Nissan Showcases 2017 X-Trail

The updated version of the current-generation X-Trail has been revealed in the USA. Few days ago Nissan released a commercial featuring the SUV, which gave us a glimpse of it. It is likely to go on sale in the USA by the end of this year and will hit the Indian market within this fiscal year. The pre-facelift model was showcased at the 2016 Indian Auto Expo but, Nissan will launch the updated 2017 X-Trail in India. Both the American and Indian versions of X-Trail will be manufactured in Japan. The X-Trail will be imported to India as CBU (Completely Built Unit).

Design changes

The 2017 X-Trail has adopted Nissan’s latest iteration of the V-Motion grille. The grille is now bigger as opposed to the previous version and penetrates deep into the new front bumper. The subtly redesigned headlights now feature twin projector setup (likely all-LED lighting) along with similarly styled daytime running LEDs. It comes with new rectangular fog lamps as opposed to the circular ones in the outgoing version. The side profile has remained largely unchanged, save for minor changes to the cladding and appliques, and it now rides on new machined 19-inch alloy wheels. At the rear, it comes with redesigned dual-tone bumper with chrome highlights and tail lamps with new LED boomerang graphics. On the inside, the 2017 X-Trail will feature a brand new flat-bottom steering wheel, which made its debut with the India-bound Kicks. Rest of the layout has largely remained same except for subtle changes to the elements such as new door and instrument panel finishers, new shift knob design, revised center console and console lid and new seat fabric.

Mechanicals

Mechanically, the 2017 X-Trail carried forward its 2.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol in the American market, however, with the facelift the India-bound hybrid version will make its debut in the States. In India, Nissan will only launch the hybrid version of the SUV. It is powered by a 2.0-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine coupled to an electric motor and the power train is mated to a CVT (continuously variable transmission) automatic. Source: CarDekho.com