2026 Nissan Qashqai e-Power gets next-gen hybrid tech with 1200km of range
Nissan has announced the third-generation Qashqai e-Power will go on sale in Europe this September with a lighter, five-in-one hybrid powertrain that includes an all-new 1.5-litre three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine.
Nissan e-Power system is a range-extending hybrid system, meaning the petrol engine doesn't drive the wheels but charges the vehicle's battery, with an electric motor responsible for power.
The updated system is also expected to be fitted to the large Nissan X-Trail SUV later in 2026.
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The latest generation gives the Qashqai – a Hyundai Kona and Toyota Corolla Cross rival – fuel consumption as low as 4.5L/100km (WLTP), down from 5.1-5.3L/100km in the outgoing model.
The Japanese automaker says the improved fuel economy gives the Qashqai e-Power – which has a 55L fuel tank – a range of up to 1200km, with emissions falling by 12 per cent to as low as 102g/km of carbon dioxide – with 5.6dB less cabin noise.
On the excitement side, the next-gen e-Power will also have a new Sport Mode which delivers a 10kW power boost.
With global supply coming from Nissan's Sunderland, United Kingdom factory – said to have its future assured amid the automaker's plan to cut staff and close plants – the new powertrain is set to be fitted in the current Qashqai for Australian showrooms in early 2026.
The current Qashqai e-Power was introduced in Australia in 2024 – a year after the e-Power tech was introduced in the larger Nissan X-Trail SUV – and is currently offered in Ti and N Design model grades.
It uses a 140kW/330Nm 1.5-litre three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine with a 2.1kWh lithium-ion battery.
The new e-Power system uses a new lighter, more compact five-in-one powertrain made up of the electric motor, generator (petrol engine), inverter, reducer and increaser.
As well as better fuel economy, power increases by 11kW to 151kW. The updated Qashqai e-Power uses the same 2.1kWh lithium-ion battery pack.
The new 1.5-litre turbocharged three-cylinder petrol engine is claimed to be all new – despite its similarities with the existing engine – and includes a larger turbocharger, which Nissan says lowers revs and brings fuel savings at highway speeds.
The official claim is 14 per cent better economy on the highway and a 16 per cent improvement in 'real-world conditions' over the current Qashqai e-Power.
Scheduled servicing intervals are now longer, with the new-gen Qashqai e-Power only needing attention every 20,000km compared to the current version's 15,000km.
Nissan has also confirmed the Qashqai will also be updated with more connected car tech, adding voice command via Google Assistant with access to apps via Google Play, as well as 'Nissan Trip Stories' which stores journey info which can be access and shared through the Nissan Connected Services smartphone app.
The Qashqai was facelifted earlier this year, bringing bolder exterior styling and debuting Nissan's Connected Car Services in Australia among other upgrades.
Nissan Australia has cashback offers of between $1000 and $3000 on Qashqai – depending on the model grade – as part of its end of financial year (EOFY) sales.
MORE: Explore the Nissan Qashqai showroom
Content originally sourced from: CarExpert.com.au
The2026 Nissan Qashqai e-Power debuts the next-generation e-Power drivetrain, bringing claimed reductions in fuel consumption and running costs plus a smoother driving experience – and it should be in Australia early next year.
Nissan has announced the third-generation Qashqai e-Power will go on sale in Europe this September with a lighter, five-in-one hybrid powertrain that includes an all-new 1.5-litre three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine.
Nissan e-Power system is a range-extending hybrid system, meaning the petrol engine doesn't drive the wheels but charges the vehicle's battery, with an electric motor responsible for power.
The updated system is also expected to be fitted to the large Nissan X-Trail SUV later in 2026.
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The latest generation gives the Qashqai – a Hyundai Kona and Toyota Corolla Cross rival – fuel consumption as low as 4.5L/100km (WLTP), down from 5.1-5.3L/100km in the outgoing model.
The Japanese automaker says the improved fuel economy gives the Qashqai e-Power – which has a 55L fuel tank – a range of up to 1200km, with emissions falling by 12 per cent to as low as 102g/km of carbon dioxide – with 5.6dB less cabin noise.
On the excitement side, the next-gen e-Power will also have a new Sport Mode which delivers a 10kW power boost.
With global supply coming from Nissan's Sunderland, United Kingdom factory – said to have its future assured amid the automaker's plan to cut staff and close plants – the new powertrain is set to be fitted in the current Qashqai for Australian showrooms in early 2026.
The current Qashqai e-Power was introduced in Australia in 2024 – a year after the e-Power tech was introduced in the larger Nissan X-Trail SUV – and is currently offered in Ti and N Design model grades.
It uses a 140kW/330Nm 1.5-litre three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine with a 2.1kWh lithium-ion battery.
