The Nissan Qashqai has long been a family favourite. In 2007 the first-generation model helped kickstart the popularity of the mid-size SUV class, while the 2013 version refined the breed and upped the ante in terms of driving experience. The third-generation model is continuing these winning ways, by packing the latest tech, and consistently Owners in the Driver Power 2015 satisfaction survey rated the crossover very poorly when it came to build quality and reliability. The 108bhp 1.5-litre diesel engine is smooth and punchy enough Reviews for Nissan Pulsar (2014 – 2018)'s top 3 rivals. Great to drive, superb range of engines, stylish good looks. Excellent reliability record and long warranty, hybrid version is economical and efficient, easy to drive Punchy and efficient diesel engines, class-leading practicality, excellent reliability record. With the 1.5-litre diesel engine in 2WD form the Qashqai manages 54.3mpg, or 57.6mpg in ‘Pure Drive’ form. With the new 1.6-litre diesel engine the 2WD version manages 62.8mpg, along with 119g/km – ideal for low Benefit in Kind rates for company car drivers. The 4WD version still manages 55.4mpg. Standout models for the eco-conscious include the 1.5 dCi which emits 139g/km of CO2 and will average 54mpg. If you go for the Pure Drive Qashqai CO2 emissions drop to 129g/km. Best of the bunch is the 1.6 dCi equipped with a stop/start system, averaging 62mpg and emitting 119g/km of CO2. Nissan Qashqai reliability shouldn’t prove problematic. Our Nissan Qashqai is the two-wheel-drive 1.5-litre diesel dCi model, and should be cheap to run, too, thanks to its 99g/km CO2 emissions and claimed 60mpg fuel economy. Nissan Qashqai 1.5 dCi 110 N-Connecta 2017 first drive at 5500rpm Torque 199lb ft at 1600-3500rpm Gearbox six-speed manual Kerb weight 1435kg Top speed 123mph 0-62mph 9.9sec Fuel economy 49 1.5 dCi 115: 67.2–74.3 mpg-59.7 mpg: 84% : Submit: 1.5 dCi 115 DCT-51.4–52.1 mpg--* Submit: 1.6 dCi: 61.4–64.2 mpg-53.0 mpg: 84% : Submit: 1.6 dCi 130: 61.4–64.2 mpg-50.9 mpg: 81% : Submit: 1.6 dCi 130 4WD: 55.4–57.6 mpg-51.4 mpg: 91% : Submit: 1.6 dCi 130 Automatic: 57.6–60.1 mpg-43.3 mpg: 74% : Submit: 1.6 dCi 4WD: 55.4–64.2 mpg- jcve7ut.