The Qashqai is Nissan's fresh take on the small family car. It has funky 4x4 styling, it's competitively priced and gives a capable drive. The Qashqai's a breath of fresh air. Funky image, roomy and practical cabin and solid build make it ideal for families. It's fine to drive and running costs are affordable. Safety provision is good – the Qashqai scored the highest ever adult protection score in Euro NCAP tests and comes with six airbags as standard. The sensible engine choices are the 113bhp 1.6-litre petrol or 105 1.5 diesel engines. Both offer reasonable performance and economy. The 2.0-litre petrol and diesel units offer more pace and can be specified with four-wheel drive.