Nissan Qashqai MY26 Goes Hybrid-Only in Australia as Base Price Jumps to $45,640
Nissan says the move responds to tougher federal CO2 targets under the NVES.
Overview
- Petrol variants and the previous ST grade are dropped, with a new ST-L e-Power entry model priced at $45,640 plus on-road costs.
- The upgraded e-Power system is claimed to cut fuel use to 4.1L/100km and CO2 to 92g/km, with quoted output of about 140kW and a 151kW boost in Sport Mode.
- Nissan claims a quieter cabin by 5.6dB versus the outgoing e-Power and says drive refinement has improved.
- All grades gain an enhanced 360-degree camera with 3D views, ‘Skeleton Hood’ and T-junction views, while ProPILOT+ upgrades apply from the Ti grade.
- Australian-made cast‑aluminium components feature in the drivetrain, showroom arrivals start in March 2026, and a conditional 10‑year/300,000km warranty is retained.