ALL-NEW NISSAN QASHQAI REVIEW 2021 ROGUE SPORT EXTERIOR INTERIOR PREMIERE

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The 2021 Nissan Qashqai, also known as the Rogue Sport in some markets, receives a significant update focusing on design, interior quality, and electrification. The exterior is described as sleeker and bolder, with a wider and slightly longer stance. Inside, the cabin is completely redesigned, offering improved build quality, soft-touch materials, and a more sophisticated feel, a notable step up from the predecessor. The infotainment system, while not the fastest, is functional, and the new digital instrument cluster and optional head-up display enhance the driver experience. Engine options now emphasize electrification, including a mild-hybrid petrol engine and the innovative e-Power system, which uses a combustion engine solely as a generator for an electric motor, providing an EV-like driving feel without plug-in requirements. The reviewer highlights the e-Power as a compelling bridge technology. Rear seat space and trunk capacity have also seen improvements. While the reviewer praises the overall design, interior refinement, and the promising e-Power drivetrain, the infotainment responsiveness and the rear torsion beam on front-wheel-drive models are noted as potential drawbacks.