Thanks all so far. I eventually drove the 1.2 this afternoon. The dealer didn't do itself any favours as it didn't have demo car available despite my booking the test drive four days ago. Not a good indication of future service. Nearly gave up but eventually they found an alternative. It was more li...

I'm still thinking of buying a 2017 Qashqai, but have just read the What Car? reliability survey. The Qashqai came bottom in its class.

What are forum members' thoughts and real world experience of reliabilty?

Thanks. That's very helpful.

I am going to test drive the 1.2 tomorrow, which will include motorway so will see.

It's a close call, and the extra cost may sway the decision.

Dealers are pushing the 1.2 but maybe because they can't get the 1.6 as easily/quickly.

The prob is that even if the diesel engines are cleaner, the reputation is damaged and I have to think of resale/depreciation. I feel for you. The anti-diesel rhetoric spooked me and after many years of owning diesels I plumped for a 1.6 petrol with my new N-Connecta. Did you test drive both 1.2 and...

OK, thanks.

Are the 1.2 and 1.6 essentially the same engine (apart from the size obviously!), or is the 1.6 a newer design?

Hi, I've just joined this forum as I am In final stages of short-listing a 2017 Qashqai. Looking at the Tekna level. Having trouble finding the 1.6T petrol manual to test drive but I am concerned about the reputation of the 1.2T for turbo reliability and excessive oil consumption. Is the 1.6T a newe...