The Russian parallel import market continues to expand its selection of cars no longer officially imported into the country. This time, sellers have begun offering the new Nissan Qashqai Glory, assembled in China. This crossover is produced by the Dongfeng-Nissan joint venture and is available for order and purchase from stock.
The main advantage of this new model is its price. The minimum cost of Nissan Qashqai Glory when ordering from China starts at approximately 1.66 million rubles , which makes it noticeably more affordable than many new compact crossovers presented on the Russian market.
Moreover, the final price of the car greatly depends on the region, delivery scheme and availability of the car in Russia.
The new Nissan Qashqai can be ordered from 1.66 million rubles
The most affordable offers for Nissan Qashqai Glory can now be found in the Far East. In Vladivostok and Artyom, the crossover is ready to be delivered for approximately 1,660,000 rubles .
For this price, the car is offered in the Leading configuration. The equipment includes:
- eco-leather interior trim;
- sunroof;
- multifunctional steering wheel;
- climate control;
- digital multimedia system with a 12.3-inch screen;
- push-button engine start;
- modern set of electronic systems and equipment.
In Moscow, Nissan Qashqai Glory can be ordered for approximately 1.75 million rubles , in Nakhodka – from 1.86 million rubles . In Irkutsk, Krasnoyarsk, Khabarovsk, Rostov-on-Don and Cheboksary, the delivery cost is close to 1.9 million rubles .
In a number of other large cities – Novosibirsk, Blagoveshchensk, Tyumen, Nizhny Novgorod, Omsk, St. Petersburg and Ufa – order prices start at approximately 2.1 million rubles .
The difference between regions is explained not only by logistics. The final cost is affected by the terms of a specific seller, customs clearance, vehicle delivery within Russia, the exchange rate and the size of the intermediary commission.
From what is in stock, the Nissan Qashqai is noticeably more expensive
If you don’t want to wait for a car from China, the Qashqai Glory can be purchased in Russia. However, you’ll have to pay more for a finished car.
For example, in Kirov, Kemerovo, and Naberezhnye Chelny, new crossovers are offered for approximately 2.3 million rubles . In other regions, prices can be significantly higher.
In Krasnoyarsk, Khabarovsk, Rostov-on-Don, Smolensk, Chelyabinsk, Voronezh, Kazan, Moscow, and St. Petersburg, the price of a Qashqai depends on the trim level, year of manufacture, transaction terms, and vehicle availability. Some sellers have prices exceeding 3–3.5 million rubles .
Thus, the Nissan Qashqai Glory currently exists in two price categories. Ordering a car from China allows you to get the minimum price, but requires a wait and a more careful study of the delivery terms. A car from stock costs more, but the buyer can inspect the car before the transaction and get it faster.
What is the difference between Nissan Qashqai Glory and the Russian Qashqai
Qashqai Glory, produced for the Chinese market, is noticeably different in appearance from the model, which was previously produced in St. Petersburg.
The crossover received:
- a completely redesigned front end of the body;
- a more modern corporate design of Nissan;
- a new design of 18-inch wheels;
- modified graphics of the taillights;
- updated design of individual elements of the exterior.
In fact, we are talking about a local version of the Qashqai, familiar to Russian motorists, adapted to the requirements of the Chinese market.
The car is produced by the joint venture Dongfeng-Nissan, so Russian buyers get a Chinese-assembled car, and not a European or Russian-made car.
Proven naturally aspirated technology without a turbo engine
From a technical point of view, all offered Nissan Qashqai Glory have the same power plant.
Under the hood is a 2.0-liter naturally aspirated gasoline engine with a capacity of 140 hp. This engine is well known to Russian motorists from previous models of the Nissan and Renault alliance, including the Nissan X-Trail, Renault Koleos, and previous generations of the Qashqai.
The engine is paired with a Xtronic continuously variable transmission, and the drive is exclusively front-wheel drive.
Compared to many modern Chinese crossovers, this design looks quite conservative. However, for some buyers, the lack of a turbocharged engine may be an advantage. The naturally aspirated engine has a more familiar design for the Russian market, and the Xtronic continuously variable transmission has long been used in Nissan vehicles.
At the same time, potential buyers should keep in mind that the car is supplied via parallel import. Therefore, before purchasing, it is important to clarify the warranty conditions, availability of spare parts, features of the multimedia system and the possibility of adapting the software for use in Russia.
Qashqai is cheaper than Tenet and Belgee
The offer looks especially interesting against the background of prices of competitors on the Russian market.
For comparison, Tenet T4L is offered from 2 279 000 rubles , and Belgee X50+ assembled in Belarus costs at least 2 319 990 rubles .
It turns out that with the minimum order price, Nissan Qashqai Glory may be cheaper than these models by approximately 600–660 thousand rubles .
However, it would be wrong to compare cars only by the starting price. When buying a parallel-imported Qashqai, the buyer must take into account additional risks and costs associated with delivery, registration, warranty, and subsequent servicing.
At the same time, cars from officially represented brands may offer more understandable warranty terms, credit programs, and service support.
Is it worth buying a Nissan Qashqai Glory from China?
The appearance of the Nissan Qashqai Glory shows how the Russian car market is changing. Parallel imports are gradually turning not only into a way to bring in an expensive premium car, but also into an alternative to mass-produced crossovers of Russian, Chinese, and Belarusian assembly.
The main argument in favor of the Qashqai is the combination of a familiar brand, a proven 2.0-liter naturally aspirated engine, and a relatively low price when ordered directly.
However, this offer remains advantageous primarily at a cost of around 1.66–2.1 million rubles . If the price of a car approaches 3 million rubles or more, the buyer should carefully compare the Qashqai with crossovers officially available in Russia, which may offer more modern equipment, a warranty, and clear service conditions.
Nevertheless, the new Nissan Qashqai Glory may be an interesting option for those looking for an affordable new crossover with a naturally aspirated engine, a CVT, and a technical base familiar to Russian motorists . It looks especially attractive for buyers who are ready to wait for a car to be ordered and study all the nuances of delivery from China on their own.
