New Nissan Qashqai

Dubliner16 said:
Salesman said if he had 200 in the showroom they would all be sold. 14 weeks waiting list, shows how popular this Car/SUV is going to be.
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I have always wondered if these waiting lists were not carefully managed by manufacturers on selected models to create marketing hype and artificially increase customer's perception of popularity /demand ?
 
I was going to buy a Qashqai for my wife but considering the waiting list and the fact I test drove the car and gave my details for the 2nd time for my trade in and I have not had one phone call from this Nissan garage in Dundrum, I'm leaving it for now and see how the car is reviewed in a years time. Other Garages Toyota/Renault gave me a trade in price while I was there.

Good car but I only drove the diesel, I wanted the petrol, none available to drive. They look bigger in the showroom than on the road, i was quite suprised how small they look on the road when I pulled up beside one.

Good luck if you are going to buy one, you'll be waiting.
 
bacchus said:
I have always wondered if these waiting lists were not carefully managed by manufacturers on selected models to create marketing hype and artificially increase customer's perception of popularity /demand ?
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There is high initial demand for new cars but the manufacturer sets the production capacity on what they think they will sell in the medium term. There is no point in having the capacity to build 50'000 cars each year (and meet initial demand) if you will only sell 35'000 in the second year and each year after that.
 
Looked at the Qashqai and took a test drive. To paraphrase Dunphy, it's a good car but not a great car. Looked at the new Citroen C4 Picasso (the 7-seater but I'll fold down the third row most of the time) immediately afterwards. No contest, even though the Picasso costs more. Citroen gave a better trade-in and that made the difference. Collected it today. So many gizmos and innovations. Still trying to work through the manual.

Also has spectacularly good website at [broken link removed] Need a good screen to appreciate the panoramic photography.
 
My Nissan dealer told me two weeks ago that I would be lucky to get a Qashqai this side of Christmas as they are all sold out.
 
Megan said:
My Nissan dealer told me two weeks ago that I would be lucky to get a Qashqai this side of Christmas as they are all sold out.
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Yes, next January is the earliest anyone will get a Qashqai now if it is not already ordered. Popular or wha'!!!
 
Yes, next January is the earliest anyone will get a Qashqai now if it is not already ordered. Popular or wha'!!!
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Are the Nissan dealers giving people a guranteed trade-in price when they pre-book the qasqai now? Or are they factoring in that they will not be getting the car till 2007?
 
I've test driven both the 2.0 petrol (4x4 Manual, "Tekna") and the 1.5 diesel (2wd "Accenta"). Of the two I found the diesel far more responsive, despite its small size. I accept the 2.0 petrol has to work harder carrying around the extra weight and drag of the 4x4 system, but it still felt sluggish.

I ordered the 2.0 diesel 4x4 in "Tekna" trim in late February, knowing that this version would not be released until June, which is when I expect delivery. I was offered a guaranteed PX value on my Honda CR-V 2.2 iCTDi Sport which is valid until end of June, so I'm quite happy with that.

I have occasional contact with a factory employee and I know that production of the 2.0 diesel started some 2 weeks ago. I have also heard that new UK orders for any derivative will suffer a 5 month wait, while certain of our European neighbours will receive no more deliveries until September!

I think the Qashqai has a lot going for it, and eagerly await delivery
 
Just wondering if anyone has managed to actually get a Qashqai?
If so, when was it ordered and when did you take delivery?
 
when i looked a few months back, i was told there was a 3 month lead time.... not sure if i sitll love them, i really want a jeep, and they dont quite step up to that mark, that said, they have all the bells and whistles.... i did however find the seat very bulky!!!!
 
I'm just not sure about these crossover vehicles. I can see the point in a 4wd version, which will give some limited degree of "soft road" ability.

A fwd one just doesn't make sense. It's merely a regular hatchback on high heels surely?

Same as a Ford Fusion which is a Fiesta on stilts.

I guess the sales success of the Nissan "Cashcow" is down to it's packaging and marketing.
 
RS2K said:
. It's merely a regular hatchback on high heels surely?
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agree, it is a deja-vu in the Renault/Nissan family wit the Scenic and RX4.. RX4 did not last very long, about 5 years..
Will this one last longer?
 
I'd say it will. It has been popular already and recently in the auto press dubbed the safest car in Britain with the best scores ever in NCAP...this no doubt will be a huge selling point.
Indeed it may look like a hatchback on high heels but come on....you'd buy one of these before a ford fusion! I think Nissan took note of the popularity of urban 4x4 knowing rightly that they appeal to families and with no need of 4x4 ability, whilst being FWD makes it far more economical and easier to maintain than 4x4. I think the success of the Rav 4 is a good example. Up until the new model, Rav 4s were available in fwd and sold very well.
 
It's all to do with the elevated driving position; nothing to do with off-road capability. That, and image.

Nissan understand this: why put in expensively engineered 4WD when nobody buying these cars need it? I think they've got it exactly right with the Qashqai.

Makes you think though: when we're all driving these, will there be a demand for even higher cars to see over everyone else????
 
Psychological isn't it...wanting to look down on our peers. My wide has a Rav4 and her decision was influenced by wanting to be higher up, and image of having a jeep. She's no wish of being any higher up.
Higher up means higher centre of gravity and poorer road handling. Unless there are new suspension/ride technologies on its way, I doubt car manufacturers will try to risk beating the laws of physics.
 
Ford is planning a Focus based rival. Looks cool too.

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Looks like a focus on steroids...actually very cool looking...imagine if they stick the 225BHP engine in that...
Everyone will be in these vehicles in a few years
 
Sunster said:
Looks like a focus on steroids...actually very cool looking...imagine if they stick the 225BHP engine in that...
Everyone will be in these vehicles in a few years
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They will put that 2.5 5 cylinder turbo petrol engine in it apparently.

It'll also have a 1.6 125bhp petrol lump, and various other bigger petrol and diesel units too.
 
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