Faced with a slowdown in the European electric vehicle (EV) market growth and its own financial constraints, Nissan has revised its product strategy for the Qashqai. The company has decided to pause the development of the electric variant and instead prioritize enhancing and upgrading the current powertrain system. This move is aimed at bolstering its competitiveness against Chinese-brand SUVs in the European C-segment market. At present, the next-generation Nissan Qashqai (2028 model) is 90% complete in its engineering development and has entered the road durability testing phase. It is anticipated to make its global premiere in the third quarter of 2027, with deliveries commencing in European and Asian markets in early 2028.

In terms of design, the new model will sport a completely redesigned closed grille, refined front and rear bumpers, and updated taillight assemblies. It may also incorporate a continuous LED light strip and concealed exhaust outlets. Inside, drawing inspiration from the latest Nissan Leaf, the vehicle will boast dual 12.3-inch integrated screens, a streamlined center console layout, and an upgraded infotainment system.

Regarding power, the new Qashqai will discontinue the current 1.3T mild hybrid engine in favor of an optimized e-Power series-parallel hybrid system. This system is expected to achieve a combined thermal efficiency of 43% and extend the all-electric driving range to 80 kilometers. Additionally, the particulate filter system will be fine-tuned to comply with Euro 7 emission standards.