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 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
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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 | |||||
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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 | |||||
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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.
Also see:
Jeep Meridian facelift to get ADAS
Next-gen Skoda Kodiaq launch by mid-2025
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