Nissan Qashqai vs Honda Vezel, which is better?

[Lowchia]

 

~115k for a Vezel X

 

 

Thanks

 

 

For me

 

Exterior: Vezel and QQ look the same to me. it really depend on individual taste.

 

Interior wise: QQ wins.

 

Power wise: Vezel could be better although i did not test drive a vezel before.

 

I also still deciding which to buy.

[Darryl]

 

 

Thanks

 

 

For me

 

Exterior: Vezel and QQ look the same to me. it really depend on individual taste.

 

Interior wise: QQ wins.

 

Power wise: Vezel could be better although i did not test drive a vezel before.

 

I also still deciding which to buy.

Wait for the new Hyundai Tucson or CX 3 then.

[Tazzi80]

Think for the pricing in reality not too much diff between the 2 cars. Listed price for ad is always much higher but booking price is always lower. someone just booked qq 119800 today 2 bids guarantee 3 years free servicing. And if you have a car to trade in u will find TC trade in price on the high side. In the end the difference is only 2-3k. Which is the same case when I was shopping between these 2 cars in Feb. Difference came up to only less than 3k.

[Sg_scouser]

Just add a mugen front bumper bodykit to vezel...it may change the outlook completely. I just cant feel the qq turbo rush and felt its a bit underpowered on slopes. But i like qq built quality.

Bro can post pic?

[7hm]

Bro can post pic?

 

Think he mean this:

 

Unfortunately I think I have decided it's still ugly from the front. Backside still ... front still makes me

[Little_prince]

Think for the pricing in reality not too much diff between the 2 cars. Listed price for ad is always much higher but booking price is always lower. someone just booked qq 119800 today 2 bids guarantee 3 years free servicing. And if you have a car to trade in u will find TC trade in price on the high side. In the end the difference is only 2-3k. Which is the same case when I was shopping between these 2 cars in Feb. Difference came up to only less than 3k.

 

yeah. you're probably right. for the small differences. i would go for AD.

 

too many horror story with PI

[Andyngps]

 

Think he mean this:

 

Unfortunately I think I have decided it's still ugly from the front. Backside still ... front still makes me

Lol. True. Which is why i only want the front kit. But the led taillight of vezel does make it look swee...

Another nice looking (front bumper lower) kit...

[QashqiGrey]

Looks wise, it's subjective. In terms of drive, you have to decide what you prefer. If you go up the NS highway often or like speed, a more powerful car is indeed better to drive.

 

I did test both 1.2L and 2L QQ as I was afraid of the lack of power. In terms of city driving, honestly, there was no significant difference to warrant the price difference (every 100m is a traffic light). As 90% of my drive is within the city, I got the 1.2L QQ (Of course budget is a problem too).

[7hm]

Lol. True. Which is why i only want the front kit. But the led taillight of vezel does make it look swee...

Another nice looking (front bumper lower) kit...

 

Doesn't solve it for me because the Vezel's headlamps are up there and below it... still got the part I don't like... you need to reshape the whole front bumper for me, because ...

under the headlamps are those ... "puffed out cheeks" in my words... reminds me of a hamster with mouth stuffed or a person with mumps!

 

 

Ironically one of my fam on the other hand thinks the Vezel backside not nice.

[Andyngps]

 

Doesn't solve it for me because the Vezel's headlamps are up there and below it... still got the part I don't like... you need to reshape the whole front bumper for me, because ...

under the headlamps are those ... "puffed out cheeks" in my words... reminds me of a hamster with mouth stuffed or a person with mumps!

 

 

Ironically one of my fam on the other hand thinks the Vezel backside not nice.

Lol. I too find the front esp the fog lamps part a bit.... But with the kit to cover up those cheeks will be nice.

[Wt_know]

QQ 2.0L turbo would be best of the best

[alexking]

Think for the pricing in reality not too much diff between the 2 cars. Listed price for ad is always much higher but booking price is always lower. someone just booked qq 119800 today 2 bids guarantee 3 years free servicing. And if you have a car to trade in u will find TC trade in price on the high side. In the end the difference is only 2-3k. Which is the same case when I was shopping between these 2 cars in Feb. Difference came up to only less than 3k.

