How many generations has the Nissan Qashqai been released?
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So far, there have been two generations. Below is the relevant introduction: 1. Nissan's brand culture: "Strength comes from within." 2. Nissan's vision: To enrich people's lives. 3. Nissan's mission: Nissan creates cars and services filled with uniqueness and innovative ideas, providing visible high-quality value to all stakeholders. 4. Nissan's world record: At the Dubai Rugby Sevens Stadium, 180 new Nissan Patrol Falcon 4x4 off-road vehicles formed a giant eagle pattern, completing the challenge for the Guinness World Record title for the largest synchronized car dance, breaking the previous record set by 36 Nissan NMEF vehicles for the Guinness World Record title.
I remember when I first got into cars, the Qashqai had just entered the Chinese market. Now it's gone through several generations. The first-generation Qashqai was launched in 2008, with its distinctive rounded design and a touch of off-road style. The second-generation Qashqai, released in 2015, was noticeably more urban, with sharper lines and added features like an electronic parking brake. I paid close attention when the third-generation Qashqai debuted in 2021—it not only adopted a brand-new platform but also featured avant-garde split headlights and a high-tech large interior screen. Counting all three generations, I've driven each one. The underpowered 2.0L engine issue in the second generation was finally resolved with the third generation's 1.3T mild hybrid system. Nissan really nailed the preferences of younger drivers with this latest update.
The Nissan Qashqai has only gone through three generations since its first domestic production in 2008, with the third generation just launched last year when our dealership even organized a test drive event. When the first-generation Qashqai was introduced, its pricing was relatively high, and the rear seating space was small. It wasn't until the 2015 model refresh that it truly became popular. Now, the third generation has undergone even more radical changes, adopting the CMF-C platform for lightweight design, and the rear suspension has been upgraded to a multi-link setup, significantly improving ride comfort. What surprised me the most was feedback from owners reporting a fuel consumption drop of over 1 liter compared to the previous generation, thanks to the all-new 1.3T engine developed by the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance, along with trendy features like the 12.3-inch central touchscreen and 10.8-inch head-up display. Each generational update of the Qashqai has perfectly aligned with the timing of consumer upgrades.
The Nissan Qashqai has only had three generations in total, which I thoroughly researched when changing cars last year. When the first generation was introduced in 2008, it was quite expensive, and only small business owners could afford it at that time. After the model change in 2015, the price became much more affordable, and the space was significantly enlarged. My neighbor's model has run for ten years without major repairs. Now, the third generation has undergone comprehensive upgrades, with the wheelbase increased by 20 mm compared to the previous generation, thicker rear seat cushions, and a trunk that can fit three large suitcases. After switching to a 1.3T four-cylinder engine, the acceleration is much faster, and the key point is the fuel consumption is only 6.8L. If the car purchase budget is sufficient, I recommend directly opting for the third generation, as the intelligent driver-assistance functions are much more advanced than the older models.
