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The Nissan Qashqai received substantial revisions for 2026, and these have now been followed up by a smaller model year 2026.5 (MY26.5) update.
This latest update sees the discontinuation of the flagship N-Design, with all other variants receiving a $210 price increase.
The base ST-L, added for 2026, has lost its wireless phone charger and power driver's seat lumbar adjustment for MY26.5, while its front passenger seat now has only manual four-way instead of six-way adjustment.
The mid-range Ti has gained black 19-inch alloy wheels but lost adaptive LED headlights and dynamic front and rear indicators, while its steering wheel is now wrapped in leatherette instead of leather.

The Ti-L has also followed its cheaper sibling in losing adaptive LED headlights, dynamic front indicators, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel, but has gained the defunct N-Design's 20-inch alloy wheels.
Nissan moved to a hybrid-only lineup for the Qashqai for 2026, coinciding with the introduction of the brand's upgraded e-Power drivetrain. This saw the base price jump by more than $10,000 despite the introduction of the new base ST-L e-Power.
Prices across the rest of the range were also increased by up to $2475, apart from the N-Design which fell by $225.
The introduction of the new e-Power drivetrain saw combined fuel consumption for the Qashqai lowered from 4.8 to 4.1L/100km, and CO2 emissions reduced by nearly 18 per cent to 92g/km.

Improvements were also made to the Qashqai's driver assistance technology suite (now dubbed ProPILOT+), which now includes the ability to detect vehicles in adjacent lanes, offering improved lane-keep assist functionality, as well as updated display graphics.
Following the axing of the Juke and petrol-powered Qashqai variants, the larger X-Trail mid-size SUV is now Nissan's most affordable model in Australia. It's priced from $38,305 before on-road costs in petrol-powered ST guise.
| Model | Price before on-road costs |
|---|---|
| 2027 Nissan Qashqai ST-L e-Power | $45,850 (+$210) |
| 2027 Nissan Qashqai Ti e-Power | $49,850 (+$210) |
| 2027 Nissan Qashqai Ti-L e-Power | $53,850 (+$210) |
All Nissan Qashqais in Australia feature an e-Power series-hybrid powertrain, with a small petrol engine serving as a generator instead of sending drive directly to the wheels. Instead, a front-mounted electric motor sends drive to the road.

The small SUV uses MacPherson strut front and multi-link rear suspension.
| Specifications | Nissan Qashqai |
|---|---|
| Engine | 1.5L turbo-petrol 3cyl |
| Engine outputs | 116kW + 250Nm |
| Electric motor outputs | 140kW + 311Nm |
| Drive type | Front-wheel drive |
| Kerb weight | 1676kg – ST-L1697kg – Ti1701kg – Ti-L |
| Fuel economy (claimed) | 4.1L/100km |
| Fuel tank capacity | 55L |
| Fuel requirement | 95-octane premium unleaded – recommended91-octane regular unleaded – minimum |
| CO2 emissions | 92g/km |
| Braked towing capacity | 750kg |
The Qashqai is among the larger models in the small SUV segment.

| Dimensions | Nissan Qashqai |
|---|---|
| Length | 4425mm |
| Width | 2084mm – incl. mirrors1835mm – excl. mirrors |
| Height | 1625mm |
| Wheelbase | 2665mm |
| Cargo capacity | 404L – behind second row, ST-L and Ti452L – behind second row, Ti-L1328L – second row folded, ST-L and Ti1376L – second row folded, Ti-L |
The Nissan Qashqai is backed by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty, extended to 10-year/300,000km coverage if you service within the brand's dealer network. Continue to do so, and roadside assistance coverage will also be extended to a maximum of 10 years or 300,000km.
The first five services are capped at $399 each, with servicing required every 12 months or 15,000km, whichever comes first.
The Nissan Qashqai has a four-star rating from independent safety authority ANCAP, based on testing conducted in 2025.

| Category | Nissan Qashqai |
|---|---|
| Adult occupant protection | 78 per cent |
| Child occupant protection | 91 per cent |
| Vulnerable road user protection | 68 per cent |
| Safety assist | 62 per cent |
Standard safety equipment includes:
The Ti and Ti-L also feature ProPILOT, which combines adaptive cruise control and lane-keep assist for Level 2 autonomous driving.
There are three trim levels in the 2027 Nissan Qashqai lineup.

The ST-L comes standard with the following equipment:
The Ti adds:
The Ti-L adds:
The previously optional Platinum finish has been deleted for MY26.5.






Magnetic Blue is the standard exterior paint finish, with the following available for an extra $995:
The Ti and Ti-L can also be had in the following two-tone colour schemes for an extra $1495:
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William Stopford is an automotive journalist with a passion for mainstream cars, automotive history and overseas auto markets.


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