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L4
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Qashqai
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Spec
L4
Qashqai
Model Introduced Year
2026
2007
Generation
First-generation LEPAS L4 compact SUV
Not confirmed
Facelift History
The L4 launched as the first LEPAS model in South Africa in 2026.
Latest generation redesign improved styling and tech
Facelift Launched Since
2026
Not confirmed
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not confirmed
Body Style
SUV
Not confirmed
Model Year
2026
Not confirmed
Production Status
Active
Not confirmed
Segment
Compact SUV
Not confirmed
Vehicle Type
SUV
Not confirmed
Tare Mass Kg
-
1450 kg
Spec
L4
Qashqai
Length
4406 mm
4425 mm
Width
1820 mm
1835 mm
Height
1635 mm
1625 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
2665 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
160 mm
180 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
170 mm
Not confirmed
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
55 l
Boot/Cargo Space
458 l
504 l
Kerb Weight
1346 kg
1450 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1844 kg
1980 kg
Payload Capacity
498 kg
Not confirmed
Towing Capacity
1200 kg
1800 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
Not confirmed
Doors
5 doors
Not confirmed
Minimum Turning Radius
5.275 m
Not confirmed
Front Headroom
1005 mm
Not confirmed
Rear Headroom
975 mm
Not confirmed
Front Legroom
1040 mm
Not confirmed
Rear Legroom
890 mm
Not confirmed
Spec
L4
Qashqai
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
1.3-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
SQRE4T15C
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1499 cc
1332 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Multi-Point Electronic Fuel Injection
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
77.0 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
80.5 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
108 kW @ 5500 rpm
110 kW
Maximum Torque
225 Nm @ 2000-4000 rpm
270 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
6-Speed DCT
CVT
Top Speed
185 km/h
200 km/h
0-100 km/h
10.2 sec
8.9 sec
Quarter Mile
17.6 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
80.2 kW/tonne
75.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
167.2 Nm/tonne
186.2 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
L4
Qashqai
Gearbox
6-speed dual-clutch automatic
CVT Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Front Wheel Drive
LSD Available
No
Electronic
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
Not confirmed
Final Drive Ratio
4.13:1
Not confirmed
Number of Gears
6
Not confirmed
Transmission Type
Automatic
CVT Automatic
Clutch Type
Dual clutch
Not confirmed
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not confirmed
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Not confirmed
Drivetrain
FWD
Not confirmed
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Available
Not confirmed
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Gearbox Type
Automatic
CVT Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Axle Layout
4x2
Not confirmed
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Transmission Speeds
6
Not confirmed
Spec
L4
Qashqai
Claimed Mileage
14.3 km/l
17 km/l
City Mileage
11.5 km/l
13 km/l
Highway Mileage
16.8 km/l
18 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
55 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6B
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not confirmed
Real-world Mileage
14.3 km/l
17 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Fuel Tank Litres
51
55
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Spec
L4
Qashqai
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Standard
No
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not confirmed
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Yes
Brake Assist
Standard
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Not confirmed
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Not confirmed
AEB
Standard
Yes
BA
Standard
Not confirmed
Brake Override System
Yes
Not confirmed
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not confirmed
Driver Airbag
Standard
Not confirmed
EBD
Standard
Not confirmed
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not confirmed
Hill Hold
Standard
Not confirmed
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Not confirmed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes - front seats
Not confirmed
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Not confirmed
Side Airbags
Standard
Not confirmed
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not confirmed
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
L4
Qashqai
Cruise Control
Adaptive
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Front and Rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Not confirmed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not confirmed
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not confirmed
Auto Wipers
Standard
Not confirmed
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Not confirmed
Reverse Camera
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Park Assist
No
Not confirmed
Around View Monitor
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Not confirmed
Spec
L4
Qashqai
Seat Material
Faux leather
Leather
Heated Seats
No
Front
Ventilated Seats
Standard
No
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Multi Colour
Steering Wheel Material
Faux leather
Not confirmed
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Not confirmed
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way power
Not confirmed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way manual
Not confirmed
Seat Trim
Faux leather
Not confirmed
Seat Adjustment
-
Electric Driver
Steering Type
-
Electric
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Spec
L4
Qashqai
Climate Control
Climate control
Dual Zone Automatic
Power Windows
Front and rear
All Auto
Keyless Entry
Standard
Yes
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Wireless Charging
Standard
Yes
Sunroof
Standard
Panoramic
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not confirmed
AC Type
Climate control
Dual Zone Automatic
Engine Start Stop
Standard
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Yes
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Air Conditioning
Climate control
Dual Zone Automatic
Rim Size
17-inch
19-inch Alloy
Sound System
6
10
Unlocking
Standard
Yes
Wireless Charger
Standard
Yes
Spec
L4
Qashqai
Infotainment System
13.2-inch
9-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless
Android Auto
Standard
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
6
10
Digital Instrument Cluster
8-inch segment display
Not confirmed
USB Ports
2
Not confirmed
Infotainment Screen
13.2-inch
Not confirmed
Touchscreen
13.2-inch
Not confirmed
Navigation System
-
Integrated
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless
Audio Speakers
6
10
Spec
L4
Qashqai
LED Headlamps
Standard
Matrix LED
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
LED
Fog Lamps
Rear
LED
Roof Rails
Standard
Silver
Exterior Colour Options
LEPAS South Africa colour availability varies by derivative and launch allocation.
