After the birth of the fourth generation Nissan Qashqai, another SUV from the Japanese manufacturer sees the light in (almost) final form. For Nissan X-Trail, 2021 is the debut year at an automobile show, at the Shanghai one to be precise. An opportunity to be seen in all its lines, fully recovered from that Arrogant, its American twin, already in production this year. So let's find out all the details we know so far of the Nissan X-Trail, waiting for its expected debut in 2022.
The aesthetics of Nissan X-Trail 2021: combines aesthetics and practicality
Nissan X-Trail in 2021 comes with a 'totally renewed aesthetics. After the first two generations of 2001 and 2007, very much based on off-road driving, and the third generation of 2014, more traditional, "automotive" and reassuring and positioned in place of the old Qashqai + 2, the fourth generation of X-Trail offers a new exterior appearance, heavily taken over by the new Qashqai.
The lines are the same as seen on the Rogue model, the American version of the X-Trail already on sale in North America this year. In the USA, in fact, the X-Trail model is called Rogue, as heir to an unlucky SUV that preceded it in 2007. Qashqai is also present on the Yankee market, but the rather complex name for our overseas friends has been replaced by the simpler Rogue Sport. Aesthetically and mechanically, however, both Rogue and Rogue Sport are absolutely identical to our European models, only with more powerful petrol engines.
Nissan X-Trail is also for this generation the larger and more spacious version of Qashqai, on which it is based entirely from a mechanical point of view. And the lines can only reflect this close kinship, which incorporates the stylistic features seen on Juke and, in fact, Qashqai. The front is dominated by the large chrome V-Motion grille, which houses the Nissan logo inside. This, however, is much larger and wider than that of Qashqai, offering a much more massive and threatening aspect. The headlights, full LED, are divided on two levels, just like on Qashqai and Juke, but unlike these, the lower projector is decidedly larger and less rounded: the larger dimensions combined with the more rigorous shape makes X-Trail more mature than the siblings.
Sideways the lines are massive and robust, and the significantly higher roof than the slender Qashqai stands out. At the rear, however, the Nissan X-Trail in 2021 sports a Side B very squared, as if to remember the first two generations of this model. The general lines instead are those of Qashqai, with horizontal headlights that reach the side and a bumper equipped with plastic protections, which again recalls its past as a strong SUV even away from the asphalt.
The interior of Nissan X-Trail 2021: Qashqai's hand is seen
If on the outside the differences with the Qashqai are subtle but present, on the inside the hand of the medium Crossover can be seen widely. Nissan X-Trail has taken from the smaller crossover the general setting of the interior. We then find one dashboard with horizontal development very elegant and with few virtuosity, and with a general improvement of the materials used for the dashboard, door panels and seats.
From Qashqai, Nissan X-Trail inherits the rather voluminous center tunnel, the new generation steering wheel with leather upholstery and physical multifunction controls and the beautiful fully digital instrument cluster. The version presented in Shanghai has one though screen much larger than that seen on Qashqai, which already offers a diagonal of 12.3 inches. However, we are not sure that this will also arrive on the X-Trail destined for the European market, as often for the Chinese market there is a tendency to offer much larger screens to meet the wishes of the local public.
The presence of many physical keys stands out, in stark contrast to the trend of the period that wants the controls either gathered in a huge central tablet or made as soft touch with haptic feedback. Both solutions are beautiful and technological, but impractical in everyday life. And it is precisely on these that the Nissan X-Trail pushes the accelerator: practicality and ease of use. For this the keys are all physical and traditional, and the interior space is very generous for both passengers and luggage. We still do not know the precise dimensions of the X-Trail, but we are sure that the 7-seater version will arrive, perfect for large families.
The mechanics of X-Trail: hybrid in different sauces, mild and almost electric
If until now the Nissan X-Trail had totally taken over the American sibling Rogue, it is under the hood that the two cars stand out. In fact, Rogue offers only one engine, a 4-cylinder 2.5 aspirated 181 HP coupled to the continuously variable CVT gearbox. For Europe, however, we will not see this not-so-modern engine.
Nissan X-Trail will in fact offer the same engines as Qashqai, which we talked about in detail in the article that you can find a little further down if you want to know them better. To sum up however X-Trail will offer exclusively hybrid engines, both of which are quite interesting. The basis of the range will be represented by the 1.3 TCe 4 or 140 HP 158-cylinder turbocharger equipped with a 12V mild hybrid system, with motor generator that acts as alternator, starter motor and helps the engine during acceleration. Coupled with both 6-speed manual gearbox and continuously variable X-Tronic automatic, it is also available in 4WD version all-wheel drive with 158 hp and automatic transmission.
The icing on the cake, however, is the e-POWER system, a very special hybrid made in-house by Nissan. It is a very special hybrid system, which combines a 1.5 HP 157 petrol heat engine to a 190 HP electric motor. This is the only motor that will move the wheels, in any situation: the heat engine only acts as a generator of energy for the batteries, and will never give motion to the X-Trail. A driving experience that is 100% electric, but without the autonomy anxiety of traditional electric. It might be the hybrid of the future?
When will the Nissan X-Trail arrive? By 2022 on the road
Obviously they hope in Nissan, and they hope that this X-Trail will convince many families and people in need of a lot of space. But how long will we have to wait to see the Nissan X-Trail in Europe? If in China the Nissan X-Trail debut year is 2021, as well as for the American Rogue, in Europe we will still have to wait a few months.
Nissan has indeed stated that its arrival is scheduled for 2022, with the first deliveries starting in the summer. For now that's all we know about the Nissan X-Trail, awaiting new information and its official debut next year. On paper, this fourth generation of X-Trail is very interesting: modern aesthetics, space to sell, lots of technology and a totally new and very original hybrid system. Will he be able to convince even when he arrives in Europe? What do you think? Let us know in the comments!
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