The new e-Power system uses a new lighter, more compact five-in-one powertrain made up of the electric motor, generator (petrol engine), inverter, reducer and increaser.
As well as better fuel economy, power increases by 11kW to 151kW. The updated Qashqai e-Power uses the same 2.1kWh lithium-ion battery pack.
The new 1.5-litre turbocharged three-cylinder petrol engine is claimed to be all new – despite its similarities with the existing engine – and includes a larger turbocharger, which Nissan says lowers revs and brings fuel savings at highway speeds.
The official claim is 14 per cent better economy on the highway and a 16 per cent improvement in 'real-world conditions' over the current Qashqai e-Power.
Scheduled servicing intervals are now longer, with the new-gen Qashqai e-Power only needing attention every 20,000km compared to the current version's 15,000km.
Nissan has also confirmed the Qashqai will also be updated with more connected car tech, adding voice command via Google Assistant with access to apps via Google Play, as well as 'Nissan Trip Stories' which stores journey info which can be access and shared through the Nissan Connected Services smartphone app.
The Qashqai was facelifted earlier this year, bringing bolder exterior styling and debuting Nissan's Connected Car Services in Australia among other upgrades.
Nissan Australia has cashback offers of between $1000 and $3000 on Qashqai – depending on the model grade – as part of its end of financial year (EOFY) sales.
MORE: Explore the Nissan Qashqai showroom
Content originally sourced from: CarExpert.com.au
The2026 Nissan Qashqai e-Power debuts the next-generation e-Power drivetrain, bringing claimed reductions in fuel consumption and running costs plus a smoother driving experience – and it should be in Australia early next year.
Nissan has announced the third-generation Qashqai e-Power will go on sale in Europe this September with a lighter, five-in-one hybrid powertrain that includes an all-new 1.5-litre three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine.
Nissan e-Power system is a range-extending hybrid system, meaning the petrol engine doesn't drive the wheels but charges the vehicle's battery, with an electric motor responsible for power.
The updated system is also expected to be fitted to the large Nissan X-Trail SUV later in 2026.
Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now.
The latest generation gives the Qashqai – a Hyundai Kona and Toyota Corolla Cross rival – fuel consumption as low as 4.5L/100km (WLTP), down from 5.1-5.3L/100km in the outgoing model.
The Japanese automaker says the improved fuel economy gives the Qashqai e-Power – which has a 55L fuel tank – a range of up to 1200km, with emissions falling by 12 per cent to as low as 102g/km of carbon dioxide – with 5.6dB less cabin noise.
On the excitement side, the next-gen e-Power will also have a new Sport Mode which delivers a 10kW power boost.
With global supply coming from Nissan's Sunderland, United Kingdom factory – said to have its future assured amid the automaker's plan to cut staff and close plants – the new powertrain is set to be fitted in the current Qashqai for Australian showrooms in early 2026.
The current Qashqai e-Power was introduced in Australia in 2024 – a year after the e-Power tech was introduced in the larger Nissan X-Trail SUV – and is currently offered in Ti and N Design model grades.
It uses a 140kW/330Nm 1.5-litre three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine with a 2.1kWh lithium-ion battery.
The new e-Power system uses a new lighter, more compact five-in-one powertrain made up of the electric motor, generator (petrol engine), inverter, reducer and increaser.
As well as better fuel economy, power increases by 11kW to 151kW. The updated Qashqai e-Power uses the same 2.1kWh lithium-ion battery pack.
The new 1.5-litre turbocharged three-cylinder petrol engine is claimed to be all new – despite its similarities with the existing engine – and includes a larger turbocharger, which Nissan says lowers revs and brings fuel savings at highway speeds.
The official claim is 14 per cent better economy on the highway and a 16 per cent improvement in 'real-world conditions' over the current Qashqai e-Power.
Scheduled servicing intervals are now longer, with the new-gen Qashqai e-Power only needing attention every 20,000km compared to the current version's 15,000km.
Nissan has also confirmed the Qashqai will also be updated with more connected car tech, adding voice command via Google Assistant with access to apps via Google Play, as well as 'Nissan Trip Stories' which stores journey info which can be access and shared through the Nissan Connected Services smartphone app.
The Qashqai was facelifted earlier this year, bringing bolder exterior styling and debuting Nissan's Connected Car Services in Australia among other upgrades.
Nissan Australia has cashback offers of between $1000 and $3000 on Qashqai – depending on the model grade – as part of its end of financial year (EOFY) sales.
MORE: Explore the Nissan Qashqai showroom
Content originally sourced from: CarExpert.com.au
The2026 Nissan Qashqai e-Power debuts the next-generation e-Power drivetrain, bringing claimed reductions in fuel consumption and running costs plus a smoother driving experience – and it should be in Australia early next year.