The price for QQ now should be lower after the drop in COE.. Anyone visit the showroom recently ? Thinking to book one soon.

 

Thanks

[ozipo]

Slow drivers think they're being safe but more often than not, they're the most dangerous hazards on the road!

Especially true in China when their drivers slow down to talk on mobile....

[Pocus]

Hi folks,

 

I have no intention to buy both the Vezel(HR-V) or the Qashqai, but I have the honor to testdrive both of these "City SUVs" today and would like to offer my humble, non-biased and truthful opinions on this two car.

 

What caught me is the popularity of the Vezel. I want to see why this car is so popular and what the fuss is about. Then I past by Nissan showroom and remember my colleague talking about the Qasqhai, and of course this thread. So I thought WTH test-drive the QQ too.

 

To be fair, Vezel offers no test-drive, I can only based my opinion on the HRV, which I know has slightly different trims and most importantly the SOHC engine vs DOHC engine. I would presumed the Twin-cam engine is more powerful with a higher torque but that's all on paper.

Here are my comparison between the HR-V and Qasqhai

 

 

Looks
Looks are always subjective. If you ask me, I still prefer the conventional headlamps and grille look. To me, I find fault for both cars.

 

The front of QQ try to look sleek yet preserve a certain conservative look. Ok with me, the side and rear still looks updated and sleek, but it won't stand out the crowd for too long. The color options of the QQ also wins due to it's younger looking colors.

 

The HR-V is bolder with all the streamlining in it's front clusters, but that fail to appeal me. The redeeming factor is the side profile and the rear door handles that gives it a sporty stance. The rear is not too bad, but the QQ isn't far off either.

Verdict: HR-V wins slightly in this.

 

 

 

Interior
The QQ gives the feeling of classiness and luxury. The chrome and gloss trims makes the car stand out. Coupled with relaxing seats that gave the cabin a cozy and soothing feel. The buttons are where in should be and the compartments aplenty. I'd say the comfort level is on par with the some continental cars. Go inside the QQ will make the passengers want to sleep and dream away.

 

The HRV has an industrious feel to it. All form of comfort trims are missing and the dashboard give a feeling that it's designed by two person with creative difference. The Jazz is like that, the Steam is like that, the HRV is no different. It's a mess if you ask me! The only redeeming factors are the display panels with touchscreen functions and the unique Meters with LED ring to indicate of your driving pattern. But still, they look like a last minute fit-in designed by drunken designers.

 

Verdict: QQ with flying colors even though HR-V feels more hi-tech.

 

 

Engine
I'm not sure about the difference in performance for the Vezel and HRV, but I cannot understand people saying the QQ being underpowered. Specs on paper is 1 thing, it's only when you tested both then you will know who is lying.

 

Is QQ's 1.2 Turbo underpowered? Speaking from someone driving a 1.5 Turbo hatch, it's neither underpowered or powerful. It's adequate for city driving and filtering of lane. The initial moving off has a bit of delay but if you push the car hard enough, it won't disappoint. There is no "Turbo kick" parse but being turbo, it was able to moving the car fairly fast and without the feeling of the engine going out of breathe, all the way to higher speed. This is the feeling of the torque curve that is only possible with a Turbo engine. The engine works really well with the CVT. The best of Nissan's comfort is felt when the rev engine's noise is kept minimum at bay. This id a quiet and smooth ride.

 

HRV's engine is tuned to be specifically sensitive to the pedal. This give the vehicle a responsive feel that the car is quick to react when you driving out of the parking lot or from the traffic light at 0km/h. But don't mistake responsiveness as being more powerful. It is only at mid speeds when you floor the pedal, that you know the potential of the engine and transmission. The HRV failed in this aspect. The power failed to deliver to the transmission efficiently. All I hear is a louder exhaust sound, but the car is not moving any faster than it should be.

 

Verdict: QQ with the consistent torque curve of a Turbo engine.

 

 

 

Handling
Both SUV's handling are very close, both steering are light and both height are quite similar.

