Nissan X-Trail – update for Europe

15 June 2017

Appeared full information about updated Nissan X-Trail, including for Russia

The Japanese have finally unveiled the updated Nissan X-Trail 2018 model year. For Nissan this model since its inception has become a hallmark and a major supplier of funds to the budget of the company. Unbelievable, but "SUV" X-Trail with 2000 sold worldwide with a circulation of 3.7 million units. And from year to year the popularity of the model grew. In the end, Nissan X-Trail (FY16) along with a twin Rouge, last year became the most popular in the SUV segment – in all the world sold 766 000 cars.

In order not to lose the fuse and pace need to keep moving, because the Japanese decided to update Nissan X-Trail, so the freshness of its appearance is not diminished with the years. X-Trail of 2018 received a "plastic" appearance, improved trim materials and a number of innovative technologies. The Japanese, apparently, decided not to make confusion between cars for different markets, because the X-Trail has turned out the same as its Chinese version and American Rouge.

Nissan X-Trail has always flaunted its muscular appearance with podshtampovkami on the body panels, the front wheel arches and elegant curves on the cowl. All these features remained in the updated model, but the front part has changed – the car was a V-shaped grille, and the bumper was different. Particularly striking the edge of the protective plastic on the perimeter of the car, which now has a glossy surface.

Have updated Nissan X-Trail architecture a slightly modified head optics. Now the headlights are much easier to distinguish a car modification is Visia, Acenta, N-Connecta AB or the most expensive Tekna with full-led headlights. By the way, LED lights are available and N-Connecta AB, but only as an option. All models, regardless of configuration are "boomerangs" daytime running lights. Modifications X-Trail led headlights as standard equipped with adaptive lighting system (AFS). This means that the light beam will follow behind the helm, and with the increase of speed will be to run away. By the way, the AFS system Nissan brought to Europe for the first time.

Fog light Nissan X-Trail has also transformed and become rectangular, so very harmoniously fit into the design of the bumper, and they are standard, starting with the "medium" version of the N-Connecta AB. Another nice touch is installed flush with the surface of the bumper sensors "sensors". Someone will say that it is a trifle, but it speaks about the big step forward in build quality. Rear bumper X-Trail was reworked, adding his massiveness and elegance by the subtle accents of chrome. Combination rear lights have been upgraded to use LEDs.

The lateral part of the updated Nissan X-Trail stands out by a wide chrome molding that spanned both doors. Also now 17-inch (Visia and ACENTA) and 18-inch (N-Connecta AB and Tekna) "cast" wheels installed as standard equipment. Owners of Tekna modification will be optionally available 19-inch wheels. The overall dimensions of Nissan X-Trail 2018, except for length (+50 mm) is not changed: 4690х1830х1710 mm, wheelbase 2705 mm. Minor changes in appearance did not affect aerodynamics, it's still excellent for a crossover – CX = 0,32. A small processing architecture of the cabin has increased boot capacity from 550 litres to 565 L. If this be not enough, you can fold the rear row of seats and to 1996 l volume.

The interior of the Nissan X-Trail 2018 has changed for the better. And the first thing which will notice the driver is a new steering wheel. Now it is made in the same style with all modern Nissan models and has a tapered lower portion, designed to simplify the process of landing of the driver and gives the interior a touch of "sportiness". Steering wheel was smaller diameter and with thinner spokes, so that the visibility of the instrument panel increased by 17%. I changed the switches on the steering wheel – the words of the representatives of the company, to manage them easier.

Updated Nissan X-Trail in the "base" for modifying the Tekna and optional to all others, heated front and rear seats (except third row), in addition, the customer can order two-tone leather interior trim. Updates include changes in the quality of the trim above the glove box, as well as the skirting air deflectors, painted in glossy black color. In addition, the door panels received a greater variety of finishes, while the Central armrest in principle altered. What remains the same is the greatest in-class leg room for passengers of the second row seats.

Nissan have always been pleased with his attitude to the fans, because now the updated X-Trail has received as standard equipment (Tekna) a Bose sound system with eight speakers and a digital 8-channel amplifier installed under the passenger seat. The above-mentioned modification of the model N-Connecta AB, which in terms of equipment became a little better a little weaker Acenta and Tekna. Nevertheless, the owners of X-Trail N-Connecta AB in addition to equipping Acenta get the infotainment system Nissan Connect, the system of the circular review (IAVM), intelligent key, roof rails, front and rear Parking sensors and a function of opening the liftgate hands-free.

Nissan X-Trail 2018 will be presented to the ProPILOT system, which will be the first step firms to introduce technologies of Autonomous controls of the car. ProPILOT will maintain control of steering, acceleration and braking of the car, and also will allow the car to move independently within a single lane. The system is based on three technologies – control over the lane (LKA), intelligent cruise control (ICC) and motion in traffic (TJP). A more detailed description of the work ProPILOT will be presented closer to the beginning of sales of the car. Intelligent system of emergency braking appeared on the Nissan X-Trail in 2014, but now it has been enhanced to recognize pedestrians. In addition, the updated X-Trail, as before, is equipped with whole sets of auxiliary systems that help the driver to cope in emergency situations.

The engines for Nissan X-Trail 2018 will remain the same, including appearing in 2016, the 2.0-dragonet diesel engine capacity of 177 L.C. Transmission will also remain the same – 6-speed manual gearbox or the Xtronic CVT with full or front-wheel drive only. Regardless of configuration, each Nissan X-Trail in 2018 will be equipped with six airbags, driver assistance systems, including ABS, electronic Brakeforce distribution and stability control system. The load to the standard equipment, a choice of an endless list of options that will satisfy the most demanding customer.

Given the popularity of the model, including in Russia, waiting for the advent of the updated Nissan X-Trail 2018, the us, and it will, most likely, a localized version of the Russian production. We will remind, the previous X-Trail sold in the domestic market at a price of 1.3 million rubles.

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