Shortly after making its debut in Thailand, the T32 Nissan X-Trail facelift will soon be available for the Malaysian market. Edaran Tan Chong Malaysia (ETCM) said the seven-seat SUV will be launched in April, although those interested can begin to place their bookings now.
UPDATE: The just-announced “tentative official prices” for the X-Trail facelift are lower than the estimates: RM133,888 for the 2.0L 2WD, RM145,888 for the 2.0L 2WD Mid, RM153,888 for the 2.5L 4WD and RM159,888 for the Hybrid, OTR without insurance.
There are four variants of the new X-Trail to be had, starting from the petrol-only X-Trail 2.0L 2WD (RM139,900), X-Trail 2.0L 2WD Mid (RM149,900), X-Trail 2.5L 4WD (RM159,900), as well as the new range-topping X-Trail 2.0L Hybrid (RM169,900).
Unlike Honda Malaysia, which positions its hybrid models with lower specs, ETCM puts it as its flagship model. Do note that the prices stated are estimations – the final figure may differ.
Entry-level 2.0L models are powered by the MR20DD 2.0 litre four-cylinder engine, offering 144 PS at 6,000 rpm and 200 Nm at 4,400 rpm, whereas the second rung model gets a QR25DE 2.5 litre engine making 171 PS at 6,000 rpm and 233 Nm at 4,000 rpm. All models get the same Xtronic CVT from before.
Meanwhile, the X-Trail Hybrid shares the same 2.0 litre petrol engine, but it’s been optimised for the hybrid system. Changes include a low-friction oil seal and removal of auxiliary belt. An electric motor helps provide an additional 41 PS and 160 Nm.
The hybrid engine is also paired with a CVT, but it gets Nissan’s Intelligent Dual Clutch Control – a one-motor, two-clutch parallel hybrid system. The “dual clutch” here refers to the clutch between the engine and the electric motor, and the clutch between the electric motor and the Xtronic CVT. Coasting is possible at speeds below 120 km/h – this decouples the CVT from the engine.
The X-Trail Hybrid claims to yield an average fuel consumption of 6.21 litres per 100 km, which ETCM says is the best in class. In any case, all variants of the X-Trail are EEV-certified. However, it’s worth noting that the Hybrid is only available as a five-seater model due to the hybrid battery placement – the rest remain as seven-seaters.
In terms of looks, the SUV gets a new V-Motion radiator grille, new headlights with revised LED DRLs, as well as smoked LED combination tail lights. Five exterior colours can be had, starting with Brilliant White, Tungsten Silver, Titanium Olive, Diamond Black and the new Imperial Umber (shown in picture above).
Elsewhere, there’s a seven-inch Navi infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionalities, flat bottom steering wheel, powered leather front seats, leatherette dashboard and knee pads, and a new five-inch Advanced Drive Assist digital display within the instrument panel.
The safety kit has also been considerably updated – Nissan Intelligent Mobility is now available for all models, which bundles features such as Around View Monitor with Intelligent Moving Object Detection, Intelligent Ride Control, Intelligent Engine Brake and Intelligent Trace Control as standard.
Move up to the 2.0L Mid and it gets Lane Departure Warning, Blind Spot Warning, Motion Activated Power Tailgate, and Rear Cross Traffic Alert. Only the 2.5L 4WD and 2.0L Hybrid get Intelligent Cruise Control, High Beam Assist and Intelligent Forward Collision Warning with Intelligent Forward Emergency Braking (AEB).
Airbag count is up from the current two – top three models get six airbags as standard, but the cheapest 2.0L 2WD only gets four. Other safety features include Electronic Parking Brake with Auto Hold function, Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC), Traction Control System (TCS), ABS with EBD, Brake Assist, Hill Start Assist (HSA), and two Isofix child seat anchors with top tether.
Lastly, the X-Trail facelift comes with the standard five-year unlimited mileage warranty programme. This is also standard for the X-Trail Hybrid – the warranty programme includes hybrid parts and lithium-ion battery). In conjunction with the pre-launch, customers will get a two-year or 40,000 km Periodic Maintenance Service (whichever comes first). Additionally, the first 500 registered vehicles will also receive an exclusive gift worth RM488. You may read our in-depth review of the pre-facelift X-Trail, here.
