Nissan Qashqai

The story

Nissan gave up on the ordinary family hatchback and built something taller, with the look of a 4x4 and the running costs of a car. The crossover caught on at once. It was designed in London, engineered in Bedfordshire and built on Wearside.

Inside

A raised driving position, a big glass roof on smart models and room for a family.

In period colours

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Meanwhile, in 2006

Top Gear presenter Richard Hammond survived a jet-car crash at nearly 290 mph.

Best-selling single of 2006: Crazy by Gnarls Barkley

Before you buy a 2000s car

• Check the service history, especially for timing belts, clutches and cambelts where fitted.
• Electronics, air conditioning and suspension repairs can be expensive.
• Many parts are still made, but some low-volume models rely on specialists.

General notes, not specific to this model. Check the model's own history before buying.

Rivals of its day

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See the real thing

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