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7NEWS
a day ago
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
Why the Nissan X-Trail is a CarExpert choice winner
The mid-size SUV segment is teeming with compelling options, so why did we choose the Nissan X-Trail as the best in our inaugural 2025 CarExpert Choice awards? Simple: it's an extremely capable all-rounder with all of the latest safety and tech features, and offers not only benchmark refinement and ride/handling but a wide range of configurations. You can get it with front- or all-wheel drive, five- or seven-seat configurations, petrol or hybrid power, and in multiple model grades. In short, there's something for everyone. 'The Nissan X-Trail stands out from the plethora of mid-size SUVs on the market with top-class refinement, safety and multimedia, plus great packaging, competitive pricing, a very long warranty and a unique range-extender hybrid powertrain that none of its many rivals can match,' explained managing editor Marton Pettendy. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Here's what other members of the CarExpert team had to say about our pick for Best Affordable Mid-Size SUV: 'The latest Nissan X-Trail is a world away from its predecessor, and the new e-Power hybrid is my personal pick of the bunch,' said marketplace editor James Wong. 'Punchy yet refined performance from its electric motors, and improved fuel-efficiency bolster the X-Trail's strong suits which include a premium and practical cabin. 'In what is the most competitive new vehicle segment in Australia, the X-Trail e-Power stands out as a front-runner, and an easy recommendation to buyers.' 'The X-Trail is kind of at 'ol' faithful' status – it's been around a long time, it does the job well and you know what to expect with it,' said video producer Sean Lander. 'With this latest iteration, Nissan injected a lot of 'premium' into its trusty SUV, with even the lower-spec models getting nice exterior styling and a much-needed interior upgrade. 'Then there's the introduction of e-Power, Nissan's answer to Toyota's ever popular hybrids. e-Power is closer to an EV than a traditional hybrid, but it's a technology with a lot of promise – the smooth driveability of an EV with the range and ease of use of an internal combustion car. 'I spent six months behind the wheel of a Ti-L e-Power and I thoroughly enjoyed it (full story and video coming to CarExpert soon). Whilst there is some room for improvement with the system that will come with time and development, it's a good middle ground between what you're used to, and where cars are going. 'There may be vehicles in the segment with nicer interiors or more powerful drivetrains or more fuel-efficient engines, but the X-Trail does the best good job combining all three and, in doing so, deserves the award bestowed upon it.' 'In a segment full of unproven challengers, the X-Trail is a trustworthy mainstay that remains highly relevant thanks to recent upgrades,' said deputy marketplace editor Josh Nevett. 'The cabin is user-friendly and well-appointed, there's plenty of room for a growing family, and the e-Power hybrid system combines the quiet refinement of electric mobility with the flexibility of internal combustion power. 'Unlike many rivals, the X-Trail is a proper all-rounder that doesn't force buyers to compromise, and that counts for a lot when you're shopping for a vehicle that'll likely be exposed to the daily commute, school run, and weekend road trips.' 'The X-Trail formula is hard to argue against. It's one of the Japanese brand's best-known nameplates, and is still high on buyers' wish lists despite a flood of new competition and stubborn stalwarts,' said marketplace journalist Max Davies. 'It may not be as modern as some of the others, but that means you get simpler tech that's easier to live with. There's a certain rugged dependability to the X-Trail too, a characteristic Nissan played into with the reintroduction of the rugged-looking N-Trek in recent years. 'The SUV received some minor updates heading into 2025, namely a larger touchscreen infotainment system and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. These elevated the cabin, which was already a nice place to spend time thanks to strong build quality and top-notch materials. 'Better yet, there's Nissan's clever e-Power powertrain available at the top of the range, which is a thoroughly competent system bringing fuel economy and driveability benefits. If that's too much to spend, there's plenty of value to be found across the range, which has a whopping 10 variants to choose from. 'There's a lot to like about the X-Trail, and it's undoubtedly capable of standing the test of time well into the later years of ownership.'
