| Nissan Qashqai | |
|---|---|
 2024 Nissan Qashqai (J12) | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Nissan |
| Also called | Nissan Dualis (Japan and Australia, 2006–2013) Nissan Rogue Sport (United States, 2017–2022) |
| Production | 2006–present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact crossover SUV (C) |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive Front-engine, four-wheel-drive |
The Nissan Qashqai (/ˈkæʃkaɪ/) is a compact crossover SUV (C-segment) designed and produced by the Japanese car manufacturer Nissan since 2006. The first generation of the vehicle was sold as the Nissan Dualis (Japanese: 日産・デュアリス, Hepburn: Nissan Dyuarisu) in Japan and Australia, and Qashqai in the rest of the world. The second generation, launched in late-2013 for the 2014 model year, was not sold in Japan and was badged as the Qashqai in all countries it was sold, except in the United States, where it was rebadged as the Nissan Rogue Sport. Since the third and latest generation model launched in 2021, the Qashqai is available with hybrid powertrains.
Nissan named the vehicle after the Qashqai people, who live in mountainous Central and Southwestern Iran.[1][2][3] As of 2023[update], for the European and Australian market the Qashqai is positioned between the Juke and the X-Trail in Nissan's crossover SUV lineup with the latter sharing platform with the Qashqai.
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