.  Golf had a pretty good finish.  Apparently it had the 'umph' as you accelarate.  As a passenger it was

Saturday, 2 January 2010

Nissan Qashqai 2010 – First photos UPDATE: Models and Prices




I've been looking at different cars and I keep going back to the Nissan Qashqai. I decided to look at the N-Tec version instead of the acenta.  As its name, it is very techi compared to the other two models, Volkwagen Golf and Ford Mondeo.  Both cars have been voted to by 'what cars' as one of the good cars.  Golf seem to take the lead of 5 stars whilst the rest only took 3 or 4.  The miles per gallons fantastic with the Golf but it just doesn't grab me.  It reminds me of the car enthusiat boys sipping their beverage whilst listening to latest techno sounds.  Just not me.   It has been quoted as a family car but I wonder how our mixed labrador will fit in the boot.
Qashqai N-tec is winning my partner over.  He manage to look at the specs. and he agreed that is the best spec. out of the rest.  It has panoramic sunroof that goes way back so my son can enjoy the view too as we drive.  Since I haven't pass my driving test yet and will only have pass my test when I get a car, Qashqai N-tec reverse camera will come in handy.  Once you put your car in reverse the camera switches on and you can see what you are driving into or not.  I think thats a big plus.  Reversing in any car of any size with lack of experience would be daunting.  It has bluetooth, Sat nav and the rest which my partner seems to be more interested in.
As far my reserach about the car goes, the only bad thing about it is the rear supension can be noisy.  I only read this in one feedback not sure if this applies to all the model.  I did hear that its sluggish but in March 1st they are releasing New Qashqai that has, as reported to have sorted this problem out.  It also seem to have a new look.  It looks great.  The stereo is also much better.   We will be visiting the showroom on Tueday and will get some picture of the current model or new one if they have it on show. 

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Nissan Qashqai 2010 – First photos UPDATE: nModels and Prices