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Spec
Qashqai
UNI-S
Model Introduced Year
2007
2026
Facelift History
Latest generation redesign improved styling and tech
No South African facelift has been announced since the UNI-S entered local retail sale in 2026.
Tare Mass Kg
1450 kg
-
Generation
Not confirmed
First current South African UNI-S retail generation, offered in CS, CL and CE grades.
Facelift Launched Since
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Body Style
Not confirmed
SUV
Model Year
Not confirmed
2026
Production Status
Not confirmed
active
Segment
Not confirmed
Compact SUV
Vehicle Type
Not confirmed
Passenger car
Spec
Qashqai
UNI-S
Length
4425 mm
4539 mm
Width
1835 mm
1865 mm
Height
1625 mm
1680 mm
Wheelbase
2665 mm
2656 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
180 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
51 l
Boot/Cargo Space
504 l
475 l
Kerb Weight
1450 kg
1505 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1980 kg
1825 kg
Towing Capacity
1800 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not confirmed
167 mm
Payload Capacity
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Rows
Not confirmed
2 rows
Doors
Not confirmed
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
Not confirmed
5.66 m
Front Headroom
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Qashqai
UNI-S
Engine
1.3-litre Turbocharged Petrol
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
NE15TG-AC
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1332 cc
1500 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
110 kW
138 kW
Maximum Torque
270 Nm
300 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
CVT
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
200 km/h
190 km/h
0-100 km/h
8.9 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
3 selectable modes
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
75.9 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
186.2 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Qashqai
UNI-S
Gearbox
CVT Automatic
7-Speed DCT
Drivetrain Layout
Front Wheel Drive
Not Officially Disclosed
LSD Available
Electronic
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Type
CVT Automatic
DCT
Gearbox Type
CVT Automatic
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Paddle Shifters
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Final Drive Ratio
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
Not confirmed
7
Clutch Type
Not confirmed
Dual-clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Not confirmed
Automatic
Drivetrain
Not confirmed
FWD
4WD Engagement
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Hi Range
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Lo Range
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Selector
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range Ratio
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Axle Layout
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Speeds
Not confirmed
7
Spec
Qashqai
UNI-S
Claimed Mileage
17 km/l
14.49 km/l
City Mileage
13 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Highway Mileage
18 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
51 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro 6
Fuel Tank Litres
55
51
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
17 km/l
14.49 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Type
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Driving Range
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Consumption
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Highway
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Qashqai
UNI-S
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Yes
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
No
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Yes
Brake Assist
Yes
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Stability Control
Yes
Yes
TCS
Yes
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Not confirmed
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not confirmed
Driver and front passenger
Front Parking Sensors
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Yes
Yes
BA
Not confirmed
Yes
Brake Override System
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
Not confirmed
Yes
Driver Airbag
Not confirmed
Yes
EBD
Not confirmed
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not confirmed
Yes
Hill Hold
Not confirmed
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Not confirmed
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Reminder
Not confirmed
Driver and front passenger
Side Airbags
Not confirmed
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Yes
Yes
Spec
Qashqai
UNI-S
Cruise Control
Yes
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front and Rear
Rear (6 sensors)
Rear View Camera
Yes
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Yes
540-degree HD panoramic view
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Yes
Around View Monitor
Yes
540-degree HD panoramic view
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not confirmed
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Not confirmed
Yes
Auto Wipers
Not confirmed
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Not confirmed
Yes
Reverse Camera
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Park Assist
Not confirmed
Straight-in/straight-out automatic parking
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not confirmed
Yes
Spec
Qashqai
UNI-S
Seat Material
Leather
Microfiber leather
Seat Adjustment
Electric Driver
-
Heated Seats
Front
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated Seats
No
Front seat cushions
Steering Type
Electric
-
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Ambient Lighting
