Nissan is marking the arrival the next generation crossover with a special new model – the Qashqai Premier Limited Edition. In a unique gesture designed to reward the 2.0 million buyers of the original crossover pioneer, the new version will be reserved exclusively for existing Nissan customers until 31 December 2013.

Just 2007 examples are available for Nissan owners wanting the ultimate in new Qashqai exclusivity. Each car will bear its own numbered badge, with each owner guaranteed a place in Nissan history as one of the very first owners of the next generation Qashqai.

The all-new Qashqai was revealed only two weeks ago, where its bold design and advanced premium technology were discovered for the first time.

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The Nissan Qashqai Premier Limited Edition will be have a total production run of only 2007 examples, a figure that references the year the original Qashqai was launched, marking the arrival of the first mass market crossover.

Based on the range-topping Tekna model, the Premier Limited Edition showcases Nissan’s passion for accessible technology and bold design.

Equipment unique to the Premier Limited Edition includes special part leather and Alcantara trim, a dark roof liner, custom dark carpets, chrome side door sills, front lip and tailgate lower finisher and special Premier-branded kick plates. The stone coloured seats surrounded by the black carpet and black headliner provide a striking contrast, while each model features a numbered badge.

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The Premier Limited Edition also comes with the Tekna’s extensive array of design and technology features as standard. The exterior design is enhanced by 19-inch alloy wheels and sector-first Bi-LED headlamps and roof rails. The cabin is equipped with electric seats, new NissanConnect and a panoramic glass roof.

Nissan’s advanced Safety Shield is also fitted as standard, featuring an extensive array of advanced technology features including: Forward Emergency Braking, Driver Attention Alert, Traffic Sign Recognition, Lane Departure Warning, Blind Spot Warning, Moving Object Detection and High Beam Assist.

The Premier Limited Edition Qashqai is available in a choice of four colours: Pearl White, Night Shade, Metallic Black and Metallic Red. All Premier Limited Edition models are powered by a 1.6 dCi engine and feature Nissan’s advanced ALL-MODE 4×4-i system as standard.

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The release of the Qashqai Premier Limited Edition model celebrates the introduction of Nissan’s innovative second-generation crossover.

Redesigned from the ground up, the new Qashqai has been created to meet the demands and expectations of next-generation crossover buyers. Every element of the new car – from the new cabin that offers more space, higher quality materials and greater practicality to premium technologies that takes occupant protection to a new level – has been re-thought, re-engineered and re-imagined.