NISSAN X-TRAIL ST+

By EWAN KENNEDY

“Strong styling of the Nissan X-Trail has long appealed to buyers”

Nissan is celebrating 20 years of its X-Trail in Australia with a new variant, the X-Trail ST+. It adds a new step between the ST and the ST-L grades.

Available in two- or four-wheel drive, the X-Trail ST+ has new safety and technology features. It has an Around View Monitor with Moving Object Detection and satellite navigation. The ST-L and TI grades have front parking sensors for the first time.

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NISSAN X-TRAIL ST+ INTERIOR

This update follows an upgrade in February 2021, which saw the X-Trail equipped with Nissan’s next-generation infotainment system, including Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, displayed through a new 7.0-inch touchscreen with updated graphics.

The Nissan X-Trail is available with a 2.0-litre petrol engine in manual-equipped ST grades, and with a powerful 2.5-litre petrol engine in all other variants.

The 2.0-litre petrol engine has 106kW of power and 200Nm of torque while the more powerful 2.5-litre alternative has 126kW of power and 233Nm of torque.

Nissan X-Trail’s 2.0-litre engine features Nissan’s DIG (Direct Injection Gasoline) technology and twin variable timing control to deliver strong fuel economy and torque. The 2.0-litre X-Trail ST manual consumes 8.2 litres per 100 kilometres travelled on the combined cycle.

NISSAN X-TRAIL ST+

The 2.5-litre engine is available in all grades and is officially listed at 7.9L/100km on a combined cycle in the 2WD X-Trail ST.

The 2WD-only 2.0-litre powered X-Trail ST uses a six-speed manual gearbox. All 2.5-litre models are available in 2WD or 4WD are mated to Nissan’s Xtronic CVT with manual mode.

The 4WD X-Trail comes equipped with Nissan’s Intelligent 4×4 system to deliver excellent traction in a variety of driving conditions. Controlled by the driver using a simple centre console-mounted rotary dial, Intelligent 4×4 has three settings: 2WD mode, AUTO mode and LOCK mode.

Both 2WD and 4WD variants of the X-Trail come fitted with Hill Start Assist. This automatically keeps the vehicle’s brakes applied when taking off from an incline to help prevent the driver from rolling backwards when setting off.

The 4WD X-Trail variants are equipped with Hill Descent Control, which uses the car’s ABS braking system to control the vehicle’s speed at approximately 7km/h when traversing on particularly steep downhill terrain.

“Celebrating 20 years of X-Trail in Australia is a proud moment,” says Nissan Australia MD, Adam Paterson.

“That’s two decades of fun and adventure, with more than 272,000 examples of the X-Trail welcomed into families right across the country.

“And what better way to celebrate than with the launch of an update, with an all-new grade option that delivers more of what our customers know and love about their X-Trail?

“This updated MY22 model is an evolution of the X-Trail brand, and sticks true to the Nissan principle of increasing safety and technology at every opportunity.

“With four grade levels, a choice between two- or four-wheel drive, and the option of five or seven seats, the X-Trail is one of the most versatile SUV offerings in Australia.”