Nissan Qashqai test drive since 2010 crossover
The choice between Nissan Qashqai and Mitsubishi ASX is difficult
Despite the fact that the choice between Mitsubishi ASX and Nissan Qashqai is obvious, there is no choice. We, as always, are deceiving ... Last time, they only ask me: which is better than Mitsubishi ASX or Nissan Qashqai? So many times I heard this question that it was even somehow embarrassed that he does not interest me at all.
Never, under no circumstances, would not choose between these models. Yes, I understand that they are very close in all respects from the volume of the cup holders to the softness of the headrests. I know about the same engines and variators. Acceleration, maximum speed, power, type of all -wheel drive coincides. But the idea to compare and buy such crossovers can only occur to the robot. A reasonable person understands that such cars are created with one purpose in brazen to use it.
Qashqai on the move gives the impression of a harmoniously configured SUV. It does not require addiction
Mitsubishi does not have enough suspension and steering.
Economist John Gelbrait in his book wrote the prosperity society: it is impossible to act as a means of satisfying needs, if this production creates new needs. Production only fills the void, which itself creates. It is the process of satisfying needs that gives rise to new needs. Anyone who insists on the important meaning of production to satisfy needs is none other than an observer praising the squirrel for her efforts to overtake the wheel, which she herself promotes.
Electronic imitation of Nissan locks works as it should
Qashqai is taken into the slide excellently with the help of an anti -wings system
Mitsu electronics is not able to control the situation on off-road
Take off stockings
In maximum configuration, these toys cost about 1,200,000 rubles. I would go to the VW or Mazda dealer and took Amarok or BT-50 for the same money. The pickup is also for the most part meaningless, but it is a real thing. In which case, in the back, it is not for long to fix the paired anti -aircraft machine gun and put enemy aircraft on the approaches to Moscow. Is this not a real male business? And Mitsubishi ASX and Nissan Qashqai are suitable only for the transport of smooth-haired dogs or bald seals-spinas and rush at the sight of the BMW X5. Well, of course, unlike the same pickups, it is convenient to park in the city, they do not have an unreasonable bridge and an eternally empty, bouncing body from behind, but image, image! For a modern city man, it is more important than courage, muscles and potency taken together.
Cashqai multimedia screen shamefully small, and climate management is inconvenient
The ergonomics of the front panel Mitsubishi is noticeably better than that of Nissan, more convenient and clearer than
Fighter and pot
... Nevertheless, if you choose in appearance, then Mitsubishi ASX is much cooler, fresh, colorful. Because Mitsu was drawn from a fighter fighter, and Kashkai from a flower bed. However, the exterior is a matter of taste. Unlike the interior, you can at least evaluate the quality and ergonomics. But in our case, sitting down on the driver's seat, feeling the finish and considering the front panel, you cannot determine the obvious favorite. In both rivals, materials are equally good. There is a slight difference in the softness of plastics, but ... who will fully feel it? I specifically climbed into a couple of dozen forums of motorists, where the theme of Mitsubishi ASX VS Nissan Qashqai is discussed in the conveyor mode. Even those people who have compared the insides of competitors are confused in the testimony.
- On the back seats there are two cup holders for alcoholic friends
- The rear seats are a little more spacious than that of the opponent
The only fact that is not subject to doubt regarding the front panel belongs to the sphere of ergonomics rather than quality. ASX has a noticeable multimedia screen. It is much more convenient to use it, especially if there is a rear view camera. In addition, Mitsubishi has a more understandable climate management algorithm. The good old three rounds responsible for the temperature, the strength of the flow and its direction. Clever people from Nissan have experimented, and now the Qashqai driver should rush nervously on the go, studying the set of air conditioning buttons graceed by designers. But this is exactly what you can’t read about on the forums.
Drunk fight
On the go, Nissan is much better. It is more comfortable, adequate, clearer. A diligent guy. In peak, Mitsubishi behaves like a truce and sloppy. Qashqai, on the one hand, is soft, on the other, it holds the straight line well and accelerates cheerfully. It is well given and relaxed riding under the Relax FM radio, and peppy rock and rolling along the ring road, and even technicians in turns. You quickly get used to it, because over the years of the release of the model, the designers managed to sharpen his control under a person. In general, the concept of the Renault-Nissan group consists. Mitsubishi is initially more hooligan. All these victories in Dakar are not in vain. As a result, they also drag the female crossover under the unbridled drive in the sands of Africa. At first it is very confusing. Especially after Qashqai. It seems that you went to Nissan, establishing a complete understanding with technology. You and Qashqai as partners in ballroom dance. It is better to forget about this experience with ASX, with it you feel as if you were going to a fight in a neighboring court in a child in a child. You are both a little on the platoon, and one of you (most likely you) is afraid to get in the snout.
The volume of the trunk is 5 liters less than that of the competitor. These are trifles
ASX 415 liter trunk. Good volume for CDsover
Off rode do not forget
But a person quickly gets used to everything. And soon you stop noticing that the mitsubishi steering wheel is not informative enough that the motor and the variator are more likely screaming than accelerate, that the body is very tapping in corners, and the suspension does not provide the proper compromise between comfort and controllability. You start to forget how good it was with Nissan. What exemplary terminal stability he demonstrated what sparkling dynamics he gave in the sports regime of the variator! And such trifles such as the convenience of the trunk (in Qashqai it is much better), generally go deep into the subconscious.
It is impossible to forget only the difference in patency. On our test, ASX off-road discipline was crushing. And most likely he did it on purpose, because of his terrible nature. He could not climb onto a simple ice hill, on which Nissan rolled calmly, I would say, even with some contempt for the competitor. Since the design of all -wheel drive in rivals is similar, Mitsubishi programmers just need to work on the settings of electronic assistants. Despite the urban purpose of the crossover, one cannot completely deprive his patency.
But ASX is very beautiful, especially in a puddle with spray
The choice is obvious
The answer to the question of what to choose? It is obvious to me. Little than ASX can be proud of, a bright appearance, a large multimedia screen, a slightly more spacious rear row. However, for many, this set of advantages will be irresistible. However, both crossovers will give only temporary satisfaction. Then the consumer society will be inflated in you the desire to take something faster, comfortable, spacious. And if your income will grow, in the end you will buy a full-size premium crossover, but only in order to understand that there is nowhere else to go, there’s nothing to dream of, and many years ago, in fact, you had to buy a pickupa.
Caution, technical details
Both tested cars are typical representatives of their class. Carrying body, independent suspensions, variator transmission without reducing transmission and lack of mechanical locks of inter -axle differentials. Weight and geometric dimensions are also very close. Even the dimensions of the tires and their model in the test turned out to be identical. ASX has a little longer the front overhang, and Qashqai has the rear. But Mitsubishi engineers did not work enough with the settings of electronic assistants, which caused a loss in cross -country ability. The whole difference in controllability and patency is associated only with the nuances of the removal of cars.
Author: Dmitry Leontyev, photo of Alexander Ortnova-Baranov
Source: Magazine 4x4 [July /2011]
