The all-new 2021 Qashqai is about to hit the European market and Nissan decided to share more information about its hybrid-only powertrain range before its official market launch later this year.
We already knew that the new Qashqai will be the company’s first model to offer an e-Power range-extender powertrain in Europe, but now we have more details on it. The same model should make its appearance in North America as the new Rogue Sport, although it remains to be confirmed if it’ll use the same powertrains.
Nissan’s approach to electrification is rather different than most automakers as it opted for range-extender powertrains instead of the more traditional plug-in hybrids. Unlike the latter, the ICE engine isn’t connected to the wheels but rather acts as a charging device for the onboard battery, giving the vehicle the driving characteristics of an EV and, according to Nissan, superior fuel efficiency and lower CO2 emissions.