Second Hand Nissan Qashqai Front Grille

The Qashqai has had three distinct generations: the first-generation J10 ran from 2006 to 2013, the second-generation J11 ran from 2014 to 2021, and the third-generation J12 launched in 2021 and is ongoing. Each generation has a completely different front end, so a grille from one generation will not fit another. Always make sure the breaker's part is from the same generation as your car.

The J10 generation received a facelift in 2010, which brought changes to the front bumper, lights and grille, so a pre-facelift grille from 2006–2010 and a post-facelift grille from 2010–2013 are likely to differ in design and mounting points. Whether a specific grille will physically swap across that 2010 facelift boundary is something you should confirm with the breaker against your exact registration, as fitment across a facelift is not guaranteed. The J11 generation also received a facelift around 2017, so the same caution applies if your car is a second-generation Qashqai near that year.

The second-generation J11 Qashqai was facelifted around 2017, meaning a 2016 car is pre-facelift and a 2019 car is post-facelift, and the front end styling changed at that point. Whether a specific grille crosses that 2017 facelift boundary and fits directly is not something that can be guaranteed here – confirm with the breaker using both registrations before purchasing. If both cars are confirmed to be on the same side of that facelift, fitment within the J11 generation is generally consistent.

Trim level does not affect which grille physically fits your Qashqai – generation and facelift period are what matter for mounting and fitment. However, there can be cosmetic differences between trim levels, such as chrome detailing or gloss black finishes, so a grille from an Acenta may look different on a Tekna or N-Connecta compared with the grille your car originally had. The part will fit, but check the finish with the breaker if matching the original appearance matters to you.

The Qashqai+2 was a seven-seat variant of the first-generation J10 sharing the same front-end structure, so the front grille is generally the same part as the standard J10 Qashqai. The facelift boundary still applies in the same way – a pre-2010 grille and a post-2010 grille are from different facelift phases – so match the part to the correct facelift period for your car. Confirm with the breaker against your registration to be sure.

Give the breaker your full registration number so they can check the exact generation and facelift phase of your car against the donor vehicle, as these are the two factors that determine whether the grille will fit. If your car is registered close to a known facelift year – 2010 for the J10 or around 2017 for the J11 – it is especially important to confirm this, as the front end changed at those points. A reputable breaker will be able to cross-reference both vehicles before you commit to buying.