A high driving position, affordable pricing and generous levels of standard equipment (plus economical engines) are just a few of the things that make the 2015 Nissan Qashqai so appealing. They’re also why the Qashqai consistently sits close to the top of UK sales charts for new cars. On the other hand there are niggling reliability and build quality issues that plague this generation of Qashqai, plus some rivals feel better built and models such as the Ford Kuga, Seat Ateca and Mazda CX-5 are better to drive, too.

Strengths:

Roomy cabin and boot
Excellent fuel economy
Plenty of keenly priced used examples

Weaknesses:

Some reliability issues
Jiggly ride on 19-inch alloys
No seven-seat version

Is the 2015 Nissan Qashqai better than the 2015 Mazda CX-5?

The 2015 Nissan Qashqai is appealing because there is so much choice on the used market, making it often seem like better value than a Mazda CX-5, but the Mazda is better to drive and would likely prove to be more reliable, too.