The third generation of the X-Trail SUV made its Indian debut at the Auto Expo.
The third generation of the X-Trail SUV made its Indian debut at the Auto Expo. The cars that have been showcased are the hybrid variants of the SUV. It made its debut along with the GT-R.
Guillaume Sicard, President, Nissan India Operations, commented: “Bringing these two standout models to India shows Nissan is a brand going places. Nissan GT-R and X-Trail Hybrid each have their own strengths as great examples of Nissan engineering and technological expertise, and embody our brand promise of ‘Innovation and Excitement’. Having created a strong foundation for success by building our local presence and extensive retail network, we are now introducing a wave of dynamic and exciting products through the mid-term that will draw fresh eyes to our brand.”
Powering the hybrid SUV are a 2.0 litre MR20 DD petrol engine and a 31 kW electric motor working together. It will be mated to an XTRONIC CVT automatic gearbox and power will be sent to all four wheels via Nissan’s electronic 4WD system. It is is based on the Common Module Family (CMF) platform and was unveiled at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show.
Nissan says that the SUV will launch in India after the GT-R, which launched in September. India will be the fourth country to get the hybrid version of the X-Trail. It competes with the Honda CR-V, Hyundai Santa Fe, Isuzu MU-7, Chevrolet Trailblazer, Mitsubishi Pajero Sport, Toyota Fortuner and the Ford Endeavour.