Nissan X-Trail

From mid 2000 to 2007, Nissan launched a special edition AWD X-Trail equipped with the SR20VET petrol turbocharged engine, which produces 280 PS (206 kW). Named the X-Trail GT, it was offered only in Japan. This was the first SR20 Nissan ever produced which paired their famous high-flowing VE head (Variable Valve Lift - "VVL") with a turbo ("DET" internals also), in a transverse engine mounting configuration with AWD. It was only offered with a 4-speed automatic transmission and four-wheel-drive, model code is PNT30.[2]

In 2003, Taiwanese Nissan distributor Yulon launched the Nissan X-Trail with a major design difference in the front end compared to the international version to fit the taste of the Taiwanese market. The design was done by Yulon Asia Technical Center under Yulon-Nissan Motors. The model was sold until 2006, when it received a minor facelift with new front bumper, grilles, headlamps, and LED tail lamps.

Due to the late facelift, Yulon-Nissan skipped the second generation X-Trail and continued the production of the facelifted Taiwanese Nissan X-Trail until 2008 and was replaced by the American imported first generation Nissan Rogue. The X-Trail nameplate did not return until 2015 when the third generation Nissan X-Trail returned and continued to be domestically produced in Taiwan.

In the Philippines, Nissan Motors launched the X-Trail in 2003. The only available trim that time was the "200X". It is powered by Nissan's 2.0L QR20DE inline-four engine mated to a 4-speed automatic transmission. It featured fabric upholstery, remote keyless entry, a roof rail, 2DIN 6 CD with 4 speakers audio system, immobilizer, & collapsible steering column.[3]

By 2004, Nissan introduced an all-new trim the "250X". The "250X" is now powered by Nissan's 2.5L QR25DE engine mated to a standard 4-speed automatic transmission. It received redesigned 16-inch rims, baby fender mirror, rear spoiler (4x2 variant only), MP3 ready with 6 speaker audio system, angel-eye foglights, among other features.[4]

In 2007 Nissan introduced another new trim the "Tokyo Edition 250X". It is powered by the same 2.0L QR20DE now with CVTC paired to a standard 4-speed automatic transmission. It came with redesigned interior & grill, new color options, chrome door handles, kenwood MP3 ready audio system, leather seats, automatic climate control & unique body stripes.

In 2006, Nissan Canada launched a Nissan X-Trail Bonavista Edition commercial, featuring a Nissan dealer speaking in an incomprehensible Newfoundland accent.[5] The commercial itself backfired when Bonavista Mayor Betty Fitzgerald claimed it had portrayed people in Bonavista as people who cannot speak properly. To further expose the commercial's lack of linguistic authenticity, CBC News reported the sales rep was played by an actor from Cape Breton.[6] That commercial was parodied by a local car dealer in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, in a radio advert that takes shots at Ontario marketing companies and Premier Dalton McGuinty's "nondescript" personality.[7]

Available only in the Japanese market is the SR20VET that produces 206 kW (276 hp) and is used in the X-Trail GT. The Australian model is powered by a QR25DE 2.5 L four-cylinder engine initially producing 132 kW (177 hp). From January 2006, the Australian spec engine was detuned to 123 kW (169 hp). Also available is the QR20DE four cylinder engine, producing 103 kW (140 hp) or 110 kW (150 hp) with manual or automatic transmission.

The biggest selling engine in the United Kingdom is the YD22DDTi, a 2.2-litre turbocharged common rail diesel.

Pre-facelift styling

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Post-facelift styling

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Japanese market Rider styling

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Taiwanese market pre-facelift styling

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Taiwanese market facelift styling

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In 2007, the X-Trail was offered with two engines, a 2.5 petrol and a 2.0 petrol powered by a CVT transmission and a 6-speed manual mode for the 2.5 engines. There were two trims available, the entry level S and top-of-the-line X model.

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  Nissan X-Trail (Japan; pre-facelift)
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  Nissan X-Trail (Japan; pre-facelift)
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  Nissan X-Trail Axis Autech 4WD (Japan; pre-facelift)
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  Nissan X-Trail (Japan; facelift)
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  Nissan X-Trail (Japan; facelift)
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Dongfeng Fengdu MX6

The Dongfeng Fengdu MX6 is a rebadged version of the X-Trail T31, featuring restyled front and rear bumpers produced by Zhengzhou-Nissan, and branded under the Dongfeng-Fengdu sub-brand of Dongfeng Motor Corporation.[15] In March 2015, the model went on sale in China with 4WD and 2WD models available. The 2.0-litre MR20DE engine is standard along with a 6-speed manual or CVT gearbox. Trim levels are Standard, Excellence and Premium.

Japanese sales commenced on December 11, 2013. Early models include MR20DD engine, and an option of two or three rows of seats.[29][30][31][32] Variants include 20S, 20X, 20X Emergency Brake Package, 20X X-TREMER X and 20X Emergency Brake Package X-TREMER X.[33] In April 2015, Nissan announced that an X-Trail hybrid with claimed fuel economy of 4.9 L/100 km was coming to Japan.[34]

Chinese models went on sale in the end of March 2014.[35][36]

On September 12, 2014, prior to the 22nd Indonesia International Motor Show, Nissan Motor Indonesia launched the third generation Nissan X-Trail. It is only available with three rows of seats at the time. It is manufactured in Purwakarta, Indonesia for domestic demand. The hybrid was unveiled at 23rd Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show and available only via special order.[37] It was also launched in Thailand in November 2014 and it is manufactured in Samut Prakan, Thailand for Thai domestic demand.

