The Nissan Qashqai J11, introduced in the UK in February 2014, marked a significant evolution from its predecessor, the J10. Built on the new CMF-CD platform shared with the Nissan X-Trail and Renault Kadjar, the J11 offered improved comfort, technology, and efficiency, solidifying its position as one of the UK's best-selling crossovers. The vehicle had a facelift in 2017.

The audio package is usually dependent on the Nissan trim. Visia models will normally have 4 speakers, whereas the Acenta models will normally have 6 speakers.