X-TRAIL scores mid-life makeover
Mechanical and styling upgrades lead Nissan's soft-roader transformationNew equipment, a new look and a revised mechanical package have lead the charge for X-TRAIL's mid-life makeover, the popular SUV adding a raft of additional features to an already generous package while pricing grows even sharper.
From the outside, mild revisions to the front bumper, grille, headlamps and wheel arch mouldings smooth X-TRAIL's no-nonsense 'X' theme fascia and improving aerodynamics for better fuel consumption. The changes join a new colour palette, new LED tail lamps and rear wheel arch moulds.
The new front bumper and wheel arch extensions have extended X-TRAIL's length and width by 10mm in each direction.
Inside too, the changes are numerous with all models now scoring a telescopic steering column (previously tilt-only), revised seat fabric, new instrument cluster, brighter interior finish and chilled/heated glove box. Rear knee room has also been improved, as has the level of function from the X-TRAIL's trip computer.
Advanced hill descent control has been added to automatic and CVT (continuously variable transmission) models.
"Nissan has been upgrading its product line up all year, adding extra value through a broader list of customer-friendly features," said Nissan Australia CEO, Dan Thompson.
"The Nissan X-TRAIL is respected for its all-wheel drive credentials and driving dynamics, as well as its flexible, family-friendly interior, and holds its head high in an increasingly crowded market."
Model-by-model, X-TRAIL ST petrol models gain Bluetooth connectivity, steering wheel-mounted audio and phone controls, a six-CD tuner and cargo cover hooks for the optional cargo cover.
X-TRAIL TS diesel models add a leather-bound steering wheel, gear shift knob and park brake lever, while X-TRAIL ST-L and X-TRAIL TS score a retractable rear cargo blind and new five double-spoke 17-inch alloy wheels.
Topping the range, X-TRAIL Ti and X-TRAIL TL (diesel) models both gain xenon headlamps with washers, rain-sensing wipers, auto headlamps, wider tyres, a retractable rear cargo blind and Nissan's Intelligent Key system.
Mechanically, X-TRAIL has also received a number of minor revisions, reducing fuel consumption across the range.
2.5-litre petrol-powered models now consume only 9.1L/100km both in manual and CVT guises, a 0.2- and 0.4-litre improvement on each transmission respectively. The 125kW/226Nm four-cylinder engine is Euro IV emissions compliant.
Diesel-powered 2.0-litre turbo models now return 7.2L/100km in manual guise and 7.4L/100km when mated to a six-speed automatic transmission, a 0.3- and 0.7-litre improvement respectively. The 127kW/360Nm four-cylinder unit has also received a technology upgrade when mated to an automatic transmission for reduced fuel consumption at idle.
The revised Nissan X-TRAIL is in showrooms from this month.
Nissan X-TRAIL pricing:
- X-TRAIL ST petrol $31,900 (man.) / $34,490 (CVT)
- X-TRAIL ST-L petrol $38,490 (CVT)
- X-TRAIL Ti petrol $44,490 (CVT)
- X-TRAIL TS diesel $35,990 (man.) / $38,240 (auto.)
- X-TRAIL TL diesel $42,990 (man.) / $45,240 (auto.)
- Metallic paint $495
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