2014 Nissan Qashqai Premier Limited Edition announced

Features an upgraded interior and a standard four-wheel drive system

Nissan has introduced the new Qashqai Premier Limited Edition.

Based on the range-topping Qashqai Tekna, the Premier Limited Edition comes nicely equipped with Bi-LED headlights, additional chrome trim and 19-inch alloy wheels. It will be available exclusively in Pearl White, Night Shade, Metallic Black and Metallic Red.

Interior changes are limited but the cabin boasts leather / Alcantara seats, an individually-numbered badge and "Premier Limited Edition" sill plates. The model also has a panoramic glass roof and a NissanConnect infotainment system.

Motivation is provided by a 1.6-liter dCi engine that develops 130 HP (96 kW). It can be connected to a manual or continuously variable transmission which is connected to a standard ALL-MODE 4x4-i system.

Production will be limited to 2007 units and the model will be available exclusively to existing Nissan customers until December 31st.

Source: Nissan

Toyota Century: The eternal emperor

For Japanese royalty, politicians and corporate executives, there is only one car that adequately represents conservative success: the hand-built Toyota Century…

Visually, the ‘gentle giant’ remained almost unchanged since production began in 1967 and it wasn’t until 1997 that the whisper-quiet, chrome-festooned Century was replaced by a revised second series. There’s certainly an air of Mercedes 600 about the five-metre-long saloon. 

Slow and steady

From 1982, all Centurys were equipped with a larger 165HP eight-cylinder engine but, despite the extra grunt, we’re in no rush with the 1989 model we’re photographing. In fact, there’s more than enough time to sit back, relax in the electrically adjustable seats, and glide nonchalantly around. 

Luxury in suede and wood 

In any case, to rush would seem totally inappropriate, depriving us of the enjoyment to be had in the ultra-luxurious cabin. Despite its early birth, the Century offers everything your pampered heart desires: everywhere you look are switches and controls operating numerous features (though it helps to have a Japanese dictionary handy) that exist purely for your comfort.

It’s easy to be overwhelmed by the seat controls, multi-zone climate control and complex audio system. So much so, that we’d advise relying on the largely pictorial instruction sheet. Our ride in the Toyota Century certainly left a lasting impression.   

Photos: Jan Richter

The 1989 Toyota Century pictured here is for sale in the Classic Driver Market.

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Kornel Nemeth preparing for SuperEnduroGP

The Hungarian talent, who was the Rookie of the Year in 2012/2013 ready to rock at the SuperEnduro GP.