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Nothing stands still for long in the highly competitive crossover segment that Nissan pioneered with the original Qashqai. And to maintain its place as the reference in its segment, it has received a comprehensive aesthetic refresh, as well as significant technology updates.

The front grille of the Qashqai has been updated to create a more striking first impression. It now consists of dozens of high glosses, three-dimensional comma-shaped elements painted in high gloss black paint which appear to float in the space between the lip of the bonnet and the numberplate holder. To the sides of the central portion, the 'commas' form a triangular shape from the new headlights down to a point to the side of the numberplate and they are finished in a 'satin chrome' hot foil stamp, on the top-grade version.

The flanks of the bumper are body colored and a strip of black in a high-gloss finish runs below the numberplate to the lower corners of the bumper. Underneath the cooling aperture, there is a thin body-colored 'chin strap' which gives a sense of definition to the front.

The new headlights feature an adaptive high beam module complemented by a smaller unit for wider beam distribution. Below the main lens the daytime running lights consist of five small lenses which are the same shape as the 'commas' of the main grille. The daytime running lights now encircle the main headlight lens and now has an illuminated 'Nissan' on its outboard edge. The upper daytime running light element becomes the turn indicator when activated and features sequential turning lights.

A new 18' diamond cut alloy wheel is now standard on the mid-grade Qashqai. For the higher grades, there is a new 19' alloy and a new 20' diamond-cut alloy wheel design. This range of striking wheels gives one of the widest range of wheels in the segment, adding an extra dimension to the Qashqai's eye-catching design refresh.

Five of the Qashqai colors - Pearl White, Deep Ocean, Fuji Red, Magnetic Blue and Ceramic Grey - are all available in two-tone, with a black roof for a more distinctive look.

A new addition to the Qashqai line-up is the N-Design grade. Conceived to appeal to Qashqai customers who'd like their version to be particularly bold, it features unique aesthetic touches. On the exterior, the lower body portion below the doors and the wheel arches are body-colored on N-Design. There are also unique, all-new 20' alloy wheels which bring added on-road presence.

The seats on the N-Design grade feature black leather with quilting, and Alcantara inserts. specific embossed 'Qashqai' wordmark adorns the section just below the headrest.