Perth Now
a day ago
- Automotive
- Perth Now
Why the Nissan X-Trail is a CarExpert choice winner
The mid-size SUV segment is teeming with compelling options, so why did we choose the Nissan X-Trail as the best in our inaugural 2025 CarExpert Choice awards? Simple: it's an extremely capable all-rounder with all of the latest safety and tech features, and offers not only benchmark refinement and ride/handling but a wide range of configurations. You can get it with front- or all-wheel drive, five- or seven-seat configurations, petrol or hybrid power, and in multiple model grades. In short, there's something for everyone. 'The Nissan X-Trail stands out from the plethora of mid-size SUVs on the market with top-class refinement, safety and multimedia, plus great packaging, competitive pricing, a very long warranty and a unique range-extender hybrid powertrain that none of its many rivals can match,' explained managing editor Marton Pettendy. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Here's what other members of the CarExpert team had to say about our pick for Best Affordable Mid-Size SUV: 'The latest Nissan X-Trail is a world away from its predecessor, and the new e-Power hybrid is my personal pick of the bunch,' said marketplace editor James Wong. 'Punchy yet refined performance from its electric motors, and improved fuel-efficiency bolster the X-Trail's strong suits which include a premium and practical cabin. 'In what is the most competitive new vehicle segment in Australia, the X-Trail e-Power stands out as a front-runner, and an easy recommendation to buyers.' 'The X-Trail is kind of at 'ol' faithful' status – it's been around a long time, it does the job well and you know what to expect with it,' said video producer Sean Lander. Supplied Credit: CarExpert 'With this latest iteration, Nissan injected a lot of 'premium' into its trusty SUV, with even the lower-spec models getting nice exterior styling and a much-needed interior upgrade. 'Then there's the introduction of e-Power, Nissan's answer to Toyota's ever popular hybrids. e-Power is closer to an EV than a traditional hybrid, but it's a technology with a lot of promise – the smooth driveability of an EV with the range and ease of use of an internal combustion car. 'I spent six months behind the wheel of a Ti-L e-Power and I thoroughly enjoyed it (full story and video coming to CarExpert soon). Whilst there is some room for improvement with the system that will come with time and development, it's a good middle ground between what you're used to, and where cars are going. 'There may be vehicles in the segment with nicer interiors or more powerful drivetrains or more fuel-efficient engines, but the X-Trail does the best good job combining all three and, in doing so, deserves the award bestowed upon it.' 'In a segment full of unproven challengers, the X-Trail is a trustworthy mainstay that remains highly relevant thanks to recent upgrades,' said deputy marketplace editor Josh Nevett. Supplied Credit: CarExpert 'The cabin is user-friendly and well-appointed, there's plenty of room for a growing family, and the e-Power hybrid system combines the quiet refinement of electric mobility with the flexibility of internal combustion power. 'Unlike many rivals, the X-Trail is a proper all-rounder that doesn't force buyers to compromise, and that counts for a lot when you're shopping for a vehicle that'll likely be exposed to the daily commute, school run, and weekend road trips.' 'The X-Trail formula is hard to argue against. It's one of the Japanese brand's best-known nameplates, and is still high on buyers' wish lists despite a flood of new competition and stubborn stalwarts,' said marketplace journalist Max Davies. Supplied Credit: CarExpert 'It may not be as modern as some of the others, but that means you get simpler tech that's easier to live with. There's a certain rugged dependability to the X-Trail too, a characteristic Nissan played into with the reintroduction of the rugged-looking N-Trek in recent years. 'The SUV received some minor updates heading into 2025, namely a larger touchscreen infotainment system and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. These elevated the cabin, which was already a nice place to spend time thanks to strong build quality and top-notch materials. 'Better yet, there's Nissan's clever e-Power powertrain available at the top of the range, which is a thoroughly competent system bringing fuel economy and driveability benefits. If that's too much to spend, there's plenty of value to be found across the range, which has a whopping 10 variants to choose from. 'There's a lot to like about the X-Trail, and it's undoubtedly capable of standing the test of time well into the later years of ownership.' To see all the CarExpert Choice winners, click here. MORE: Explore the Nissan X-Trail showroom
Perth Now
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Perth Now
CarExpert Choice winner: Best Affordable Mid-Size SUV
