About the Nissan Qashqai
Last updated Sep 26, 2025The new Nissan Qashqai is a small SUV offered in a 5D Hatchback body style. Available in Australia from $26,490 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the ST variant and topping out at $37,990 for the TI.
There are 4 variants of the Qashqai available in Australia and this generation went on sale in December of 2017.
Engine options include 2.0L petrol direct injection (106kW/200Nm) and 2.0L multi-point injection (106kW/200Nm). Available with 6-speed manual or variable sp automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The new 2018 Qashqai is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.
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2018 Nissan Qashqai Price
ST
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $26,490 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $27,490 |
| 2.0L, variable sp auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $28,990 |
| 2.0L, variable sp auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $29,490 |
St-L
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, variable sp auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $32,990 |
| 2.0L, variable sp auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $33,290 |
N-Tec
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, variable sp auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $36,490 |
Ti
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, variable sp auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $37,990 |
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2018 Nissan Qashqai Specs
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2018 Nissan Qashqai Fuel Economy
There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Nissan Qashqai
The most fuel efficient Nissan Qashqai is the ST with a Variable SP AUTOMATIC which is powered by a 2.0L Petrol Direct Injection and uses 6.9L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
| Nissan Qashqai | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 7.7 L/100km |
| 2.0L, variable sp auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 6.9 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Nissan Qashqai?
The Nissan Qashqai has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 10,000 km, whichever comes first.
2018 Nissan Qashqai Warranty
What is the warranty on a Nissan Qashqai?
The Nissan Qashqai offers a 3 year 100,000 km limit warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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Nissan Qashqai FAQs
The cheapest Nissan Qashqai is the ST that starts from $26,490.
The most expensive Nissan Qashqai is the Ti that starts from $37,990.
The best towing capacity of a Nissan Qashqai is offered by the ST which can tow 1400 kg
The largest Nissan Qashqai is the ST which measures 1806mm wide, 4394mm in length and sits 1595mm tall.
The most powerful Nissan Qashqai is the ST which has 106kW of power from its 2.0L Petrol Direct Injection engine.
The Nissan Qashqai is built in Great Britain and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Nissan Qashqai is the ST which weighs 1925 kg (kerb weight).
The Nissan Qashqai uses Unleaded.