Nissan qashqai

[vitz]

Dear All, 

I am expecting some information about Nissan Qashqai

1. I came to know that Qashqai (1.2T) does not come as JDM as it is not manufactured in Japan. Looks like, its manufactured mainly in a UK plant. Is that means, the engine/other parts are sourced from Europe (perhaps Renault engine)

2. If so, would it be difficult to do maintenance/repairs, in comparison to a JDM model? such as a CH-R

I contacted A*W  regarding Qashquai and the response was they are not importing this model but expecting to import a x-trail (1.3) for a similar price range. 

[ajm]

yes, Nissan is a subsidiary of Renault group. Quashqai lead assembly plant is in UK and the same platform as Renault vehicles(Scenic,kadjar...) Only body parts would be different.Mercedes A and B class also share the same Engine+Transmission. Soon Mitsubishi vehicles will also be built with same platforms, resulting from the acquisition of Mitsubishi by Renault in 2016. Engine and Gearbox parts are mostly sourced from Europe, due to Renault being keen to save costs by synergies.

Edited July 2, 2018 by ajm

[vitz]

21 hours ago, ajm said:

yes, Nissan is a subsidiary of Renault group. Quashqai lead assembly plant is in UK and the same platform as Renault vehicles(Scenic,kadjar...) Only body parts would be different.Mercedes A and B class also share the same Engine+Transmission. Soon Mitsubishi vehicles will also be built with same platforms, resulting from the acquisition of Mitsubishi by Renault in 2016. Engine and Gearbox parts are mostly sourced from Europe, due to Renault being keen to save costs by synergies.

Thanks....