05/07/2008 02:14. NISSAN always seems to build a touch of adventure into its products, and this is certainly true of the Qashqai.

The Qashqai are a nomadic people who settled in Persia, and the car certainly has the look of a vehicle that could travel far with a high degree of capability.

In looks it is cross between a powerfully-haunched SUV 4x4 and a family hatchback.

In truth it can be any of these things because it comes in a variety of engine and transmission options, including 4x4 and CVT transmissions providing a model for most needs.

Britain has taken to this Sunderland-built Nissan - it has notched up more than 20,000 UK sales and has added the Fleet News Best Small Family Car trophy to an impressive awards list.

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