 

Suspension of the QQ is more stiff. While it may aid in the stability of vehicle at higher speeds, the bumps can be felt significantly. This is a bit of a letdown in terms of comfort for long journeys. It's fun in the corners, only to be marred slightly by the uninteresting steering feel.

The HR-V has less bump in this aspect, handling of the car is equally uninteresting but slight more engaging.

 

Verdict: Both are equally adequate for city driving. QQ could do away with the bumps.

 

 

 

Other nitpick
Equipment = QQ
Price = QQ (Vezel is cheaper)
Make = QQ Japan, HRV Thailand, Vezel Japan
maintenance = QQ due to road tax. Insurance and FC should be about the same.
Warrranty = KM, TC, PI

 

My Choice
I already said I'm not buying these 2 car, but if you ask me, I'm more Swayed to the QQ.

 

For those who compare quality of Honda and Nissan. Please! As long as it's Japanese brand, even a Suzuki has less problem than a European car.

For those who say Turbo is less reliable, if you dunno anything about turbo just shut up. High maintenance turbo engines are yesterday's problem. If my 7yrs performance-oriented Turbo has no problem, I don't see why an efficiency-oriented Turbo will have problems.

There's my most humble and non-biased opinion about these 2 cars.

[Ordix]

Hi folks,

 

I have no intention to buy both the Vezel(HR-V) or the Qashqai, but I have the honor to testdrive both of these "City SUVs" today and would like to offer my humble, non-biased and truthful opinions on this two car.

 

What caught me is the popularity of the Vezel. I want to see why this car is so popular and what the fuss is about. Then I past by Nissan showroom and remember my colleague talking about the Qasqhai, and of course this thread. So I thought WTH test-drive the QQ too.

 

To be fair, Vezel offers no test-drive, I can only based my opinion on the HRV, which I know has slightly different trims and most importantly the SOHC engine vs DOHC engine. I would presumed the Twin-cam engine is more powerful with a higher torque but that's all on paper.

Here are my comparison between the HR-V and Qasqhai

 

 

Looks

Looks are always subjective. If you ask me, I still prefer the conventional headlamps and grille look. To me, I find fault for both cars.

 

The front of QQ try to look sleek yet preserve a certain conservative look. Ok with me, the side and rear still looks updated and sleek, but it won't stand out the crowd for too long. The color options of the QQ also wins due to it's younger looking colors.

 

The HR-V is bolder with all the streamlining in it's front clusters, but that fail to appeal me. The redeeming factor is the side profile and the rear door handles that gives it a sporty stance. The rear is not too bad, but the QQ isn't far off either.

Verdict: HR-V wins slightly in this.

 

 

 

Interior

The QQ gives the feeling of classiness and luxury. The chrome and gloss trims makes the car stand out. Coupled with relaxing seats that gave the cabin a cozy and soothing feel. The buttons are where in should be and the compartments aplenty. I'd say the comfort level is on par with the some continental cars. Go inside the QQ will make the passengers want to sleep and dream away.

 

The HRV has an industrious feel to it. All form of comfort trims are missing and the dashboard give a feeling that it's designed by two person with creative difference. The Jazz is like that, the Steam is like that, the HRV is no different. It's a mess if you ask me! The only redeeming factors are the display panels with touchscreen functions and the unique Meters with LED ring to indicate of your driving pattern. But still, they look like a last minute fit-in designed by drunken designers.

 

Verdict: QQ with flying colors even though HR-V feels more hi-tech.

 

 

Engine

I'm not sure about the difference in performance for the Vezel and HRV, but I cannot understand people saying the QQ being underpowered. Specs on paper is 1 thing, it's only when you tested both then you will know who is lying.

 

Is QQ's 1.2 Turbo underpowered? Speaking from someone driving a 1.5 Turbo hatch, it's neither underpowered or powerful. It's adequate for city driving and filtering of lane. The initial moving off has a bit of delay but if you push the car hard enough, it won't disappoint. There is no "Turbo kick" parse but being turbo, it was able to moving the car fairly fast and without the feeling of the engine going out of breathe, all the way to higher speed. This is the feeling of the torque curve that is only possible with a Turbo engine. The engine works really well with the CVT. The best of Nissan's comfort is felt when the rev engine's noise is kept minimum at bay. This id a quiet and smooth ride.

