Nissan Qashqai: what it really costs to run in the UK
The crossover that popularised the segment — spacious, comfortable, and one of Europe's consistent best-sellers.
Based on 1,000 km (about 621 miles) a month on mixed roads. Prices: £14,500 for a 2–4-year-old one, up to £32,680 new. All assumptions →
Buying a 2–4-year-old Qashqai on finance
| Monthly cost | £/month |
|---|---|
| Loan payment (80% financed, 5% APR, 3 years) | £347 |
| Fuel / electricity | £91 |
| Insurance (estimate) | £42 |
| Road tax | £16 |
| Maintenance | £40 |
| Total per month | £538 |
| Over 3 years | £ |
|---|---|
| 20% deposit | £2,900 |
| 36 monthly costs | £19,350 |
| Total paid out | £22,250 |
| Minus estimated resale value (~55%) | −£7,975 |
| Net 3-year cost | £14,275 |
Leasing a new Qashqai
| Monthly cost | £/month |
|---|---|
| Lease payment (typical deal: 36 months, 10,000 miles a year, upfront payment spread over the term) | £317 |
| Fuel / electricity | £91 |
| Insurance (estimate) | £95 |
| Road tax and maintenance | Usually included |
| Total per month | £504 |
Leasing compares a new car with buying a 2–4-year-old one, so the two are different cars. At the end of a lease you hand the car back; buying leaves you with the resale value, which is why buying is shown net.
Road tax
UK vehicle tax for a car this age is the flat standard rate, £200/yr, whatever its CO₂.
CO₂: 115 g/km.
Engines
- 1.5 e-Power Hybrid 190hp (recommended)
- 1.3 DIG-T 158hp mild hybrid petrol
Costs above use the first engine listed. Bigger engines cost more to buy, insure and fuel.
Why people choose the Qashqai
- e-Power hybrid drives like an EV without plugging in
- Pioneer and perennial best-seller in its class
- Spacious, practical family interior
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