Nissan X-Trail SUV: The upcoming Nissan X-Trail SUV will be brought to India via the CBU (Complete Built Unit) route. Under the government policy, carmakers can import around 2500 units without homologation. The Nissan X-Trail SUV was showcased in India a few years ago. It will get a 1.5-litre three-cylinder turbo-petrol engine that produces a maximum power of 201 bhp and a peak torque of 305 Nm.
What is special about the Nissan X-Trail?
Under the government policy, carmakers can import around 2,500 units without homologation. The Nissan X-Trail SUV was showcased in India a few years ago. However, it was not introduced in the market. The fourth-generation Nissan X-Trail has been on sale globally since 2021 and has been spotted testing on Indian roads several times, indicating that its launch is imminent.
Engine and Specifications
The Nissan X-Trail is expected to be available in petrol variants only. It will get a 1.5-litre, three-cylinder turbo-petrol engine that produces 201 bhp of max power and 305 Nm of peak torque. The engine will likely be paired with a CVT gearbox.
The X-Trail in India will reportedly be offered with a 1.5-litre, 3-cylinder turbo-petrol engine. This unit generates 201 bhp and 305 Nm and will be paired with a CVT. It is not yet known whether Nissan will offer a 2WD or AWD version.
Who will it compete with?
In terms of engine and dimensions, the Nissan X-Trail will rival the Skoda Kushaq, which comes with a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine that produces 190 hp of power. The Skoda Kushaq price in India starts at Rs 40 lakh (ex-showroom).
