Nissan X-Trail Special Edition Debuts with Ultra-Sporty Persona

Exterior

The Nissan X-Trail N-Trek distinguishes itself with cosmetic enhancements beginning with a redesigned grille flanked by new LED fog lights. The front and rear bumpers come adorned with dark-tinted accents, and so do the side mirrors and roof rails. Completing the rugged appearance, the N-Trek adds a dark-tinted radiator grille as opposed to the chrome found on other trims.

Complementing the robust exterior, Nissan designers have fitted the N-Trek with new 18-inch alloy wheels exclusive to the variant. Exterior paint options include Gun Metallic, Champagne Silver, Ivory Pearl, Diamond Black, and Ceramic Grey, some of which can be had with a contrasting black roof.

Unlike its American counterpart, the Nissan Rogue, which has undergone a mid-cycle facelift, the Australian-spec version of the X-Trail has yet to receive such an update. However, despite this delay, the model benefits from a more advanced digital cockpit as it arrived two model years later. Based on the mid-spec ST-L variant, the N-Trek gains more standard equipment, such as the 12.3-inch dual display, the 10.8-inch head-up display (HUD), and the ProPilot safety suite.

Inside, the N-Trek’s cabin features new synthetic leather-appointed seats advertised as “water-resistant.” This means occupants won’t have to worry about getting their attire wet during outdoor excursions. As with the rest of the X-Trail range, the N-Trek is offered in both five- and seven-seat configurations.

Powering the X-Trail N-Trek is a non-electrified 2.5-liter gasoline engine that makes 181 horsepower and 244 Newton-meters (180 pound-feet) of torque that is mated with either a front-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive system, paired with a CVT gearbox.

Pricing for the 2024 Nissan X-Trail N-Trek starts at AU$30,782 (US$21,500) for the 2WD five-seater and tops out at AU$32,798 (US$22,800) for the AWD seven-seater.

Trang Nguyen (forum.autodaily.vn)