Nissan X-Trail

The Nissan X-Trail premium three-row SUV made its way to India as a full import unit in August 2024. It’s a halo product aimed at enhancing Nissan's brand identity and attracting potential buyers. The SUV has an imposing road presence, thanks to its large and robust body build. It features Nissan’s V-Motion front grille in chrome, a floating roof, angular split headlamps and taillamps, and the segment’s largest 20-inch alloy wheels. The X-Trail is well-equipped to meet the basic requirements of Indian customers. It has a spacious cabin with plenty of storage spaces and a practical seating arrangement. The X-Trail is the only SUV in its category to offer a mild-hybrid powertrain.

Nissan X-Trail Price

The premium 7-seater SUV from Nissan comes in a single, fully-loaded STD variant priced at Rs 49.92 lakh (ex-showroom). The company offers a 3-year/1 lakh km warranty as standard and three years of free roadside assistance.

Key Features of Nissan X-Trail

8-inch touchscreen infotainment system 
Wireless smartphone connectivity 
12.3-inch digital driver’s display
Dual-pane panoramic sunroof
Electronic parking brake with auto-hold function
Cruise control
Dual-zone climate control
Keyless entry and go
Drive modes
Wireless phone charger

Nissan’s 7-seater SUV features a neatly designed dashboard with an integrated 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system that supports wireless smartphone connectivity and a 12.3-inch digital driver’s display. It also offers a dual-pane panoramic sunroof, electronic parking brake with auto-hold function and cruise control, dual-zone climate control, keyless entry and go, drive modes, wireless phone charger, etc. However, it misses some important features, such as ventilated front seats, leather upholstery, a larger touchscreen infotainment system, power-adjustable front seats, an ADAS suite, and a powered tailgate.

It’s important to note that the globally sold X-Trail offers all these features. The SUV’s cabin feels premium with high material quality and gloss black trim. There are multiple storage spaces throughout the cabin. The 7-seat layout comes as standard, and the seats feel comfortable with high-quality fabric upholstery.

Dimensions and Boot Space

The Nissan X-Trail measures 4,680mm in length, 1,840mm in width, and 1,725mm in height. Compared to the Skoda Kodiaq, it is shorter and narrower. It sits on a 2,750mm long wheelbase and has a ground clearance of 210mm. Nissan’s 7-seater SUV offers a luggage space of 585 liters with the third row down and a massive 1,424 liters with the second row folded.

How Safe is the Nissan X-Trail SUV?

The X-Trail’s safety kit includes features such as seven airbags, ABS with EBD, limited-slip differential, traction control, front parking sensors, hill start assist, and automatic wipers.

Engine Specifications

The Nissan X-Trail is powered by a 1.5-liter three-cylinder turbo-petrol engine, complemented by a 12V mild-hybrid system. This setup delivers a maximum power of 163bhp and 300Nm of torque. It comes with a shift-by-wire CVT auto gearbox, which is claimed to have negligible rubberband effect. The powertrain also includes Nissan’s patented variable compression technology, which adjusts the compression ratio to optimize fuel efficiency and performance based on the requirement.

X-Trail Mileage

The Nissan X-Trail promises an ARAI-certified fuel efficiency of 13.7 kmpl. In real world conditions, the SUV should offer a mileage of up to 8-9kmpl.

Colour Options

Buyers have three exterior color options with the X-Trail – Champagne Silver, Diamond Black, and Pearl White.

Competition Check

In terms of pricing and positioning, the Nissan X-Trail directly competes with the Jeep Meridian, Skoda Kodiaq, MG Gloster, and Toyota Fortuner.