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Nissan has hybrid versions of its popular Juke, Qashqai, and X-Trail models on sale, but the Qashqai and X-Trail hybrids are a bit… different.

Hybrid Nissan range: current models

Nissan mixes conventional hybrid power for the Juke with a unique ‘e-Power’ take on hybrids for the X-Trail and Qashqai.

Nissan Juke

The Juke still looks as oddball as it ever did, and the rather plastic-y cabin with its poor rear seat and boot space is starting to seem more old-school compared to newer rivals. However, the hybrid version — which shares its 1.6-litre hybrid petrol engine with the distantly-related Renault Captur — is a good one, with decent power and the potential for 50mpg economy.

Nissan Qashqai e-Power

The Qashqai e-Power is a different sort of hybrid. While it does have a 1.5-litre petrol engine, that engine never actually drives the wheels. Instead, it’s a mere generator, keeping a teeny 1.8kWh battery charged up. That battery powers the Qashqai’s 190hp electric motor and it’s that which actually drives the car along. There’s no plugging in, as all of the energy comes from the petrol engine (plus a little from braking and coasting). It’s very smooth to drive, but the petrol engine sounds odd at times, and it’s not as economical as you’d think.

Nissan X-Trail e-Power

The big X-Trail uses much the same e-Power setup as the Qashqai — small battery, 1.5-litre petrol generator engine, no plugging in — but it has more power (213hp) and an extra electric motor so that it has four-wheel drive. Like the Qashqai, it’s smooth to drive, but the engine makes some odd noises at times, and it becomes quite thirsty on motorway runs. It has a spacious and high-quality cabin, though.