Nissan has announced the third-generation Qashqai e-Power will go on sale in Europe this September with a lighter, five-in-one hybrid powertrain that includes an all-new 1.5-litre three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine.
Nissan e-Power system is a range-extending hybrid system, meaning the petrol engine doesn't drive the wheels but charges the vehicle's battery, with an electric motor responsible for power.
The updated system is also expected to be fitted to the large Nissan X-Trail SUV later in 2026.
Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now.
The latest generation gives the Qashqai – a Hyundai Kona and Toyota Corolla Cross rival – fuel consumption as low as 4.5L/100km (WLTP), down from 5.1-5.3L/100km in the outgoing model.
The Japanese automaker says the improved fuel economy gives the Qashqai e-Power – which has a 55L fuel tank – a range of up to 1200km, with emissions falling by 12 per cent to as low as 102g/km of carbon dioxide – with 5.6dB less cabin noise.
On the excitement side, the next-gen e-Power will also have a new Sport Mode which delivers a 10kW power boost.
With global supply coming from Nissan's Sunderland, United Kingdom factory – said to have its future assured amid the automaker's plan to cut staff and close plants – the new powertrain is set to be fitted in the current Qashqai for Australian showrooms in early 2026.
The current Qashqai e-Power was introduced in Australia in 2024 – a year after the e-Power tech was introduced in the larger Nissan X-Trail SUV – and is currently offered in Ti and N Design model grades.
It uses a 140kW/330Nm 1.5-litre three-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine with a 2.1kWh lithium-ion battery.
The new e-Power system uses a new lighter, more compact five-in-one powertrain made up of the electric motor, generator (petrol engine), inverter, reducer and increaser.
As well as better fuel economy, power increases by 11kW to 151kW. The updated Qashqai e-Power uses the same 2.1kWh lithium-ion battery pack.
The new 1.5-litre turbocharged three-cylinder petrol engine is claimed to be all new – despite its similarities with the existing engine – and includes a larger turbocharger, which Nissan says lowers revs and brings fuel savings at highway speeds.
The official claim is 14 per cent better economy on the highway and a 16 per cent improvement in 'real-world conditions' over the current Qashqai e-Power.
Scheduled servicing intervals are now longer, with the new-gen Qashqai e-Power only needing attention every 20,000km compared to the current version's 15,000km.
Nissan has also confirmed the Qashqai will also be updated with more connected car tech, adding voice command via Google Assistant with access to apps via Google Play, as well as 'Nissan Trip Stories' which stores journey info which can be access and shared through the Nissan Connected Services smartphone app.
The Qashqai was facelifted earlier this year, bringing bolder exterior styling and debuting Nissan's Connected Car Services in Australia among other upgrades.
Nissan Australia has cashback offers of between $1000 and $3000 on Qashqai – depending on the model grade – as part of its end of financial year (EOFY) sales.
MORE: Explore the Nissan Qashqai showroom
Content originally sourced from: CarExpert.com.au
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How India ties into Suzuki Australia's EV plans
Suzuki Australia is gearing up for an onslaught of electrified vehicles, and it says its parent company's Indian operations will be key to getting such cars into local showrooms. Maruti Suzuki is an Indian subsidiary of the Suzuki Motor Corporation, and its largest subsidiary in terms of production volume and sales. Founded by the Indian government in 1981 as a joint venture with Suzuki, Maruti Suzuki became wholly owned by the Japanese manufacturer in 2007. Since then, it has been responsible for producing countless Suzuki models for domestic and export markets, including Australia. These models have included the Baleno, the current Jimny XL, and now the Fronx Hybrid. 'It's essentially the same brand. We are Suzuki. They are Suzuki. They are part of the organisation,' Suzuki Australia general manager Michael Pachota told CarExpert. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. 'And we control the future of products from a global perspective, the Suzuki Motor Corporation, that's the mother company. That being said, from a production perspective, the opportunities are endless. 'Some of our newest, most state-of-the-art production plants are in India now, based on the fact that, you know, they're probably running out of space in Japan.' Maruti Suzuki operates four manufacturing facilities, with two in the state of Haryana, located in northern India. One is its Gurugram plant, a 300-acre facility responsible for producing Indian examples of cars like the S-Cross and Ignis, as well as the Australian-market Jimny. The other is the Manesar plant, a larger, 600-acre facility responsible for producing the Australian-market Baleno up until the model's local axing in 2022. Combined, these two plants have a claimed annual production capacity of 1.5 million units. A third is Suzuki Motor Gujarat, located in western India. This facility opened in 2017 and has a total annual production capacity of 750,000 units across its four plants, one of which is a dedicated engine and powertrain plant. Produced in Gujarat are Australian examples of the mild-hybrid Fronx. Incoming models, like the eVitara, Suzuki's first fully electric vehicle (EV), began production at the Gujarat facility in April this year and will be sold in Australia from early 2026. Other Australian models, like the Swift Hybrid, are built in Makinohara, Japan, while the incoming Vitara Hybrid – related to the eVitara in name only – is built in Esztergom, Hungary. 'With that said, you've got to tailor to the market and be in good positions where you can distribute vehicles from an export perspective, and India is a perfect place to do so,' Mr Pachota told CarExpert. 'We have 100 Japanese staff over there doing quality control all the time as well. It doesn't matter what plant the vehicle is manufactured in, the quality will always remain undeniably Suzuki.' Additionally, Maruti Suzuki began production at its newest facility in Kharkhoda, Haryana, in February 2025, with an initial annual capacity of 250,000 units. The company has predicted this plant will become the world's third-largest car manufacturing facility once fully operational. Maruti Suzuki is also building a second manufacturing plant near its Gujarat facility with an annual production capacity of 1 million cars, which, once up and running in 2029, could serve as a launchpad for future EVs after the eVitara. 'The opportunities for EVs … eVitara will be manufactured in India, so that's the first step towards that goal,' Mr Pachota added.
