Second Hand Nissan Qashqai Radio

The Qashqai has run across two main UK generations: the first generation (J10) ran from 2006 to 2013, and the second generation (J11) ran from 2014 onwards, with a facelift arriving in 2017. Radios are generally compatible within each generation, but crossing from a J10 to a J11 — or from a pre-facelift J11 to a post-2017 facelift model — involves changes to the infotainment system that make a straight swap unlikely. Confirm with the breaker quoting against your exact registration before buying.

Both years sit within the second-generation J11, but 2015 is pre-facelift and 2018 is post-facelift (the J11 was facelifted in 2017), and Nissan updated the infotainment hardware at that point. Whether a pre-facelift unit will plug straight into a post-facelift car without adaptation is not something we can confirm as fact, so route this question directly to the breaker and give them your registration to check.

For basic fitment — whether the unit physically fits and connects — trim level does not drive compatibility in the way generation and facelift year do. That said, higher trims such as N-Connecta, Tekna, and Tekna+ were fitted with larger or more fully featured infotainment screens than entry-level Visia or Acenta units, so a unit pulled from a lower-spec car may look or function differently even if it connects. Tell the breaker your trim as well as your registration so they can match the right spec.

The J10 and J11 use fundamentally different infotainment architectures, and a direct swap across that generation boundary is very unlikely to work without significant modification. We would not recommend purchasing a J10 unit for a J11 car, but if you have a specific reason to try it, speak to the breaker before ordering as they may have more detailed knowledge of whether any adaptation is possible.

No — the engine (whether 1.2, 1.6, or 2.0 petrol, or the diesel variants) does not affect which radio fits your Qashqai. Compatibility is driven by generation (J10 or J11), whether the car is pre- or post-facelift, and the original trim specification. Give the breaker your registration and they can match the unit to your car's infotainment setup regardless of what's under the bonnet.

The most reliable approach is to give the breaker your full registration number so they can match the unit by vehicle identification rather than year alone — this accounts for mid-year changes and trim-specific specifications. It is also worth checking whether your car has a navigation-equipped head unit, as nav and non-nav units are generally not interchangeable even within the same generation. A good breaker will confirm the part number against your car before despatch.