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X-Trail will join the Magnite as only the second product in Nissan’s India lineup.
Nissan just unveiled the fourth-gen X-Trail SUV in India yesterday, and we can now confirm that prices will be announced on August 1. The X-Trail is being brought to India as a CBU, which means it will bear a premium positioning rivalling the likes of the Skoda Kodiaq and Jeep Meridian. Crucially, the X-Trail will bring some action around the brand until its mainstream SUVs arrive from 2025 onwards as for quite a while, the Magnite has been the only offering from Nissan in India.
- X-Trail to be offered in three-row seven-seater guise
- Will be powered by a 163hp, 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine
- To rival the likes of Skoda Kodiaq and Jeep Meridian
India-spec Nissan X-Trail details
In India, the X-Trail will be offered with a sole 1.5-litre three-cylinder turbo-petrol engine that also comes with a 12V mild-hybrid system; total output is rated at 163hp and 300Nm. The powertrain will be paired with a shift-by-wire CVT auto gearbox, sending drive to just the front wheels. The X-Trail also gets an AWD variant abroad, but that’s not coming to India.
In terms of features, the X-Trail will have 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, drive modes, an electronic parking brake with auto-hold function, cruise control and 360-degree camera. Safety features will include 7 airbags, auto wipers, traction control, hill start assist and front and rear parking sensors.
Notably, the X-Trail will be offered in a seven-seater configuration in India. 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. Rivals Skoda Kodiaq and Jeep Meridian are also come with a three-row setup.
Exterior paint shades, however, will be limited to just three choices – Diamond Black, Champagne Silver and Pearl White – and it will be riding on 20-inch alloy wheels.
Nissan X-Trail expected price
Being a CBU, the X-Trail will no doubt be expensive. We expect it to range between Rs 40-45 lakh, ex-showroom. For reference, the Jeep Meridian is priced between Rs 29.49 lakh-39.83 lakh, while the Skoda Kodiaq is priced at Rs 39.99 lakh; the Jeep is locally manufactured in India while the Skoda comes as a CKD.
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