Nissan X-Trail SUV launched: Check price, safety features and specs
- Nissan X-Trail makes its India comeback and will be the second offering from the Japanese carmaker, after Magnite sub-compact SUV.
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Once upon a time, when SUVs were a niche body type mostly meant only for the select few who could afford it, Nissan X-Trail SUV was a key competitor in the Indian vehicle market. But that was well over two decades ago and not only has the competition heated up by several degrees since, the Indian car buyer has also evolved into a far more aware, far more aspirational buyer. And these are factors that the fourth-generation Nissan X-Trail is banking on as it finally enters the Indian market.
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With the likes of Toyota Fortuner and MG Gloster - among others - in its sight, the 2024 X-Trail is making a comeback with a bag packed with a whole lot of promises.
Here are the highlights from the Nissan X-Trail's event:
Nissan X-Trail launched in India
Nissan has launched the X-Trail at ₹49.92 lakh ex-showroom. It comes in just one variant that comes equipped with a petrol engine. There is no diesel and all-wheel drive on offer.
What all safety features does Nissan X-Trail comes with?
Nissan X-Trail comes with 7 airbags, Vehicle Dynamic Control, Traction Control, Hill Start Assist, Auto Hold, Brake Assist and ABS with EBD. To help with parking and slow speed maneuverability, there is 360-degree camera and front and rear parking sensors. Nissan is also offering Emergency Stop Signal, all wheel disc brakes, TPMS and Brake Limited Slip Differential.
Nissan working on expanding its lineup
Nissan Motor India has announced that they will be expanding its portfolio in the Indian market. The X-Trail is just the first offering that will be going on sale in India. The brand has two more SUVs planned along with Magnite's facelift and an affordable electric vehicle.
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Against which SUVs will Nissan X-Trail compete?
Nissan X-Trail will compete against the Toyota Fortuner, Jeep Meridian, Skoda Kodiaq, Volkswagen Tiguan and Hyundai Tucson. Out of all these, the Fortuner is the biggest competitor and has a strong following. Which SUV do you prefer?
Check out Nissan X-Trail's specifications
The X-Trail comes to India only with a 1.5-litre petrol engine. It is a three-cylinder unit that gets variable compression and a turbocharger. It puts out 160 bhp of max power and 300 Nm of peak torque. The gearbox on duty is a CVT automatic transmission. There are paddle shifters and three driving modes - Eco, Standard and Sport.
Will be offered only in one variant. Why though?
Nissan will offer the X-Trail only in one variant. This is because the SUV comes to India as a Completely Built Unit which means that the vehicle is being imported to our country. In fact, 150 units of the X-Trail are already ready to be dispatched.
Do you know the colour options of the X-Trail?
Nissan says that they have specifically chosen the colours for the Indian market. The brand will offer three colours for the X-Trail. There will be Pearl White, Diamond Black, and Champagne Silver. Which one do you think suits X-Trail the best?
Rugged SUVs in electric times
The world is changing and so are our cars. While boisterous and rugged vehicles will continue to impress with their skills and looks, clean mobility is fast gaining wider acceptance. Nissan clearly does not want to be left too far behind and in select global markets, also has the X-Trail hybrid in two versions and multiple variants - ST-L, Ti and Ti-L. The model promises enhanced fuel efficiency without the need for the internal battery to be charged. Of course, India is only getting the one version of the SUV and no, it isn't the hybrid.
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Is this the toughest segment to crack?
The wide premium SUV segment - models priced anywhere between ₹30 lakh and ₹50 lakh - is perhaps the toughest to crack for automakers in India. That is primarily because of one factor - Fortuner. Such has been the dominance of the Toyota SUV that no one has been able to come even within touching distance of it. And many have tried.
The MG Gloster is one such model and is now prepping for its updated version. Then there is the three-row Jeep Meridian, Skoda Kodiaq and Hyundai Tucson too. But these SUVs are left to make up the numbers because the crown has been firmly on Fortuner's head.
The likes of Endeavour and Alturas from Mahindra came and went, and while the Ford model was perhaps the most serious challenger, the Fortuner has remained in pole position.
Can X-Trail now mount a credible challenge?
Did you know?
The first-generation Nissan X-Trail was showcased to the world at the Paris Auto Show back in 2000. Yes, Y2K was very real thing then and so was T30 series X-Trail. At a time when hardly anyone knew what social media is, X-Trail quickly found favour. The SUV hit production lines in October of the same year and sales in Japan began a month later. The SUV would then quickly make way to foreign shores as well, with the UK and Australian market welcoming it by October of 2001.
Nissan X-Trail bookings and delivery timeline
While we will know the official pricing of Nissan X-Trail later today, bookings for the SUV were opened last month. Nissan has also confirmed that delivery of X-Trail will begin shortly after the price announcement. So, what do you reckon the price tag would be like? Our guesses are here…
Nissan X-Trail on comeback trail
The X-Trail has been a popular model in several global markets. Often applauded for its robust build and impressive drive capabilities, the Nissan SUV has been around since the turn of the millennium, selling in countries like Japan, Thailand, Philippines, Taiwan, Australia and as far as in the UK too. It was also available to Indian buyers in times gone by but demand was relatively low, a key factor that resulted in it being nixed. But times have changed and so has the market. And customers too. The SUV segment as a whole is growing while sub segments are faring well too. Can X-Trail 2.0 be a success story in India?
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