Nissan X-Trail Hybrid to launch in India at Auto Expo 2016 - Report

05/01/2016 - 14:20 Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Aravind Jayachandran

Will be the only variant of the X-Trail to launch in the country.

Autocar India reports that Nissan India will introduce the Nissan X-Trail Hybrid at the Auto Expo 2016 in February, which will be the only variant of the mid-size SUV to be sold.

Nissan X-Trail front three quarters close at 2015 Thai Motor Expo — The Nissan X-Trail measures 4,640 mm in length, 1,820 mm in width, 1,720 mm in height and sports a wheelbase of 2,705 mm.

In Japan, the X-Trail Hybrid is powered an "RM31" electric motor with maximum power output of 41 PS and maximum torque of 160 Nm and a "MR20DD" 2.0L engine with maximum power of 147 PS @ 6,000 rpm and maximum torque of 207 Nm @ 4,400 rpm. An X-Tronic CVT is paired to the hybrid powertrain, while an electric AWD system is fitted as standard.

The third generation Nissan X-Trail was first revealed at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show, and its design draws cues from Nissan’s current design philosophy. It measures 4,640 mm in length, 1,820 mm in width, 1,720 mm in height and sports a wheelbase of 2,705 mm. The crossover rides on Renault-Nissan’s Common Module Family (CMF) architecture, and is offered in 5-seater and 7-seater variants.

Nissan X-Trail dashboard at 2015 Thai Motor Expo — The X-Trail Hybrid comes with a ALL MODE 4X4-i system, Intelligent Dual Clutch Control that has regenerative braking and a fuel efficiency of 20.6 km/l in the Japanese efficiency test.

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Few of the features expected are electrically adjustable seats, Active Engine Brake, Active Traction Control and Active Ride Control, LED projector headlamps and DRLs, cruise control, Around View Monitor, dual-zone climate control system, 7-inch Nissan Connect infotainment system, Hill Start Assist, Hill Descent Control, 4 airbags and 18-inch alloy wheels.

[Source: Autocar India]