Multi Colour
Not Officially Disclosed
Steering Wheel Material
Not confirmed
Microfiber leather
60 40 Split Seat
Not confirmed
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not confirmed
6-way electric
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not confirmed
4-way electric
Seat Trim
Not confirmed
Microfiber leather
Spec
Qashqai
UNI-S
Climate Control
Dual Zone Automatic
Automatic climate control
Power Windows
All Auto
All four windows; one-touch up/down
Keyless Entry
Yes
Passive entry
Push Button Start
Yes
Yes
Wireless Charging
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Sunroof
Panoramic
Electric panoramic sunroof
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Yes
AC Type
Dual Zone Automatic
Automatic climate control
Engine Start Stop
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Push Button Start
Yes
Yes
Air Conditioning
Dual Zone Automatic
Automatic climate control
Rim Size
19-inch Alloy
19-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
Sound System
10
8
Unlocking
Yes
Passive entry
Wireless Charger
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not confirmed
Yes
Spec
Qashqai
UNI-S
Infotainment System
9-inch Touchscreen
12.8-inch infotainment system
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Yes
Android Auto
Wireless
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
10
8
Navigation System
Integrated
-
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Yes
Audio Speakers
10
8
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not confirmed
10.25-inch instrument display
USB Ports
Not confirmed
1 USB-A and 1 USB-C in front
Infotainment Screen
Not confirmed
12.8-inch
Touchscreen
Not confirmed
12.8-inch
Spec
Qashqai
UNI-S
LED Headlamps
Matrix LED
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
LED
Fog Lamps
LED
Rear fog lamp
Roof Rails
Silver
Yes
Alloy Wheel Design
19-inch Alloy
-
DRL
LED
LED
Led Headlights
Matrix LED
Yes
Daytime Running Lights
LED
LED
Front Fog Lamps
LED
Rear fog lamp
Headlamps
Matrix LED
Yes
Headlight Type
Matrix LED
Yes
Headlights
Matrix LED
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
Not confirmed
Black, Putty Grey, Shadow Grey, Fluorite Grey, Moon White
Panoramic Sunroof
Not confirmed
Yes
Spec
Qashqai
UNI-S
Approach Angle
19 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Departure Angle
24 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Wading Depth
350 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Normal Sport Eco
Not Officially Disclosed
Locking Differential
Electronic
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance Max
180 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
180 mm
-
4WD System Type
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Breakover Angle
Not confirmed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Qashqai
UNI-S
Tyre Size
235/45 R19
225/55 R19
Wheel Type
19-inch Alloy
-
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Solid disc
Wheel Rim Size
19-inch Alloy
19-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
-
Brake Type Rear
Disc
-
Wheel Diameter
19-inch Alloy
19-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
Wheels
19-inch Alloy
-
Spare Wheel Type
Not confirmed
Temporary-use spare
Handbrake Type
Not confirmed
Electronic parking brake
Spec
Qashqai
UNI-S
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson independent
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Multi-link independent
Chassis Type
Monocoque
-
Power Steering
Electric
-
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson independent
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-Link
Multi-link independent
Spec
Qashqai
UNI-S
Service Interval
15000 km / 12 months
-
Approx Service Cost
Moderate
-
Battery Warranty
2 Years
-
Service Intervals
15000 km / 12 months
-
Service Plan
Not confirmed
5 years / 90,000 km
Spec
Qashqai
UNI-S
Warranty Years
3
5 years / 150,000 km; roadside assistance 5 years
Warranty Kilometers
3
5 years / 150,000 km; roadside assistance 5 years
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Basic Warranty
3
5 years / 150,000 km; roadside assistance 5 years
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Warranty
3
5 years / 150,000 km; roadside assistance 5 years
Spec
Qashqai
UNI-S
CO2 Emissions
142 g/km
179 g/km
Start Stop System
Yes
-
Spec
Qashqai
UNI-S
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
-
Spec
Qashqai
UNI-S
Ownership Role
Not confirmed
Current South African derivative
Price Zar
Not confirmed
469900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Not confirmed
Current South African retail price
Starting Price
Not confirmed
469900
Starting Price Zar
Not confirmed
469900
In depth: how these cars differ
This Qashqai and UNI-S 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: Qashqai 53 vs UNI-S 59.
Efficiency index: Qashqai 65 vs UNI-S 55.
Safety-equipment index: Qashqai 87 vs UNI-S 92.
Practicality index: Qashqai 68 vs UNI-S 68.
Ownership-cover index: Qashqai 42 vs UNI-S not separately scored.
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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A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
UNI-S leads by 5 points
Qashqai and UNI-S 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
UNI-S
Performance
59/100
Efficiency
55/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
68/100
Qashqai
Performance
53/100
Efficiency
65/100
Safety
87/100
Practicality
68/100
Ownership
42/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexChangan UNI-S
leads the specification evidence index with 69 pts
vs 64 pts for Qashqai
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, UNI-S 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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