Award-Winning Nissan X-Trail Now Even Sharper with Specification Boost

VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA – December 16, 2009: The award¬-winning, adventure¬-seeking Nissan X-TRAIL is now even more appealing to compact SUV buyers thanks to a surge in standard equipment levels.

The Nissan X-TRAIL has always been the first choice for active, outdoor explorers, thanks to its spacious interior, choice of gutsy petrol or diesel engines and its authentic 4WD chassis.

Within weeks of its Australian debut late in 2007 the new generation Nissan X-TRAIL captured two “Best Recreational 4WD”awards.

With close to 90,000 Australian deliveries to date, the Nissan X-TRAIL has never had trouble winning approval. Now, a wave of specification improvements will make it even harder to resist, and raise its profile even more in the very competitive compact SUV market.

The luxuriously appointed Nissan X-TRAIL Ti petrol and TL Turbo Diesel models add satellite navigation; a reversing camera that feeds images to the new 7¬inch LCD touch¬screen colour display located in the centre console; iPod connectivity via a USB plug; Bluetooth connectivity; CD player, DVD compatibility and steering wheel controls on the Ti (currently standard on TL). Externally, stylish new 18¬inch alloy wheels and privacy glass complete the upgrade.

This large array of luxury features adds only $2,000 to the Manufacturer’s List Price of the Nissan X-TRAIL Ti – now priced from $42,490, while the Nissan X-TRAIL TL is now priced from $42,990 (plus dealer delivery and statutory charges)*.

The Nissan X-TRAIL Ti and TL already feature leather upholstery and heated electrically adjustable front seats, panoramic sunroof and climate control air conditioning.

For the mid¬specification petrol¬powered Nissan X-TRAIL ST¬L, many driver¬friendly features are added, for an incremental cost of only $1,000. The new Nissan X-TRAIL ST¬L specification comprises a full leather seat trim; electrically adjustable front seats with front seat heating; steering wheel audio controls; privacy glass; Bluetooth connectivity with steering wheel controls and iPod jack. The Nissan X-TRAIL ST¬L is now priced from only $37,740 for the six¬speed manual or from $40,240 for the CVT model (plus dealer delivery and statutory charges)

The Nissan X-TRAIL TS Turbo Diesel model gains the iPod jack, Bluetooth connectivity with steering wheel controls and privacy glass with no increase in price, from $37,740 (plus dealer delivery and statutory charges)*. The ever popular petrol¬powered ST model adds the iPod jack, also with no price change, from $32,990 (plus dealer delivery and statutory charges).

The Nissan X-TRAIL is powered by a strong but smooth 125kW 2.5 litre petrol engine mated to a choice of six¬speed manual or fuel¬saving constantly variable CVT auto transmissions, while the 2.0¬litre Turbo Diesel provides 127kW, mated to a six¬speed manual. For the six¬speed automatic, the 2.0¬litre Turbo Diesel is rated at 110kW.

The ability of petrol variants and diesel manual variants to tow a braked trailer weighing up to 2,000 kg gives it a key advantage over many rivals, as well as a handy benefit to the many customers with serious outdoor pursuits.

All Nissan X-TRAIL models are fitted as standard with several advanced safety and convenience features, including ESP Electronic Stability Program (also known as VDC) and dual front, side and curtain airbags. All models feature an intelligent, electronically controlled 4WD system: ALL MODE 4x4¬i, which includes hill start assist and hill descent control for superior traction in all conditions.

The Nissan X-TRAIL is renowned for its innovative storage system, which includes a clever two¬level luggage floor with a sliding drawer, ideal for hiding valuables or quarantining muddy activity gear, post¬event. It also has a heating/cooling feature for the front and rear cup¬holders.

A full 1773¬litres stowage space is available with the rear seats folded – large enough to easily stow items such as mountain bikes.

All Nissan X-TRAIL models destined for the Australian market are manufactured at Nissan’s Kyushu plant in Japan.

“The Nissan X-TRAIL is an outstanding all¬rounder,” says Dan Thompson, CEO of Nissan Australia.

“It provides authentic SUV performance on any surface, has plenty of room to stow your sports adventure gear and its choice of petrol or diesel engines means there’s a model to suit all compact SUV customers.

“With this latest update we have added even more value. Our diesel models were a response to consumer demand and continue to represent outstanding value for money. They also strike the right note with buyers who are interested in reducing fuel consumption and emissions.

“The improved specification package will make the Nissan X-TRAIL the first choice for those who want a well¬specified, comfortable and sporty compact SUV which has shown its pedigree over the years and continues to improve,” said Thompson.

“The ST¬L model in particular gives us a lead over our rivals with its now standard leather seat trim and heated, electrically adjustable front seats.”