In October 2022, Nissan introduced its three globally renowned SUVs in the Indian market – namely the new X-Trail, Qashqai, and Juke. Notably, the carmaker officially confirmed the availability of the X-Trail in India, withholding information about its specific launch timeline. On the other hand, the Qashqai and Juke were stated to be under “evaluation” for India, a scenario reminiscent of previous claims by the Japanese automaker that have yet to materialize. However, recent sightings of the Nissan X-Trail SUV on Indian roads have sparked intrigue. Currently, there is no official announcement regarding its launch date or specifications, though a media report suggests a potential launch in the coming year. Read: Nissan India Plans To Launch Hyundai Creta Rival SUV
Should the X-Trail find its way to India, it will enter the premium SUV segment, competing with vehicles like the Skoda Kodiaq, Toyota Fortuner, and Volkswagen Tiguan. The latest iteration of the X-Trail is built on the Renault-Nissan CMF-C platform and globally offered with two engine options – a 2.5L petrol and a 1.5L turbo petrol with mild hybrid technology. An interesting aspect to watch is whether Nissan will introduce its e-Power range-extender hybrid technology in India. Notably, strong hybrid vehicles like the Toyota Innova Hycross and Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara have enjoyed success in recent times.
Nissan’s e-Power technology comprises a 1.5L petrol engine and electric motors, available with either a 2WD or AWD system. It delivers a claimed power of 204bhp with 330Nm and 213bhp with 500Nm for the 2WD and 4WD setups, respectively. The e-Power version of the SUV accelerates from 0 to 100kmph in 8 seconds for the 2WD and 7 seconds for the 4WD. The 2WD model boasts a maximum speed of 170kmph, while the 4WD version offers a top speed of 180kmph.
The Nissan X-Trail’s dimensions stand at an overall length of 4680mm, width of 2065mm, and height of 1725mm. Key features include a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a 10.8-inch HUD (head-up display) unit, a 360-degree camera, electronic parking brake, tri-zone climate control, an electric tailgate, and LED headlamps.
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