Nissan to launch its iconic X-Trail at the Auto Expo

Nissan plans to get back its iconic X-Trail SUV at the Auto Expo 2016 with the hopes that it will be well accepted this time around.

The previous generation X-Trail was discontinued in India cause of lack of sales. Customer feedback was that the car did not cater to the taste of the Indian market. The new generation X-Trail made its debut at the Geneva motor show in 2013, is the first Nissan model based on the modular CMF platform. The new SUV looks sleeker than the previous model, and its styling is more in line with Nissan’s global family of crossovers which include the Juke, Qashqai, Pathfinder and Patrol.

The new X-Trail coming to India will we powered only by a petrol hybrid engine configuration, unlike its predecessor which was powered by a 2.

0-litre dCi diesel motor. This means, the SUV will draw power from a 2.

0-litre petrol engine assisted by an electric motor, to generate a combined output of 179bhp. The new X-Trail will also feature Nissan’s electronic 4WD system that can be operated on the go.

The new generation X-Trail is only available as a five seater option and the cabin is more luxurious. Black, chrome and beige dominate the interiors and the centre console gets a piano-black finish.

Like the earlier car, Nissan will bring the new X-Trail as a CBU import with local assembly ruled out in the short term. This is expected to make the new SUV quite pricey and according to sources, the cost will be in the region of Rs 32-35 lakh. The SUV will also benefit from the FAME India scheme that offers incentives to electric and hybrid vehicles.