Test drive Nissan Qashqai with ProPilot system, our test (VIDEO) – Road test
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Test drive Nissan Qashqai with ProPilot system, our test (VIDEO) – Road test

Nissan Qashqai with ProPilot, our test (VIDEO) - Road test

Nissan Qashqai with ProPilot system, our test (VIDEO) – Road test

Tested on 1.6 dCi 130 HP 2WD with automatic transmission, intuitive and efficient in all situations. And this significantly increases the level of vehicle safety.

Since its debut in 2007 Nissan Qashqai made great strides in the segment C-SUV... It has correctly interpreted the category to which it belongs, showing muscular lines, crossover design, and ample versatility (two- and four-wheel drive) while remaining an affordable vehicle. To date, they are accounted for in Europe over 2,3 million units sold, of which over 300.000 in 2014 in Italy. The second generation in 2017 was followed by a facelift in XNUMX that improved aesthetics and technological equipment. Among the features available today, the new system stands out. PROPILOT, system autonomous driving of the second level... And that's what we want to talk about in this special road test video.

Nissan Qashqai with ProPilot, our test (VIDEO) - Road test

Credits: Nissan launches ProPILOT technology on Qashqai. Change the relationship between man and machine with Nissan Intelligent Mobility

The ProPilot system: its three functions

Системы PROPILOT it is designed to improve driving safety and comfort. It is not intended to replace the pilot, but to help him travel safer. How it works? He uses one television camera placed on the windshield and radar hidden in the front grille. And it performs three functions. Intelligent cruise control: adjusts the speed and maintains the distance to the vehicle in front in the same lane (30 to approximately 144 km / h). Lane Keeping Assist: Acts on the steering to help keep the vehicle in the center of the lane, even when the vehicle is ahead. Traffic jam pilot: Allows you to follow the vehicle in front at a set distance, slows down to a stop if necessary, and then starts again.

Nissan Qashqai with ProPilot, our test (VIDEO) - Road test

Credits: Nissan launches ProPILOT technology on Qashqai. Change the relationship between man and machine with Nissan Intelligent Mobility

It costs between 600 and 1000 euros and is available as standard on the higher end of the range.

ProPilot is activated by pressing a button on the steering wheel, as we show in our video. When road conditions call for it, the system slows the vehicle to a standstill and restarts it. auto if the stop lasts three seconds or less. If it lasts longer, the driver must reactivate it. Lane Recognition keeps the Qashqai in the center of the selected lane. Nissan Qashqai с PROPILOT is available on engines 1.6 dCi 130 hp Manual 2WD and 4WD and automatic 2WD starting with NConnecta and serial at the top of the lineup of Tekna and Tekna + versions. The cost varies between 600 and 1000 euros depending on the configuration chosen and represents the long journey that will lead Nissan (and not only Nissan) to create connected and fully autonomous vehicles.

Nissan Qashqai with ProPilot, our test (VIDEO) - Road test

Credits: Nissan launches ProPILOT technology on Qashqai. Change the relationship between man and machine with Nissan Intelligent Mobility

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