Will my new Nissan Qashqai diesel develop DPF problems doing short journeys?

I ordered a new Nissan Qashqai 1.6DCI 4WD, which has a delivery date coming soon. Having seen recent bad publicity regarding DPFs, have I ordered the wrong car as the majority of my mileage is local commuting (I need a 4WD)? How often will I have to take the car on a motorway run to clear the DPF? Should I cancel the car probably loosing my deposit?

Asked on 28 January 2012 by CJ, via email

Answered by Honest John

No, because this has probably the most advanced diesel engine in the world, developed by Renault to eliminate cold start and DPF problems. A 4WD Juke with that engine would be brilliant. Sadly the 4WD 1.6DCI 130 Qashqai emits 135g/km CO2 so is £115 tax, but the 2WD 1.6DCI 130 Qashqai comes in at 118g/km and just £30 tax.

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