The third generation of Europe’s best-selling crossover is coming soon.

The Nissan Qashqai was the most popular crossover in Europe for many years before it lost the title in 2019. Jato Dynamics research shows that sales fell by six percent, but the model still managed a respectable number of buyers – 218,560. It finished fourth among the most loved crossovers, just slightly behind the Dacia Duster (221.428, +24%), Renault Captur (2224.127, +5%) and the VW Tiguan (128,890; +1%).

Nissan already has a successor to the current-generation model, which has been in production since 2013. This Friday’s rendering is available here Motor1.com The third generation of the Qashqai, which many of you may know as the Rogue Sport in America, has been envisioned by Nissan. Although Nissan has not spoken out about the new model, it did state that its design would be based on the Nissan Rogue Sport. IMx concept In October 2017, it was reintroduced.

To preview its next design language for crossovers, the Japanese marque introduced the concept. Although the Geneva electric showcar was quite striking with its rear suicide doors and minimalist interior, you can see that the new Qashqai/ Rogue Sport will have a significantly more refined design.

Although the cabin design is still unknown, recent spy photos of the larger X-Trail / Rogue may give us an idea of how Nissan intends to change the dashboard layout. This could include installing a larger touchscreen and getting rid of some traditional controls. While the vehicle’s current underpinnings may be modified to make more space for passengers, the overall size of the vehicle is expected to remain the same.

We don’t think Nissan will offer diesel engines, as the chances are that they will only be selling compact crossovers with plug-in hybrid and gasoline powertrains. A fully electric version of this generation is not in the plans, but a zero-emissions midsize crossover will be produced as a version of the 2019 Aryia design.

Rumours suggest that the world premiere will take place in September. This would mean that the public debut would be held at the Paris Motor Show a month later, provided that the coronavirus pandemic is over.