Comparison Of The New 2025 Nissan Qashqai Model Range
The Qashqai is Nissan’s ever-popular mid-sized crossover/SUV that is built at its UK plant in Sunderland. It has been one of the most popular medium-sized SUVs in the UK for many years now and despite ever-increasing competition it still sells in very large numbers and hits the top ten list of best-selling cars year in, year out.
The latest Nissan Qashqai model sees some new exterior design tweaks that include a new front grille (Nissan say it is inspired by Samurai Armor) and sleek headlights. The front and rear bumpers have also been re-designed and overall, some of the rugged design has been traded for a sportier looking Crossover. The sportier theme continues with a new N-Design trim-level that aims to be the stylish model of the range, with some of its own unique design features.
The trim-level range consists of:
2025 Nissan Qashqai Acenta Premium
Engines
Let’s start by potentially saving you some time, all engines available with Acenta Premium models are 2WD, so if AWD is a deal breaker you’ll need to skip this trim.
Available engines are two 1.3L mild hybrid engines with manual gearbox, a 140PS and a slightly punchier 158PS, fuel economy is almost identical (45mpg combined). The 158PS engine is also available with automatic transmission, fuel economy takes a small hit, and your pocket will take a hit too of around £1600 more.
The final offering is Nissan’s much acclaimed e-Power powertrain, this 190PS hybrid with automatic gearbox has a trick up its sleeve. The hybrid system delivers a full electric experience as the electric motor is dedicated to driving the wheels and the petrol combustion engine is dedicated to charging the electric battery.
The end result of this system is almost instant torque and an engine that delivers the best economy and punchiest performance, with 0-60mph capable in under 8 seconds.
Standard Spec
The Acenta Premium includes 17-inch alloy wheels, the wide 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen paired with the 7-inch configurable TFT driver instrument panel. There is no integrated navigation with the infotainment system, so if that’s a deal breaker you might need to skip this trim-level. However, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are supported, so you have the option of using your favourite smartphone navigation software, Bluetooth is also included and for comfort you get dual zone climate control
Driver assistance tech includes high beam assist, rear parking sensors, rear-view camera, speed limiter, electric parking brake with auto-hold feature and hill start assist.
Nissan’s semi-autonomous driver tech and even on this entry-level model there’s a long list of features including Intelligent forward collision Warning, front and rear automatic emergency braking (can automatically apply the brakes to prevent a collision with objects, pedestrians, cyclists), intelligent cruise control, intelligent blind spot intervention (can prevent a collision in the scenario where the driver has not seen a vehicle in their blind spot), lane departure warning and prevention, traffic sign recognition with the ability to adjust the speed of the vehicle not the speed limit and intelligent driver alertness.
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2025 Nissan Qashqai N-Connecta
Engines
The N-Connecta gets the same engine line-up as the Acenta Premium, with one addition a 4WD 1.3L Mild Hybrid 158 PS Automatic. The rest of the line consists of 2WD mild hybrid powertrains, 140PS AND 158PS, the latter is available with a manual or automatic gearbox. Finally, you get the option of Nissan’s ingenious e-Power hybrid system. It takes a different approach to hybrid driving the wheels are powered solely by the electric motor for a full electric experience while the petrol engine is dedicated to charging the electric battery.
What N-Connecta Adds To The Acenta Premium Spec
The N-Connecta adds larger 18-inch alloy wheels, auto folding door mirrors and silver roof rails. Inside the 12.3-inch infotainment system get the addition of integrated Google Maps Navigation and it is paired with a larger 12.3-inch TFT configurable driver display. There is also a wireless smartphone charger and limited customisable interior ambient lighting.
The Acenta Premium already had a very generous list of driver assistance tech and the N-Connecta builds on that by adding a 360 around-view monitor and Nissan’s Traffic Jam Pilot; a suite of high-tech features that can control speed, distance to the vehicle ahead, and assist with braking/ steering under various conditions to avoid a collision. It should be noted that the driver should keep their hands on the wheel and remain alert.
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2025 Nissan Qashqai N-Design
Engines
The N-Designs gets the same engine options as the N-Connecta trims, the two mild hybrids, 140PS AND 158ps the latter is available with a manual or automatic gearbox (the automatic version with 2WD or 4WD), the 140ps is limited to manual transmission only. The final option is Nissan’s e-Power hybrid system that delivers a full electric-like driving experience and a combined fuel economy of up to 54mpg.
What N-Design Adds To The N-Connecta Spec
The N-Design bring unique stylish tweaks and some more upmarket finishes to the Qashqai.
In addition to the N-Connecta trim you’ll get larger 20-inch alloy wheels, body-coloured bumpers, two tone paint, sequential indicators Inside there is black cloth and synthetic leather seats, a glass roof and more extensive interior ambient lighting.
Other ‘N-Design styling features include a unique front grille and dashes of black gloss finish.
N-Design is packed with the long list of driver assistance tech found in the N-Connecta including Traffic Jam Pilot. The Qashqai really is jam-packed (no pun intended) with driver assistance and safety technology.
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2025 Nissan Qashqai Tekna
Engines
The Tekna gets the same line-up of mild hybrids and the e-Power hybrid system, the 158PS mild hybrid is available with a manual or automatic gearbox (the automatic with 2WD or 4WD), the 140ps is limited to manual transmission only.
What Tekna Offers Over The N-Design Trim
The Tekna is more of sideways move after the N-Design and its similar price reflects that. You will lose some of the unique N-Design styling features but gain a few other useful features.
A few additions over the N-Design trim are a head-up display, handsfree tailgate, heated from seats, heated steering wheel and Alcantara and leather Monoform seats.
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2025 Nissan Qashqai Tekna+
Engines
You get the same engine line-up as Tekna trim, minus the entry-level 140PS mild hybrid. So, the 1.3L mild hybrid 158PS with manual or automatic transmission, the automatic is also available with 2WD or 4WD, and the e-Power hybrid.
What Tekna+ Adds To Tekna Trim-Level
The Tekna+ adds a few nice features over the Tekna including quilted premium leather seats, a 3-mode front seat massage function, a premium Bose sound system,
You get the full and very long list of driver assistance and safety features including Nissan’s semi-autonomous tech ‘Traffic Jam Pilot’, you also get multi-link suspension which improves handling and stability.