2025 Nissan Qashqai facelift revealed, Australian timing confirmed (2024)

The facelifted 2025 Nissan Qashqai small SUV has debuted ahead of its Australian launch later this year.

Nissan has applied a mid-life update to the third-generation Qashqai three years after it was unveiled in Europe – but less than 18 months since it launched in Australia – before an all-electric successor arrives later this decade.

“We’re very excited by the facelifted Qashqai, which has just been unveiled. We anticipate arrivals towards the end of 2024,” said Nissan Australia.

Revisions applied to the Qashqai include a redesigned front end with new-look split headlights, a triangular grille “inspired by the patterns of ancient Japanese armour scales” with comma-shaped elements, and an updated lower bumper.

The upper DRL section of the headlights is inspired by the smaller Juke and includes sequential indicators and an illuminated Nissan badge at its edge for some variants, while the main section is now available with an adaptive high beam for increased visibility in low-light conditions and in fog.

Other changes include clear-look tail-lights with an updated internal design and available sequential indicators, a reshaped gloss-black rear bumper, and body-coloured exterior trim for the new ‘N-Design’ variant in Europe.

There are also new 18-, 19- and 20-inch alloy wheel designs, and three new colours: Pearl White, Pearl Black and Deep Ocean

Inside, the Qashqai features a new, more powerful Android Automotive-based infotainment system with Google Built-In, allowing drivers to log into their own Google account and access certain services, such as Maps and Assistant.

Google Assistant – activated with the ‘Hey Google’ voice command – allows drivers to control certain vehicle functions, such as the climate control or satellite navigation.

The Google Play store is available for third-party downloads, such as Spotify and YouTube Music.

However, it is unclear if Nissan Australia will offer its vehicles with Google services as it does not offer ‘NissanConnect’ with a built-in data SIM to connect to a 4G or 5G network.

NissanConnect also supports remote vehicle functions to close the windows, lock the car, or immobilise and track it in case of suspected theft from the direction of law enforcement authorities.

An updated 360-degree camera is included within the infotainment system with clearer external cameras, a 3D function to visualise the car from the front, rear, sides or corner – in addition to the existing ‘bird’s eye view’ – and an invisible bonnet view to avoid curbing the wheels.

Active safety systems have also been revised with a recalibrated autonomous emergency braking system, intelligent speed limit assist, and a custom driver assist mode to allow them to set their preferences at each start-up.

The Qashqai will also be available with a parking spot memory function to save frequently visited locations, allowing the car to automatically manoeuvre into the spot – as seen in recent BMW, Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen vehicles.

It also has revamped graphics in the 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, with a ‘minimal’ mode to limit distractions, an energy flow monitor in ‘normal’ mode for E-Power hybrid variants, and different colours for each drive mode: pale grey for Normal, red for Sport and green for Eco.

High-spec variants are now available with Alcantara trim on the dashboard, doors, centre console lid and knee pads, while there are also new patterned materials around the gear selector and a revised decoration insert between the upper dashboard and glovebox to replace the current woodgrain look.

Some variants also have updated seat trims – including a new brown accent for the seat base and shoulders – while Nissan has added configurable ambient lighting strips in the front and rear of the Qashqai’s cabin.

There have been no changes to the Qashqai’s powertrain lineup for the facelift. It is available with a 110kW/250Nm 1.3-litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol or a 140kW/330Nm 1.5-litre three-cylinder E-Power hybrid in Australia.

Limited to the top-of-the-range Ti, the Qashqai E-Power hybrid arrived in Australia last month, priced from $51,590 before on-road costs.

The facelifted 2025 Nissan Qashqai will arrive in Australia later this year. More details – including pricing and features – are due to be confirmed closer to its launch.

Below: The current 2024 Nissan Qashqai