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x70 so much better
Salah! This is the game changer we all have been waiting for so long and finally it have arrived. So habisla X70!
This is a 7 seater, which is what most Malaysians want in a SUV!
If I wanted a 7 seater, I will get an MPV. 7 seater SUVs are impractical and only serves to enhance the e-peen of fansies and owners alike.
20,000 and counting disagreed with you.
At least Nissan ETCM never beg for tongkat and has not taken in total RM20 billion in bailouts plus still losing RM4 mil per day.
Nissan whole of last year sales only did 22,000. Proton X70 bookings up to date already reached 20,000. Habislah X70? That’s some strong weed you’re smoking.
With RM20 billion in bailouts given, I really hope Proton does better than Nissan!
To the bashers: we told you that Nissan Xtrail will have 2 airbags and 4 airbags for low to mid spec. As well as Nissan a trail will be overpriced. So who is going to buy. Better get for Proton X70
Here comes the noobs with their usual…
How much to replace the hybrid battery?
Hybrid got duty exemption why so expensive?
ETCM con rakyat!
Etc…. etc…
No, the troll will come here and moan about battery replacement costing RM 130,000 and how brands with hybrid and EV cars are not telling the truth to their customers.
Replacement cost for battery around 8k only
(Like) Perodua Aruz.
(Dislike) Nissan Xtrail
7 seater suv for rm170k? Buy Aruz better!
The model with the RM170K price tag is only a 5 seater, due to the battery pack.I doubt this hybrid offering, at this price, will get too much attention……or sales.
The article doesn’t mention if this model is AWD but I’m guessing it would be.
Not for me, thanks.
Who else want the crap high touch plastics dashboard and hard fake leather seats that included in Aruz? Why all P2 cars even cruise control still not included?
so what’s the final power output figure of the hybrid?
You don’t have calculator meh?
You think the hybrid motor and the petrol engine just add the numbers directly ar? you don’t know much about cars.
I read on wikipedia, combined hp is around 177, torque figure still unknown. i’m guessing 230+nm so which means similar output to the 2.5?
Wow, am I dreaming? After all these years of hammering ETCM product planners for being asleep, it’s almost as if the ETCM people took my comments about the late facelift, 2.0 five seater hybrid option, Apple Carplay/Android Auto availability into account for the product planning this year.
But the big question, the top spec hybrid, I assume it is 4WD? It’s not specified in the article, but its standard on the Thai hybrid models. But the pricing, big slap to the face. Does it think it’s a D-segment sedan? Pinch of reality to know this is ETCM we are talking about.
Lastly, what’s up with the fugly rims? Does ETCM think it’s the 90s? Where is the two-tone finish lah?
Tan Chong is uncharactericly fast to launch the X-trail facelift. Usually, they launch a year or more later than other markets. Possibly because the sales of pre-facelift X-trail too low nowadays?
ETCM feeling the heat now after losing Vietnam. They cannot continue to bury their heads in the cave and waterfalling sales. Their salespipu cannot continue to sleep and bash P1 when they r awake, alwiz hoping for bad sales so that they can buy cheap Nissan cars at staff prices. Nissan have allowed this rot for ages and now with new Jepunis CEO, he is gip a kick in the rear on Tanchong to wake them up.
I hope Tanchong will be great again cuz the Jepunis not lazy goyang kaki tido in empty showrooms or talk bollocking lies on the sites like PT. The Jepunis gip gud cars not outdated junks by Tanchong, they focus to gip gud customer experience not talking bad about other brands and making potential customers feeling disgusted, they welcome any customers coming into showroom not sleeping inside showcars & playing with their pongs, they aim to gip value for money cars not overpriced and underspec junks by Tanchong. Tanchong shud get a Jepunis CEO to cut out all their bollocks and make it great again.
