Nissan Qashqai towbar fitting: cost, towing capacity and options
Reviewed by an experienced Leicester towbar fitter Last updated
The Qashqai is one of the UK's best-selling cars, and a towbar turns it into a capable tug for small caravans, trailers and bike racks. Expect to pay £500 to £650 for a detachable towbar with dedicated 13-pin electrics, supplied and fitted. The one thing to check first is the engine: the e-Power hybrid tows just 750kg, which rules out most caravans.
At a glance
- £500 – £650
- Typical fitted price
- Up to 1,800kg
- Max braked towing (older 1.6 dCi diesel)
- 750kg
- e-Power hybrid braked limit
- 13-pin dedicated
- Recommended electrics for caravans
- Usually not
- Software coding needed
How much can a Nissan Qashqai tow?
Braked towing capacity varies a lot by engine and gearbox. Always confirm your exact figure on the VIN plate (usually inside the driver's door) or in the handbook before buying anything to tow.
| Engine | Approx. braked towing capacity |
|---|---|
| 1.3 DiG-T petrol (manual) | up to 1,500kg |
| 1.3 DiG-T petrol (automatic) | 1,200 – 1,400kg |
| Older 1.6 dCi diesel | up to 1,800kg |
| Qashqai e-Power hybrid | 750kg |
Warning
The e-Power figure catches people out. It is fine for small trailers, lighter trailer tents and bike racks, but not for most caravans.
Which towbar suits a Qashqai?
A detachable swan neck is the most popular choice, because parking sensors are standard on most Qashqais and a detachable avoids false alerts when you are not towing. A fixed towbar saves £100 to £200 if looks are not a concern, and a flange towbar makes sense if you want a bumper protector or towing accessories.
Electrics and coding
A dedicated wiring kit is strongly recommended, so the car knows a trailer is attached and the stability control adjusts. Choose 13-pin electrics for a caravan, or 7-pin for a small trailer or bike rack. Most Qashqais do not need separate software coding, which keeps the price down.
What does it cost?
A detachable towbar with dedicated 13-pin electrics typically costs £500 to £650 fitted, or from around £400 for a fixed bar with 7-pin electrics. See our full towbar fitting cost guide for what affects the price, and request quotes from Leicester towbar fitters here, most of whom offer mobile fitting.
Prices and figures correct as of August 2026. Always confirm your car's limit on the VIN plate and get a quote against your registration.
Frequently asked questions
Realistically no. Its 750kg braked limit is below the weight of almost all caravans. It is fine for small trailers, lighter trailer tents and bike racks.
Typically £500 to £650 for a detachable towbar with dedicated 13-pin electrics, or from around £400 for a fixed towbar with 7-pin electrics.
Usually not. With a dedicated wiring kit the car recognises the trailer automatically on most model years, so there is normally no extra coding charge.
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