Not confirmed
Headlights
Standard
Matrix LED
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Not confirmed
Alloy Wheel Design
-
19-inch Alloy
DRL
Standard
LED
Led Headlights
Standard
Matrix LED
Daytime Running Lights
Standard
LED
Front Fog Lamps
Rear
LED
Headlamps
Standard
Matrix LED
Headlight Type
Standard
Matrix LED
Spec
L4
Qashqai
Approach Angle
20.0 deg
19 deg
Departure Angle
28.0 deg
24 deg
Wading Depth
400 mm
350 mm
Terrain Modes
No
Normal Sport Eco
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Electronic
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Breakover Angle
18.5 deg
Not confirmed
Ground Clearance Max
-
180 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
180 mm
Spec
L4
Qashqai
Tyre Size
215/60 R17
235/45 R19
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary T-type spare tyre
Not confirmed
Wheel Rim Size
17-inch
19-inch Alloy
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Not confirmed
Wheel Type
-
19-inch Alloy
Brake Type Front
-
Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Rear
-
Disc
Wheel Diameter
17-inch
19-inch Alloy
Wheels
-
19-inch Alloy
Spec
L4
Qashqai
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut independent suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam semi-independent suspension
Multi-Link
Chassis Type
-
Monocoque
Power Steering
-
Electric
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson strut independent suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Type
Torsion beam semi-independent suspension
Multi-Link
Spec
L4
Qashqai
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km
142 g/km
Start Stop System
-
Yes
Spec
L4
Qashqai
Service Plan
5 years / 75,000 km
Not confirmed
Service Interval
-
15000 km / 12 months
Approx Service Cost
-
Moderate
Battery Warranty
-
2 Years
Service Intervals
-
15000 km / 12 months
Spec
L4
Qashqai
Ownership Role
safety and comfort flagship derivative
Not confirmed
Price Zar
419900 ZAR
Not confirmed
Pricing Role
safety and comfort flagship derivative
Not confirmed
Starting Price
419900
Not confirmed
Starting Price Zar
419900
Not confirmed
Spec
L4
Qashqai
Warranty
5 years / 150,000 km
3
Warranty Years
5 years / 150,000 km
3
Warranty Kilometers
5 years / 150,000 km
3
Roadside Assistance
-
3 Years
Basic Warranty
5 years / 150,000 km
3
Roadside Assistance
-
3 Years
Spec
L4
Qashqai
Real-world City Mileage Min
-
10 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
-
12 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
-
14 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
-
16 l/100km
Owner Review Count
-
34
In depth: how these cars differ
This L4 and Qashqai comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: L4 47 vs Qashqai 53.
Efficiency index: L4 56 vs Qashqai 65.
Safety-equipment index: L4 92 vs Qashqai 87.
Practicality index: L4 59 vs Qashqai 68.
Ownership-cover index: L4 not separately scored vs Qashqai 42.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
L4 leads by 0 points
L4 and Qashqai are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
L4
Performance
47/100
Efficiency
56/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
59/100
Qashqai
Performance
53/100
Efficiency
65/100
Safety
87/100
Practicality
68/100
Ownership
42/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexLEPAS L4
leads the specification evidence index with 64 pts
vs 64 pts for Qashqai
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, L4 leads. However, Qashqai may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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