Own drives for Europe
The basis for us is a 1.5-liter petrol engine with variable compression, which delivers 163 hp and drives the front wheels via a continuously variable transmission. The same engine also takes over the combustion part in the “E-Power” hybrid model, which is also known from the smaller Qashqai. Here and there, the petrol engine does not transmit its power directly to the wheels, but instead supplies the electric drive with electricity as a pure generator. Customers can choose between a single-engine version with 150 kW/204 hp or a twin-engine all-wheel drive variant with 157 kW/213 hp. Because no mechanical connection to the rear axle is necessary, the cardan tunnel is very small, which benefits the space available in the rear.
Big Qashqai brother – Nissan X-Trail: Now it finally comes to us
