Nissan X-Trail vs rivals: specifications compared

The X-Trail is being brought to India as a CBU and is offered only with a petrol engine.

Published On Aug 01, 2024 03:19:00 PM

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Nissan X-Trail, Toyota Fortuner, Jeep Meridian, Skoda Kodiaq, MG Gloster

Nissan recently revealed the X-Trail in India ahead of its imminent launch in the country. The three-row SUV will be Nissan’s flagship offering here, and will go up against three-row SUVs such as the Toyota Fortuner, MG Gloster, Skoda Kodiaq and the Jeep Meridian. Here’s a detailed spec comparison of the X-Trail with its potential competitors in India.

Nissan X-Trail vs rivals: dimensions

Nissan X-Trail vs rivals: dimensions
SUV	Nissan X-Trail	Toyota Fortuner	MG Gloster	Skoda Kodiaq	Jeep Meridian
Length	4680mm	4795mm	4985mm	4699mm	4769mm
Width	1840mm	1855mm	1926mm	1882mm	1859mm
Height	1725mm	1835mm	1865mm	1685mm	1682mm
Wheelbase	2705mm	2745mm	2950mm	2791mm	2794mm
Boot space	177 litres	296 litres	343 litres	270 litres	233 litres
Ground clearance	210mm	225mm	210mm	192mm	203mm
Wheel size	20-inch	18-inch	19-inch	18-inch	18-inch

The Nissan X-Trail measures 4,680mm in length, 1,840mm in width, stands 1,725mm tall and has a 2,705mm-long wheelbase. This makes it slightly smaller than almost all its rivals, despite having a three-row configuration like the others. However, the X-Trail gets the biggest alloy wheels (20-inches).

The Nissan's 210mm ground clearance is the second highest in the segment, same as the MG Gloster, and only behind the Toyota Fortuner's 225mm. The Gloster is the longest, widest, tallest, and has the longest wheelbase and maximum boot space with all three rows up.

Nissan X-Trail vs rivals: engine and gearbox

Nissan X-Trail vs rivals: engine and gearbox
SUV	Nissan X-Trail	Toyota Fortuner	MG Gloster	Skoda Kodiaq	Jeep Meridian
Type	3-cyl turbo petrol	4-cyl NA petrol/4-cyl diesel	4-cyl diesel	4-cyl turbo petrol	4-cyl diesel
Displacement	1497cc	2694cc/2755cc	1996cc	1984cc	1956cc
Power	163hp	166hp/245Nm	161hp-216hp	190hp	170hp
Torque	300Nm	245Nm/420Nm-500Nm	374Nm-479Nm	320Nm	350Nm
Gearbox	CVT	5MT or 6AT/6MT or 6AT	8AT	7DCT	6MT or 9AT
Drive layout	FWD	RWD/RWD or 4WD	RWD or 4WD	4WD	FWD or 4WD

The Nissan X-Trail gets a sole 163hp, 300Nm 1.5-litre, 3-cylinder turbo-petrol engine mated to a CVT automatic with front-wheel-drive. The X-Trail is the only full-size premium SUV here that does not offer four-wheel-drive even as an option. However, it does get a limited-slip differential.

The MG Gloster’s diesel engine in its higher state of tune is the most powerful one here, while the Toyota Fortuner’s 2.8-litre diesel produces the maximum torque. The Gloster and Jeep Meridian are offered with diesel engine options only, while the Kodiaq gets a sole 190hp, 2.0-litre turbo-petrol.

Nissan X-Trail vs rivals: price

Nissan X-Trail vs rivals: price
SUV	Nissan X-Trail	Toyota Fortuner	MG Gloster	Skoda Kodiaq	Jeep Meridian
Ex-showroom price	Rs 49.92 lakh	Rs 33.43 lakh-51.44 lakh	Rs 38.80 lakh-43.87 lakh	Rs 39.99 lakh	Rs 29.49 lakh-39.83 lakh

The Jeep Meridian is currently the most affordable SUV offering here, with prices starting from Rs 29.49 lakh. The Toyota Fortuner’s pricing goes up to Rs 51.44 lakh, making it the costliest SUV in this comparison. The X-Trail is available in a single trim, priced at Rs 49.92 lakh (introductory), which makes it the second-most expensive SUV in this comparison. Do note that the Nissan SUV is being brought to the country through as a CBU, which results in a higher price tag.

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