Updated 2017 Nissan X-Trail gets new stronger diesel engine

The updated 2017 Nissan X-Trail has arrived in Australia, boasting enhancements to its exterior and interior styling, as well as the addition of a new 2.0-litre turbo-diesel engine and improved equipment levels across the range.

Visually, the upgrade brings Nissan’s bold new V-Motion grille to the mid-size SUV, giving it a family resemblance to the recently unveiled 2017 GT-R. Its headlights have also been revised to match the new grille, along with a more sculpted front bumper.

At the back, the rear combination lamps now get LED boomerang signature matched with a redesigned rear bumper, while new chrome-trim side door moldings and fresh alloys complete the freshened appearance.

Inside, the SUV gains a new D-shaped steering wheel, leather-booted sport-mode shifter, new door and instrument panel finishers, revised centre console and console lid and new seat fabric.

Advanced safety features have also found their way into the facelifted X-Trail, with intelligent cruise control, lane departure warning, lane departure prevention, forward emergency braking, blind spot warning and rear cross traffic alert on offer.

The current model’s 106kW/200Nm 2.0-litre and 126kW/226Nm 2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol are carried over, but the 1.6-litre turbo-diesel engine has been replaced by a 130kW/ 380Nm 2.0-litre turbo-diesel.

Like before, the entry-level 2.0L petrol model can be had with either a six-speed manual or CVT automatic, while the upper specs 2.5L petrol and 2.0L diesel are paired exclusively with the CVT. The range continues to be offered in both front-wheel and all-wheel drive formats, as well as five or seven-seat options.

Summary of enhancements and changes: 2017 Nissan X-Trail

• Engines:
  • NEW: 2.0-litre turbo-diesel four-cylinder engine (Xtronic, 4WD); 130kW, 380Nm (this engine replaces the outgoing 1.6-litre turbo-diesel)
  • CARRY-OVER: 2.0-litre petrol four-cylinder engine (106kW, 200Nm)
  • CARRY-OVER: 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine (126kW, 226Nm)
• Styling: exterior and interior:
  • New front fascia with signature Nissan “V-motion” grille, revised headlights and LED signature daytime running lights
  • New rear styling with updated bumper designed and revised rear combination lamps and LED boomerang signature tail lights
  • New 17-inch (ST / TS, ST-L) and 19-inch (Ti / TL) alloy wheels
  • D-shaped steering wheel
  • New shifter knob design and leather gear-shift boot
  • New door vent finish
  • Revised centre console and lid
  • Addition of three new exterior paint colours: Marine Blue, Copper Blaze and Ruby Red
• New Nissan Intelligent Mobility technologies:
  • Intelligent Emergency Braking (all model grades)
  • Intelligent Emergency Braking with pedestrian detection (Ti, TL grades)
  • Forward Collision Warning (FCW) (all model grades)
  • Intelligent Cruise Control (ICC) (Ti grade)
  • Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) (ST-L, Ti, TL grades)
  • Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFLS) (Ti, TL grades)
  • Lane Departure Intervention (Ti grade)
• Audio technology
  • Bose audio system with eight speakers, including two sub-woofer speakers (Ti, TL grades)
• Convenience features:
  • Motion Activated Tailgate (Ti, TL grades)
  • Heated steering wheel (Ti, TL grades)
  • Heated rear seats (Ti, TL grades)
  • High Beam Assist (Ti, TL grades)
• Minor specification changes:
  • New audio / navigation graphics
  • New design for the steering wheel-mounted controls
  • Revised control for the cooled / heated front centre console cup holders
  • Door-mounted i-Key button change: now black (formerly chrome)

2017 Nissan X-Trail model grades and pricing