2014 Nissan X-TRAIL pricing and specification announced

The new Nissan X-TRAIL is now on sale in Australia with a sharp starting price of $27,990 excluding on-roads (Read ForceGT‘s review here).

Built on its predecessor’s go-anywhere credibility, the new X-TRAIL takes inspiration from Nissan’s comprehensive crossover offerings – Qashqai, Juke and Murano – to create a highly versatile, all weather, modern “family-proof” vehicle.

The mid-size SUV ditched the rugged and boxy exterior shape of the previous generation model for a softer, more dynamic crossover appearance.

The 2014 model is slightly larger in every dimensions than its forebear and now sports ‘boomerang’ rear lights, structured headlights with LED daytime running lamps and a restyled D-pillar. The new model is also the first to use the Renault-Nissan Alliance’s new Common Module Platform, which will be gradually deployed in the group’s future model range.

New innovations such as the Divide-N-Hide™ Storage System (five-seat variants only), NissanConnect™-  Smartphone Connectivity, Active Ride Control and Rear View Camera are featured in all three grades of the new X-TRAIL model range.

Around View^® Monitor, satellite navigation, digital radio, leather-accented seats^ and dual-zone climate control are some of the standard features included on the ST-L and Ti grades.

The range-topping Ti grade comes standard with a sensor-activated tailgate, Blind Spot Warning (BSW), Moving Object Detection (MOD) and Lane Departure Warning (LDW).

“The all-new Nissan X-TRAIL is one of this year’s most anticipated new-model releases,” said Richard Emery, Managing Director and CEO of Nissan Australia.

“The X-TRAIL has long been a cornerstone in Nissan’s SUV catalogue and continues to be immensely popular in Australia.”

“X-TRAIL has been one of Nissan’s most successful models in Australia with around 140,000 sold locally since 2001. It’s this success that underscores both the importance and excitement of the arrival of the new X-TRAIL.”

The all-new Nissan X-TRAIL is available with a choice of two four-cylinder petrol engines: a 2.0-litre engine rated at 106kW of power and 200Nm of torque, and a 2.5-litre engine producing 126kW of power and 226Nm of torque.

A four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine will join the engine line up in the third quarter of this year.

The 2.0-litre unit features Nissan’s DIG (Direct Injection Gasoline) technology and twin variable timing control for improved fuel economy and torque. The 2.0-litre X-TRAIL ST manual consumes 8.2-litres per 100 kilometres in the combined cycle.

The 2.5-litre engine is available in all three model grades – ST, ST-L and Ti – and consumes 7.9L/100km in the 2WD X-TRAIL ST variant.

The new X-TRAIL is available in both 2WD and 4WD forms:

The 2WD-only 2.0-litre powered X-TRAIL ST uses a smooth-shifting six-speed manual transmission while all 2.5-litre variants (available in both 2WD and 4WD) are mated to Nissan’s new Xtronic CVT with manual mode.

The 4WD X-TRAIL comes equipped with Nissan’s ALL MODE 4×4-i system with three settings: 2WD mode, AUTO mode and LOCK mode.

In 2WD mode, 100 per cent of the engine’s drive is transferred to the X-TRAIL’s front wheels, making it the most economical mode for normal driving conditions. If the vehicle detects a loss of traction, the 4×4-i system will automatically engage all-wheel drive to assist the driver in these conditions.

In AUTO mode, the 4×4-i system continually monitors all four wheels and instantly distributes the ideal amount of torque between them.

The LOCK mode permanently engages the drive power to the rear wheels, delivering a 50:50 torque split between the front and rear wheels. The LOCK mode operates at speeds below 40km/h. Above this speed, the system reverts to AUTO mode.

Both 2WD and 4WD variants of the X-TRAIL come fitted with Hill Start assist (HSA), which automatically keeps the vehicle’s brakes applied when taking off from an incline to help prevent the driver from rolling backwards when setting off.

4WD-equipped X-TRAIL variants are equipped with Hill Descent Control (HDC), which uses the car’s ABS braking system to control the X-TRAIL’s speed at approximately 7km/h when traversing particularly steep downhill terrain.

New to the 2014 X-TRAIL is three dynamic features designed to improve driving performance: Active Ride Control (ARC), Active Engine Brake and Active Trace Control (ATC).

Fitted to all X-TRAIL variants, Active Ride Control monitors the road surface to detect undulations which could potentially upset the pitch of the car body and alters the suspension damping to compensate.

Active Engine Brake, fitted to all 2.5-litre-powered, CVT-equipped variants, harnesses the power and controllability of the Xtronic transmission to add a degree of engine braking while cornering or when decelerating to a standstill. The benefits are shorter stopping distances, greater braking control and enhanced feel with less pedal effort.

The X-TRAIL also features Active Trace Control (ATC), which applies braking force where necessary when cornering. Fitted to all X-TRAIL variants, it uses on-board sensors to monitor speed, steering angle, throttle opening and braking effort and brakes wheels individually, as required, to reduce understeer and help the driver steer a safer path through bends; it is particularly effective on slippery, wet roads.

Pricing (Petrol Grades Only)

The X-TRAIL ST standard features include:

• Available in 2WD or 4WD
• ALL MODE 4×4-i system (4WD only)
• 2.0-litre petrol four-cylinder engine with 6-speed manual transmission (2WD only)
• 2.5-litre petrol four-cylinder engine with Next Generation Xtronic CVT with manual mode
• 5- and 7-seat options (7-seat option available with 2.5l, 2WD CVT only)
• 17-inch alloy wheels
• Daytime running lights
• 5-inch LCD colour audio display
• Rear View Camera
  Nissan Intelligent Key™ with keyless entry and push-button start
  MP3, USB, AUX, Bluetooth™^^ telephony, NissanConnect™– smartphone connectivity
• Flexible second-row fold-down seating system: 40/20/40 split format
• Divide-N-Hide™ flexible cargo system (5-seat only)
• Cruise control
• Rear roof spoiler

The Nissan X-TRAIL ST-L contains all of the features of the ST plus/or:

• Roof rails
• Privacy glass
• 7-inch LCD colour QVGA monitor
• Around View^® Monitor (AVM)
• Satellite navigation
• Digital radio (DAB)
• Leather-accented seats and steering wheel^
• 8-way power-adjustable driver’s seat including lumbar support
• 4-way power-adjustable passenger seat
• Heated driver and front passenger seats
• Dual-zone climate control

The range-leading X-TRAIL Ti contains all of the features of the ST-L plus/or:

• 18-inch alloy wheels
• LED headlights with auto-leveling function
• Sensor-activated power-operated tailgate
• Rain-sensing front windscreen wipers
  Nissan Intelligent Key™ with power tailgate function
• Power tilt and slide sunroof
• Rear view mirror with auto anti-dazzle function
• 5-seat layout (7-seat option not available)