Nissan Qashqai e-Power Kuro Edition Puts On Dark Shoes For The UK

Nissan launched a particular model of the hybrid Qashqai e-Energy for the UK market which known as “Kuro Version” and options black styling cues.

Notably, Nissan is just not the primary Japanese automaker to make use of the Kuro Version branding, following the instance of Mazda. That is defined by the truth that Kuro is the Japanese phrase for black, so nobody might have unique rights to that title.

The Nissan Qashqai Kuro Version is just not primarily based on the flagship Tecna+ trim however on the mid-range N-Connecta. This explains the 18-inch alloy wheels which don’t look as spectacular because the 20-inch wheels present in higher-spec fashions. Nonetheless, the gloss black remedy makes the Qashqai look stealthier. The Kuro Version is solely obtainable in three bi-tone colours: Storm White / Black, Ceramic Gray / Black, or Pearl Black / Gray.

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Customary gear features a glass roof, illuminated sill plates with Qashqai lettering, and a wi-fi charging pad. The remainder are inherited from the N-Connecta just like the 12.3-inch NissanConnect Show with wi-fi Apple CarPlay, wired Android Auto, entrance and rear USB ports, ambient lighting, round view monitor, and privateness glass. If you’d like extra, you will get the elective “Tech Help Pack” for an additional £1,030 ($1,288), including the ten.8-inch head-up show, full-LED lighting, and extra ADAS from the Nissan ProPilot suite.

The e-Energy self-charging hybrid powertrain of the Qashqai contains a turbocharged 1.5-liter three-cylinder petrol engine that produces 156 hp (115 kW / 158 PS) and works as a generator, an electrical motor that makes 188 hp (140 kW / 190 PS) and drives the entrance wheels, plus a small battery pack.

The Nissan Qashqai e-Energy Kuro Version is already obtainable to order within the UK market ranging from £36,945 ($46,214). That is barely dearer than the N-Connecta which prices £35,840 ($44,832) however cheaper than the Tecna which is promoting for £38,860 ($48,604).