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Nissan Qashqai finance calculator

A compact city-family SUV sold both as NZ-new Qashqai and JDM Dualis imports.

Last reviewed: 24 April 2026

The Nissan Qashqai is a compact crossover that sits below the X-Trail in Nissan's NZ lineup and slots into the same bracket as the Kia Seltos, Hyundai Kona, Mazda CX-30, and Toyota C-HR. A meaningful share of used NZ stock arrives as Japanese-import Dualis, which is the same car under its JDM name, per Carjam NZ fleet data. The J11 generation ran locally from 2014 to 2021, and the current J12 launched in NZ in 2022 with a 1.3 turbo petrol and later e-Power hybrid. Loan amounts commonly span $15,000 to $50,000, placing the Qashqai in the city-family SUV finance segment where lenders have dependable residual data on both the NZ-new and import streams.

Your estimated repayment

Weekly

Disclaimer

$110/week

$219 /fortnight $475 /month
$24,000
$0
7.00% p.a.
5 years

We are not a finance company. Indicative only. Not a quote or offer of credit. Actual rates, fees, and repayments depend on your circumstances and the lender's decision.

Year by year

Qashqai prices and repayments, by era.

Typical NZ market prices and the weekly cost of financing each. All figures assume 7% over 5 years with no deposit. Indicative only; open the full calculator to pre-set your own rate and term.

2014-2017 used (J11)

$16,000

J11 launch generation. 2.0 petrol CVT dominant on NZ-new. JDM Dualis imports from this era commonly land lower.

Weekly

$73.11

Monthly

$316.82

2018-2021 used (J11 facelift)

$23,000

J11 post-facelift. ProPILOT available on higher trims. ST and Ti the common NZ-new trims.

Weekly

$105.10

Monthly

$455.43

2022-2023 used (J12)

$34,000

Current J12 launch. 1.3 turbo petrol early; e-Power hybrid added later. ST-L and Ti-L trim common.

Weekly

$155.36

Monthly

$673.24

2024+ new/nearly-new

$44,000

Post-update J12 with wider e-Power availability. Ti and Ti-L e-Power are the dealer defaults.

Weekly

$201.06

Monthly

$871.25

Who this suits

Who buys a Nissan Qashqai?

  • Urban families in Auckland, Wellington, or Christchurch wanting a compact SUV that parks in standard apartment spaces while still seating four adults comfortably for weekend drives.
  • First-time SUV buyers stepping up from a Note, Pulsar, or Swift who prioritise higher seating and a newer infotainment generation without moving into full mid-size SUV pricing.
  • Second-car households looking at a Japanese-import Dualis around $10k to $18k, where the loan size sits below the typical X-Trail or RAV4 equivalent.
  • Retiree buyers downsizing from a mid-size SUV or sedan who prefer the Qashqai's easy entry height, turning circle, and visibility for suburban driving.
  • Rideshare and small-family drivers considering the J12 e-Power hybrid for mixed city and motorway use, where the electric-drive feel and the claimed fuel economy around 5.5 L/100km are the usual draws.

Financing notes

What financing a Qashqai usually looks like.

At a $24,000 used J11 facelift Qashqai on a five-year term at 8.5% indicative, the weekly repayment sits at roughly $113, or about $491 a month. A new J12 Ti-L e-Power near $50,000 on the same settings lifts the weekly to around $236. JDM Dualis imports from earlier J11 stock commonly land between $10,000 and $16,000, where a three or four-year term keeps total interest modest. Qashqai depreciation has historically been moderate across J11 and J12 on indicative NZ used-market trends.

Model-specific questions

Nissan Qashqai finance FAQ.

What is a typical weekly repayment on a Nissan Qashqai in New Zealand?

On a $24,000 used J11 Qashqai at 8.5% indicative over five years with no deposit, the repayment works out to roughly $113 a week. A new 2024 Ti-L e-Power at $50,000 on the same settings lands near $236. A 20% deposit on that $50,000 Qashqai drops the weekly to around $189. These figures are illustrative only; actual rates depend on the lender's assessment.

Can a Japanese-import Dualis be financed as a Qashqai in New Zealand?

Yes. The Dualis is the JDM name for the Qashqai and is financed on the same basis as NZ-new examples once entry compliance is certified and the first NZ WoF is issued. Indicative rates on imports typically sit slightly above an equivalent NZ-new Qashqai because residual data is thinner, and maximum term is sometimes capped at four or five years rather than seven.

How does the Qashqai compare with a Kia Seltos or Hyundai Kona for financing?

All three sit in the same compact-SUV bracket and run similar indicative rate bands on five-year terms. Buyers who prioritise lower-mileage JDM import supply often favour the Qashqai or Dualis stream; buyers who prioritise longer new-car warranty commonly favour the Kia Seltos. Cross-shopping tends to turn on buy-in, warranty, and infotainment more than finance terms alone.

Is the J12 Qashqai e-Power hybrid worth the finance premium over the 1.3 turbo petrol?

The e-Power hybrid carries a meaningful buy-in premium, with claimed fuel economy around 5.5 L/100km against roughly 7.2 L/100km on the 1.3 turbo petrol. Over a typical five-year loan the fuel saving often offsets part of the premium above 12,000 km a year, with the break-even depending on fuel price and annual distance. Below 8,000 km a year the petrol math typically lands cheaper overall.

How does Qashqai depreciation affect the finance position?

Qashqai depreciation across J11 and J12 has been moderate on indicative NZ used-market trends, which typically keeps a five-year loan above water from around year two onward. A 10 to 20% deposit and a term of five years or less are widely observed defences against year-one negative equity on new J12 stock. Dualis imports tend to hold value more steadily because they arrive already depreciated.

What term length is typical on Qashqai finance in New Zealand?

Five years is the widely observed default across both J11 and J12 stock. Three and four-year terms are common on older J11 or Dualis imports under $18,000 where total interest stays modest. Seven-year terms on a new Ti-L e-Power reduce the weekly but grow total interest; on our calculator a $44,000 loan at 8.5% indicative costs roughly $5,000 more over seven years than five.

Can a Qashqai bought from a private seller be financed?

Yes, on essentially the same terms as a dealer purchase. A broker can source an indicative rate before negotiating. A Carjam report typically verifies the VIN, odometer, and any existing secured interest on the PPSR; the seller must clear any listed security at settlement. A pre-purchase inspection at $150 to $250 is widely regarded as worth the cost on J11 stock.

A formal estimate on a Nissan Qashqai.

Our finance partner compares multiple NZ lenders. Calculator inputs travel through to the application, and the partner returns a formal estimate after the lender's credit assessment.

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