The 2023 Nissan X-Trail has been revealed featuring a revolutionary electrified engine. Here’s what you need to know about the popular family SUV from the Japanese brand.
The 2023 Nissan X-Trail is a large family SUV that comes offered with the option of three rows of seats and all-wheel drive. However the big change for 2023 is the introduction of a brand-new powertrain. Now, this is where it gets interesting. The new engine is a three-cylinder turbocharged 1.5-litre petrol motor, but its not connected to the wheels.
Instead, its used as an onboard generator which makes electricity. This electricity is stored in a battery, which is then used to power the wheels via an electric motor.
Outputs of 148 kW and 330 Nm are quoted, giving the 2023 Nissan X-Trail a claimed 0-100 kph in 8 seconds. Interestingly, Nissan will also be offering this powertrain in an all-wheel drive setup, giving a total output of around 155 kW and that’ll hit 100 kph in 7 seconds, with the 7-seater option fractionally slower at 7.2 seconds.
Speaking of 7-seater options, the 2023 Nissan X-Trail will again be offering in a 5-seater or 7-seater configuration, and the boot space has grown by 20 litres. The second row bench is able to fold in a 60:40 split and can slide forward to make access into the 3rd row of seats a bit easier.
The driver gets an upgraded 12.3-inch digital dashboard, and a similarly-sized touchscreen infotainment unit. Nissan Europe is offering the 2023 Nissan X-Trail in a choice of 10 colours, some of which are two-tone.
The 2023 Nissan X-Trail and Nissan Qashqai are scheduled to touch down in South Africa towards the end of 2023, but we’ll update this article if we hear anything.
