Nissan X-Trail Hybrid’s India Launch Expected Later This Year

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Nissan is gearing up to re-launch its flagship SUV in India. The Japanese automaker showcased the X-Trail Hybrid at the 2016 New Delhi Auto Expo earlier last year in February. The test mules of the car have been spotted several times in the last few months and the production version is expected to enter the domestic market sometime later in the year.

Nissan X-Trail Hybrid is based on the CMF platform and incorporates the new generation design language of the Japanese company. Interestingly, the X-Trail is likely going to be the only hybrid SUV in India for around Rs.30 lakh and that is a niche for itself. Here we share the details of the upcoming Nissan X-Trail Hybrid with you:
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Nissan X-Trail Hybrid India Launch, Price and Variants

Nissan is yet to reveal the pricing details of the X-Trail Hybrid and it could be launched sometime late this year. Expect the SUV to be available in a single trim and could be priced around Rs. 30-35 lakh.

Therefore the stylish car will be the only Hybrid SUV in its price range. Nissan is expected to import the car to India via CBU (Completely Built Unit) route. It will get the tax benefits for being a hybrid vehicle.

Nissan X-Trail Hybrid Engine and Specifications

2016-nissan-x-trail-hybridThe Nissan X-Trail Hybrid is powered by a 2.0 litre MR20DD naturally aspirated four cylinder petrol engine. The petrol engine pumps out 147 PS of peak power and 207 Nm of peak torque. The internal combustion is combined with a RM31 electric motor. The electric motor kicks out 41 PS of peak power and 160 Nm of peak torque.

Combined, the hybrid powertrain churns out 188 PS of peak power and 367 Nm of peak torque. An X-TRONIC CVT gearbox does the transmission duty. The car is very unlikely to come in an All Wheel Drive configuration.2016 Nissan X-trail Hybrid-3

Incidentally Nissan launched the X-Trail in India with a 2.0 litre dCi diesel engine. But now the automaker has no plan to launch the diesel version in the country. Nissan believes, the high price of the diesel car will [play a negative role in the overall sales.

Nissan X-Trail Hybrid India Mileage

The all new Nissan X-Trail Hybrid delivers a fuel economy of 20.6 kmpl in JC08 test cycle.

Nissan X-Trail Hybrid Exterior

New-Nissan-X-Trail-HybridDimensionally Nissan X-Trail Hybrid measures 4,640 mm in length, 1,820 mm in width, 1,715 mm in height. The car sports a wheelbase of 2,705 mm. The Nissan X-Trail Hybrid SUV is a pretty stylish car. The car is built on the CMF-C platform, which has been developed by the Renault Nissan alliance. The premium mid size SUV gets sharp wrap around headlamps with integrated LED daytime running lights. The car features a chrome garnished V shaped motion grille.

Incidentally, this type of grille is the signature style of the new generation Nissan cars. The front bumper looks beefy with large air intake, sporting diamond mesh. The round fog lamps sit pretty amidst black accented enclosure. The hood gets subtle creases running toward the nose section.

The side profile looks muscular with flared wheel arches, side body cladding, chrome trim at the glass area. Furthermore the sporty roof spoilers emphasize on the sportiness of the car. A sleek crease runs from the hood to the rear profile in a floating manner. No wonder, it enhances the visual appeal of the car. The car runs on stylish alloy wheels.

2016 Nissan X-trail Hybrid-2The rear profile also features masculinity. It sports sharp roof spoiler with high mounted stop lamp. Also the wrap around tail lamps enhances the appeal. While the entire rear profile is full of deep cuts and creases surrounding the registration enclosure. The registration panel features a sleek chrome trim.

So far, the entire car looks pretty much stylish with the fresh design. The tall stance, curvy, masculine design altogether makes the car energetic and appealing.

Nissan X-Trail Hybrid Interior and Features

2016-Nissan-X-Trail-Hybrid-InteriorNissan X-Trail Hybrid dons a sporty black theme inside the cabin. The cabin features a three spoke multifunction steering wheel. The instrument cluster gets two large round analog dials and a TFT display in between them. The dashboard comes baring little bit of silver accents which makes the interior more stylish.

The piano black centre console gets a touchscreen infotainment system. The touchscreen also works as a 360 degree bird’s eye view display of the surrounding of the car. Apart from that, the interior also gets front and rear arm rest, dual zone climate control. Plush leather seats ensure premium comfort for the occupants.

The car offers plenty of headroom, leg space and knee roof to the rear occupants in terms of space. The tailgate comes with power assisted function, and it swings out nearly 80%.

Nissan X-Trail Hybrid Safety Features

2016 Nissan X-trail HybridThe Nissan X-Trail Hybrid SUV is not only a stylish and environment friendly car. The car also ensures safety for the occupants. The fiver person seater SUV sports several safety features like Active Engine Braking, Active Brake Limited Slip, Active Traction Control, Hill Start Assist, Active Ride Control, and Vehicle Dynamic Control.

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