Is Britain becoming overrun by the Qashqai?
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Soldato
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There are loads of those Nissan Juke's around here. People must be blind, as I think its just one of the most fuglest looking cars ever.
Soldato
Pretty much that and the mobility scheme.
We still play "common car" and go counting mk1 zafiras, had 8 go passed us while waiting for the lights to change last week.
se thats what i thought, which is why i am at a loss to explain buying one over something like a mondeo which would be a more appealing option in every respect if i was looking for a spaceous, economical family vehicle.
is it just because they look like an SUV and people assume its a 4x4?
EDIT* just been out for a short drive this afternoon and spotted 6.
Soldato
I always wondered how people who are in the scheme can actually get in and out of them.
I think the thing that appeals to most 4x4/SUV drivers is not the drive train arrangement and more the actual shape/design of the vehicle - high seating position, a sense of security being in a large vehicle and of course, the amount of space.
The Qashquai offers all this, it just isn't an all wheel drive.
Caporegime
no, just no!
You can buy a 2wd version should you wish, Nissan will also provide you with a 4wd version should you choose.
Associate
My old man is absolutely intent on buying a brand new Juke, and I can't understand why. The best reason they could come up with is the slightly higher driving position.
Soldato
Yeah, was going to say. A old good friend of mine who has now passed on had one on mobility, he loved it and that was a 4x4. Mind you it was a +2.
If I needed a 4x4, I would probably have one as they a lot more reasonable on fuel than most other 4x4's.
But yes, a 2wd sounds pointless to me and I didn't know they did these.
If I needed a 4x4, I would probably have one as they a lot more reasonable on fuel than most other 4x4's.
But yes, a 2wd sounds pointless to me and I didn't know they did these.
Pretty much everything above + 2 things:
-a lot o people enjoy the higher driving such a car gives you.
-NCAP record holder for a while, thus perceived as "safe" by the general public.
http://www.euroncap.com/Content-Web...adult-occupant-score-for-nissan-qashquai.aspx
-a lot o people enjoy the higher driving such a car gives you.
-NCAP record holder for a while, thus perceived as "safe" by the general public.
http://www.euroncap.com/Content-Web...adult-occupant-score-for-nissan-qashquai.aspx
Soldato
See far too many of them. Mostly driven by women in their menopause. They do come with a decent amount of kit mind.
Soldato
Qashqai I don't mind, it's the ugly looking Juke I had
Soldato
According to the HonestJohn RealMPG register, the 1.6 petrol is better on fuel than a 1.6 Focus, nevermind a Mondeo.
Soldato
In Slough where I work Juke > Qashqai, seen loads of them and boy is the front fugly.
Soldato
I think the Dacia Duster will be even more popular.