19:48 06-01-2026

2026 Nissan Qashqai e-POWER lands in Australia: pricing, 5-in-1 hybrid tech

Nissan has presented the 2026-model-year Qashqai e-POWER in Australia, and the brand set the tone early by detailing prices, standard equipment, and a refined take on its proprietary hybrid setup.

As reported by 32CARS.RU, the e-POWER format remains core to the concept: the wheels are driven exclusively by an electric motor, while a 1.5‑liter turbocharged gasoline engine acts as a generator to recharge the battery. In practice, it delivers an EV-style drive without plug-in routines or hunting for public chargers—refueling is conventional at any service station. That positioning speaks directly to drivers who want electric smoothness without changing their daily habits.

The new marketing focal point is a 5-in-1 module that groups the electric motor, generator, inverter, increaser, and reducer into a single compact unit. According to Nissan, the integration boosts efficiency, lowers cabin noise, and provides steady, shiftless thrust with clean response. Regenerative braking also returns energy to the battery. The claimed figures for the e-POWER version are 4.1 l/100 km in the combined cycle and 92 g/km of CO2, and Nissan notes an additional 10 kW in Sport Mode. On paper, the consolidated hardware should further smooth out driveline behavior—exactly where many hybrids can feel disjointed.

In terms of equipment, the 2026 Qashqai leans into digital features and safety: NissanConnect Services, the Nissan Intelligent Mobility Safety suite, wireless charging, wireless smartphone integration, a 12.3-inch infotainment screen, dual-zone climate control, and an around-view camera with expanded modes including skeleton hood and T-junction views. Those camera tricks look particularly useful in tight city traffic and tricky intersections.

A key change for the market is a new entry-level ST-L that lowers the buy-in to 45,640 Australian dollars. Above it sit the Ti from 49,640, the Ti-L from 53,640, and the N-Design from 54,140 Australian dollars.