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- From
- £24,460
- Boot, 7 up
- 40 L
- Length
- 4,395mm
- Isofix
- 2
Used Nissan Qashqai+2 7-seater
The stretched seven-seat Qashqai, sold new from 2008 to 2014
- Sold new
- 2008 to 2014
- Seats
- 7
Quick answer
Is the Nissan Qashqai+2 a 7-seater?
Yes. Every Qashqai+2 has seven seats, as it is the stretched seven-seat version of the Qashqai.
The stretched seven-seat Qashqai has a third row for children and virtually no luggage space when it is in use. Auto Express rates Nissan's reliability highly, but the youngest cars date from 2014.
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The Nissan Qashqai 7-seater is the Qashqai+2, revealed in 2008, facelifted in 2010 and sold new until 2014. Auto Express calls its third row cramped, and Parkers says it is not really intended for adults.
Auto Express gives 450 litres of boot space in five-seat form, and of the engines, the dCi diesels make more sense than the thirsty petrols.
Nissan Qashqai+2 specifications
| Body | SUV |
|---|---|
| Seats | 7 |
| Seat layout | 2-3-2 |
| Boot, 5 seats up | 450 litres |
| Third row suits | Children |
| Fuel, with seven seats | Petrol, diesel |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | Manual or automatic |
Nissan Qashqai+2 boot space
- 5 seats up
- 450L
We have no verified boot figure with all seven seats in use yet. With five seats in use the boot holds 450 litres.
How it is measured Auto Express gives 450 litres in five-seat form and says there is virtually no luggage space with the third row in use. No seven-seat or maximum figure was confirmed.
Third row: who fits?
Third row suitsChildren
Auto Express describes the third-row seats as cramped. Parkers says they are not really intended for adults. Luggage space all but disappears when they are in use.
- Seat
- Best for children
- Driver
Buying a used Nissan Qashqai+2: what to check
- Auto Express rates Nissan's reliability reputation highly and calls the Qashqai one of its most dependable models (Auto Express)
- The 1.6 and 2.0 petrol engines are thirsty, so the dCi diesels make more sense for economy (Auto Express)
- Most models have a five or six-speed manual; the 2.0 petrol could have a CVT and the 2.0 diesel a conventional automatic (Auto Express)
- Four-wheel drive was offered only with an automatic gearbox, according to Auto Express (Auto Express)
Condition: the youngest cars are now more than ten years old, so check the service history, tyres, brakes and suspension, and walk away from a car with gaps in its record.
Recalls
The DVSA lists 12 recalls for the Qashqai+2. The latest 10:
27 November 2017 · Ref R/2017/295 · 25,435 vehicles
REAR RIGHT WHEEL ARCH PROTECTOR MAY DEFORM AND RUB AGAINST AND DAMAGE BRAKE HOSE
In conditions such as high speed and high vehicle loading the rear right wheel arch protector may contact the brake hose. Over time repeated contact could wear through the outer protective cover of the brake hose. This could damage the inner reinforcing braiding and in an extreme case wear a hole in the hose which could lead to brake fluid leakage.
Remedy: On affected vehicles re-work the rear wheel arch protector and if necessary replace the brake pipe with new.
Built 23 September 2013 to 26 May 2016
25 July 2016 · Ref R/2016/157 · 7,393 vehicles
REAR OXYGEN SENSOR MAY FAIL
If an electrical short occurs in the supply to the rear oxygen sensor the senor will fail but the driver will not see an immediate warning. A MIL warning may display after continued driving depending on driving/vehicle characteristics.
Remedy: Reprogram the ECU to display a warning if the rear oxygen sensor fails.
Built 24 April 2014 to 16 May 2016
8 December 2014 · Ref R/2014/157 · 43,238 vehicles
TOWBAR MAY DETACH
The bolted joints fixing the towbar kit to the chassis of the vehicle may loosen. In an extreme situation where the vehicle continues to be driven with loose bolted joints the towbar kit may detach from the vehicle.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to inspect and where necessary rework the towbar kit.
Built 19 July 2013 to 17 October 2014
24 September 2012 · Ref R/2012/103 · 7,329 vehicles
POSSIBLE LOSS OF STEERING
It is possible that the steering wheel boss may not have been produced to the correct specification. If a higher than normal loading is applied to the steering wheel in its normal operation it is possible that the steering wheel boss may separate from the steering column. This can result in a loss of steering control.
Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles to check and if necessary replace the steering wheel assembly.
Built 27 February 2012 to 16 May 2012
3 April 2012 · Ref R/2012/038 · 796 vehicles
FUEL MAY LEAK
The fuel filter hose connector may not be fully connected to the fuel filter. If the vehicle continues to be driven in this condition a fuel leak may occur or in extreme conditions the engine may stall.
Remedy: Recall all affected vehicles and inspect the fuel filter hose connector. If found to be faulty carry out remedial work.
Built 5 September 2011 to 5 January 2012
23 January 2012 · Ref R/2011/159 · 2,693 vehicles
POWER STEERING ASSISTANCE MAY FAIL
It has been established that the casting for the heat sink on the Electric Power Steering (EPS) control unit may be out of specification. In extreme cases this can cause a failure of the EPS motor which will illuminate a warning light on the dash. Whilst directional control is not affected it is possible that the driver will experience a sudden loss of power assistance.
Remedy: Recall all affect vehicles and replace the EPS control unit.
Built 6 August 2010 to 12 August 2011
23 November 2009 · Ref R/2009/106 · 58,342 vehicles
LOSS OF STEERING
The cover screw securing the pinion shaft may loosen causing noise during steering operation. Continued use in this condition could result in the screw coming out of the gear housing and in certain circumstances cause a loss of steering control.
Remedy: Recall the potentially affected vehicles to fit a locking plate to the cover screw that secures the pinion shaft.
Built 4 November 2006 to 4 June 2009
8 December 2008 · Ref R/2008/174 · 45 vehicles
FUEL MAY LEAK FROM PARTICULATE FILTER
It has been identified that a connector in the diesel particulate filter fuel system may not be correctly attached. If this is ignored fuel may leak from the connector during a particulate filter regeneration cycle.
Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the connector checked and tightened as necessary.
Built 4 January 2008 to 28 October 2008
24 July 2008 · Ref R/2008/117 · 10 vehicles
ENGINE MAY STALL
There is a possibility that the air conditioning compressor may seize which could result in an unexpected engine stall.
Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the a/c compressor and the drive belt and idler roller.
Built 6 November 2006 to 5 January 2007
23 June 2008 · Ref R/2008/061 · 9,362 vehicles
POTENTIAL LOSS OF STEERING
It has been identified that the possibility exists that a needle bearing has been omitted from the steering shaft. Additionally the cover screw may not have been tightened to the correct torque. This may result in the cover screw becoming loose initiating free play and noise within the steering system. Ultimately steering control may be lost.
Remedy: Recalled vehicles will have the steering gear inspected. The steering gear will be replaced should this be found to be necessary.
Built 1 November 2006 to 30 June 2007
Recall data updated 4 October 2026. Ask a dealer to check a specific car by its registration.
Good to know
- Revealed in 2008 and facelifted in 2010, it is slightly longer than the standard Qashqai (Auto Express)
- Auto Express points to the five-seat Qashqai's five-star Euro NCAP result and expected the +2 to match it (Auto Express)
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Used Nissan Qashqai+2 FAQs
What years was the Nissan Qashqai+2 sold new in the UK?
2008 to 2014.
Can adults sit in the third row of the Nissan Qashqai+2?
Not comfortably. The third row is best kept for children.
Is there a 7-seater Nissan Qashqai?
Yes, the Qashqai+2, sometimes written Qashqai Plus 2, sold new from 2008 to 2014. It is slightly longer than the standard Qashqai and every one has seven seats, though the third row suits children. For a new seven-seat Nissan, see the Nissan X-Trail, where seven seats are offered only on the four-wheel-drive e-4ORCE versions.
Which Qashqai+2 engine should I buy?
A dCi diesel, for economy: Auto Express says the 1.6 and 2.0 petrols are thirsty. If you need four-wheel drive, note that Auto Express says it came only with an automatic gearbox.
Is a Qashqai+2 big enough for regular seven-seat trips?
Not really. Auto Express says there is virtually no luggage space with the third row in use, and Parkers says those seats are not really intended for adults. If you will often fill every seat, a used people carrier such as the VW Touran or Ford Galaxy gives more room in the back row and the boot.
Sources Auto Express, Parkers, DVSA
