“Nissan’s mainstay SUV in Europe, the Qashqai, to be equipped with e-POWER…to be launched in September
1.5-liter turbocharged engine with variable compression ratio technology exclusively for power generation
Three different driving modes can be switched
One pedal covers up to 90% of driving situations
Friday, July 1, 2022, 7:30 p.m.
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On June 27, Nissan’s European division announced that it will launch the new Nissan Qashqai with e-POWER in the European market in September. This will be the first e-POWER-equipped model in Europe.
◆1.5-liter turbo engine with variable compression ratio technology exclusively for power generation
The conventional Qashqai is a remodeled version of the SUV that was once sold in Japan as the Duallis. Since the Dualis was integrated into the Extrail in the Japanese market, the Qashqai has not been introduced to the Japanese market since the previous model. The new Qashqai is Nissan’s main SUV in the European market.
The new Qashqai will be the first in Europe to be equipped with e-POWER. e-POWER is characterized by the fact that the gasoline engine is used only for power generation, while the electric motor provides the drive. This means that the engine always operates within its optimum range, which is said to result in superior fuel economy and lower CO2 emissions compared to conventional internal combustion engines.
In the case of the new Qashqai, the e-POWER system’s motor produces a maximum output of 190 hp and maximum torque of 33.6 kgm. The 1.5-liter inline 3-cylinder gasoline turbocharged engine, which is dedicated to power generation, features variable compression ratio technology (compression ratio range of 8:1 to 14:1) and delivers maximum output of 156 hp and maximum torque of 25.5 kgm. e-POWER system includes a gasoline engine, generator, inverter, and electric motor in one unit. and electric motor are designed as an integrated unit. No recharging is required. The European combined mode fuel consumption is 18.9km/liter and CO2 emissions are 119g/km (both in WLTP cycle).
Three modes of operation can be switched
The new Nissan Qashqai e-POWER has three driving modes: Standard, Sport, and Eco. Standard produces excellent acceleration, and the regenerative braking works like the engine braking of a conventional gasoline vehicle. In Sport mode, the engine spends less time idle, enhancing acceleration response. In Eco mode, battery management is optimized to conserve fuel by coasting during low-load driving, such as on highways.
In all modes, “”B mode”” can be selected. This increases the amount of energy recovered when the accelerator pedal is off, allowing the driver to efficiently decelerate without using the brake pedal.
The new Qashqai with e-POWER boasts that it not only accelerates faster than rival hybrids, but also at lower engine speeds. The system is said to operate as quietly as a full EV, with an emphasis on linking engine speed to engine rpm, resulting in a high level of quietness even during acceleration.
◆One pedal covers up to 90% of the driving scene
Like the EV LEAF, the new Qashqai with e-POWER enables “”one-pedal”” driving, called “”e-Pedal”” mode. The driver can start, accelerate, and decelerate using only the accelerator pedal. The system is said to be capable of covering up to 90% of driving situations.
In urban driving conditions where stop-and-go driving is common, the e-pedal mode provides up to 0.2G of deceleration G when the driver takes his/her foot off the accelerator pedal. The need to switch between gas pedal and brake pedals is significantly reduced, making driving easier and more relaxing, according to the company.
When parking, the e-pedal is optimized to provide a creep phenomenon, which requires the use of the brake pedal to bring the vehicle to a stop. On winding roads, the system reduces the chance of braking while cornering. Drivers can monitor the e-POWER’s energy flow and check the system’s status on a 12-inch TFT meter on the dashboard, according to the company.”