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How much Volkswagen is in Lamborghini's newest supercar?
The 2026 Lamborghini Temerario supercar still benefits from broader Volkswagen Group expertise – despite there no longer being an Audi equivalent – according to the raging bull brand's chief technical officer, Dr Rouven Mohr. Due in Australian showrooms in the first half of 2026, the Temerario will be priced from $613,885 before on-road costs, sitting below the flagship V12 Revuelto, launched this year from $987,908 before on-roads. The Temerario uses a twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 petrol spinning to 10,000rpm and three electric motors as part of a hybrid setup, enabling a rapid 2.7-second 0-100km/h sprint and 343km/h top speed. The new supercar replaced the Huracan as the entry-level Lamborghini, which was powered by a 5.2-litre naturally aspirated V10 petrol engine also used in two generations of Audi R8 supercar. CarExpert can save you thousands on a new car. Click here to get a great deal. The Huracan – like the Gallardo before it – was twinned to create the Audi R8 supercar for the fellow Volkswagen Group brand, giving both brands credible road-going models and sports car (GT3) racing competitors. Production of the R8 commenced in 2006 and ended in 2024. Yet the Temerario is the first entry-level Lamborghini for three generations not to share its underpinnings with Audi – making it the first since the 1988 Jalpa – with the German brand quitting sports car racing to join the Formula One grid in 2026. This doesn't mean the Italian brand was left to develop the Temerario alone given there's no Audi-equivalent this time around – but nor is it a Volkswagen parts bin special, either. 'This [being part of the Volkswagen Group] is an absolute strength,' Dr Mohr, Lamborghini's chief technical officer, told CarExpert. 'For sure, we are discussing synergy [with other VW Group models], this is clear … [but] for me, I'm fully convinced the Volkswagen company is the only group that lets the brands lead their own events.' The Lamborghini tech boss explained developing parts which have limited impact on the customer's experience is not an intelligent business approach. 'It simply doesn't make sense, to be honest – what is the differentiation factor, addition value for the for the customer, for [separate development of] the climate control?' he said.'But if you look at the at the product defining components – and I can give you also really specific examples on the car – we have the full freedom for sure.' The Temerario is loaded with 'product defining components', as Dr Mohr puts it. 'The electric front axle was a standalone development … the battery is a standalone development – we are using only in the [VW] Group cell, because we are not developing cells, chemical cells, but the battery assembly and so on [is Lamborghini].' 'Cooling concept is Lambo. Gearbox is only Lambo. Engine – people think it's based on the [Lamborghini] Revuleto [V12] engine – it has nothing to do with the Revuleto,' Dr Mohr explains. 'Because if you want to rev 10,000rpm, to be honest, you cannot start with the standard V8. You can reach a 10,000 because you start everything based on the mechanical configuration of the engine with this [10,000rpm] point [in mind], so this is completely standalone.' The V8 includes a 'hot vee', the term used to describe turbochargers mounted within the 90-degree cylinder banks, which again aren't taken from another Lamborghini or Volkswagen Group powertrain. '[The Revuleto's] turbochargers are not used [the Temerario's are smaller for better response], but there is a pump for the cooling circuit – something like that is carryover – but the rest is standalone,' the tech boss explained. 'This [synergy], I have to say, is one of the strengths. As an organisation, we became focussed on the differentiation … we could balance what is important for the brand and what is make or break to make a difference'
