Nissan New X-Trail LE
Maxabout Review
Refreshed & Improved
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Overview
Japanese automotive company Nissan has launched all New spruced up X-trail SUV & New Teana in Indian Market. It is expected that New Teana & X-Trail will help Nissan India in boosting its falling sales. Nissan India is gearing up for the launch of its small car Micra next year and is keen to build the brand with a range of exciting products including the 370Z sports car which is likely to be launched at the 2010 Auto Expo. Nissan India has launched the all new X-Trail in 3 variants - LE, SLX MT & SLX AT.
Price Of New X-Trail (Ex-Showroom New Delhi):
- New X-Trail LE - Rs. 20,81,000
- New X-Trail SLX MT - Rs. 23,18,000
- New X-Trail SLX AT - Rs. 25,08,000
It is avilable in 7 shades:
- Blue Sapphire
- Pearl White
- Quartz Silver
- Diamond Black
- Champagne Gold
- Graphite Grey
- Titanium Grey
Design & Style
The facelift on the X-Trail is nothing more than evolutionary. Sharper and taller headlamps have given the off-roader a more tall-ish stance with the new cross-chequered grille and beefier front bumper adding to the aggression. The profile stays true to the original X-Trail with its kinked D-pillar intact.
In the styling, Nissan retains the classic, solid shoulder line, large glasshouse and the window and tall SUV proportions of the original for the new X trail. With a high mounted stop lamp integrated to the frame and extended tail lamps looks afresh from the rear. Low loading sill and larger tail gate are clever engineering but new X trail too miss sidesteps which is very important for SUVs.
Interiors & Comfort
Soft feel materials feature on all touch points, while grained plastics and flocked surfaces in contrasting shades – black and grey or black and sand – are used throughout the cockpit. Depending on the trim level, instrument surrounds and other features are finished in silver or titanium colours to give a technical feel. In the new X trail instrument cluster has been positioned behind the steering wheel; unlike the existing X trail’s centre-of-the-dash mounted instrument panel.
This move is claimed to allow greater versatility in the centre console and provide space for the audio system. New X trail is slightly larger than before: its wheelbase has increased by 5mm to 2630mm, while overall length has risen by 175mm to 4630mm. Much of this extra length can be found in the trunk area, which has increased dramatically in size (from 410L to 603L).
The X-Trail is a combination of utmost comfort and convenience not often seen in compact 4WDs. Plush sedan-sized seats offers sufficient room to spread out and relax those tired legs. The 60/40 split fold rear seats fold completely flat making enough room for cargo.
Engine & Transmission
New X-Trail's 1995 turbo-fed diesel engine knocks out 150 bhp of power at 4000 rpm and an impressive 320 Nm of torque at just 2000 rpm. This light-weight, low-revving engine has light aluminium heads. The rugged all-terrain vehicle has a silky smooth powerplant under its hood. Power is regulated through 6-speed manual transmission to all the wheels.
Nissan's 4x4 system sets off the Electronically Controlled Coupling to convey the required torque to the rear wheels when it detects those slippery road conditions. One can expect a stable performance on all kinds of roads like muddy, gravel and on slippery slopes.
New X-Trail features strut-type suspension at the front with a multi-link system at the rear, both ends being mounted on separate rubber insulated sub-frames to provide enhanced refinement and isolation from vibrations.
With the approach and departure angles as 28 and 23 degrees and with a generous 200mm ground clearance, the new X-Trail will be able to traverse difficult terrain with a comparative ease.
Safety Features
Safety features include, Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA), four ventilated disc brakes, CSR halogen headlights and dual Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) airbags.
All X-Trail models feature dual SRS front air bags as standard equipment. Front seatbelt pre-tensioner is provided; three-point seatbelts for three seats and front active head restraints are the other features for safety of the driver and the passengers.