 

HRV's engine is tuned to be specifically sensitive to the pedal. This give the vehicle a responsive feel that the car is quick to react when you driving out of the parking lot or from the traffic light at 0km/h. But don't mistake responsiveness as being more powerful. It is only at mid speeds when you floor the pedal, that you know the potential of the engine and transmission. The HRV failed in this aspect. The power failed to deliver to the transmission efficiently. All I hear is a louder exhaust sound, but the car is not moving any faster than it should be.

 

Verdict: QQ with the consistent torque curve of a Turbo engine.

 

 

 

Handling

Both SUV's handling are very close, both steering are light and both height are quite similar.

 

Suspension of the QQ is more stiff. While it may aid in the stability of vehicle at higher speeds, the bumps can be felt significantly. This is a bit of a letdown in terms of comfort for long journeys. It's fun in the corners, only to be marred slightly by the uninteresting steering feel.

The HR-V has less bump in this aspect, handling of the car is equally uninteresting but slight more engaging.

 

Verdict: Both are equally adequate for city driving. QQ could do away with the bumps.

 

 

 

Other nitpick

Equipment = QQ

Price = QQ (Vezel is cheaper)

Make = QQ Japan, HRV Thailand, Vezel Japan

maintenance = QQ due to road tax. Insurance and FC should be about the same.

Warrranty = KM, TC, PI

 

My Choice

I already said I'm not buying these 2 car, but if you ask me, I'm more Swayed to the QQ.

 

For those who compare quality of Honda and Nissan. Please! As long as it's Japanese brand, even a Suzuki has less problem than a European car.

For those who say Turbo is less reliable, if you dunno anything about turbo just shut up. High maintenance turbo engines are yesterday's problem. If my 7yrs performance-oriented Turbo has no problem, I don't see why an efficiency-oriented Turbo will have problems.

There's my most humble and non-biased opinion about these 2 cars.

Qq is made in Uk :)

[7hm]

Interior

The HRV has an industrious feel to it. All form of comfort trims are missing and the dashboard give a feeling that it's designed by two person with creative difference. The Jazz is like that, the Steam is like that, the HRV is no different. It's a mess if you ask me! The only redeeming factors are the display panels with touchscreen functions and the unique Meters with LED ring to indicate of your driving pattern. But still, they look like a last minute fit-in designed by drunken designers.

 

Ah... someone who agrees with me about how Honda's interiors are apparent clashes of ideas...

too many non-complimenting kinds of geometry being mashed together... The City is the absolute worst offender in their stable right now, too. Seen that?

 

On another note, I don't like how the Vezel has touch-sensitive controls for the climate control. I prefer some good old tactility for something like that.

Edited July 9, 2015 by 7hm

[Pocus]

Qq is made in Uk :)

Thanks for the heads up!

Some features worth noting for both cars

- QQ rear camera is quite advance, they features even too down scanning. HRV has different angles but not as intuitive.

- HDMI ports in HRV allows the HU screen to convert into a mini TV

- QQ front passenger seat able to detect child and childseat and disable the airbag accordingly.

Edited July 10, 2015 by Pocus

[Woshi]

Hi folks,

 

I have no intention to buy both the Vezel(HR-V) or the Qashqai, but I have the honor to testdrive both of these "City SUVs" today and would like to offer my humble, non-biased and truthful opinions on this two car.

 

What caught me is the popularity of the Vezel. I want to see why this car is so popular and what the fuss is about. Then I past by Nissan showroom and remember my colleague talking about the Qasqhai, and of course this thread. So I thought WTH test-drive the QQ too.

 

To be fair, Vezel offers no test-drive, I can only based my opinion on the HRV, which I know has slightly different trims and most importantly the SOHC engine vs DOHC engine. I would presumed the Twin-cam engine is more powerful with a higher torque but that's all on paper.

Here are my comparison between the HR-V and Qasqhai

 

 

Looks

Looks are always subjective. If you ask me, I still prefer the conventional headlamps and grille look. To me, I find fault for both cars.

