India-spec Nissan X-Trail revealed

    X-Trail SUV will be brought in as a CBU; to be available only with a petrol engine.

    Published On Jul 17, 2024 08:58:00 PM

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    Nissan has revealed the fourth-gen X-Trail for India ahead of its launch in the coming days. The SUV will be brought in as a CBU. With the X-Trail's introduction, Nissan India's line-up will double, as it currently only has the Magnite compact SUV in its portfolio.

    1. X-Trail for India to get three colour options, dark chrome grille
    2. Features dual-pane sunroof, seven seats
    3. Will rival Toyota Fortuner, Skoda Kodiaq, MG Gloster

    Nissan X-Trail design, colours

    While the fourth-gen X-Trail, based on the CMF-C platform, has been on sale overseas since 2021 in 5- and 7-seater form, India will get the three-row version. The X-Trail has an upright, squared-out look and features a split-headlamp setup, a ‘V-Motion’ grille finished in dark chrome, rounded wheel arches with plastic cladding, diamond-cut alloy wheels, and wraparound LED tail-lamps.

    We had reported earlier on the colour options that Nissan will offer with the X-Trail in India: Diamond Black, Champagne Silver and Pearl White. According to Alfonso Albaisa, SVP Nissan Design, these colours were chosen to better position the X-Trail as a premium offering.

    The X-Trail measures 4,680mm in length, 1,840mm in width, 1,725mm in height, and has a 2,705mm-long wheelbase. The 7-seater SUV has a 5.5m turning radius, 210mm of ground clearance, and comes with 255/45 R20 tyres.

    Nissan X-Trail for India
     

    Nissan X-Trail interior highlights

    From the teasers Nissan India had sent out, we had learned that the X-Trail will sport a dual-pane panoramic sunroof, dual-zone climate control, an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment, a 12.3-inch digital driver's display, wireless smartphone charger, keyless entry and push-button start. Other features shown earlier include drive modes, an electronic parking brake with auto-hold function and cruise control.

    Now, Nissan has confirmed that the India-spec model also gets a 360-degree camera and paddle shifters. The second row has a 40/20/40 split-folding, sliding and reclining functions, while the third row gets 50/50 split-folding and reclining functions.

    Safety kit on the India-spec X-Trail includes seven airbags, auto wipers, ABS and EBD, traction control, a limited-slip diff, hill-start assist and front parking sensors.

    Nissan X-Trail powertrain

    As we've reported earlier, the X-Trail for India will be offered with just a 1.5-litre three-cylinder turbo-petrol engine. The unit features a variable compression ratio, and comes with a 12V mild-hybrid system that produces 163hp and 300Nm. The powertrain will be paired with a shift-by-wire CVT auto gearbox that is said to have negligible rubberband effect.

    Nissan X-Trail expected price, rivals

    Considering the SUV will be brought in as a CBU, the X-Trail's prices are expected to be in the Rs 40 lakh-45 lakh region. This would put it in direct contention with the Toyota Fortuner (Rs 33.43 lakh-51.44 lakh*), its Legender derivative (Rs 43.66 lakh-47.64 lakh*), the Skoda Kodiaq (Rs 39.99 lakh), the MG Gloster (Rs 38.80 lakh-43.16 lakh) and the Jeep Meridian (Rs 29.49 lakh-39.83 lakh).

    For Nissan, the X-Trail will help reinvigorate interest in the brand as it readies a fresh product onslaught from 2025 onwards.

    All prices, ex-showroom, India

    *Prices are ex-showroom, Delhi

    Also see:

    Nissan GT-R production to end in October 2024 after 17 years

    Nissan’s Duster-based SUV to be positioned higher than its Renault sibling

    Nissan Magnite facelift partially leaked ahead of global debut

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