Nissan X-Trail – for the adventurous driver

When it comes to adventurous drives the Nissan X-Trail is as ready as any explorer, brave enough to take on any situation, terrain or weather condition while offering style, comfort and technology to assist in making the journey even more pleasurable.
The X-Trail has a bold, striking, muscular and exciting profile. Nissan X-Trail serves up a stylish first impression with its standard LED daytime running lights, allowing others to better see you on the road. LED headlights and tail lights also flow into sculpted, muscular fenders and tailgate to create an unmistakable presence.
The interior starts with the best-in-class front head room. And when you add the available EZ Flex Seating System featuring a second row that slides and reclines, it will allow you to adjust for more cargo space or leg room. Thoughtful second row vents help keep passengers comfortable.
The seven-seater option is perfect when you need to transport the whole family or bring extra friends along. The 50/50 split folding third row seat gives you added flexibility carrying passengers and their gear and folds down to make a flat cargo floor for maximum cargo space.
The interior also offers exciting technology. Innovation that’s right in front of you. Advanced Driver-Assist Display (ADAD) is a full colour 5” display to help keep you on top of things – from turn-by-turn navigation to caller ID. Working with Nissan Intelligent Key, Push Button Ignition means no fumbling for your keys. Just a simple touch, and away you go. Dual zone climate control is also available and with NissanConnect, available as part of the optional Techno Pack on SE and LE models, you are within reach when you are on the move. With Mobile Apps, the Nissan X-Trail becomes a smartphone’s best friend.
For safer driving the X-Trail offers driving aids such as Forward Collision Warning, Lane Departure Warning and Blind Spot Warning which are displayed on screen, allowing you to customise the volume for each of the audible alerts.
The Nissan Safety Shield is a comprehensive approach to safety that guides the engineering of every vehicle they make and based on the idea that cars should help protect people. When a collision is unavoidable Nissan’s Zone Body Construction helps absorb the impact while the advanced seatbelt and airbag system helps protect the passengers.
It is possible to have the best of both worlds in the Nissan X-Trail. You get all the adventure ready performance you can handle, neatly packaged in a vehicle that’s naturally as fuel efficient as it is economical. The X-Trail as available in petrol and diesel, 4×2 and 4×4 models. Engine variants are 1,6 litre diesel or 2,0 litre and 2,5 litre petrol which offer fuel efficiency across the range.
Nissan’s innovative Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) eliminates fixed-gear ratios and eliminates the need for gear-hunting. Instead, CVT reduces friction by up to 40%, improves acceleration at low speeds and keeps the engine at optimal revs for excellent acceleration and fuel economy. The six-speed manual transmission keeps you close to the action. Triplecone synchronisers make for brisk and precise shifting, while a smaller rpm drop with each upshift means a seamless response to your demands.
For more information or to book a test drive visit BB Group Nissan Polokwane at 20 Excelsior Street or contact them on 015 287 1300.

Story and photo: RC Myburgh
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Photo: The Nissan X-Trail has muscular looks combined with comfort and luxury features.