7 Reasons Why the Qashqai Is Perfect for Alberta Drivers

Every day, we have customers come to us who are exasperated with their vehicle search and have no sense of what they’re looking for. We can feel their frustration, and we’ve found that for many people, the car-buying experience becomes a lot more enjoyable if you know what you want before you ever head to a dealership. This is why we help so many people research and learn about the different models in the Nissan lineup before looking at these vehicles in person since it makes the entire process a lot less stressful.

The Qashqai is one of our favourite Nissan models, and it has a lot to offer for a wide range of drivers, making it a great place to start if you’re not sure what you need in an SUV. If you are looking for a used Nissan Qashqai for sale, you’ll find that it’s a fantastic option for drivers here in Alberta. It doesn’t matter if you live in Edmonton or anywhere else in the surrounding area; the features and design of the Qashqai make it a terrific choice. But you don’t have to just take our word for it––take a look at what the Qashqai has to offer, and you’ll see why it’s the perfect option for our friends and neighbours throughout Alberta.

Reason #1 – Sporty Performance

The Nissan Qashqai is a subcompact crossover SUV, so it doesn’t need massive amounts of power to get you where you need to go and make sure you have a good time along the way. That being said, Nissan has still packed it with an excellent engine that makes it fun to drive, giving you sporty performance that’s perfect for getting around Edmonton, taking trips down to Calgary, or simply running errands. Every used Qashqai comes with a 2.0L four-cylinder engine that delivers 141 hp and 147 lb-ft of torque, although the engine may be paired with either a six-speed manual transmission or an Xtronic automatic.

Combine that excellent engine with four-wheel disc brakes, electronic brake force distribution, and brake assist, and you have a crossover that’s easy to keep in control no matter what the road throws at you. You also get active ride control and electric power steering that makes your drive easy and keeps the Qashqai very responsive at all times. It may not be a sports car, but it’s fun to drive and feels excellent for your daily commute or any other driving.

Reason #2 – Nissan’s Intelligent All-Wheel Drive

The starting trims for the Qashqai come with front-wheel drive standard, but Nissan’s Intelligent All-Wheel Drive is available. Some higher trims come with all-wheel drive as the standard system. This makes it incredibly easy to get all-wheel drive on the Qashqai, even if you’re shopping for used models, and it’s perfect for dealing with rain and rough winter weather here in Alberta or for enjoying the outdoors and going camping.

Nissan’s Intelligent All-Wheel Drive system is one of the most impressive on the road and gives you incredible control while you’re behind the wheel. It adapts to road conditions almost instantaneously and shifts power as needed to optimize traction. When you press the gas pedal, the system sends power to all four wheels to get you moving, then once you’re at a steady speed, it prioritizes the front wheels to boost efficiency. When things get treacherous, the system can detect wheel slip and send power to all four wheels again to keep you in control.

Reason #3 – Efficiency to Keep You Going

No matter what you need your vehicle for, high fuel efficiency is an important way to keep your costs down and get you where you need to go more easily. It doesn’t matter if you need something just for getting around Edmonton or if you like to drive all over Alberta; the Qashqai is a great choice. With front-wheel drive, the 2020 Qashqai gets an estimated 8.6 L/100 km in the city, 7.4 L/100 km on the highway, and 8.2 L/100 km combined. Models with all-wheel drive lose a bit of efficiency, but the 2020 Qashqai can still get an estimated 8.4 L/100 km of combined fuel economy, making any used Qashqai model at your local Nissan dealer a terrific option.

Reason #4 – Spacious Interior

Even though it is a subcompact model, the Nissan Qashqai still gives you plenty of room inside to enjoy. No matter what you want to use it for, whether your focus is on passengers or cargo, the Qashqai has you covered. Up front, you get more than a metre of headroom and legroom, while your passengers in the back seat can enjoy more than 97 cm of headroom and 84 cm of legroom. This is a two-row model with seating for up to five people, and you can get more than 2,700 L of total passenger volume inside.

If you’re looking to load up the trunk, there are 648 L of rear cargo volume for bags and other items. With the rear seats down, you get 1,730 L of total cargo volume behind the front row to bring everything you need along with you. This is a tremendous amount of space, and it’s perfect for road trips throughout Alberta, shopping at West Edmonton Mall, or packing up for a picnic at Broadmoor Lake Park.

Reason #5 – Luxury and Comfort

Nissan is well known for making affordable vehicles that are incredibly reliable, but they also provide excellent comfort and surprising luxury. Looking at the starting trim of the 2022 Qashqai, for example, it has dual-zone automatic temperature control, Nissan Intelligent Key with Push Button Ignition, and a Remote Start System with Intelligent Climate Control. This lets you start your vehicle from the comfort of your home in the winter, letting it warm up inside before you ever set foot outdoors.

Available options take luxury and comfort even further, with a power-adjustable driver’s seat featuring two-way power lumbar, memory settings for the driver’s seat and mirrors, and a four-way power front passenger’s seat. Cloth seating is standard, but you can get leather-appointed seats for an added touch of sophistication. A heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel is standard, along with heated front seats and a leather-wrapped shift knob.

Reason #6 – Impressive Technology

In addition to the tech features we already mentioned, you get more great features to make your drive a lot more enjoyable. A 13 cm Advanced Driver Assist Display is standard in newer models, along with an 18 cm colour infotainment display and a six-speaker sound system. Available features include an auto-dimming inside mirror, plus you can get a Bose eight-speaker sound system for incredible audio while you’re on the road. No matter where you’re planning on going, the Qashqai makes it fun to get there.

Reason #7 – Incredible Standard Safety Features

Best of all, the Qashqai not only makes it fun to get where you’re going but helps ensure you get there safely. The 2020 Qashqai comes with the Nissan Safety Shield 360 suite of features standard on every trim, which includes Intelligent Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Detection, Rear Intelligent Emergency Braking, and Rear Cross Traffic Alert. You’ll also find Blind Spot Warning, Lane Departure Warning, and High Beam Assist in every 2020 model.

Available safety tech for the Qashqai takes things even further with features like ProPILOT Assist, a cruise control system that maintains a set distance between yourself and the vehicle ahead of you. Combine that with an available Intelligent Around View Monitor that gives you a virtual look around your vehicle at low speeds, and you have an incredibly safe crossover for getting around Alberta. No matter what you need from your next vehicle, we’re ready to help you find it here at Northside Nissan. Contact us today to get started.