I like your fantasy story. This is why Nissan sales is so good despite not getting any Government orders like Proton
As someone above pointed out 2018 sales only 22k. That u call gud? Ok I will remember that one.
Nissan worldwide sales is gud. Nissan is part of the top 5 best selling carmakers in the world, while ur Tongsan Geely is only at 17th place
Nissan worldwide≠ETCM Nissan
Fantasy stories? Aren’t you the one that said an Aventador is just an overpriced VW inside?
Too little Too Late Tan Chong Malaysia.
Camping in the caves since the beginning.
It takes your management like what,10 to 25 years to sell us Malaysians so called new Nissan cars. Pfft.
At this prices? Its DoA yet again for Nissan ETCM. Expect their desperate salesman to come and bash P1 from his empty showroom.
Whadaheck man. Base spec even more exp than topline X70? Ad the topkek spec is same same price as more popular CRV? The ETCM unkers still sleeping kah with these pricing? If they come at Rm20k lower, at least ada chance. Now no Harapan. Those who still want to buy (for some inexplicable reason that defies logic), shud wait for Tanchong mega sales when they drop prices kawkaw otherwise early buyers will regret having their RV drop like waterfall due to this mega diskaun when it eventually comes.
Those brands tied to Nissan & Tanchong, Nissan Mitsu Renault Subaru. Their cars only worth buying during megasales promo. No need to pay extra money for their junks nowadays.
Yes true that, worth buying during those times only or during that tax break last year. My brother bought the Outlander 2.4 only 142k instead of 160k
Why don’t u go kompang the same for Honda and Mazda too. As comparison the mid spec is a lot more better than the other two.
Honda & Mazda don’t give megasales promo so I will wait for either Nissan or Toyota megasales later this year.
only car company that is non GLC. So, they work hard.
Work hard for 22k sales? Dude, aim higher. Don’t just sleep in your showroom & be happy with 22k yearly sales. Your income suffers because of this underperformance and it’s now wonder you come here to rant & rave.
CRV & X70 incoming 7seat ?
X70 not likely
Am I dreaming. Tan Choong Motors is launching a faceift model so soon?
Wow TC is damn fast in launching their so called best seller. It will sell well nonetheless like before since it’s a seven seater SUV and with the spec they offer at 150k, even the CRV and CX5 loses out in the safety department. I only with they should have included the driver aids in the Serena also.
with all the intelligent fiture it suitable for not so intelligent driver.
140k for entry range? Just a rip off… ETC like UMW do, treat Malaysian as their milking cows.. trust me it won’t sell.
Holy crap….. After 7 years.. Only come out with face-lift…… What happen to Nissan……
X70 set the standard, now all the others want to play catch-up!
Nissan? Never knew they have intention to refresh this XTrail. All product by Nissan very aging, Almera, Sylphy, Teana. Recent update and not gained much popular is Navara, IDK why size getting smaller. Look at Aussie review, they hardly get comfort for its size. Serena, its updated but not much OTR. While this XTrail come out. Mostly Opted for CX-5, CR-V, Fortuner and recent is X-70. Nissan not very popular in Malaysia. Look at 2018 total sales and you would know.
Sylphy and Teana are no longer on sale in Malaysia! It’s down to the bare bones now for ETCM.
So, no low speed follow? No lane keeping assist? Just lane departure warning? Canggih lagi CR-V 1.5 TC-P.
So, no low speed follow (US has this)? No lane keeping assist? Just lane departure warning? Canggih lagi CR-V 1.5 TC-P, all these have. Safety-wise, sejibik mcm X70. X70 clearly is the reason why ETCM produce the facelift.
am i right or am i right?
refer back to a previous post on Nissan where i already predicted they will launch FL X-Trail this year.
and i also predict still a lot of keyboard warriors will talk kok.
Wait official pricing out first la.
The X-Trail Hybrid claims to yield an average fuel consumption of 6.21 litres per 100 km, which ETCM says is the best in class.
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Why the FC is not good for a hybrid? a diesels SUV (Santa Fe/Sorento/Sportage/Tucson) can match that while being more powerful & better handling (hybrid = battery = heavy).