Towing

Non-Technical Nissan QashQai chat. Mk2, Mk3
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Turbotim
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Hi

Just wondered what people thought of the towing capability of the qashqai.

Got a 2015 qashqai 1.5 diesel i here it struggles a bit but just wondered what people thought.

Wanting to get a caravan but just wondered what it would be like. Also got a zafira so unsure which to use.

Thanks
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Gel
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Pse always use the SEARCH box before starting a new thread.
Search for "Caravan Towing".
2014-19 J11A-14 1.5dci Ink Blue Tekna owner; now departed for a Mazda CX-5 GT Sport Nav, 2.0L Petrol :D
Turbotim
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Ok thanks, have done but not much about the towing capability of the 1.5
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Post by gvmdaddy »

Turbotim, you haven't said what engine is in your Zafira, or its age.
You should have an indication in your own mind as to which will be better at towing a caravan. I dont tow at all but I have worked with caravans and I know how heavy they are.
I drive the 1.5dci. Could it tow? Yes it could but it would be a struggle. I cant comment on the Zafira.
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Gvmdaddy
Sorry the zafira is the vxr so know this will tow fine, but it seems difficult to get a tow bar for it with the dual exhaust at the back. It’s a 2.0 turbo petrol 240bhpish so shouldn’t have a problem but working with Vauxhall’s for many years I know they say the cars with larger wheels they don’t always advise towing.
Not having much experience with the qashqai that’s why I signed up here to try and find out. I have a company car as well so if the Qq towed ok I may get rid of the zafira. But if people think the qq doesn’t tow well then I won’t.
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