Nissan has released the first official pictures of its new Qashqai+2.The cross-over compact-MPV will be at display for the first time at the London Motor Show and offers seven seats. The model has been designed in Europe and built in the UK at Nissan’s Sunderland plant.

While design remain identical to the earlier Qashqai, the Qashqai+2 proportions have been extended to allow for the extra space inside. The wheelbase has been extended by 135mm while its overall length has grown by 211mm and the height has incresed by 38mm.

The seven-seater will be available alongside the existing five-seat Qashqai. It will come with the choice of two petrol and two diesel engines in either two or four-wheel drive form.The four engines comprise of a 1.6-litre petrol with 84kW and 160Nm, and a 2.0-litre of 103kW and 200Nm of torque.

The new model will go on sale in October.