Nissan X-Trail Hybrid for Japan – 2.0 litre, 20.6 km/l

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The Nissan X-Trail Hybrid has been launched in Japan. This third-gen T32 gets a 2.0 litre MR20DD engine with Intelligent Dual Clutch Control – Nissan’s one-motor, two-clutch parallel hybrid system.

The petrol engine has been optimised for the hybrid system by adopting a low-friction oil seal and ditching the auxiliary belt. Its output figures differ slightly from our MR20DD – 147 PS at 6,000 rpm and 207 Nm of torque at 4,400 rpm, which is slightly higher. The RM31 electric motor (that’s its code-name, not how much it costs!) joins in with 41 PS and 160 Nm of twist.

Allied to low-rolling resistance rubber, a 20.6 km per litre JC08 economy figure is claimed, as well as 75% lower NOx and NMHC (non-methane hydrocarbon) emissions over 2005 standards and SU-LEV certification.

The two clutches mentioned in this system aren’t a dual-clutch transmission. The X-Trail uses an Xtronic CVT gearbox. The two clutches refer to the clutch between the engine and the electric motor, and the clutch between the electric motor and the Xtronic CVT.

This setup allows electric-only driving and energy regeneration because the electric motor can power the wheels through the gearbox while leaving the engine disconnected.

Nissan claims the lithium-ion battery can quickly charge and discharge, allowing precise control of the electric motor and clutch operation. Because of the battery’s location, the boot swallows over 400 litres (our non-hybrid X-Trail can take 550 litres).

Available in an X-Trail for the first time is NissanConnect Navigation System with smartphone link (can display phone apps), while Forward Emergency Braking is standard across the range.

20X Hybrid 2WD, 20X Hybrid 4WD, 20X Hybrid Xtreamer-X 4WD and 20X Hybrid Black Xtreamer-X 4WD variants are offered in Japan, priced between 2.8 million and 3.2 million yen (RM85k-97k). All have five seats – our X-Trail is the seven-seat version.

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Jonathan James Tan

While most dream of the future, Jonathan Tan dreams of the past, although he's never been there. Fantasises much too often about cruising down Treacher Road (Jalan Sultan Ismail) in a Triumph Stag that actually works, and hopes this stint here will snap him back to present reality.

 

Comments

  • Very underrated car, deserves more attention than the CRV

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    • Golf_Shop_Travel on Apr 07, 2015 at 4:31 pm

      Seats seven people but with only two airbags, ya underrated

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      • lol CRV comes with four airbags, not exactly a far cry from 2, take that 2 extra airbags and shove it up your a*s

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    • You should check out Subaru xv, the awd rated the best in UK, defeated 4 magic, and other awds. Only matchable opponent is Acura sh-awd. https://youtu.be/ooQRxlChvMw

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    • kingkong on Apr 08, 2015 at 7:46 pm

      Yess, muscle image & history, now updated with urban element suitable for men & ladies-

      compare to CRV & CX5- likely for ladies or softhand man only.

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  • Same L0rrr on Apr 07, 2015 at 4:22 pm

    Buy Toyota better, good RV.

    Latest Camry hybrid booking: 72

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    • joejambola on Apr 07, 2015 at 7:28 pm

      72 only? a long way to go my fren..72 vs 7000 booking. but seriously camry hybrid no resale value. you want a second hand hybrid? prepare to fork rm20k for battery replacement

      Like or Dislike: Thumb up 12 Thumb down 1
    • Hor Shen Hau on Apr 08, 2015 at 12:16 am

      What a joke.72?Proton have received 17,000 booking of the Iriz two weeks before the launch.And now the booking is getting higher.
      Proton already released 19,000 Iriz to its owner.Same LOrrr,haiz.

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      • sohai hor shen hau on Apr 08, 2015 at 12:45 pm

        sohai hor shen hau , ppl talking booking Camry high grade luxury car but u compare low grade iriz car.

        u SHOULD HAVE COMPARE LUXURY CAR OF PROTON LA SOHAI
        like proton perdana or accordana etc

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        • Same L0rrrr on Apr 08, 2015 at 3:36 pm

          If Iriz is selling so well, Proton doesn’t need to give RM8888 discount.

          Simple logic.

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    • lingerie dept on Apr 08, 2015 at 11:25 am

      He means undergarment sales today. He is really shy so he put Camry name

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  • No resale value…better choose Toyota or Honda Suv..

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  • in be4 why tan chong no assembly this instead of giving super-expensive leaf

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  • Jilbaber (Member) on Apr 07, 2015 at 4:46 pm

    anything with 2 clutches.. too complex…prone to fail, repair cost gonna suicide the owner..

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  • Dr Mamak on Apr 07, 2015 at 6:44 pm

    I’d wait for Xtrail nismo version in red

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