2025 NISSAN QASHQAI FACELIFT DRIVING REVIEW (ROGUE SPORT)

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The 2025 Nissan Qashqai facelift, also known as the Rogue Sport, receives a significant exterior refresh with styling inspired by Japanese armor. The N-Design trim, featured in the review, boasts sporty aesthetics with 20-inch wheels and body-colored wheel arches. Inside, the cabin offers a mix of materials, with higher trims like N-Design and Tekna+ featuring Alcantara. A key upgrade is the Google-based infotainment system with native Google Maps support, alongside Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The reviewer highlights the manual climate controls as a positive, user-friendly feature. The e-Power hybrid system, where the 1.5L 3-cylinder engine acts as a generator for electric wheel drive, is praised for its smooth acceleration and efficiency gains through recuperation, though its overall efficiency is described as 'good but not extraordinary.' The reviewer notes that the mild-hybrid 1.3L engine is slightly slower. While the steering is commended for its natural and sporty feel, and the ride comfort with 20-inch wheels is surprisingly good, a minor criticism is leveled at the slightly unfinished feel of the turn signal stalk and the high-gloss black covering on the steering wheel, which can attract fingerprints. The Qashqai remains a competitively priced option in its segment, especially in lower to mid-trims, offering a compelling blend of design, technology, and driving dynamics.