Nissan Qashqai e-Power hybrid gets cheaper… But it’s still more expensive than Toyota Corolla Cross and Hyundai Kona hybrids

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Nissan has re-introduced its Ti e-Power variant to the recently facelifted Qashqai model range, as a new entry-level hybrid priced from $47,165, before on-road costs.

Sitting below the $52,365 Ti-L, and sports-inspired $54,365 N-Design, the Qashqai Ti e-Power’s sub $50,000 price tag makes it Nissan’s most affordable hybrid.

However, the Qashqai remains out-priced by popular rivals, including the $45,440 Toyota C-HR GXL and $36,500 Hyundai Kona Hybrid.

Within the Nissan family, the Qashqai e-Power now offers a sharper price than the once-cheapest X-Trail ST-L e-Power, which remains at $49,490.

Unlike the Qashqai’s rivals, which continue to close the gap between combustion-only and plugless hybrid prices (or in Toyota’s case, eliminating ICE entirely for passenger cars), driving an e-Power comes at a premium of $4200 compared to the equivalent combustion-only $42,965 Qashqai Ti. 

The petrol-powered Qashqai Ti further benefits from a limited driveaway offer of $46,990.

Nissan’s e-Power drivetrain does have an ace up its sleeve – the e-Power series hybrid system has a unique EV-likeness.

The 140kW/330Nm 1.5 litre turbocharged 3-cylinder petrol engine acts as a generator, constantly producing electricity for the high voltage battery and front-axle mounted electric motor. 

In short, the petrol engine never directly drives the wheels.

Key features for Ti badged 2025 model Qashqais, regardless of powertrain, include:

• 19-inch alloy wheels
• Automatic LED headlights with Adaptive Driving Beam
• LED DRL’s and rear lights
• Roof rails
• 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen
• Six-speaker stereo system
• Seven-inch digital instrument cluster
• Park-assist tilting side mirrors
• Heated steering wheel and front seats
• Eight-way electrically adjustable driver seat with memory

Stepping up into the Ti-L grants:

• 20-inch alloy wheels
• 10-speaker Bose stereo system
• 10.8-inch heads-up display
• Massaging front seats
• Alcantara trim-accents
• Quilted leather trim-accents
• Powered boot

Rounding out the range with the Qashqai N-Design additionally gains:

• Body Coloured Bumpers & Over Fenders 
• Gloss Black Waist Moulding 
• Gloss Black Mirror Covers 
• Black Headliner 
• Two-Tone Black Roof 
• Black Roof Rails 
• Additional Alcantara interior trim

*Note, the Qashqai N-Design does not feature a ten-speaker Bose stereo, and instead uses the same six-speaker system which features in lower grades.

The Nissan Qashqai recently received a mid-life facelift, which made its Oz debut in February 2025. The facelift consisted of a new front and rear clip, newly designed grille and adaptive headlights, new front valance, and new-look 18-, 19-, or 20-inch wheels (depending on grade). 

Inside, Nissan debuted revisions to its safety systems and a suite of Google-powered tech alongside upgrades to its infotainment software and touchscreen display, which remains at 12.3 inches.