Finally, a new Nissan that isn’t a Magnite! On a more serious note, Nissan has faced tough times in India, but the Magnite is what helped it bounce back. With the X-Trail, however, Nissan isn’t just bringing back an old name, it’s also going back to its roots in India. Nissan also has plans to bring more newer SUVs which we can expect to see sometime in 2025. In the meantime, let’s bring our focus back to the X-Trail.
The X-Trail hasn’t really changed from when it was showcased to us back in 2022 as part of a feasibility study. Unlike the third-gen model that never made it here, this fourth-gen X-Trail harks back to a more upright, boxy SUV design. However, it also follows modern design trends, such as the headlamps placed below the DRLs, and cladding elsewhere on the body.
Under the hood, it features a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine, packing 160 bhp and 30.59 kgm of torque on offer, while paired to a CVT transmission with eight ‘gears.’ There is no all-wheel drive on offer, and you don’t get a diesel engine either, so if those are your priorities, either change them or look elsewhere.
The X-Trail comes in as a 7-seater, thus competing against the Skoda Kodiaq. In terms of equipment, the Nissan X-Trail packs in a panoramic sunroof, an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment display, 12.3-inch instrument cluster, dual-zone climate control, three drive modes, a 360-degree camera, wireless smartphone charging, push-button start, and keyless entry/exit among other things. However, for this price point, there are strange omissions such as a spare wheel, electric seat adjustment, ventilated seats.
Is the Nissan X-Trail an X-rated car, and by that I mean is it an excellent car? (get you mind out of the gutter!) You can find the answer in our review right here!
