keen to contend with other big household SUVs, Nissan has introduced a much more powerful engine for the X-Trail. The new range-topping engine sits above the existing 1.6-litre diesel, as well as is a 2.0-litre system providing up 175bhp.
The 2.0-litre four cylinder diesel engine is an engine provided in other markets, however has been upgraded to satisfy Euro 6 standards. Vice president of Nissan Europe East, James Wright declared that the addition is about providing “something richer” in the present SUV lineup as that’s what purchasers are demanding. He mentioned the truth that over 40 per cent of X-Trails offered are top-spec Tekna grades as well as come fitted with four-wheel drive, for that reason costing over £30,000. The next rational step, therefore, was to introduce a range-topping engine as well as increase sales further.
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The new engine will bring the X-Trail into contention with other high-powered SUV rivals. The Hyundai Santa Fe as well as Kia Sorento both serve up 194bhp from a 2.2-litre engine, while the Skoda Kodiaq launches with the choice of a 187bhp 2.0-litre. By contrast, the X-Trail’s present 1.6-litre diesel handles just 128bhp, implying it’s not the very best option for those wanting to make utilize of all seven seats.
The new engine serves up 380Nm of torque, which ought to increase the X-Trail’s popularity with those wanting to tow a caravan or equine box. That’s backed up by a towing limit of two tonnes for handbook models, or 1,650kg for automatics.
It’s offered with either a six-speed handbook or a CVT automatic gearbox. The handbook is 4WD only, while the CVT includes a option of 2WD or 4WD. It’s the very first time an X-Trail has been offered with an automatic gearbox as well as four-wheel drive.
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Fuel economic climate as well as CO2 emissions are competitive. The 4WD handbook handles 50.5mpg while emitting 153g/km of CO2 – this is only somewhat worse than the less powerful 148bhp version of the Skoda Kodiaq, which handles 51.4mpg as well as 144g/km. changing to a 2WD automatic X-Trail enhances emissions by 1g/km with similar economy, while a 4WD automatic provides up 47.1mpg as well as 162g/km.
Order books are open now for the 2.0-litre diesel X-Trail, with costs starting at £29,095. The very first cars and trucks will be provided early next year.
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