IF YOU CAN answer the odd question on University Challenge, you might know this already: ‘Qashqai’ isn’t a made-up name. It’s the people of anomadic group of tribes based in Iran. And collectively their numbers are between 300,000 and 800,000, depending on who’s counting. So, Nissan has sold way more Qashqais (five million worldwide) than there are Qashqais, if that makes sense? Amazing.
In this test, we’re talking about the all-new third generation of Nissan’s ubiquitous family SUV, and as those sales figures suggest, it’s a big deal. What’s new? Well, the styling, for a start. It looks sharper and more modern, so that’s a tick. It promises to be roomier than before, too, especially in the back seats. And it’s building on the previous car’s comfort credentials while adding…