Key highlights
- 2027 Nissan Qashqai prices rise by $210 across the range
- Some features have been removed, including adaptive LED headlights on Ti and Ti-L variants
- All models continue with Nissan’s e-Power series-hybrid drivetrain claiming 4.1L/100km
Nissan Australia has quietly rolled out a model year update for its Qashqai small SUV, and while the changes are modest, they’re worth knowing about before you sign on the dotted line. Prices for Nissan’s hybrid-only small SUV have risen by $210, with the range now starting from $45,850 before on-road costs for the ST-L e-Power. The Ti is priced from $49,850, while the flagship Ti-L costs $53,850 before on-road costs.
The update also sees the N-Design removed from the Australian lineup, leaving three Qashqai variants to choose from. However, while some grades have gained new features, others have lost equipment that was previously standard.
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2027 Nissan Qashqai prices in Australia
The updated Nissan Qashqai range consists exclusively of e-Power hybrid models, continuing Nissan’s move away from petrol-only versions.
2027 Nissan Qashqai prices before on-road costs:
- Nissan Qashqai ST-L e-Power: $45,850 (+$210)
- Nissan Qashqai Ti e-Power: $49,850 (+$210)
- Nissan Qashqai Ti-L e-Power: $53,850 (+$210)
The price increase is modest, but the accompanying equipment changes mean buyers may want to look closely at the specification list before choosing a variant.
Some kit added, more taken away
This is where MY26.5 gets a little frustrating for buyers who like their standard equipment lists to only grow, not shrink. The base Nissan Qashqai ST-L has lost its wireless phone charger and the power lumbar adjustment on the driver’s seat. Its front passenger seat also drops from six-way to four-way manual adjustment, small stuff, but it adds up when you’re comparing specs sheet to specs sheet.
Move up to the Nissan Qashqai Ti and the changes are a mixed bag. It picked up smart-looking black 19-inch alloy wheels, but lost adaptive LED headlights, the dynamic front and rear indicators, and swapped its leather-wrapped steering wheel for leatherette. The Nissan Qashqai Ti-L follows a similar pattern, also losing adaptive LED headlights, dynamic front indicators and the leather steering wheel, though it does inherit the discontinued N-Design’s sharp 20-inch alloy wheels as a consolation prize.
Why does this actually matter for Aussie buyers?
None of these changes are dramatic on their own, but together they highlight something worth remembering; model year updates aren’t always about adding value. Sometimes automakers trim costs on individual features to manage margins, even while raising the sticker price.
If you’re cross-shopping a Qashqai right now, it’s worth checking exactly which specification sheet applies to the car on the dealer’s lot. MY26 stock built before this update may still have the older equipment levels, which could make outgoing examples more appealing depending on what matters most to you.
The mechanicals haven’t changed
Reassuringly, nothing about how the Qashqai drives or performs has been touched. It’s still powered by Nissan’s e-Power series-hybrid setup, where a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol three-cylinder acts purely as a generator, while a 140kW/311Nm electric motor does all the actual driving. Claimed fuel use remains a competitive 4.1L/100km, with CO2 emissions at 92g/km.
Safety tech is also unchanged, with the Qashqai’s ProPILOT+ suite continuing to offer autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist and a surround-view camera as standard. The Ti and Ti-L still add full ProPILOT for Level 2 driver assistance, blending cruise control and steering support on the highway.
The bigger picture
With the Juke and petrol Qashqai variants both gone from local showrooms, Nissan Australia’s cheapest model is now the larger X-Trail, starting from $38,305 in petrol ST guise. That’s a reminder of just how far the brand has shifted its small SUV strategy toward hybrid power only, a trend likely to continue as more manufacturers electrify their volume-selling models.
For now, the Qashqai remains a strong pick for buyers wanting hybrid efficiency in a practical small SUV footprint, just be sure you know exactly which version of it you’re looking at.
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