After a decade-long absence, the Nissan X-Trail is poised to make its return to the Indian market in its fourth-generation form, arriving as a completely built-up unit (CBU). Recent reports confirm that select Nissan dealerships are now accepting offline bookings ahead of its anticipated launch on August 1, 2024.
Design Details
The 2024 India-spec Nissan X-Trail closely mirrors its global counterpart with several distinctive features:
Front End: Split-design headlights, LED DRLs, and a V-shaped grille with chrome surrounds.
Wheels and Cladding: 20-inch alloy wheels and robust body cladding all around.
Rear End: Wraparound LED tail lights, ‘Nissan’ and ‘X-Trail’ badges, and a chunky skid plate.
Cabin and Features
The interior of the India-spec X-Trail is designed to offer a premium experience:
Theme and Upholstery: All-black cabin with fabric upholstery.
Tech Features: 12.3-inch fully digital driver's display, 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and a panoramic sunroof.
Additional Features: Wireless phone charger, paddle shifters, and sliding and reclining second-row seats.
Safety: Seven airbags, electronic parking brakes with auto-hold, rain-sensing wipers, front and rear parking sensors, and a 360-degree camera.
Powertrain
The 2024 X-Trail will be offered with a single turbo-petrol powertrain in India:
Engine: 1.5-litre turbo-petrol.
Power: 163 PS.
Torque: 300 Nm.
Transmission: CVT, with a front-wheel-drive (FWD) setup and a limited-slip differential.
Mild-Hybrid Tech: The powertrain also features 12V mild-hybrid technology.
Pricing and Competition
The fourth-gen Nissan X-Trail is expected to have a starting price of around Rs 40 lakh (ex-showroom). It will compete with models such as:
Toyota Fortuner
Jeep Meridian
Skoda Kodiaq
MG Gloster
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