Nissan has launched a special version of its hybrid Qashqai e-Power for the UK market, called the “Kuro Edition.” This edition features black styling cues, including gloss black treatment, making the Qashqai look stealthier. The Kuro Edition is available exclusively in three bi-tone colors: Storm White / Black, Ceramic Grey / Black, or Pearl Black / Grey. The e-Power self-charging hybrid powertrain of the Qashqai comprises a turbocharged 1.5-liter three-cylinder petrol engine that produces 156 hp (115 kW / 158 PS) and works as a generator, an electric motor that makes 188 hp (140 kW / 190 PS) and drives the front wheels, plus a small battery pack.

Nissan’s Qashqai Kuro Edition is not based on the flagship Tecna+ trim but on the mid-range N-Connecta. This explains the 18-inch alloy wheels which do not look as impressive as the 20-inch wheels found in higher-spec models. However, the black styling cues make up for it. Standard equipment includes a glass roof, illuminated sill plates with Qashqai lettering, and a wireless charging pad. The rest are inherited from the N-Connecta like the 12.3-inch NissanConnect Display with wireless Apple CarPlay, wired Android Auto, front and rear USB ports, ambient lighting, around view monitor, and privacy glass.

If you want more features, you can get the optional “Tech Assist Pack” for an extra £1,030 ($1,288), adding the 10.8-inch head-up display, full-LED lighting, and more ADAS from the Nissan ProPilot suite.

Notably, Nissan is not the first Japanese automaker to use the Kuro Edition branding, following the example of Mazda. This is explained by the fact that Kuro is the Japanese word for black, so no one could have exclusive rights to that name.

The Nissan Qashqai e-Power Kuro Edition is already available to order in the UK market starting from £36,945 ($46,214). This is slightly more expensive than the N-Connecta which costs £35,840 ($44,832) but cheaper than the Tecna which is selling for £38,860 ($48,604).

## Nissan’s Qashqai Kuro Edition: A Stealthy Hybrid SUV

Nissan has launched a special version of its hybrid Qashqai e-Power for the UK market, called the “Kuro Edition.” This edition features black styling cues, including gloss black treatment, making the Qashqai look stealthier. The Kuro Edition is available exclusively in three bi-tone colors: Storm White / Black, Ceramic Grey / Black, or Pearl Black / Grey.

### The Powertrain

The e-Power self-charging hybrid powertrain of the Qashqai comprises a turbocharged 1.5-liter three-cylinder petrol engine that produces 156 hp (115 kW / 158 PS) and works as a generator, an electric motor that makes 188 hp (140 kW / 190 PS) and drives the front wheels, plus a small battery pack.

### Features

Nissan’s Qashqai Kuro Edition is not based on the flagship Tecna+ trim but on the mid-range N-Connecta. This explains the 18-inch alloy wheels which do not look as impressive as the 20-inch wheels found in higher-spec models. However, the black styling cues make up for it. Standard equipment includes a glass roof, illuminated sill plates with Qashqai lettering, and a wireless charging pad. The rest are inherited from the N-Connecta like the 12.3-inch NissanConnect Display with wireless Apple CarPlay, wired Android Auto, front and rear USB ports, ambient lighting, around view monitor, and privacy glass.

If you want more features, you can get the optional “Tech Assist Pack” for an extra £1,030 ($1,288), adding the 10.8-inch head-up display, full-LED lighting, and more ADAS from the Nissan ProPilot suite.

### Pricing

The Nissan Qashqai e-Power Kuro Edition is already available to order in the UK market starting from £36,945 ($46,214). This is slightly more expensive than the N-Connecta which costs £35,840 ($44,832) but cheaper than the Tecna which is selling for £38,860 ($48,604).

### The Kuro Edition Branding

Notably, Nissan is not the first Japanese automaker to use the Kuro Edition branding, following the example of Mazda. This is explained by the fact that Kuro is the Japanese word for black, so no one could have exclusive rights to that name.