 

The front of QQ try to look sleek yet preserve a certain conservative look. Ok with me, the side and rear still looks updated and sleek, but it won't stand out the crowd for too long. The color options of the QQ also wins due to it's younger looking colors.

 

The HR-V is bolder with all the streamlining in it's front clusters, but that fail to appeal me. The redeeming factor is the side profile and the rear door handles that gives it a sporty stance. The rear is not too bad, but the QQ isn't far off either.

Verdict: HR-V wins slightly in this.

 

 

 

Interior

The QQ gives the feeling of classiness and luxury. The chrome and gloss trims makes the car stand out. Coupled with relaxing seats that gave the cabin a cozy and soothing feel. The buttons are where in should be and the compartments aplenty. I'd say the comfort level is on par with the some continental cars. Go inside the QQ will make the passengers want to sleep and dream away.

 

The HRV has an industrious feel to it. All form of comfort trims are missing and the dashboard give a feeling that it's designed by two person with creative difference. The Jazz is like that, the Steam is like that, the HRV is no different. It's a mess if you ask me! The only redeeming factors are the display panels with touchscreen functions and the unique Meters with LED ring to indicate of your driving pattern. But still, they look like a last minute fit-in designed by drunken designers.

 

Verdict: QQ with flying colors even though HR-V feels more hi-tech.

 

 

Engine

I'm not sure about the difference in performance for the Vezel and HRV, but I cannot understand people saying the QQ being underpowered. Specs on paper is 1 thing, it's only when you tested both then you will know who is lying.

 

Is QQ's 1.2 Turbo underpowered? Speaking from someone driving a 1.5 Turbo hatch, it's neither underpowered or powerful. It's adequate for city driving and filtering of lane. The initial moving off has a bit of delay but if you push the car hard enough, it won't disappoint. There is no "Turbo kick" parse but being turbo, it was able to moving the car fairly fast and without the feeling of the engine going out of breathe, all the way to higher speed. This is the feeling of the torque curve that is only possible with a Turbo engine. The engine works really well with the CVT. The best of Nissan's comfort is felt when the rev engine's noise is kept minimum at bay. This id a quiet and smooth ride.

 

HRV's engine is tuned to be specifically sensitive to the pedal. This give the vehicle a responsive feel that the car is quick to react when you driving out of the parking lot or from the traffic light at 0km/h. But don't mistake responsiveness as being more powerful. It is only at mid speeds when you floor the pedal, that you know the potential of the engine and transmission. The HRV failed in this aspect. The power failed to deliver to the transmission efficiently. All I hear is a louder exhaust sound, but the car is not moving any faster than it should be.

 

Verdict: QQ with the consistent torque curve of a Turbo engine.

 

 

 

Handling

Both SUV's handling are very close, both steering are light and both height are quite similar.

 

Suspension of the QQ is more stiff. While it may aid in the stability of vehicle at higher speeds, the bumps can be felt significantly. This is a bit of a letdown in terms of comfort for long journeys. It's fun in the corners, only to be marred slightly by the uninteresting steering feel.

The HR-V has less bump in this aspect, handling of the car is equally uninteresting but slight more engaging.

 

Verdict: Both are equally adequate for city driving. QQ could do away with the bumps.

 

 

 

Other nitpick

Equipment = QQ

Price = QQ (Vezel is cheaper)

Make = QQ Japan, HRV Thailand, Vezel Japan

maintenance = QQ due to road tax. Insurance and FC should be about the same.

Warrranty = KM, TC, PI

 

My Choice

I already said I'm not buying these 2 car, but if you ask me, I'm more Swayed to the QQ.

 

For those who compare quality of Honda and Nissan. Please! As long as it's Japanese brand, even a Suzuki has less problem than a European car.

For those who say Turbo is less reliable, if you dunno anything about turbo just shut up. High maintenance turbo engines are yesterday's problem. If my 7yrs performance-oriented Turbo has no problem, I don't see why an efficiency-oriented Turbo will have problems.

There's my most humble and non-biased opinion about these 2 cars.

Good review! Btw, QQ is made in UK.