Nissan X-Trail finally updated – three things you need to know

Following price and minor tweaks in spec last year, the facelifted version of the Nissan X-Trail has finally been introduced locally.

The line-up consists of three models, the Visia, Acenta and Acenta+, and pricing starts at R599 900. The Visia and Acenta are five-seaters and the Acenta+ a seven-seater.

The Citizen Motoring compares the facelift model to its predecessor in three key areas: exterior styling, interior, and engine.

Nissan X-Trial gets new face

The updated SUV receives a new wider-angle V-shaped mesh pattern grille, a restyled bumper and headlights, new daytime running LEDs, and updated side vents.

The rear bumper has also been updated and the taillights altered. The X-Trail name script across the tailgate gains a grey instead of the previous chrome finish.

The Visia features 17-inch alloy wheels, the Acenta gets 18-inch wheels, and Acenta+ rides on 19-inch rims.

Two new hues in the form of blue and beige have been added to the colour palette. The Acenta and Acenta+ are also offered in a two-tone exterior finish.

On the inside

Standard features inside include a new steering wheel and the 12.3-inch infotainment with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Both the Acenta and Acenta+ get a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, with the latter also the recipient of a head-up display.

Previously only offered on the Acenta+, the Acenta now gets dual-zone climate control, front parking sensors, heated and electric front seats and the ProPILOT autonomous driving system.

No change up front

It’s familiar affair underneath the bonnet, where the Nissan X-Trail still a naturally aspirated 2.5-litre petrol engine. The four-pot mill produces 135kW of power and 244Nm of torque. It sends power to the front wheels via CVT in the VIsia and to all four wheels in the Acenta+.

Nissan claims it will sip 7.4 litres per 100km.

The e-Power hybrid system is still under consideration for South Africa.