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Towing Report

Nissan and Standaard Caravan
The towing capability for the Nissan Qashqai - 1.6 with a Standaard Caravan :

Performance on levelled roads

Top speed

Usability 5th gear

Acceleration and take over

Performance in mountainous regions

Drive off uphill

Driving on motorway slopes

Driving on steep roads

Nissan Qashqai - 1.6 (84 kW/113 bhp)
Date of manufacture: february 2007 - up to now

89%

1150 kg 1297 kg

The match between car and caravan is perfect in accordance with a mix of European standards. However, according to the British Towing Code the percentage (loaded caravan / kerbweight tow car) is 89%.

The towing performances of this Nissan with your Standaard Caravan are satisfactory (performance index = 94 km/h or 58 mph).

You may expect adequate performances from this outfit. On flat roads you can come along adequately, in which case top gear is applicable under normal circumstances.

On motorway inclines you will be able to come along quite nicely. On most steep roads you have sufficient power to keep going. On hill starts you will experience some difficulties to get going.

	58

	10%

More in detail

Possible top speeds

Possible top speed in windless conditions and head wind force 3

Top speed in 3rd gear is 78 mph (125 km/h) and in head wind it will be 73 mph (117 km/h).

Top speed in 4th gear is 76 mph (123 km/h) and in head wind it will be 67 mph (108 km/h).

Top speed in 5th gear is 67 mph (107 km/h) and in head wind it will be 53 mph (86 km/h).

Top speed or speed at 4800 rpm (= 80% of max. power revolution)

Speed in 1st gear is 22 mph and in head wind (force 3) it will be 22 mph.

Speed in 2nd gear is 40 mph and in head wind (force 3) it will be 40 mph.

Speed in 3rd gear is 60 mph and in head wind (force 3) it will be 60 mph.

Speed in 4th gear is 76 mph and in head wind (force 3) it will be 67 mph.

Speed in 5th gear is 67 mph and in head wind (force 3) it will be 53 mph.

Acceleration and take over

Acceleration

0 - 50 mph (0 - 80 km/h) with caravan in 15 sec. (solo: 7.9 sec.)

0 - 62 mph (0 - 100 km/h) with caravan in 24.7 sec. (solo: 11.8 sec.)

0 - 75 mph (0 - 120 km/h) with caravan in 46.5 sec. (solo: 16.3 sec.)

Acceleration 44 - 56 mph (70 - 90 km/h) flexibility

As fast as possible (through the gears) 6.1 sec.

In 3rd gear 9 sec. Tractive power (pick-up) is fairly good.

In 4th gear 15.6 sec. Tractive power (pick-up) is moderate.

In 5th gear 35.8 sec. Tractive power (pick-up) is very bad.

Usability 5th gear at 50 mph (80 km/h)

Power at 50 mph in 5th gear (2558 rpm)	46 kW
Power needed to drive 50 mph	33 kW
Acceleration 50-56 mph in 5th gear	19.9 sec
Maximum head wind in 5th gear at 50 mph	head wind force 3 (20 km/h)
Maximum gradient in the 5th gear at 50 mph	1%

Minimum speed - at maximal torque - at 4800 rev - at max rev

in the 1st gear 11 mph - 21 mph - 22 mph - 30 mph

in the 2nd gear 20 mph - 37 mph - 40 mph - 56 mph

in the 3th gear 29 mph - 55 mph - 60 mph - 82 mph

in the 4th gear 37 mph - 70 mph - 76 mph - 104 mph

in the 5th gear 45 mph - 86 mph - 93 mph - 128 mph

Driving on motorway slopes

Top speed on a gradient of 5% (1 to 20)

In the 1st gear: 30 mph (48 km/h) at 6414 rpm and 22 mph at 4800 rpm

In the 2nd gear: 55 mph (89 km/h) at 6535 rpm and 40 mph at 4800 rpm

In the 3th gear: 57 mph (92 km/h) at 4595 rpm

The 4th gear isn't applicable at a gradient of 5% (1 to 20).

The 5th gear isn't applicable at a gradient of 5% (1 to 20).

Drive off uphill

Elevation	Drive off uphill in the first gear
0 m.	12.7%
500 m.	11.7%
1000 m.	10.8%
1500 m.	9.9%
2000 m.	8.9%
2500 m.	8%

Driving on steep roads

	Top speed on a gradient of 12% (1 to 8)
1st gear	30 mph (48 km/h)
2nd gear	isn't applicable
3rd gear	isn't applicable
4th gear	isn't applicable
5th gear	isn't applicable

Elevation	Drive at 12 mph in 1st gear	Drive at 25 mph in 2nd gear
0 m	23.4%	12.2%
500 m	22.2%	11.5%
1000 m	21.1%	10.9%
1500 m	19.9%	10.3%
2000 m	18.7%	9.7%
2500 m	17.6%	9.1%

Check data

Car make and model	Nissan Qashqai - 1.6
Year of issue	february 2007 - up to now
Power	113 bhp (84 kW) at 6000 rpm
Torque	115 lb/ft (156 Nm) at (or from) 4400 rpm
Kerbweight (may differ in the UK)	1297 kg and 'ballasted' with 250 kg
Tyres	215 / 65 R 16
Transmission	Manual (or automatic without torque converter) 5 speed
Caravan	Standaard Caravan
Actual laden caravan weight	1150 kg (car towing limit is 1200 kg)
The airflow is:	average (height = 2.55 m and width = 2.25 m)
Gross Train weight (car+caravan)	2697 kg

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This program is developed by Bert Wijnen and Menno van der Heijden under auspices of the Dutch Caravan Club (NCC), colofon en disclaimer.