Nissan Qashqai (2014 - 2021) 1.6 dCi Tekna 5d (2014/64) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

Modernistic

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

All liked it 'on the drive' & over short journeys. ALL HATED it on a longer journey (3 hours) my daughter & boyfriend were uncomfortable in the back so had to swap seats with my wife in front. On longer journeys my wife & I had to swap over driving, first time ever!

Would you buy this car again and why?

NEVER EVER will I buy another NISSAN. The Manufacturer has no scruples & appears to go out of their way to deny responsibility for any fault, "not recognised" by them, despite the dealers reports!

What are you likely to buy next?

From a quality manufacturer.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchised

Did you buy this car new?

No

What price did you pay?

£27,350

When did you buy the car?

February 2015

Did you get a good deal and why?

Thought so at the time. A large discount as an 'ex-demo', with just 40 miles on the clock when first driven.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

A pre-Reg 'bargain'. Adding to the asking price of just under £25,000 was a towing pack, 3 year manufactures warranty & superguard treatment.

What was the dealer like?

Excellent

What's it like to drive?

Has a sporty feel unlike most of the other S.U.V.s. Great shame that moving off from stationary & very low revs with the auto (CVT) box is totally unsatisfactory, see comments above.

What's it like to park?

Great, however, camera system has scope for improvement!

Have you had any problems with the car?

BEFORE collection I expressed concern at lack of response to acceleration from standstill. Nissan U.K. told dealer, upgrade in a month. It never came, 7 months on, my wife refused to drive the car on her own. It's now been swapped to a different make, incurring over £8,000 loss. Nissan U.K. denied any problem, but there are 3 locally the same. Dealer has EXCELLENT reputation, but hands are tied by NISSAN UK. Very poor customer service from maker. Will never buy another Nissan.

What's most practical about your car?

Reasonably roomy, definitely not spacious.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Numerous gadgets on the Tekna, BUT surround camera system is disappointing.