Nissan Qashqai in Silver 2017 for £14,995

Description

So common a sight on Britain's roads is the Nissan Qashqai that most people can picture what it looks like as soon as its name is mentioned. Nestled between the Juke and X-Trail in the Japanese brand's line-up, the Qashqai successfully appeals to family car buyers by being inexpensive to run, well-equipped, reliable and still looking sharp, despite this second-generation model nearing the end of its production run.When the original Qashqai debuted in 2007, it wasn't the first small family SUV, but it helped to define and popularise the genre, a trend which continued with the Mk2. With greater spaciousness and a more commanding driving position than you'll find in more traditional hatchbacks like the Ford Focus or Volkswagen Golf, and arguably more stylish - although less practical - than a compact MPV such as the Renault Scenic, the appeal of the Qashqai - and its ilk - is seemingly irresistable to family car buyers.In 2017, Nissan gave the Qashqai an extensive facelift with a sharper look and an interior that felt slightly higher quality, too. It's well-equipped in any trim level, but higher-spec N-Connecta, Tekna and Tekna+ models come with a vast kit list and a more upmarket feel to the roomy cabin. All models have plenty of sound deadening material meaning it's a quiet place to be, with a relaxed feel on the move. Luggage space with the rear seats in use stands at 430 litres - somewhat smaller than many rivals - but the boot floor has a clever trick up its sleeve: it's made up of two panels, which can be repositioned to create either a deeper boot or a totally flat load area when the rear seats are folded down. There's also space under the boot floor to stow the parcel shelf when not in use - very useful. Four adults can easily get comfy in the Qashqai with plenty of space for heads and limbs, but a fifth passenger occupying the central rear seat will inevitably make it feel snug - it's a relatively compact car, despite its height. Its modest size also makes it