The Nissan Qashqai has been declared ‘Used Car of the Year’ at the Car Dealer Magazine Used Car Awards 2024. The prestigious accolade rounds off a fantastic year for the iconic, genre-defining crossover, which is proudly designed, engineered and manufactured in the UK.
This year, Nissan comprehensively updated the third generation of the national hero with fresh interior and exterior design, new safety features, and a state-of-the-art infotainment system with Google built-in, earning high praise from the UK’s leading motoring writers and online reviewers.
Soon after launch it was crowned best-in-class for its innovative electrified e-POWER powertrain at the News UK Motor Awards, and it also starred in a marketing campaign that made national news and was voted the ‘world’s best’ by industry experts in September.
Announcing the victory at the Used Car Awards, television personality and awards night compere Mike Brewer described the Qashqai as “one of the most popular cars in recent years”.
And acknowledging the fact that the original Qashqai launched the crossover genre and redefined the family car segment more than 15 years ago, Brewer confirmed: “It’s credited with creating a whole type of car that proudly sits on driveways right across the country.
Overall winner
‘‘The Qashqai is simply a fantastic all-rounder – it’s practical, great value for money, nice to drive and just gets the job done.’’
The Qashqai’s success as winner of the overall Used Car of the Year title came after it had beaten off stiff competition earlier in the evening to win its class as ‘Used Mid-Sized Car of the Year’ – and to win the top honour, it triumphed over all the category winners from rival manufacturers.
Diana Torres, Managing Director of Nissan GB, said: ‘‘We’re delighted with this award because it’s further proof that – no matter whether you’re buying as a new or used car – the Qashqai is simply the best.
“This award from Car Dealer Magazine serves as another welcome reminder that our British-built Qashqai is a class-leader that is loved by awards judges as well as Nissan dealers and millions of customers worldwide. It’s been another fantastic year for the model and we look forward to more successes in 2025!”
James Baggott, founder and editor-in-chief of Car Dealer Magazine, said: ‘‘Many congratulations to Nissan on their achievement at this year’s Used Car Awards. As Mike Brewer announced on the night, the Qashqai is a brilliant car and fully deserving of this recognition.
‘‘Thousands of families all over the UK love their Qashqais and dealers can’t get enough of them because of their practicality, reliability and popularity. Well done once again to Nissan!’’
The Car Dealer Magazine Used Car Awards have been celebrating the top operators in the UK’s used car sector since 2012, rewarding manufacturers, car dealerships, workshops, and exceptional people working in the industry. They are organised by the UK’s leading automotive trade title, Car Dealer Magazine.