Familiar family crossover with the clever e-POWER hybrid
By Adrian, Car Lease Deals UK · Updated 16 October 2026
The third-generation Qashqai remains one of the UK's best-sellers, thanks to its comfortable ride and spacious cabin. The e-POWER hybrid sits at the top of the engine range and needs no plugging in.
A transparent score for the Nissan Qashqai, worked out from official UK figures, not opinion. Running costs and emissions compare it like for like: same class, same fuel and powertrain.
How we score cars17.8p a mile on the Mild Hybrid 158 (44.8 mpg) at current UK prices, lower than 56% of hybrid mid-size SUVs on sale
26% benefit-in-kind on the 1.5L Hybrid 202, best in range for 2026/27
143 g/km on the Mild Hybrid 158, lower than 60% of hybrid mid-size SUVs on sale
455 litre standard boot (seats up)
0-62 mph in 7.9s on the 1.5L Hybrid 202 (202 bhp)
2 powertrains: petrol, hybrid
Score for the 2026/27 tax year. It updates automatically as fuel prices, energy prices and tax rates change. See the full method.
Most buyers after low running costs without charging will find e-POWER the pick of the Qashqai range. The rest of the package is polished and sensible, and a safe alternative to the Sportage, Tucson and Kuga.
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Trim level in the current range.
Boot 455 to 1,600 litres (seats down), length 4,425mm. The Qashqai is offered exclusively as a five-door SUV, striking a practical balance between a raised driving position, generous rear space and a manageable footprint for UK roads and car parks.
| Engine | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 | Economy | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3 DIG-T 158 | Petrol | 158 bhp | 270 Nm | 9.1s | 44.1 | 145 g/km |
| 1.5L Hybrid 202 | Hybrid | 202 bhp | 300 Nm | 7.9s | 64.2 | 100 g/km |
| Mild Hybrid 158 | Petrol mild hybrid | 156 bhp | 270 Nm | 9.1s | 44.8 | 143 g/km |
Official figures, checked September 2026.
Official WLTP combined figures from the Vehicle Certification Agency. Compare more cars in our economy league table.
Insurance groups and premiums vary by driver, location and history, so these are indicative bands only.
Yearly cost at 10,000 miles on official economy. Petrol 175.3p and diesel 200.0p a litre (UK average, week commencing 12 October 2026); electric 26.32p per kWh charged at home (1 October to 31 December 2026).
Road tax and company car tax on official CO2 figures at 2026/27 rates. The expensive car supplement and P11D value depend on the list price, which you enter in the calculators.
The comfortable ride and efficient engines suit long motorway commutes as well as daily school runs.
A spacious, well-finished cabin and generous boot make it easy to live with child seats and buggies.
e-POWER delivers strong efficiency and an EV-like drive without any need to plug in.
A sensible, dependable alternative to the Sportage, Tucson and Kuga in the same class.
How the main ways to fund a Qashqai compare. General guidance only, not financial advice or an offer.
Popular route for the Qashqai, spreading costs with fixed monthly payments and no resale risk.
Widely used to keep monthly payments low with an optional final balloon payment.
Straightforward ownership route with fixed payments and no balloon payment.
Available through some providers for shorter-term flexibility at a premium cost.
A sound option for those wanting to avoid finance charges and keep the car long term.
Which works out cheaper depends on your annual mileage, how long you keep the car and whether you want to own it. Try the true cost of leasing calculator to compare.
The e-POWER hybrid is the most efficient option, officially returning up to 64.2 mpg with CO2 emissions of 100 g/km.
No, e-POWER is a self-charging full hybrid where the petrol engine acts as a generator and an electric motor drives the wheels, so it never needs plugging in.
No, the current generation is petrol, mild hybrid and full hybrid (e-POWER) only; diesel was dropped after the previous generation.
The 156 bhp unit is a mild hybrid paired with a manual gearbox, while the 158 bhp version is a non-hybrid petrol matched to the Xtronic automatic gearbox.
N-Connecta is widely regarded as the sweet spot, offering strong equipment levels without the higher cost of Tekna or Tekna+.