Nissan releases X-Trail with ProPILOT autonomous drive technology. The Nissan X-Trail is the world’s best-selling SUV and the largest model in Nissan’s crossover lineup packed with a range of upgrades which further improve its quality and refinement. The Nissan X-Trail became the second car available with ProPILOT, Nissan’s autonomous-drive technology that reduces the hassle of stop-and-go highway driving. The updated X-Trail goes on sale at Nissan dealers throughout Japan. ProPILOT, the car’s main new feature, supports drivers by helping control acceleration, braking and steering during single-lane driving on the highway.
The X-Trail has won over customers with its excellent driving performance and advanced features, including Intelligent Emergency Braking and Intelligent Around View Monitor with Intelligent Park Assist. The model also comes with a remote-controlled Automatic Rear Door, which you can operate by sliding your foot under the rear bumper. Hybrid versions also feature an automatic grille shutter, which improves aerodynamic performance. Updated controls improve regeneration during deceleration. These features contribute to a fuel efficiency of 20.8 km/L (JC08 mode). All hybrid grades qualify for tax exemptions by exceeding 2020 fuel efficiency standards by 20％. The NISMO Performance Package version of the X-Trail features design updates to its signature front and rear under spoilers. It’s also available with newly designed aluminium road wheels as a dealer option.
Nissan X-Trail 2017 – What’s new?
Advanced Features
- Nissan’s ProPILOT autonomous drive technology, which helps control the accelerator, brake and steering functions when driving on the highway, in both heavy and flowing traffic (factory option on 20X/20X Hybrid)
- Intelligent Park Assist with a function that automatically sets parking positions (factory option on every grade)
- Intelligent Around View Monitor, which can display a view from all sides on the display screen, and Intelligent Rear View Mirror, both available as dealer options (factory option on every grade)
- Remote-controlled automatic rear doors (with hands-free/automatic reverse features), which can be unlocked and operated by sliding your foot under the rear bumper. (available on 20X/20X Hybrid)
Safety Features
- Intelligent Lane Intervention, which can warn the driver and assists with steering when the vehicle begins to move out of its lane on freeways and arterial roads (factory option on 20X/20X Hybrid)
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert, which can detect vehicles crossing behind your car and warn you (factory option on 20X/20X Hybrid)
- High Beam Assist, which can automatically switch between low and high beams when oncoming traffic is detected (factory option on 20X/20X Hybrid)
Exterior Design:
- Revised fascia design for tougher look
- Enlarged signature “V-Motion” design and waistlines extending from the front grille to the engine hood
- Head/rear combination lamps with projector-type high/low beams, accentuated in black housing
- Shark-fin antenna
- The exterior has a tougher new look, and the interior has an enhanced quality feel.
- Available in 12 exterior colour , including six new colors such as “Premium Corona Orange” and “Garnet Red”
They include a distinctive and robust new exterior, with new features and innovative new technologies to make life on the road even safer. There are also new levels of practicality for customers; the new hands-free functionality on the electric tailgate, which is operated by simply kicking a foot under the rear bumper will make life easier when both hands are full.
Interior Design:
Enhancements to the interior include a new D-shaped steering wheel, which means easier entry and exit for the driver. Offering improved visibility of the instruments, it features new easy-to-use four-way controllers for reduced ‘eyes off the road’ time. It’s now available with integrated heating functionality for the first time.
- Redesigned instrument panel and steering
- Instrument panel features “gliding wing” design
- Stylish and higher-quality interior with new features
The interior versatility of the new X-Trail makes it perfect for adventurous families. It offers exceptional space and comfort, including best-in-class knee room in the second row of seats. The car has clever storage solutions and practical features, such as the sliding / reclining functionality of the second-row seats.
ProPILOT autonomous drive technology:
For drivers seeking new levels of flexibility and greater freedom when they want it. The new Nissan X-Trail will be available with ProPILOT autonomous drive technology during 2018. ProPILOT will control the steering, acceleration and braking in a single lane on highways during heavy traffic congestion and high-speed cruising. It’s one of a range of Nissan Intelligent Mobility systems which are new to the X-Trail. Others include Intelligent Emergency Braking with Pedestrian Recognition and Rear Cross Traffic Alert. If the driver attempts to reverse when an approaching vehicle detected, the system gives visual and audible warnings.
The X-Trail’s range of three efficient engines remains, including the 2.0-litre 177PS diesel launched just last year. So, it means customers can pick the perfect X-Trail for their needs, with the choice of petrol or high and low-powered diesel. Six-speed manual or CVT X-Tronic automatic transmissions, 2WD or 4WD and five or seven seats.
