The all new Nissan X-Trail will have seven
seat arrangement and stands at the top of Nissan’s vehicle portfolio.
Nissan unveiled
the fourth generation Nissan X-Trail at the ongoing Frankfurt Motor Show 2013.
Nissan in 2012 at Geneva Motor Show had showed the stylish Hi-Cross concept, on
which the all new Nissan X-Trail is built. With next generation Nissan Qashqai expected
to come next year, which will be offered in only 5 seat arrangements, the
X-Trail becomes the sole SUV in the Nissan’s portfolio.
According to
Nissan, the new X-Trail has better ride and handling than the outgoing model.
The improved styling and dynamics has not affected the off-road capability of
the car. The new Nissan X-Trail is as capable as the old modle when equipped
with optional four-wheel drive system.
Under the hood of the new Nissan X-Trail will
be the updated version of current X-Trail’s 2.0 L diesel engine, optionally
coupled with the newly developed Xtronic CVT gearbox. The interiors have also
been improved in terms of design and quality.
Design:
The major factor
in the all new Nissan X-Trail is its design. The new Nissan X-Trail sheds it
boxy look and is now rounder and muscular. The new grill with nicely designed
big front bumper adds muscularity to the vehicle. The bonnet scoops and lines
running on the body makes the SUV look more like a car than an off-road
vehicle. The rear of the car has also been designed with neatly integrated
wraparound tail lamps.
At the Frankfurt Auto Show 2013 Renault-Nissan boss
Carlos Ghosn said "This fourth generation model builds on the X-Trail's
earned reputation for value, innovation, style and reliability. This also
replaces the US market Rogue to become a sole global car for us; it will be
built in five plants worldwide and sold in more than 100 markets. It's another
segment busting model for us like the Juke and Qashqai. The X-Trail introduces
a new platform (Common Module Family) that will be rolled out over next five
years on everything from a small Indian market car to a large premium offering.
(The Module) maximises volume and cost efficiency and allows us to pass on
savings, the economy is up to 20 percent better model for model.”