The Nissan X-Trail has taken the win as Australia's best affordable mid-size SUV in the inaugural 2025 CarExpert Choice awards. It beat out the top-selling Toyota RAV4, as well as the Honda CR-V. Competing in Australia's largest vehicle segment by volume, the X-Trail offers a huge array of variants for buyers to choose from. You can have it with five or seven seats, front- or all-wheel drive, and with either a petrol or e-Power hybrid powertrains. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Supplied Credit: CarExpert The latter is quite a different system to those employed by rivals like the RAV4 and CR-V, with the petrol engine serving as a generator instead of sending drive directly to the wheels. The result is a smooth, EV-like driving experience, while still offering the thrifty fuel economy expected of a mid-size hybrid SUV. But even the petrol-powered X-Trail offers a good balance of economy and responsiveness, while all X-Trails regardless of powertrain feature a spacious, well-appointed interior. Throw in the longest warranty on the market – at 10 years or 300,000km – and the X-Trail is impossible to ignore. It's an excellent all-rounder with few compromises, and that's why it takes this trophy. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Winner – Nissan X-Trail Finalist – Toyota RAV4 Finalist – Honda CR-V MORE: Explore the Nissan X-Trail showroom
7NEWS
3 days ago
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
CarExpert Choice winner: Best Affordable Mid-Size SUV
The Nissan X-Trail has taken the win as Australia's best affordable mid-size SUV in the inaugural 2025 CarExpert Choice awards. It beat out the top-selling Toyota RAV4, as well as the Honda CR-V. Competing in Australia's largest vehicle segment by volume, the X-Trail offers a huge array of variants for buyers to choose from. You can have it with five or seven seats, front- or all-wheel drive, and with either a petrol or e-Power hybrid powertrains. Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The latter is quite a different system to those employed by rivals like the RAV4 and CR-V, with the petrol engine serving as a generator instead of sending drive directly to the wheels. The result is a smooth, EV-like driving experience, while still offering the thrifty fuel economy expected of a mid-size hybrid SUV. But even the petrol-powered X-Trail offers a good balance of economy and responsiveness, while all X-Trails regardless of powertrain feature a spacious, well-appointed interior. Throw in the longest warranty on the market – at 10 years or 300,000km – and the X-Trail is impossible to ignore. It's an excellent all-rounder with few compromises, and that's why it takes this trophy.
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Business Standard
28-05-2025
- Automotive
- Business Standard
Not leaving India, will launch 3 models by early 2027, says Nissan
Nissan Motor India is not exiting the Indian market and remains committed to its product roadmap, which includes launching three models — one multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) and two sports utility vehicles (SUVs) — between early 2026 and early 2027, the firm's Managing Director Saurabh Vatsa said on Wednesday. He noted that the Nissan brand enjoys 'higher equity than its current market share', and expressed confidence that this will translate into stronger sales once the new models are introduced. 'I must put to rest any speculation that we are exiting India just on the basis of our divestment in Renault Nissan Automotive India (RNAIPL). These rumours trouble customers and employees — direct and indirect,' Vatsa told reporters during a virtual press conference. Vatsa said Nissan is sticking to its plan of launching three new models by early 2027. The first new model — a MPV — will launch in the first quarter of 2026, followed by a five-seater SUV by mid-2026 and a seven-seater SUV in early 2027. Currently, the company has just two cars in its portfolio: domestically produced Magnite and imported X-Trail. While Nissan's domestic sales dropped 7.5 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) to 27,881 units in 2024-25, its exports from India increased by 65.9 per cent Y-o-Y to 71,334 units. Vatsa mentioned that Nissan is targeting annual domestic sales and exports of 100,000 units each by financial year 2026-27. "We are in the fifth year of the Magnite and we have a single car portfolio, which is domestically produced. Despite that, we have consistently been doing 30,000 units — give or take 1,000-1,500 units — annually over the past five years,' he noted. "It's a very sticky brand, and when you have a brand which has higher equity than share, what happens is that when you get a new portfolio, that equity translates very quickly to gain in volumes. This does not mean that we have no work to do. We have to get ready for our dealer partners, etc," he stated. The company plans to start about 20 new dealerships this year. "Some of our network partners have moved on. However, what is really important to see is that this year, which is one year minus the new products, we have a future runway defined for our network. Last year, I told you we will close 2024 at 155 outlets and in reality, we closed the year at 159 outlets,' he said. "By the end of this year, we will have about 180 outlets, and the first right of refusal will remain with our existing dealers. We are looking to add about 20 outlets this year. While Nissan is getting ready to expand its future product portfolio, a lot of new partners are now approaching us because they can now see that Nissan is going to grow from one car portfolio to a multiple car portfolio in multiple segments with multiple powertrain options,' he added.
