Last Updated: December 14, 2023, 10:00 IST
Nissan X-Trail Spotted Testing In India, Launch Expected In 2024. (Photo: Motorbeam)
Ahead of its anticipated launch, the Nissan X-Trail has been noticed present process testing in India.
Nissan, the Japanese automaker has been creating anticipation by teasing a few of its upcoming merchandise to gauge public curiosity.
Among these is the globally recognised Nissan X-Trail, anticipated to make its debut subsequent yr. Although the official launch date continues to be pending, the production-ready model of the Nissan X-Trail has not too long ago been noticed, signalling that the mannequin is nearing its market introduction.
The Nissan X-Trail has been noticed unmasked in Chennai, close to the Japanese automaker’s plant. MotorBeam noticed the newest era mannequin’s prototype, which was fully devoid of camouflage.
The Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) was noticed with none covers, in distinction to earlier sightings of the X-Trail on Indian roads, when it was fully camouflaged. Even take a look at plates have been seen on the unmarked Nissan X-Trail, suggesting that Nissan could also be nearing the tip of its testing of the midsize SUV on Indian roads and will quickly launch it.
Recent experiences counsel that the Nissan X-Trail seen in latest sightings aligns with the fourth-generation mannequin unveiled by the Japanese producer in India final yr. This unveiling passed off alongside the Qashqai and Juke SUVs throughout a public occasion. At the time, Nissan had introduced the upcoming arrival of the X-Trail in India within the following months. Despite this preliminary announcement, over a yr has elapsed, and the launch of the fourth-generation X-Trail within the nation continues to be pending.
According to Cartoq, the 1.5-litre three-cylinder petrol-electric hybrid powertrain of the Nissan X-Trail was proven in India in 2022, and its arrival within the nation was confirmed with this configuration. We anticipate that the X-Trail spied in India this time was the identical ePower petrol-electric hybrid mannequin. The picture of the Nissan X-Trail noticed not too long ago reveals the hybrid SUV’s rear profile, which encompasses a roof spoiler, muscular silver skid plate, and enormous multi-spoke alloy wheels.
Nissan has been working solely on the backs of its lone providing, the Magnite because the Kicks SUV and Datsun model of funds automobiles have been discontinued. The Japanese producer is reportedly engaged on a number of all-new merchandise for the Indian market, one in every of which is the X-Trail.
In addition to the X-Trail, Nissan is anticipated to launch within the coming months a compact MPV based mostly on the Renault Duster and a midsize SUV based mostly on the not too long ago unveiled all-new Renault Duster.
When it’s launched in India, the Nissan X-Trail will compete with autos such because the Volkswagen Tiguan, Skoda Kodiaq, and Toyota Fortuner. It is anticipated to value between Rs 40 and 45 lakh.
