Thoughts on the Nissan Qashqai 1.5 diesel?

How reliable are the Nissan Qashqai? I am thinking of buying a 1.5 diesel... are they economical?

Colette Fitzpatrick (Wexford, Ireland)

Feb 2013 Filed under: choosing used car

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Expert answer

Hi Colette,

Keep an eye out for turbo issues on the 1.5 diesel, and listen very carefully for any knocking coming from the suspension. Some of the interior fittings can be a bit fragile too. Other than that, they’re pretty solid, as long as you buy with a full service history. Oh and, yes, they’re economical — you should easily get 45-50mpg in daily driving.

Neil Briscoe - Complete Car Advisor
@neilmbriscoe