In the Philippines, the third generation X-Trail was launched on 19 September 2014 during the 5th Philippine International Motor Show and is offered in two variants; 2.0L 2WD CVT and 2.5L 4WD CVT.[38] The facelifted X-Trail was launched in the Philippines in September 2017. Engine choices remained the same as the pre-facelift model.[39] It was also launched in Thailand in February 2019 where consumers had the choice between several variants powered by either a 2.5-litre petrol engine or a 2.0-litre hybrid powertrain.[40]

The facelifted X-Trail was also launched in Indonesia on 18 July 2019 at the 27th Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show, and went on sale in August 2019. It is only available in VL trim and powered by a 2.5-litre petrol engine with CVT.[41]

For the Malaysian market, the third generation X-Trail was launched in January 2015 with two variants: 2.0L 2WD (CVT) or 2.5L 4WD (CVT).[42] Since launch, various editions have been made available namely Impul, Aero Edition and X-Tremer. All the various editions were/are sold alongside the regular X-Trail and like the regular X-Trail are available with either a 2.0L 2WD or 2.5L 4WD.

In March 2019, bookings were opened for the facelifted X-Trail with a media preview happening in March 2019 as well. The facelifted X-Trail has been available in Malaysia since April 2019,[43][44] and available with four variants: 2.0L 2WD, 2.0L 2WD Mid, 2.5L 4WD and 2.0L Hybrid. All variants are only available with CVT.

Australian models went on sale in March 2014 with both petrol and diesel variants: ST 2.0 2WD 6-speed Manual, ST, ST-L and Ti 2.5 CVT and TS 1.6 dCi 2WD CVT, TS 1.6 dCi 4WD CVT, TL 1.6 dCi 2WD CVT and TL 1.6 dCi 4WD 6-speed manual. On ST and ST-L 2.5, third row seats are available. European models went on sale in July 2014, with the only engine available being a Renault-sourced 1.6 dCi R9M diesel engine with CVT or 6-speed manual.

For 2017, the Nissan X-Trail has been facelifted, with restyled headlights and tail lights which includes, restyled twin LED projector headlamps with High intensity discharge and LED Daytime Running Lights, which is now offered on SL trim levels with the Premium Package, while S, SV trim levels, and the SL trim levels without the Premium Package offers Halogen Headlamps with LED daytime running lights, and LED taillights are available on all trim levels. The 2.5L engine with 170 hp carries over from the previous model.

The new X-Trail went on sale in October 2016, and also has exterior and interior colours. A hybrid version of the vehicle premiered in January 2017 for the 2017 model year.

The 2017 model year hybrid features regenerative braking, pure drive hybrid emblems, energy monitor, hybrid battery status, under floor storage area replacing Divide-N-Hide@ Cargo System, a 2.0 litre four cylinder gasoline engine (power: 141 hp and torque: 141 lb-ft) and Xtronic CVT combined with an electric motor (power: 40 hp) and Lithium-Ion battery, for a combined power of 176 hp.

The Lithium-Ion battery is located below the thick flooring of the under floor cargo storage area. The X-Trail Hybrid is available in two trim levels, SV and SL, but the Nissan X-Trail Hybrid will not be available with third row seating (Family Package) and Divide-N-Hide@ Cargo System, due to the lithium-ion battery positioned under the boot.[45]

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On 27 October 2016, Nissan Motor Corporation announced the production of the next X-Trail at NMUK.[46] In February 2019, these plans were cancelled, with production planned to remain in Japan, citing concerns about Brexit related uncertainty.[47] The declining popularity of diesel cars was another factor.[48]

Nissan's Sunderland plant in the United Kingdom has been in operation since 1986, and has around 7,000 employees. Sunderland will continue to manufacture several Nissan models and the company reaffirmed its commitment to manufacture the new Qashqai for 2020 at the plant in the United Kingdom. Both Nissan and British officials confirmed that no jobs would be lost due to the modified arrangement, which will see production of the X-Trail moved to Kyushu.[49]

Assembly of the X-Trail in Indonesia ended in February 2019 and replaced with an imported version from Japan,[50] followed by Thailand which halted production in September 2020 without any replacement.[51]

The fourth-generation X-Trail was launched in Japan on 20 July 2022. It is only available with the e-Power series hybrid powertrain. Available grade levels are S, X, and G, with optional "e-4ORCE" electric four-wheel drive, and optional three-row seating for the X 4WD grade.[58] An off-road style accessories package and Autech version is also offered.[57]

The fourth-generation X-Trail was introduced in Australia in May 2022 with the 2.5-litre petrol engine.[59] Available variants are ST, ST-L, Ti and Ti-L, with seven-seat all-wheel drive model offered as an option for the ST and ST-L variants while the Ti and Ti-L are five-seat all-wheel drive models.[56]

The fourth-generation X-Trail for the European market debuted in September 2022. Powertrain options include a 1.5-litre mild hybrid turbocharged petrol with variable compression ratio, and an e-Power series hybrid with the dual-motor electric all-wheel drive as an option for the latter.[60]