Apr 17 2015

Nissan has announced X-Trail Hybrid which is powered by Nissan's 2.0L direct-injection inline-four, which produces 145 hp and 153 lb-ft of torque. The engine which are provided is coupled with a single dual-clutch 40 hp electric motor and CVT. Safety equipment included with the Hybrid package includes Nissan's Forward Emergency Braking system, while the bird's eye Around View Monitor and Intelligent Parking Assist will also be available. The system is similar to that of the Pathfinder Hybrid's but is slightly more powerful. Nissan says the setup will provide power and acceleration better than a typical 2.5L gasoline-powered four-cylinder. The X-Trail Hybrid also adds aerodynamic under body panels, low-resistance tires. and an energy monitor display sits in the center console. Its sale goes on May 13, all around the Japan with prices starting at Japanese yen equivalent of $23,339. In the Japanese testing cycle, the X-Trail hybrid is rated at 48.5 mpg in the front-wheel drive model, but an all-wheel-drive versions will also be available.